DRIVN 2026

ASME DRIVN (pronounced "driven") brings together engineers and researchers working across land- and sea-based transportation systems. The conference spans a broad range of technologies, including electrification, autonomous driving, safety, sustainability, and beyond—while fully embracing all internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies and applications. DRIVN is a technology-focused forum featuring cutting-edge research papers, high-impact presentations, and engaging panel discussions with influential leaders, along with recognition of innovators shaping the future of transportation and power systems.

For longtime ICE Forward participants, much will feel familiar. You can continue submitting your work to the technical tracks you know and value. At the same time, DRIVN expands the technical program to include electrification, safety, life-cycle analysis, and other emerging and established transportation topics, reflecting the evolving needs of modern mobility systems.

Those interested in helping organize or contributing to technical symposia or panel sessions are encouraged to submit an abstract to the "Special Session and Symposia" track. By uniting engineers from across the transportation ecosystem, DRIVN aims to advance a global mobility system that is sustainable, affordable, and practical—grounded in rigorous engineering and informed by real-world impact.

Please save the date for September 14–16, 2026, and plan to join us in Detroit, where engineers will be DRIVN to shape the future of how people and goods move across land and sea. We look forward to seeing you there.