Frequently asked questions

ICSEST-2026 is organized by Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA) LLC, USA, with technical endorsement by IEEE Sustainable Energy and Intelligent Engineering Society (SEIES), Japan.

The conference focuses on sustainable energy systems and smart technologies, including smart grids, AI and digital energy, business and economics, policy and governance, and interdisciplinary sustainability applications.

Conference credentials and institutional coordination for the Canada edition may be updated during the planning cycle. Any official updates will be published on the ICSEST-2026 website.

Expected participation includes 100+ participants, 80+ submissions, and representation from 60+ countries. Participation is available for both in-person and online attendees.

Website: https://icsest.org/
Email: support@icsest.org

Participants benefit from peer review, publication pathways (subject to editorial and publisher policies), conference certificates, awards, professional networking, and visa support documentation after payment verification.

Yes. Audience participation is available without submitting an abstract or full paper.

Yes. In-person oral/poster and online/virtual presentation formats are supported.

Acceptance rates may vary by track and submission quality. Final statistics are reported after the review cycle.

Sustainable & Renewable Energy; Smart Grids & Power Systems; AI & Digital Energy; Smart Infrastructure; Engineering & Applied Sciences; Business & Energy Economics; Policy & Governance; Social & Interdisciplinary Studies.

Academics, researchers, students, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, and interdisciplinary sustainability practitioners.

Keynote and plenary speakers are published on the website after confirmation. See: Keynote & Plenary Speakers.

IEEE Sustainable Energy and Intelligent Engineering Society (SEIES), Japan.

Visit: Call for Papers and Author Templates.

31 August 2026 (Extended).

Abstract acceptance notifications are issued within 2–4 weeks after submission.

18 September 2026 (Extended).

Full paper acceptance notifications are issued on a rolling basis, within 2–4 weeks after submission.

Registration opens on 01 February 2026.

The registration deadline is 31 August 2026 (Extended).

The visa invitation letter request deadline is 31 August 2026 (Extended). Invitation letters are issued only after full payment, identity verification, and receipt of all required participant information.

Preliminary program announcement: 14 September 2026.
Final program release: To be determined (TBD).

The conference will be held on 24–25 September 2026.

All listed conference times and deadlines are based on Pacific Time (PT), unless otherwise stated.

Deadlines may be adjusted when necessary for review quality, participant support, or operational readiness. Any official changes will be published on the ICSEST-2026 website.

Yes. Authors may submit an extended abstract or a full paper directly, based on the conference instructions.

200–400 words.

English.

Yes. Submissions are evaluated using a double-blind peer-review process.

Yes. Templates are available here: Abstract & Paper Templates.

Yes. Authors may use LaTeX, following the ICSEST formatting requirements.

Program access, certificates, eligibility for awards, and conference materials. In-person participants may receive a conference kit including the printed abstract book (as announced).

Registration fees are non-refundable after payment confirmation under the Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Invitation letter, invoice/receipt, reference number for verification, and acceptance letter for authors (if applicable), plus organizer credentials and conference information when required.

Yes. Invitation letters include a unique reference number and can be verified through the official verification system: Invitation Online Verification.

No. Visa decisions are made solely by Canadian authorities and diplomatic missions.