31st International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference
Sydney, Australia — December 2021. Program, speakers, awards and session access for the PVSEC-31 programme.
“Not just a Zoom call — PVSEC-31 brought the photovoltaic research community together in Sydney, with a virtual platform for those joining from abroad.”PVSEC-31 — December 2021
Conference Programme
The PVSEC-31 programme covered photovoltaic science and engineering across a packed schedule of technical sessions, plenary addresses and specialist presentations.
- Conference Program — session schedules across the meeting.
- Meet the Speakers — invited speakers, affiliations and topics.
- Abstract Submission — guidelines and review details.
- 100% Renewable Energy Session — Tuesday 14 December, 12:00pm AEDT, with free access.
- Awards Program — categories, nomination and selection criteria.
- Sponsorship & Exhibition — packages and exhibition space.
- Organising Committee — the team behind the meeting.
Key sessions
| Session | Date & time | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome session | Monday 13 December, 11:00am AEDT | Registered delegates |
| Opening Plenary | Part of the main programme | Free access pass |
| 100% Renewable Energy Session | Tuesday 14 December, 12:00pm AEDT | Free access pass |
Registration & Contact
Registration was handled through Arinex Eventsair, with access pass options covering the full programme as well as free passes to the Opening Plenary and the 100% Renewable Energy Session.
- Conference
- PVSEC-31, 31st International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Dates
- December 2021
- Welcome session
- Monday 13 December, 11:00am AEDT
- 100% Renewable Energy
- Tuesday 14 December, 12:00pm AEDT
- Registration
- Managed via Arinex Eventsair
- pvsec31@pvsec-31.com
About PVSEC-31
PVSEC-31 was the 31st edition of the International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, held in Sydney, Australia in December 2021 for researchers, engineers and professionals working across photovoltaic science and technology.
The meeting was organised with a virtual platform component in response to the global pandemic context, and included an Opening Plenary, the 100% Renewable Energy Session, a dedicated awards programme, and sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
PVSEC-31, the 31st International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, was held in Sydney, Australia in December 2021, bringing together researchers, engineers and industry participants from across the globe. The event was organised around a broad scientific programme covering solar energy conversion, device physics, materials and system engineering, and it was staged with a strong virtual component so that delegates unable to travel could still take part fully.
The conference adopted a hybrid format shaped by pandemic conditions, combining on-site sessions in Sydney with an online platform that streamed plenary addresses and technical presentations to international audiences. Organisers described the aim as ensuring the global photovoltaic community could connect, share results and discuss emerging work without geographic barriers, while preserving the informal, social character that has long characterised the PVSEC meetings.
Session access at PVSEC-31 was offered through a free session access pass, allowing interested participants to follow individual technical blocks, plenary talks and specialist presentations. The programme ran across a packed schedule of parallel sessions, specialist presentations and plenary addresses, with themes spanning the full range of photovoltaic science and engineering, from fundamental device behaviour through to the practical deployment of renewable energy systems.
A programme structure designed for genuine discussion was a defining feature of the meeting. Sessions were built to encourage exchange rather than passive listening, with chairs guiding conversation between presenters and delegates, and with time reserved for questions and follow-up debate. This approach was highlighted as central to the conference experience, where technical depth and varied viewpoints mattered more than a stream of one-way commentary.
The scientific call for contributions at PVSEC-31 ran ahead of the meeting itself, inviting authors to submit abstracts for consideration by the technical programme committees. Abstract submission and review supported the construction of the session schedules, helping to assemble a balanced programme of contributed papers alongside invited and keynote-level presentations that framed the major themes of the conference.
Recognition of outstanding work formed another element of the PVSEC-31 programme, with awards and opportunities for young participants offered as part of the wider conference activities. These elements typically draw on the international photovoltaic community's network of associated societies and supporting organisations, and they reflect an emphasis on encouraging the next generation of researchers to present, publish and engage with peers at an early stage in their careers.
The organisation of PVSEC-31 involved an international organising committee, supported by sponsorship, exhibition activity and a platform of supporters and association partners. This network of institutional backing helped shape the scientific programme, provided resources for communication and technical infrastructure, and connected the conference with the wider renewable energy sector and its professional bodies across many countries.
Beyond the technical sessions, the Sydney gathering served as a meeting point for the wider photovoltaic community, including researchers, students, industry representatives and policymakers interested in renewable energy. Networking opportunities, social functions and online channels for continued discussion helped sustain connections after the formal programme concluded, reinforcing the conference's long-standing role as a venue where collaboration is seeded and maintained.
Information about PVSEC-31 was published through the conference website, which hosted the programme, speaker details, session access arrangements and frequently asked questions for delegates and media. Updates, news items and announcements circulated during and after the event, and the online platform remained available for on-demand viewing, extending the reach of the December 2021 meeting to audiences well beyond those able to travel to Sydney.