Abstract Submission – 2026 IETC

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract submission deadline: March 10, 2026!

The Industrial Energy Technology Conference invites authors to submit abstracts for presentations at the 2026 conference. IETC features peer-reviewed technical presentations, panel discussions, and industry case studies across the full spectrum of topics related to energy performance and manufacturing reliability in industrial plant operations. 

2026 Technical Topic Areas Include (but are not limited to):

Energy Efficiency & Plant Optimization

  • Steam systems, boilers, and heat recovery

  • Motor, pump, evaporation, refrigeration, and fan system optimization

  • Process/distillation optimization and equipment upgrades

  • Grid integration of large load and data center power and cooling systems

  • Utility demand response programs for industrial and generation programs

  • Risk mitigation strategies 

  • Maintenance planning and response

  • Economic analysis such as IRR or ROI valuation for budget allocation 

Onsite Energy Strategies

  • Electrification of industrial processes

  • Industrial heat pumps and thermal systems

  • Alternative fuels: renewables, hydrogen, nuclear

  • Energy storage

  • Reliability and resilience strategies

 

Data, Digitalization & Controls

  • Advanced controls and automation

  • Industrial artificial intelligence/machine learning applications

  • Digital twins for process analysis, optimization, and predictive analytics

 

Water–Energy Nexus

  • Integrated process water, steam condensate, and energy efficiency

  • Wastewater treatment & CHP opportunities

Maximum 250 words

  • Clearly state the problem, approach, results, and value to industry

  • Sales or vendor-promotion abstracts will not be accepted

  • Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present a 25-minute talk plus Q&A

Submission Guidelines

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT, PLEASE CONTACT:

Conference Manager: Kimberly Greer | kimberlygreer@tamu.edu