Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and Rice University have partnered to host our first international conference (JIWES2023) on materials chemistry together to further efforts and create joint collaborations and global partnerships to achieve Net Zero 2050 decarbonization. This conference aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the groundbreaking research in energy transition technologies and their potential environmental impact. Join us as we bridge the gap between research and translation - demonstrating how research innovations are making a tangible impact on real-world industrial applications.