Welcome to the IEEE PESS 2026!
The PESS is a unique forum for students, young professionals, and early-career researchers in electrical power engineering to explore cutting-edge developments and pressing challenges in the energy sector.
This year’s summit is proudly hosted by the Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and will take place in Karlsruhe. It is replacing KIT's real-time simulation workshop for this year.
Organized by KIT and supported by the IEEE PES Germany Chapter, PESS brings together academia and industry to foster dialogue, share innovative ideas, and strengthen professional networks.
Participants will have the opportunity to present original research, engage in technical discussions, and gain valuable insights into the future of power and energy systems.
All submitted papers undergo peer review, and accepted contributions will be published in IEEE Xplore.
Registration is free for student participants.
Important Dates
Agenda
| Wednesday 21. October 2026 | |
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| 8:30 | Arrival and Registration |
| 9:00 | Conference Opening |
| 9:15 | Keynote Speaker 1 TBD |
| 10:00 | Technical Session 1 |
| 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 | Technical Session 2 |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Technical Session 3 |
| 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 | Tour through the KIT Energy Lab (return to campus south at 17:30) |
| 18:00 | Networking Reception (Finger food & drinks) |
| Thursday 22. October 2026 | |
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| 8:30 | Arrival and Registration |
| 9:15 | Presentation IEEE PES Germany Chapter |
| 10:00 | Technical Session 4 |
| 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 | Technical Session 5 |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Poster Session |
| 15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 | Technical Session 6 |
| 17:00 | City Tour through Karlsruhe |
| 19:00 | Conference Dinner (Höpfner Burghof: Buffet incl. vegan options) |
| Friday 23. October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Arrival and Registration |
| 9:15 | Keynote Speaker 2 TBD |
| 10:00 | Technical Session 7 |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Technical Session 8 |
| 11:30 | Best Paper Award 2026 |
| 11:45 | Closing and Farewell |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
Venue
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Campus South
Building 30.10
Engesserstraße 5
76131 Karlsruhe
Contact persons
- Prof. Giovanni De Carne (giovanni carne∂kit edu)
- Maëva Courcelle (maeva_courcelle∂kit.edu)
Sponsors
Your contribution as a sponsor of the IEEE PESS 2026
Become a sponsor
We are delighted to offer you and your company the opportunity to exhibit, sponsor and support the IEEE PESS 2026 taking place from October 21st to 23rd, 2026 in Karlsruhe.
Therefore, we warmly invite you to sponsor the event and are pleased to offer the following advertising option for € 4.000 (excl. VAT):
- Summit registration for one representative of your Company
- Logo on PESS Website
- Logo presence throughout the workshop and mentioning during the welcome speech
- Exhibition booth (2 m x 1,5 m², including 1 table and 2 chairs)
