ASME DRIVN 2026 Networking Events

Monday, September 14 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Jumpstart your engineering career at ASME DRIVN’s ElevateME: Students & Early Career Engineers Workshop, a dynamic, half-day experience designed to equip the next generation of engineers with the skills, insights, and connections needed to thrive. Through interactive breakout sessions and hands-on learning, participants will strengthen communication and networking skills, gain insider career guidance from industry professionals, and explore a variety of engineering career paths. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors, learn how to stand out in today’s competitive job market, and walk away with practical tools they can immediately apply—whether preparing for interviews, building professional relationships, or advancing their technical communication skills.

With expert-led sessions, built-in networking opportunities, and complimentary lunch and drinks provided, this workshop offers a high-energy, engaging environment to build confidence, expand your network, and take the next step in your engineering journey. This is a ticketed event ($15), and tickets can be purchased during conference registration.

For complete information on this event, please visit the ElevateME: Students & Early Career Workshop page.

Monday, September 14 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
ASME DRIVN 2026 warmly invites all conference delegates to kick off the event at the Welcome Reception, featuring complimentary light refreshments. Held on the Monday preceding the conference, this gathering provides a relaxed and welcoming setting to connect with colleagues, meet new peers, and reconnect with familiar faces. It’s an ideal opportunity to spark new collaborations, strengthen professional relationships, and schedule meetings ahead of the technical program. Join fellow engineers, researchers, and thought leaders from around the world who are shaping the future of internal combustion and transportation technologies.

During the Welcome Reception, attendees are also invited to explore the technical poster presentations. Discover the latest research and innovations across the engine, propulsion, and mobility engineering fields while engaging directly with fellow researchers and industry professionals in an informal, interactive setting.

Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
The Networking Reception sponsored by WICE MoVE is an informal and fun opportunity for all DRIVN attendees to meet new people and build connections across companies, career stages, and technical backgrounds. Whether you’re early in your career and looking to expand your network, mid-career and interested in building new industry connections, or an experienced professional looking to meet emerging talent and exchange perspectives, there’s something to gain from the evening.

Connect in whatever way feels right to you. Dive into our optional speed networking session for short, ice-breaker-guided chats, or unwind with refreshments and casual conversation at the open reception. This is a relaxed space to meet new people, share ideas, and walk away with meaningful connections across the energy-to-power technical community.

This event is available as an add-on when you register for ASME DRIVN.

For your information, the following provides the Networking Reception schedule.

 

6:00 - 6:10 PM	Check-in
6:10 - 6:20 PM	Welcome, WICE MoVE Introduction, Event Objectives
6:20 - 7:25 PM	Open Networking Reception with Refreshments	Optional: Speed Networking Format: Format: 6 rounds x 7 minutes each (6-minute conversation, 1-minute rotation)
7:25 - 7:30 PM	Closing remarks

Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Awards presented during the banquet include ASME Society-Level Awards, new ASME Transportation Systems Division Awards, ASME TSD ICE Technical Community Awards, the Undergraduate Student Research Competition, and several additional conference honors, highlighting achievement at every career stage.

ASME DRIVN will host daily morning and afternoon coffee breaks. These blocks of time are meant to "re-charge" attendees and presenters by providing a more relaxed atmosphere to interact with one another. Many use this time to network, arrange evening plans with colleagues, and exchange contact information over coffee.