Second International Conference on Digital Intelligence for Energy Systems (ICDIES 2026)

7-9 October 2026 Innovation Campus, Wollongong

Program Submit an abstract

Advancing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability

Where digital intelligence powers the future of energy.

Join us at Innovation Campus, Wollongong from 7-9 of October for the Second International Conference on Digital Intelligence for Energy Systems (ICDIES 2026).

This conference brings together global experts to explore how digital intelligence is transforming energy systems. From research to real-world solutions, participants will share ideas, showcase innovation, and build partnerships that drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the energy ecosystem.

Shape a smarter energy future

Uniting academics, industry experts, government leaders and societies to build a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow.

Turning ideas into impactful action

Connecting insights with implementation to accelerate progress across the digital energy landscape.

Practical applications of digital intelligence

Driving the continuous development of digital intelligence to transform the way energy is generated, distributed and used.

Building tomorrow’s energy ecosystem

Fostering international collaboration and highlighting the breakthroughs reshaping energy systems worldwide.

Learn more about ICDIES 2026

Key dates

Stay up to date with important milestones, including abstract submission deadlines, early-bird registration, and other pre-conference events below:

  • Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2026
  • Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 March 2026
  • Peer-reviewed paper submission deadline: 30 April 2026
  • Notification of paper acceptance and reviewers’ feedback: 20 May 2026
  • Camera-ready paper submission deadline: 30 June 2026
  • Early-bird registration closes: 15 July 2026 

Plenary and Keynote speakers

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Plenary speaker

Professor Shengwei WANG

Director of Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Potentials, Challenges and Technologies for Energy Flexibility Provision of Buildings and Data Centres in High-renewable Power

Plenary speaker

Dr Stephen White

Energy Performance Research Leader, CSIRO

Enabling Digital Intelligence for Grid Integrated Control of Buildings

Keynote speaker

Associate Professor Man Pun Wan

Provost’s Chair in Urban Sustainability in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Building Energy Management and Comfort Optimisation by Model-Predictive Control

Keynote speaker

Professor Li Sun

Youth Chair Professor in the School of Energy and Environment at Southeast University, Nanjing, China

The Role of Thermal Inertia in Improving the Flexibility of Power Grid with High Renewable Penetration

Submission and note

Each author may submit one abstract only.

Only the full papers presented will be considered for publication in the journals.

Papers, Posters, and Publications

The following options for publication and presentation will be offered:

  • Peer-reviewed (“academic”) papers
  • Abstract-only submissions

Peer-reviewed submissions will be allocated to oral or poster presentations, depending on the topic and the number of submissions received. Abstract-only submissions will be considered only for oral presentation.

Selected full papers will be invited to undergo substantial extension and will be recommended for consideration in special issues of Energy for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. All accepted conference papers will be published as a peer-reviewed proceedings volume by Springer Nature.

Abstract and full paper submission 

Authors should submit their abstract (in pdf or word format) through the online submission system using the template provided.  

online submission system 

 

Full Paper Template

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

Conference awards

The conference will present Best Paper Awards, Outstanding PhD Student Awards, Outstanding Young Scholar Awards, and PhD Internship Awards”. To be eligible to receive an award, recipients must attend the conference closing ceremony.

The Outstanding PhD students Awards are sponsored by CSIRO. The awards are open to current PhD candidates and those who have completed their doctoral degree within three years of the conference date.

The PhD Internship awards are sponsored by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and provide recipients with the opportunity to undertake a one-month exchange at the University with a travel allowance, which covers airfares and living expenses.

The Outstanding Young Scholar Awards are open to researchers aged 40 or under.

Submit an abstract

Venue

The conference will be held at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus, a modern waterfront research and technology hub in North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

Our venue, the Ocean & City Rooms on Level 2 of the Central Building, set the stage for a world-class program of presentations, panels, and collaboration, framed by stunning ocean and escarpment views.

Located on Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2500, the campus is just minutes from golden beaches, coastal cafés, and the Wollongong city centre. For interstate and international attendees, it’s an easy trip from Sydney with convenient transport links, nearby accommodation, and the bonus of a relaxed beachside atmosphere - the perfect balance of inspiration and accessibility.

Parking and Finding your way

The Central building at UOW's Innovation Campus set against a bright blue sky. A paved area is in the foreground.

Registration fees

Registrations are open

IEA Annex 96

IEA Annex 96 expert workshops
(6-7 October 2026)

Early bird: TBC

Regular: TBC

General admission: TBC

Student admission: TBC

Purchase pre-conference ticket

ICDIES Early Bird

ICDIES-2026 Conference
(8-9 October 2026) 

General admission: $700

Student admission: $500

ICDIES single day registration (without including dinner ticket): $300

PURCHASE Early bird ticket

ICDIES Standard

ICDIES-2026 Conference
(8-9 October 2026)

General admission: $800

Student admission: $600

ICDIES single day registration (without including dinner ticket): $350

PURCHASE standard ticket

Registration notes and cancellation

  • All costs above are in AUD.
  • Early bird registration ends 30 June 2026 (Midnight AEST) and standard registration opens 1 July 2026.
  • For a paper to be included in the conference, one of the authors must register and present the paper at the conference.
  • All conference participants (authors / co-authors / non-authors) need to individually register for the conference.
  • Goods and services tax (GST) is 10% that will be added during the final payment.

Cancellation Policy:

All refund/cancellation requests must be provided in writing and received before the Early Bird. No refunds will be issued after the Early Bird. Please submit all refund/cancellation requests to Rachael Hornby via icdies-admin@uow.edu.au for consideration. There will be a cancellation fee of $100 deducted from each refund.

Welcome to Wollongong

We are a coastal city with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and incredible natural surroundings.

The beaches are stunning - perfect for swimming, walking, or just sitting back and enjoying the view - and the escarpment adds this dramatic backdrop that makes the whole area feel peaceful and grounded.

Wollongong sits on Dharawal Country, the Traditional Custodians of this land. Their connection to Country is felt in the landscape, and it adds a richness to the experience of being here. 

The city has a creative energy with galleries, live music, and community events happening regularly. It’s easy to get around, and everything feels close - whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring the Botanic Garden, or just enjoying a quiet moment by the ocean. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe deeply, and really enjoy where you are.

This video from @BigAustralia showcases what we have to offer.

The video shows sweeping aerial views of Wollongong’s coastline and beaches, framed by the Illawarra escarpment. Waves crash onto the shore, surfers ride the breaks, and coastal walks wind through rainforest and clifftops. Scenes shift to Wollongong city and the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus, set on the waterfront. People walk through the grounds, with modern buildings, open spaces and ocean views creating a striking setting. The film highlights the Illawarra’s mix of natural beauty, community life and research excellence, ending with a sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Background music plays throughout, with no spoken narration.

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CSIRO

Sponsorship

The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE)

The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) provides independent, evidence‐based advice to government on how to address difficult policy problems. OCSE provides funding to the NSW research sector and brings academia, government and industry together to drive the commercialisation of research excellence for the benefit of the state, with a major focus on industry development. OCSE also supports a number of science outreach and engagement activities and events, including the annual Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering.