The rapid modernization of global energy infrastructure relies heavily on advancements in smart grids, power electronics, and integrated energy systems. For academic researchers and electrical engineers, presenting findings at leading international conferences is essential for validating research, networking with industry pioneers, and securing publication in major indexing databases like Ei Compendex and Scopus.

To assist in planning your academic submissions, below is a highly curated list of the top international conferences focused on smart grids and power systems scheduled for 2026.

1. IEEE PES ISGT Asia 2026: IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia

As a major regional event for the IEEE Power & Energy Society, ISGT Asia focuses on the deployment, innovation, and technological evolution of smart grid architectures.

• Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2026

• Location: Wuhan, China

• Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

• Official Website: https://attend.ieee.org/isgt-asia-2026

2. IEEE ICSGE 2026: 2nd IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid and Energy

Hosted in Europe, ICSGE provides a critical forum for discussing the intersection of environmental science, sustainable energy, and intelligent grid management.

• Dates: December 3-5, 2026

• Location: Paris, France

• Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026

• Indexing Target: Ei Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: http://www.icsge.org/

3. ICSGSC 2026: 10th International Conference on Smart Grid and Smart Cities

This conference bridges the gap between power distribution and urban infrastructure, exploring how smart grids serve as the backbone for modern smart cities.

• Dates: December 4-6, 2026

• Location: Guangzhou, China

• Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026

• Indexing Target: Ei Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.icsgsc.org/

4. ICPSG 2026: 9th International Conference on Power and Smart Grid

ICPSG is a dedicated platform for electrical engineers and researchers to present applied solutions for power generation, transmission reliability, and smart grid software.

• Dates: November 14-16, 2026

• Location: Seoul, South Korea

• Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026

• Publishing Partner: Springer

• Indexing Target: Ei Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.icpsg.org/index.html

5. IEEE EI² 2026: 10th IEEE International Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration

A flagship event specifically engineered around the concepts of the Energy Internet, integrating information technology seamlessly with modern electrical power grids.

• Dates: September 11-14, 2026

• Location: Shanghai, China

• Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026

• Publishing Partner: IEEE

• Indexing Target: EI, Scopus

• Official Website: https://attend.ieee.org/ei2-2026

6. ICPES 2026: 16th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems

Reaching its 16th edition, ICPES is a highly stable and rigorous academic venue dedicated to traditional and advanced power distribution systems.

• Dates: December 4-6, 2026

• Location: Xi'an, China

• Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026

• Publishing Partner: IEEE

• Indexing Target: Ei Compendex, Scopus

• Official Website: https://www.icpes.org/