Energy Summit 2026


About

About Energy Cluster 

The Energy Cluster at UPES is a leading institution for education and research in the energy sector. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and its research focuses on sustainable development, clean energy, and disaster management. The cluster is committed to providing students with a holistic education that prepares them for the future of work.

The cluster was established in 2003 and now offers three undergraduate and four postgraduate degrees.1. The undergraduate programs include B.Tech Applied Petroleum Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, and B.Sc Geology. The postgraduate programs are M.Tech Petroleum Engineering, M.Tech Chemical Engineering, M.Tech in Renewable Energy and M.Sc Applied Geology.

The curriculum at the Energy Cluster is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in the energy sector. Courses include data analytics, digitization, automation of processes, Al/ML, etc. The cluster also offers life skills courses like critical thinking, living conversations, learning how to learn, etc.

The Energy Cluster at UPES is where leaders of tomorrow are built. The cluster is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in the world.
 

About the Energy Summit 2026

Next-generation energy and materials innovations are rapidly transforming the global shift toward a sustainable, net-zero future. Breakthroughs in renewable energy systems, smart storage technologies, green hydrogen, advanced composites, and carbon-negative materials are reshaping how energy is produced and utilized. Cutting-edge developments such as graphene, nanomaterials, bio-based polymers, and CCUS-enabled solutions are driving cleaner industrial processes and high-efficiency infrastructure. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers, these innovations create powerful opportunities to accelerate carbon neutrality, support circular economy models, and build a resilient, future-ready energy ecosystem. 

Call for Papers

Abstracts of research papers for oral and/or poster presentation are invited in the format given in the following link.

Abstract Submission Format:

The abstract in the prescribed format needs to be uploaded in the following link:

Link for Abstract Submission:

The accepted abstracts after peer review will be published in the abstract book of the conference. The authors, after presenting their accepted papers at the conference, will submit the full paper in the prescribed format of the journal/Conference proceedings/book series of their choice from the list of conference publication partners for consideration and publication.  

Major thrust areas of the conference, but not limited to:

  • Energy Conversion Technologies: Biomass, Waste-to-Energy
  • Frontiers in Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind & Geothermal
  • Energy Storage Systems: Batteries, Supercapacitors, Thermal, Chemical & Mechanical Storage
  • Energy Transportation Networks: Pipelines, Smart Grids & Hybrid Energy Systems
  • Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Energy Systems
  • Sustainable Strategies for Exploration and Processing of Fossil Fuels
  • Conventional Energy Harnessing and Value-Added Processes (Upstream to Downstream)
  • Green Hydrogen Production & Emerging Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Advanced and Functional Materials for Energy Applications
  • Global Energy Trade, Markets & Geopolitics
  • Community Participation & Social Dimensions of Energy Transition
  • Process Intensification for Enhanced Energy Efficiency & Conservation
  • Regulatory Innovations for Carbon-Intelligent Energy
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) Technologies
  • Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Carbon Removal & Climate Mitigation
  • Circular Economy Approaches in Energy Systems
  • Geoscience Frontiers for a Safe and Resilient Energy Future
  • Geo-Smart Pathways to Net-Zero Energy

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Speakers

Prof Ashutosh Sharma

Prof Ashutosh Sharma

IIT Kanpur
Prof Ajay Mandal

Prof Ajay Mandal

FRSC, IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Prof Jitendra Sangwai

Prof Jitendra Sangwai

IIT Chennai
Prof Ajay Mandal

Prof Libby McDonald

MIT-USA
Prof Ajay Mandal

Prof Keka Ojha

IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Prof Ajay Mandal

Professor Hugo De Lasa

University of Western Ontario, Canada
Prof Ajay Mandal

Prof Pradeep Srivastava

IIT-Roorkee
Associate Professor

Associate Professor

RGIPT, Amethi

Committee

Prof Ashwini Kumar Nangia

Prof Ashwini Kumar Nangia

Conference Chair

Dr. Jitendra K. Pandey

Dr. Jitendra K. Pandey

Conference Co-Chair

Dr. Nilanjana Banerjee

Dr. Nilanjana Banerjee

Cluster Head

Dr. Himanshu Kesarwani

Dr. Himanshu Kesarwani

Convener

Dr. Sambit Prasanajit Naik

Dr. Sambit Prasanajit Naik

Convener

Events

  • Inaugural Session
  • Keynote Lectures
  • Paper Presentation - Oral
  • Paper Presentation - Poster
  • Panel Discussions
  • Industrial Fair - Energy Conversion and Storage Systems
  • School Event – Model/Poster Presentation on Energy Conversion and Storage Systems
  • Valedictory - Award Ceremony

Registration

Registration Fees

CategoryWithout PublicationWith Publication
UPES StudentINR 1000INR 8000
UPES FacultyINR 2000INR 8000
Student Outside UPESINR 2000INR 8000
Faculty Outside UPES / Research InstituteINR 3000INR 8000
Industry PersonINR 5000INR 8000
Accompanying PersonINR 2000 / Day-
Foreign ParticipantsUSD 75USD 100

Payment Details

For National Participants

  • Beneficiary Name: Energy Summit 2026
  • Account Number: UPESUK877777857
  • IFSC Number: YESB0CMSNOC
  • Bank Name: Yes Bank Ltd.
  • Address: IFC 8TH FLOOR SB MARG, Mumbai

For International Participants

  • Beneficiary's Name: UPES
  • Purpose: Energy Summit 2026
  • Bank Name: Yes Bank
  • Bank Account: SB – 011594600000224
  • Branch Code: 000115
  • Branch IFSC Code: YESB0000115
  • Swift Code: YESBINBB
  • Branch Name: Ground Floor, 56, Rajpur Road, Dehradun

*Only net banking is allowed. No UPI payment is allowed in both the accounts.

Registration Link

Important Dates

Important Dates
Last Date for Abstract Submission 25th August 2026
Communication of Acceptance 28th August 2026
Last Date for Registration 31st August 2026

Our Sponsors

ANRF
NDBE
SKP

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