New Jersey Future Energy Systems Conference 2026

December 9, 2026 New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA

Scope & Topics

The New Jersey Future Energy Systems Conference 2026 brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in modern electric power and energy systems. The conference provides a platform for strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.

The conference focuses on reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy systems, including transmission expansion, grid-enhancing technologies, offshore wind integration, distributed energy resources, energy storage, and cyber-physical system security.

The conference is hosted by NJIT in partnership with Rowan University and provides opportunities for utilities, system operators, technology providers, policymakers, and researchers to discuss real-world challenges and innovative approaches to future energy infrastructure.

Technical Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Transmission & Grid Modernization
• Advanced planning and operations
• Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs)
• High-voltage AC/DC innovations for offshore wind and other renewables
• Power electronics for transmission systems
• Grid code compliance and regulatory considerations

2. Renewable Energy and Large Load Integration
• Offshore and onshore wind transmission and integration
• Hybrid energy systems design, operation, and grid integration
• Grid connection and interconnection challenges
• Power quality issues and mitigation strategies

3. Electrical Machines & Generators
• Design, modeling, and optimization of wind turbine generators
• Advances in PMSGs and DFIGs
• Direct-drive vs. geared-drive generator technologies
• Electromagnetic performance and efficiency enhancement

4. Power Electronics & Its Control Systems
• Advanced grid integration strategies for wind, solar, and other hybrid systems
• Power conversion topologies and control algorithms
• Reactive power control and voltage regulation
• Fault detection, diagnosis, and mitigation techniques

5. Magnetics & Materials
• Advanced magnetic materials for generators and transformers
• Magnetization techniques and circuit design
• Loss mechanisms and thermal management
• Reliability assessment and material characterization

6. Advanced Monitoring, Maintenance, and Control Techniques
• Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Real-time control for maximizing energy capture and grid enhancement
• Machine learning and AI for optimization
• Drone/UAV for power system protection
• Quantum computing applications in future energy systems

7. Cyber-physical Power System Security and Resilience
• Black start and restoration mechanisms
• Climate resilience and infrastructure hardening
• Cyber-physical security of future energy systems
• Cyber-physical interdependencies and digital twin technologies
• Policy, regulation, and market mechanisms for energy security and resilience

8. Workforce Development & Education
• Training programs for future energy system transmission and integration
• Training programs for wind, solar, and hybrid sustainable energy engineers
• University-industry partnerships
• Innovative teaching approaches in power engineering

Paper Submission

The conference has a dedicated poster session for research presentations. Researchers and students are invited to submit abstracts using the conference submission process. The presenting author must be the first author.

Authors of accepted abstracts can submit full manuscripts for publication in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Manuscripts should be prepared using the official IEEE conference template and should use US Letter format, not A4.

Authors are also required to complete the IEEE Copyright Transfer Form and validate the final PDF using IEEE PDF eXpress before completing the final submission process.

Conference Objectives

• Bring together New Jersey electric utilities, regulators, government agencies, and academia.
• Strengthen collaboration between industry, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions.
• Highlight New Jersey's capabilities in power systems, energy transmission, and grid modernization.
• Establish New Jersey as a hub for industry-academic collaboration and workforce training.
• Focus on real-world challenges, policy implications, and industry-driven solutions.
• Provide opportunities for students to showcase their research through poster presentations.
• Support research publication in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Important Dates

Publication

Authors of accepted abstracts can submit full manuscripts for publication in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Authors must follow the official IEEE manuscript preparation instructions, complete the copyright process, and validate the final PDF through IEEE PDF eXpress.

Conference Website

https://power.njit.edu/njfes2026