ICEPT 2026

Energy Transition in a Digital Era: The Nexus, Challenges and Opportunities

The conference brings together researchers, engineers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders for technical exchange, paper presentations, exhibitions, networking, and practical dialogue on the future of digital-era energy systems.

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Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt

12th-16th October 2026

Five days of engineering dialogue, innovation showcase, and interdisciplinary collaboration

About ICEPT 2026

NIEEE's flagship conference for power, electronics, and telecommunications

ICEPT 2026 provides a high-level platform for presenting original research, discussing practical innovation, and connecting academia, government, and industry around clean energy, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, automation, and emerging engineering systems.

THEME:

Energy Transition in a Digital Era: The Nexus, Challenges and Opportunities

Date 12th-16th October 2026

Time 8:00am Daily

Venue

Golden Tulip Hotel (La King), Ken Sarowiwa (Stadium) Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Mode Physical & Virtual

Keynote, plenary, and technical paper presentation sessions

Industry exhibitions, workshops, tutorials, and strong professional networking

Got Questions? Contact Secretariat

+234 803 309 8638

Call for Papers

Technical direction for authors preparing submissions to ICEPT 2026

T01-T02 Engineering Focus

Electronic and computing engineering, plus power and clean energy systems including AI, grid intelligence, renewables, storage, and microgrids.

T03-T05 Digital Systems

ICT, control and automation, and avionic or space engineering spanning IoT, 5G or 6G, robotics, satellites, and resilient monitoring systems.

T06-T07 Emerging Themes

Embedded and emerging technologies, plus allied sub-themes covering smart metering, quantum, wearables, policy, finance, and circular economy models.

Review and Deadlines

Submissions must be original, unpublished work and will undergo double-blind peer review before acceptance and final proceedings submission.

Authors are invited to submit papers, abstracts, and posters aligned with the conference theme and the listed technical tracks.

7 tracks
Double-blind review

Paper Submission

Clear submission expectations for authors and contributors

Original and unpublished work only

Submissions should present original work that has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts must be the author's own work, with proper citations and acknowledgments. Plagiarism in any form will lead to immediate rejection. Authors are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and publication. The conference reserves the right to use similarity detection software to screen all submitted papers.

Double-blind peer review process

All accepted papers will pass through a rigorous double-blind review process designed to support technical quality, fairness, and professional conference standards. Authors' identities and affiliations are concealed from reviewers, and reviewers remain anonymous to authors. Each submission will be evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant technical track. Evaluation criteria include originality, technical soundness, clarity of presentation, relevance to conference themes, and contribution to the field of power and telecommunications engineering.

📌 Important Note: The submission deadline is 29th May, 2026. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by 30th June, 2026. Final revised papers must be submitted by 31st July, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. For inquiries regarding paper submission, please contact the Technical Program Committee directly at the email address above. Download the official paper template here: https://bit.ly/nieeieept2026_papertemplate

Countdown to Opening Day

The conference opens on 12 October 2026. Secure your place, prepare your paper, and stay ahead of the key deadlines.

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Conference Timeline

Explore the key dates and major moments around ICEPT 2026

29 May 2026

Submission Deadline

Abstract, Full Paper, and Poster Submission

Authors should complete submission of abstracts, full papers, and posters on or before the official deadline.

Submission via iecpttechpapers@gmail.com

30 June 2026

Acceptance Notice

Notification of Acceptance

Authors receive official acceptance notifications after the review process has been completed by the technical team.

Technical communication by email

31 July 2026

Final Paper

Final Camera-Ready Submission

Accepted authors should submit the final reviewed version for inclusion in the conference proceedings no later than this date.

Proceedings preparation and final confirmation

12 October 2026

Opening Day

Opening Ceremony and Keynote Sessions

The conference begins with keynote addresses, opening engagements, and the start of technical and professional interaction for all delegates.

Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt

13-15 October 2026

Core Sessions

Technical Sessions, Panels, Workshops, and Exhibition Activities

These core conference days feature paper presentations, panels, tutorials, workshops, and valuable networking across academic and industry circles.

Hybrid participation across physical and virtual formats

16 October 2026

Closing Day

Final Networking and Closing Activities

The last day wraps up the conference experience with final engagement opportunities and formal closing activities for participants and stakeholders.

Conference wrap-up and participant reflection

Authors

Research Contributions

Present original work and engage informed feedback

Authors can contribute abstracts, full papers, and posters aligned with the conference theme and technical track structure.

Academic, industrial, and interdisciplinary submissions welcome

Delegates

Conference Attendance

Attend, learn, connect, and explore

Delegates benefit from keynote access, technical sessions, exhibitions, and industry-level networking opportunities throughout the week.

Member, non-member, student, and fellow categories available

Exhibitors

Innovation Showcase

Showcase ideas, products, and engineering solutions

Exhibitors can connect with a technically informed audience interested in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable systems.

Conference exhibition and visibility opportunities

Tracks

Explore Technical Tracks T01-T07

Move across computing, clean energy, ICT, automation, aerospace, embedded systems, and allied themes.

Prepare and submit your paper

Submit original and unpublished work through the official conference technical papers email.

Workshops, exhibitions, and networking

Take part in workshops, tutorials, technical sessions, and industry-facing engagements across the conference week.

Stay informed about conference announcements

Track deadlines, registration windows, speaker announcements, and direct organiser communication from one place.

Summary of conference fee categories for ICEPT 2026

Students and Graduates

Accessible entry points for emerging professionals

₦10,000_/from

Includes:

Student and graduate member categories with physical and virtual participation options.

Students Virtual: ₦10,000
Students Physical: ₦15,000 to ₦20,000
Graduate Virtual: ₦20,000
Graduate Physical: ₦20,000 to ₦30,000

Members and Fellows

Corporate members and fellows across physical and virtual formats

₦60,000_/from

Includes:

Member-focused registration with flexible windows across early bird, late, and on-site attendance.

Corporate Virtual: ₦60,000
Corporate Physical: ₦65,000 to ₦85,000
Fellows Virtual: ₦75,000
Fellows Physical: ₦80,000 to ₦100,000

Non-Member and International

Professional and international participation categories

₦120,000_/from

Includes:

Broader external participation for delegates, industry attendees, and global contributors.

Non-Member: ₦120,000 to ₦130,000
International Participant: ₦250,000 flat
Physical and virtual access categories
Payment through the official conference portal

Early bird window closes 31 August 2026
Virtual categories remain fixed where specified
Full fee table will appear on the registration page

Need quick help from the organisers?

+234 803 309 8638

Quick Help and Contact

Common questions about submission, venue, participation, and communication

All submissions should be sent through the conference technical papers email address: iecpttechpapers@gmail.com. Authors should submit original and unpublished work aligned with one of the official technical tracks.

ICEPT 2026 takes place at Golden Tulip Hotel (La King), Ken Sarowiwa (Stadium) Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Yes. The conference supports both physical and virtual participation. Several fee categories also maintain dedicated virtual pricing to make access easier for remote attendees.

Submission of abstracts, full papers, and posters closes on 29 May 2026. Notification of acceptance is scheduled for 30 June 2026, and final paper submission is due on 31 July 2026.

You can contact esnieeenational@gmail.com, iecpttechpapers@gmail.com, or nieeeicept@nieee.org.ng. Phone lines include +234 803 309 8638, +234 704 711 2162, +234 805 552 3211, +234 803 325 2550, and +234 803 629 9024.

Participation Perspectives

How different participant groups connect with the value of ICEPT 2026

Built for authors, professionals, students, fellows, members, and international participants

ICEPT 2026 serves multiple engineering communities under one platform

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Research authors gain a credible conference platform for presenting technical work, receiving professional review feedback, and participating in cross-disciplinary engineering discussion.

Research Authors

Abstracts, papers, and posters

Industry delegates and professionals benefit from direct exposure to technical innovation, policy discussions, exhibitions, and strong networking opportunities with informed participants.

Industry Delegates

Exhibition and professional engagement

Students, graduate members, and early-career professionals get access to a serious technical environment while remaining within affordable registration categories.

Students and Graduates

Accessible learning and networking

Energy Transition in a Digital Era: The Nexus, Challenges and Opportunities

Watch Video Highlights of Previous ICEPT

Upcoming Speaker Reveal - Don't Miss Out

22nd

Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt

Five days of engineering dialogue, innovation showcase, and interdisciplinary collaboration

About ICEPT 2026

NIEEE's flagship conference for power, electronics, and telecommunications

Keynote, plenary, and technical paper presentation sessions

Industry exhibitions, workshops, tutorials, and strong professional networking

Got Questions? Contact Secretariat

Call for Papers

Technical direction for authors preparing submissions to ICEPT 2026

T01-T02 Engineering Focus

T03-T05 Digital Systems

T06-T07 Emerging Themes

Review and Deadlines

Paper Submission

Clear submission expectations for authors and contributors

Original and unpublished work only

Double-blind peer review process

Submission Email Address

Countdown to Opening Day

Conference Timeline

Explore the key dates and major moments around ICEPT 2026

29 May 2026

30 June 2026

31 July 2026

12 October 2026

13-15 October 2026

16 October 2026

Authors

Delegates

Exhibitors

Tracks

Submission

Engagement

Updates

Conference Registration Fee

Summary of conference fee categories for ICEPT 2026

Students and Graduates

₦10,000 /from

Includes:

Members and Fellows

₦60,000 /from

Includes:

Non-Member and International

₦120,000 /from

Includes:

Need Direction?

Need quick help from the organisers?

Quick Help and Contact

Common questions about submission, venue, participation, and communication

1. How do I submit my abstract, full paper, or poster for ICEPT 2026?

2. Where is the main conference venue located?

3. Can participants attend virtually as well as physically?

4. What are the most important submission dates to remember?

5. Which email addresses and phone lines can I use for enquiries?

Participation Perspectives

How different participant groups connect with the value of ICEPT 2026

ICEPT 2026 serves multiple engineering communities under one platform

Research Authors

Industry Delegates

Students and Graduates

Conference Updates

Important updates about the upcoming conference

₦10,000_/from

₦60,000_/from

₦120,000_/from