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SUSTAIN 2026: Sustainable Energy and Industry Conference
· Dhahran
KFUPM hosts SUSTAIN 2026 in Dhahran from 29 November to 2 December 2026, a hybrid conference on clean energy systems, industrial electrification, automation and digitalisation.
- Status
- Upcoming
- Date
- 29 November 2026 to 2 December 2026
- Venue and city
- Building 70, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran
- Organizer
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Official website
- sustainconf.com/en
- Registration
- Register or get tickets
- Target audience
- Researchers, engineers and industry leaders working on renewable energy, clean energy systems, industrial electrification and related technologies.
- Category
- Technology & AI Exhibitions
SUSTAIN 2026, the Sustainable Energy and Industry Conference, takes place from 29 November to 2 December 2026 at Building 70 of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran. According to the official conference website, the event is hosted by KFUPM and runs in a hybrid format, so participants can attend in person or online.
Focus areas
The conference is positioned as a platform for innovations and technologies shaping future clean energy systems. Topics listed by the organiser include:
- Solar, wind and hydrogen
- Smart grids, microgrids and energy storage
- Fuel cells and e-mobility
- Industrial electrification, automation, power electronics and digitalisation
Format and participation
The programme includes a call for papers, special sessions, an exhibition and partnership opportunities, and student activities. Registration is handled through the conference registration page, and sponsorship enquiries are directed to KFUPM contacts listed on the site.
Relevance for business
For industrial operators, engineering firms and technology suppliers in the Eastern Province, the event is a practical way to follow applied research in electrification and clean energy, and to identify potential academic and industry partners.
Why the event matters
Energy transition, electrification and automation are reshaping capital spending across the Eastern Province's industrial base. The conference offers companies a view of the research and technology pipeline coming out of one of the Kingdom's leading energy universities.
Sources
Details verified against the organizer's official information on 6 November 2026. Dates, venues and status can change: confirm on the official website before travelling.
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