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International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition®
Where Engineering Disciplines Intersect and Innovation Begins
In-Person Event
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
November 8–12, 2026
Conference: November 8-12, 2026
Exhibition: November 9-11, 2026

IMECE 2026

ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) is the only event where research leaders from academia, government, and industry converge to make connections and share insights for innovation across engineering disciplines.

This year's IMECE will emphasize the critical role of mechanical engineering in addressing global challenges through innovation and resilience.

Present Your Research or Attend to:

  • Meet your next R&D partner or employer in academia, industry, or government
  • Unlock new research ideas and deepen your expertise across nearly 20 technical tracks
  • Build your résumé and your organization's brand
  • Share your insights with ASME’s largest and most diverse conference community

Don't miss your chance to connect with 2,000+ research leaders, advance your career, and innovate at the intersection of engineering disciplines.


Program – Tracks & Special Symposia

  • Acoustics, Vibration, & Phononics
  • Advanced Design and Information Technologies
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Advanced Materials: Design, Processing, Characterization & Applications
  • Advances in Aerospace Technology
  • Advancements in Industry
  • Biomedical & Biotechnology Engineering
  • Dynamics, Vibration & Control
  • Energy
  • Engineering Education
  • Fluids Engineering
  • Heat Transfer & Thermal Engineering
  • Mechanics of Solids, Structures, & Fluids
  • Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering & Packaging
  • Power Symposium
  • Safety Engineering, Risk and Reliability Analysis
  • ASME Undergraduate Expo
  • Government Agency Student Poster Competition
  • Research Posters

Important Dates

  • Mar
    10
    March 10, 2026
    Abstract Submission
  • Mar
    24
    March 24, 2026
    Notification of Abstract Acceptance
  • May
    05
    May 05, 2026
    Submission of Full-Length Paper for Review & Electronic Copyright Process Opens
  • Jun
    09
    June 09, 2026
    Paper Review Complete
  • Jun
    23
    June 23, 2026
    Paper Acceptance Notification
  • Jul
    07
    July 07, 2026
    Submission of Revised Paper for Review (if required)
  • Jul
    21
    July 21, 2026
    Author Notification of Acceptance of Revised Papers
  • Aug
    07
    August 07, 2026
    Submission of Copyright Form
  • Aug
    11
    August 11, 2026
    Final Paper Submission