NIT Srinagar STEPS 2026: International Energy Conference in October

NIT Srinagar STEPS 2026: International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Power Systems From October 23

Jammu and Kashmir: Researchers, academics, industry professionals and students working in sustainable energy, power systems, renewable energy, smart grids, AI and emerging energy technologies will have a platform to present research and exchange ideas at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technology for Energy and Power Systems 2026 (STEPS 2026). Organised by the National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT Srinagar) in hybrid mode, STEPS 2026 will allow participation, both, in-person and online. As per the official conference brochure, the event is scheduled to be held on October 23–25, 2026 at the NIT Srinagar in India.

The conference is IEEE technically sponsored and is intended to bring together researchers and professionals working across the rapidly evolving energy and power technology landscape. The conference's official STEPS 2026 website also covers areas such as from renewable energy integration to cybersecurity in energy systems.

STEPS 2026 at NIT Srinagar: Key Details

The conference brochure identifies Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Director, NIT Srinagar as the Patron, while Prof. (Dr) Shameem Ahmad Lone is listed as the Conference Chair and Prof. (Dr) M. D. Mufti as the Convenor.

STEPS 2026: Six Research Tracks

The conference covers multiple aspects of sustainable energy and power systems. Researchers can engage with six listed tracks:

1. Power and Energy Transformation and Utilization

The track focusses on technologies and approaches related to the transformation and utilisation of electrical power and energy.

2. Power Converters: Design and Implementation

The track covers the design and implementation of power-conversion technologies, an important part of modern electrical and energy systems.

3. Renewable Energy Integration and Control

Given the growing importance of renewable sources of energy, this track focusses on the integration and control-related challenges associated with them.

4. Smart Grids and Microgrids

The conference also includes topics such as smart-grid and microgrid planning, operation and analysis, which are part of increasingly intelligent and distributed power networks.

5. IoT and AI for Energy Technologies

The inclusion of IoT and AI as tracks highlights the increasing importance of such digital technologies in energy applications.

6. Energy Management, Electricity Markets and Policy

Finally, this track covers energy management, electricity markets and policy or regulatory aspects, which extend the scope of the conference into various areas beyond technical research.

STEPS 2026 Important Dates

As per the conference brochure, the key dates include:

• Notification of paper submission: March 20, 2026
• Paper submission deadline: June 15, 2026
• Paper acceptance notification: August 15, 2026
• Camera-ready paper submission: September 15, 2026
• Early-bird registration opens: September 16, 2026
• Registration closes: October 14, 2026
• Conference: October 23–25, 2026

The current STEPS 2026 website also confirms the conference dates – October 23–25, 2026 – and that accepted papers will be published and made available online through IEEE Xplore.

Who Can Benefit From STEPS 2026?

The conference is relevant to a broad research and professional community, including:

• PhD scholars and research students
• Faculty members and academic researchers
• Electrical and energy engineering professionals
• Renewable-energy researchers
• Power-system specialists
• AI and IoT researchers working on energy applications
• Industry professionals
• Students interested in sustainable technology

The hybrid mode of the conference can also provide participation opportunities to researchers who cannot attend physically.

Final Thoughts

The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technology for Energy and Power Systems 2026 (STEPS 2026) will gather research and discussion on renewable energy, smart grids, power converters, AI, IoT, energy management and electricity markets.

Organised by NIT Srinagar, the IEEE technically sponsored conference is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026 with participation available in hybrid mode. Researchers and other eligible participants should check the official conference website for the latest registration and participation information before making arrangements.

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