Distinguished Speakers
Discover the brilliant minds who will share their insights and expertise at ITA2026. Our speakers are leaders in their fields, bringing cutting-edge research and real-world experience.
🏆 Plenary Speakers
Our distinguished Plenary Speakers are internationally recognized leaders who will deliver keynote addresses to all conference attendees. These presentations provide visionary insights and set the direction for the field.
Prof.John Rogers
Director, Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, USA
Pioneering researcher in bio-integrated electronics, member of National Academy of Engineering, with over 400 publications in advanced materials and bioelectronics.
Dist. Prof. Chennupati Jagadish FAA FTSE
President, Australian Academy of Science, Australian National University
World-renowned expert in semiconductor optoelectronics and nanotechnology, former President of IEEE Photonics Society, Fellow of multiple international academies.
Prof. Wang Lianzhou
Semiconductor Nanomaterials Renewable Energy Technologies Solar Fuels Greenhouse Gas Conversion
focuses on the development of semiconductor nanomaterials for applications in renewable energy conversion and storage systems, including nanocatalysts for green hydrogen and valuable chemical production, greenhouse gas reduction, plastic upcycling, eco-friendly low-cost solar cells, and rechargeable batteries.
🌟 Keynote Speakers
Our Keynote Speakers are leading experts who will present in specialized technical sessions, sharing their latest research and innovations in specific areas of technology.
Dist Professor Arnan Mitchell
Director, Micro Nano Research Facility (MNRF)
Leading expert in integrated photonics and optical microcombs
Dist. Prof. Baiou Guan
Dean, Institute of Photonics Technology, Jinan University
Dr. Tie Li
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Kourosh Kalantar Zadeh FTSE
Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Fellow
Expert in liquid metals and two-dimensional materials for sensing applications
Dr. Ying Zhu
Group leader, Laboratory of In-Vitro NanoDiagnostics, UTS
Specialist in nano-diagnostics and point-of-care testing technologies
Prof. Anita Ho-Baillie
John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience, University of Sydney
Leading researcher in perovskite solar cells and sustainable energy technologies
Prof. Junjia Wang
Southeast University
Prof. Xin Ou
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
A/Prof. Jianbo Tang
Westlake University
Prof. Shibin Zhang
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Shuai Ding
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Li Gao
Strategic Research Manager, South East Water
Prof. Derek Abbott
The University of Adelaide
Prof. Dawei Su
RMIT University
A/Prof. James Bullock
The University of Melbourne
Prof. Prashant Sonar
Queensland University of Technology
Dr. Bowen Zhu
Westlake University
Mr Zhining Yang
Market Leader – Greater China & New Zealand, Invest Victoria, State Government of Victoria
Dr Lachlan Doughney
Associate Director, Research & Innovation, STEM College, RMIT University
Mr Frank Yao
Chief Executive Officer, Innofocus Photonics Technology
Mr Steven Xu
Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, INP Capital
Professor Karin Verspoor, FTSE
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), STEM College, RMIT University
Professor Matthew Cuthbertson FTSE
Deputy Chair, Solving Plastic Waste CRC; Board Chair, Victorian Clean Technology Fund
Professor Dimitrios Georgakopoulos
Director, ARC Industry Hub for Digital Manufacturing, Swinburne University of Technology
Professor Oula Ghannoum
ARC Training Centre for Smart & Sustainable Horticulture, Western Sydney University
Professor Qiaoliang Bao
Professor of Nanotechnology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)
Professor Mainak Majumder
Director, ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials, Monash University