4–6 November 2026
Istinye University, Vadi Main Campus | Istanbul, Türkiye
About the Meeting
The New Carbon Economy Consortium (NCEC), a collaboration of leading universities, national laboratories, financiers, NGOs, and industry partners advancing a carbon-conscious future, will convene its 2026 Annual Meeting to accelerate pathways for large-scale carbon removal deployment and a just transition toward a negative-emissions economy. The meeting will bring current and prospective members together to align on shared priorities, emerging science, and actionable solutions.
The meeting will be held at Istinye University, Vadi Main Campus, Hamidiye, 34408 Kağıthane, İstanbul, Türkiye — view map.
Agenda
Presentations and panel discussions will address technology, green and blue carbon, sustainable finance, carbon markets, policy and governance, strategic energy transformation, social impact, entrepreneurship, corporate practices, and decision-support approaches, together with breakout sessions and site-visit activities.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Evening Opening Reception — 17:30–20:30
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Welcome & Full-Day Meeting | 09:00–18:00
Gala Dinner | 19:00–22:00
Friday, 6 November 2026
Half-Day Meeting | 09:30–13:00
Istanbul Cultural Tour | 13:00–18:00
Detailed Program
The detailed programme, including session times, speakers, chairs, panel members, rooms, breaks, and site-visit details, will be announced later.
Special Guest
Klaus Lackner, Emeritus Professor, Arizona State University — widely regarded as the “grandfather” of Direct Air Capture (DAC).
The NCEC 2026 Annual Meeting takes place shortly before COP31 (9–20 November 2026, Antalya, Türkiye).
Conference Board
| No | Name & Surname | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatice GULEN | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 2 | Figen YILDIRIM | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 3 | Evrim Ildem DEVELI | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 4 | Ozlem SALİ | Istinye University, Turkiye |
Organizing Committee
| No | Name & Surname | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehmed Said ADAR | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 2 | Arif Can ASAL | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 3 | Mert AYDOĞAN | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 4 | Ali Altug BICER | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 6 | Burak BUYUN | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 7 | Bahar DIVRIK | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 8 | Amanda ELLIS | Arizona State University, USA |
| 9 | Gulsum GOKGOZ | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 10 | Cigdem GURSOY | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 11 | Ilayda ISABETLI FIDAN | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 12 | Seyid KOCA | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 13 | Krista O'BRIEN | Arizona State University, USA |
| 14 | Okan ŞENOL | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 15 | Deniz ULUSOY | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 16 | Ayfer USTABAS | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| 17 | Kadriye Merve YURDABAK | Istinye University, Turkiye |
| Name - Surname | Institute |
|---|---|
| Cezmi AKDİŞ | Zurich University |
| Tofigh ALLAHVIRANLOO | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| İbrahim DİNÇER | Ontario Tech University, Canada |
| İsmet Burcak Vatansever DURMAZ | Bahçeşehir University, Türkiye |
| Amanda ELLIS | Arizona State University, USA |
| Giray GÖZGÖR | University of Bradford, UK |
| Matthew GREEN | Arizona State University, USA |
| Hatice GÜLEN | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Janusz KACPRZYK | Systems Research Institute, Poland |
| Alpaslan KELLECİ | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU | Medipol University, Türkiye |
| Klaus LECKNER | Arizona State University, USA |
| Sabri ÖZ | BeTa Science Association, Türkiye |
| Bestami ÖZKAYA | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Witold PEDRYCZ | University of Alberta, Canada |
| Özlem SALI | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Sovan SAMANTA | Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya, India |
| Martin SIEGERT | Exeter University, UK |
| Ayfer USTABAŞ | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Ayselin YILDIZ | Istinye University, Türkiye |
| Figen YILDIRIM | Istinye University, Türkiye |
No. | Advisory Board Member |
1 | Semra Sevinç, Country Director of Sustainable Brands Türkiye and Board Member of Sustainability Academy |
2 | Ad Net Zero Türkiye |
3 | Şahin Yaman Global Trading System, The WTO and Energy |
4 | Bora Barıman M.A (Harvard Kennedy School of Government) Global Energy Trade Specialist |
5 | Engin Göksu (M.A, Johns Hopkins University SAIS) Former EBRD Director for Türkiye and Turkmenistan; Specialist on Türkiye, Central Asia and the Caucasus at the OECD, World Bank–MIGA and IFC |
6 | Haluk Haksal – Economist |
Peer Review & Publication
All abstracts and full papers undergo double-blind peer review by at least two expert reviewers before acceptance. Selected papers may be considered for publication as book chapters in the Springer volume The New Carbon Economy: Economic Modeling, Optimization, and Strategic Energy Transformation (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control). Publication is selective and subject to peer review, editorial evaluation, compliance with Springer requirements, and final approval by the publisher.
| Stage | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 20 August 2026 |
| Revision Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Review | Double-blind review by at least two expert reviewers; Scientific Committee decision |
| Publication | Selective; subject to editorial evaluation, Springer requirements, and final publisher approval |
Submission Information
Abstract Template: Available from the Springer webpage.
Full Paper Template: Available from the Springer webpage.
Page / Word Limit: Please follow the requirements stated in the official full-paper template.
Submission Instructions: Authors should submit their manuscripts through the official submission channel announced by the Organizing Committee.
Scientific Committee: The Scientific Committee list is published on the event webpage.
Practical Information
Citizens of Australia, Canada, U.K. and the U.S. holding ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for touristic/transit visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Others: check mfa.gov.tr. Passports must be valid 6+ months beyond entry.
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul — 15-min walk to campus, breakfast included
- Mövenpick Living Saklıvadi — 30 steps from campus, breakfast included
- Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Kağıthane — short drive to campus, breakfast included
From IST: Taxi/Uber 45–60 min (1,500–2,000 TRY), or M11→M2 Metro + Vadistanbul Havaray.
From SAW: Taxi/Uber 40–50 min (2,500–3,000 TRY), or M4→Marmaray→M2 Metro + Havaray.