The following events are sorted by Conference Date. Please select the one that matches your manuscript preparation timeline.
Tier 1: Global Flagships (Highest Industry Recognition)1. IEEE PES T&D 2026 (Transmission & Distribution Conference)
This is the largest T&D event in North America, focusing heavily on engineering applications, grid modernization, and hardware.
• Date: May 4 – 7, 2026
• Location: Chicago, USA
• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, EI Compendex
• Focus: High voltage equipment, grid resilience, and T&D infrastructure.
• Official Website: https://www.ieeet-d.org/
2. IEEE PES General Meeting 2026
The "Oscars" of the power industry. It attracts the top academics and industry leaders globally. Essential for PhD students and researchers aiming for top-tier recognition.
• Date: July 19 – 23, 2026
• Location: Montreal, Canada
• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, EI Compendex, Scopus
• Submission Note: Primary abstracts often close in November 2025, but Late-Breaking Poster sessions are typically open until March/April 2026.
• Official Website: https://pes-gm.org/
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Tier 2: Specialized Smart Grid Events (High Acceptance/Vertical Focus)
3. IEEE SEGE 2026 - 14th International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering
A classic conference dedicated purely to Smart Grid engineering. It has a long history and very stable indexing.
• Date: August 19 – 21, 2026
• Location: Oshawa, Canada (Hosted by Ontario Tech University)
• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, EI Compendex, Scopus
• Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026 (Urgent).
• Why Submit: It focuses specifically on engineering applications like Microgrid control and renewable integration, making it very friendly to technical papers.
• Official Website: http://www.ieee-sege.com/
4. IEEE EESG 2026 - 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Smart Grids
A newer conference series suitable for researchers looking for a venue in China or a faster publication route.
• Date: September 11 – 13, 2026
• Location: Chongqing, China
• Indexing: EI Compendex, Scopus
• Submission Deadline: July 5, 2026 (Plenty of time).
• Why Submit: IEEE conferences held in China often have efficient processing times, making this a good option for graduate students.
• Official Website: http://www.ic-eesg.com/
5. IEEE ISGT Europe 2026 (Innovative Smart Grid Technologies)
The premier European event for the Smart Grid community under IEEE PES.
• Date: October 19 – 22, 2026
• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, EI Compendex
• Submission Cycle: Call for papers typically opens in April/May 2026.
• Why Submit: It is the primary platform for European grid research, second only to the PES GM in prestige.
• Official Website: https://ieee-isgt-europe.org/
6. IEEE ISGT Asia 2026 (Innovative Smart Grid Technologies)
• Date: November 1 – 4, 2026
• Location: Wuhan, China
• Indexing: IEEE Xplore, EI Compendex
• Submission Cycle: Expected deadline around June/July 2026.
• Why Submit: Low travel costs for Asian researchers, combined with the high academic value of the ISGT brand.
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Submission Strategy
1. For Innovation: If you have a breakthrough in topology or algorithms, aim for IEEE PES GM or ISGT. These are tickets to the inner circle of the global power community.
2. For Stability & Speed: If you need a guaranteed publication for graduation or a grant deadline, IEEE SEGE 2026 is the best choice. It is hosted by a Canadian university, published by IEEE, and has a very low risk of indexing issues. The deadline is March 5, so immediate action is required.
3. For Large Grid Systems: Keep an eye on the CIGRE 2026 Paris Session (August). While it is industry-focused, its influence on power system operations is unmatched.
