13th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability
Inspiring Technology Solutions for Climate Sustainability
Santa Ana, CA — April 19-22, 2026
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The 13th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech 2026) will take place in person with remote access at the Hotel Zessa, a DoubleTree by Hilton™, 201 E MacArthur Blvd,, Santa Ana CA, from April 19-22, 2026.
Registration is open – Early attendee rates end April 10.
See the SusTech 2026 Registration page for details on fees and options.
See the SusTech 2026 Program pages for details. Four day program with workshop, poster contest, receptions, dinner, technical presentations, keynotes and plenary talks and panels.
Why Attend?
- Participate in an extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program
- Prominent experts will be giving keynotes, plenary presentations and invited talks
- Exchange information, share experiences and network with attendees actively involved in the fields
- Gain visibility and recognition for your sustainability work, projects and ideas
- Find new resources and potential partners or investors
Conference Sessions: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, over 100 paper presentations in 18 sessions in the IEEE SusTech Thematic areas; plus 4 keynotes and 3 panel sessions.
Sustainability Forum: Monday April 20, featuring distinguished speakers and panel (with CEU/PDH). Included with SusTech 2026 registration. For Forum-only registration option, see registration page.
Special Events:
- Workshop: The Agri-Food System in a Circular Economy, Sunday April 19, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. A hybrid workshop included with SusTech 2026 registration, sponsored by the IEEE Technical Activities’ Future Directions SusTech and Smart Agri-Food Systems Initiatives
Conference Registration includes access to the workshop, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks.
- SusTech 2026 Student Poster Competition Virtual Session, on Sunday April 19, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 pm.
- Welcome Reception, Sunday April 19, 6:00-7:30 pm
- SusTech 2026 Networking Reception & Panel, Monday April 20, 6:00-8:00 pm, sponsored by IEEE YP & WIE. Speaker: “OneAquaHealth-IEEE Hackathon: April – November 2026”, with Gora Datta, CAL2CAL Corp. Panel discussion afterwards.
- Conference Dinner, Speaker and Awards, Tuesday April 21, 7:00-9:00 pm. Keynote: IEEE HTB Keynote: Bridging Innovation and Real-world Impact, with Simay Akar Koehler, Treasurer, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB), AKEC Sustainable & Greentech Solutions. SusTech 2026 Student Poster Contest awards.
Sustainability Forum
The 2026 IEEE SusTech Sustainability Forum brings together researchers, industry professionals, and legal experts to explore innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
Forum speakers will address the following topics:
- IEEE and Sustainability – Advancing Technology for a Sustainable Future
- IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Communities Program
- IEEE Planet Positive 2030 – Generating Impact: Standards and Industry Connections Activities
- The SCOOP Carbon Accounting Project
- On Track Toward a Zero Emissions Future
- Education for Sustainability Panel
- Building the Low Carbon Industrial Future: Key Considerations for a Sustainable, Competitive, and Equitable Global Economy
Sustainability Forum Speakers
Keynote Speakers
- IEEE’s Technology for a Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO) Overview & Initiatives, David Koehler
- Sensor Networks for Intelligent and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure, Dr. Kerop Janoyan
- IEEE HTB Keynote: Bridging Innovation and Real-world Impact, Simay Akar Koehler, AKEC Sustainable & Greentech Solutions
- Advanced Motor Technologies for All Electric Transportation Systems, Pramod Chaudhary & Adil Usman
- Urban Ecology and the Hopeful Path to Resilient Cities, Dr. Eric Strauss
Keynote Speakers
Panels
SusTech 2026 will feature three plenary panels:
Panelists will discuss future actions to support sustainability.
Panelists:
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- Simay Akar Koehler– Renewables
- David Koehler – Energy
- John Verboncoeur – Agriculture
- Advancing Socio-Enviro Technical Standards for a Sustainable Future (Organized by IEEE SSIT)
Speakers / Panelists
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- Maike Luiken (Moderator)
- David E. González — IEEE Volunteer Leader; Systems Engineering
- Deborah Hagar — IEEE SSIT Standards Committee & SSIT Outreach Committee; The Foundation for Sustainable Communities
- Susan Dickey
Agenda:
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- SSIT overview
- Intro to Standards / Standards process
- Discussion of specific socio-enviro-technical standards
- Showcase of impactful standards
- Invitation to engage with leading international engineering and technology professionals in drafting corporate (including SME) Recommended Practices that achieve stakeholder well-being AND advance prosperity
Panelists will discuss future developments in Transportation
Panelists:
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- Pramod Chaudhary – Motors
- Kamal Pandey – EVs
- Kevin Patel – Manufacturing
Moderator: TBA
Technical Program
SusTech 2026 features over 100 paper presentations in these thematic sessions:
- Agriculture and AI
- AI Applications in Agriculture and EV
- AI Applications
- AI Applications in Agriculture and HVAC
- Alternate Energy
- Energy
- Energy Efficiency Applications
- Energy Efficiency & Solar
- Intelligent Transportation
- IOT
- Power Systems Operation
- Power Grid Applications I
- Power Grid Applications II
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Society
- Waste & Recycling
- Water I
- Water II and Education
Sponsors for SusTech 2026 include the IEEE Oregon, San Fernando Valley, Foothill, and Orange County Sections, IEEE Region 6, IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT; and co-sponsored by the IEEE Standards Association, and the IEEE IAS, PES, and TEMS Societies and supported by the IEEE SusTech Initiative.
Diamond Patrons: IEEE SusTech Initiative and IEEE Humanitarian Activities Board; Platinum Patron: IEEE’s Technology for a Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO)
