About the Symposium
The IAGE Student Chapter Symposium 2026 is a one-day in-person event hosted at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Canada.
The symposium will bring together graduate students, early-career researchers, faculty members, industry representatives, and research partners working in the field of green energy technologies. The event will provide a platform for scientific exchange, student presentations, networking, and discussion around current challenges and opportunities in sustainable energy research.
The program will focus on topics such as hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, electrochemical energy storage, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and advanced approaches for clean energy development.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to:
- Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
- Early-career researchers
- Faculty members and research professionals
- Industry representatives and partners
- Participants interested in green energy and sustainable technologies
Students and early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations.
Registration
Registration will be required for all participants, including presenters and non-presenting attendees.
Registration details will be announced soon.
Registration will help the organizing committee plan the venue capacity, coffee breaks, lunch, networking activities, and laboratory visits.
Important Dates
20 June 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
15 July 2026
Notification of Acceptance
25 July 2026
Registration Opens
See you there on 24 August 2026!
Invited Speakers
Professor Samaneh Shahgaldi
Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH)
Professor François Allard
L'Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Dr. Elaheh Oliaee
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Call for Abstracts
Students and early-career researchers are invited to submit abstracts related to green energy technologies and sustainable energy systems.
Submissions may be considered for oral or poster presentations, depending on the final program and the number of accepted abstracts.
Topics of Interest
Renewable energy systems
Hydrogen production and electrolysis
Fuel cell technologies
Electrochemical energy storage
Sustainable materials
Artificial intelligence and simulation in energy systems
Engineering approaches for clean energy
Venue & Laboratory Tour
The symposium will take place at:
Atrium Salon, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of advanced research facilities, including the Shahgaldi Research Group, the Hydrogen Research Institute, and I2E3.
These laboratories focus on fuel cells, water electrolyzers, energy storage technologies, and advanced materials, and will offer participants insight into current research activities and experimental infrastructure at UQTR.
Program
A detailed program will be announced closer to the event. The symposium is expected to include:
Morning : Welcome session, invited talks, and student presentations
Midday : Lunch and networking
Afternoon : Poster session, laboratory visits, and closing remarks
Supporting Partners & Sponsorship
The IAGE Student Chapter Symposium 2026 is supported by organizations committed to advancing sustainable energy research, innovation, and student engagement.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our current partner:
RQEI – Réseau québécois sur l’énergie intelligente
Additional sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for organizations wishing to support student participation, scientific exchange, and innovation in sustainable energy technologies.
Contact us!
📧 Samaneh.Shahgaldi@uqtr.ca
📧 Leila.Moradizadeh@uqtr.ca
