Preface

2nd International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICSSES 2025) was successfully held on March 14-15, 2025, via a virtual platform (MS-Teams), hosted by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. This two-day 2nd International event aimed to gather students, faculty, researchers and stakeholders across the globe working within the realm of “Engineering Sciences and Particularly Sustainable Technologies for the Future Society,” fostering the exchange of knowledge and experiences. The conference specifically provided the scholars & all the participants in the event with a substantial technical platform to share their ideas and findings in the esteemed presence of renowned experts from nationally significant institutes (IISCs, IITs, NITs) and beyond. The conference also emerges as one of the premier platform featuring the technical sessions, keynote speeches and poster presentations focused on sustainability and the green energy forum. This gathering brought together industrial experts, scholars and enthusiasts in the field to share cutting-edge research, innovative solutions and impactful insights aimed at advancing smart and sustainable energy systems for a resilient future. The event not only showcased the latest advancements but also fostered collaborative discussions and networking opportunities, making it a pivotal moment in the journey towards a more sustainable world. The conference was organized into seven main tracks, each focusing on the critical research areas in environmental, sustainable, green & smart energy engineering. 1. Environmental Engineering and Sustainability 2. Renewable Energy Engineering and Technologies & Smart Energy Systems 3. Future Challenges and Opportunities in Energy Sectors & Sustainability for Industrial Applications 4. Applications of Power Converters in Renewable Energy 5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Energy Optimization & IoT and Smart Grid Technologies in Renewable Energy Systems 6. Green Energy Innovations and Economy Integration & Energy Policy, Economics, and Social Impact List of Organizing Committee is available in this PDF.