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Conference Dates

28 - 30 October 2026

Location

AIT Campus, THAILAND

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+66 (2) 524 5413

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icue2026@ait.ac.th

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), located in Thailand has been successfully organizing the ICUE conference series in every two years. The 2026 edition will place a stronger emphasis on the intersection of climate goals, energy security, and digital innovation. Under the theme “Achieving Energy Security and Climate Goals through Sustainable and Smart Solutions”, the International Conference on sUstainable Energy 2026 (ICUE 2026) aspires to serve as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. ICUE 2026 will be a catalyst for positive change by promoting the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, cloud computing and smart technologies with sustainable energy systems, strengthening resilience against climate challenges, and advancing secure, equitable, and inclusive energy solutions. The vision is to accelerate the transition towards a climate-resilient, digitally empowered, and sustainable ecosystem for future generations. ICUE 2026 will aim to:

Promote Sustainable and Smart Practices: Highlight clean energy, digital, and secure technologies across industries, transport, cities, homes, and agriculture.

Foster Awareness and Education: Convene policymakers, industry, academics, and innovators to share insights, research, and real-world applications.

Facilitate Collaboration: Provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and build partnerships for digital and sustainable transitions.

Support Policy and Governance: Discuss effective policy frameworks and digital governance to ensure sustainability, energy security, and community engagement.

Accelerate Climate Action: Showcase pathways to net-zero emissions, climate-smart strategies, and resilience against environmental challenges.

Advance Cutting-Edge Research & Innovation: Inspire development and deployment of next-generation technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, hydrogen, advanced storage).

Strengthen Energy Security: Address vulnerabilities, cybersecurity, and cross-border cooperation for reliable, affordable energy access.

Encourage Green Financing and Investment: Explore financial mechanisms and business models to support large-scale adoption of sustainable, digital energy solutions.

Empower the Next Generation: Offer opportunities for students and early-career professionals to present work, network, and build leadership skills.

Promote Inclusivity and Global Cooperation: Ensure diverse participation from all nations, fostering global partnerships for a just and equitable energy transition.

CONFERENCE FORMAT

ICUE 2026 will feature a combination of keynote presentations, panel discussions, theme-tailored breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. It will provide a platform for participants to showcase their projects, research findings, innovations, and policy recommendations.

AWARDS and PUBLICATIONS

Best Student Paper & Presentation Awards
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards will be accorded to well-written student papers, as well as engaging student presentations. Winning paper entries will be invited for *fast-track publication in the International Energy Journal (a SCOPUS-Indexed, with Impact Factor, peer-reviewed journal).

Papers submitted to the conference will also have the opportunity to be invited for consideration for a **Special Issue on "Achieving Energy Security and Climate Goals through Sustainable and Smart Solutions" in the International Energy Journal.

NEW UPDATE !!! Papers presented at the conference (except for those included in "*" and "**") will be included in the Conference Proceedings which will be made available at the IEEE Xplore.