The University of Manchester IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch Chapter is pleased to announce that the 14th Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems Research Symposium (MEEPS 2026) will be held on 12 and 13 November 2026 in Manchester, UK. This year’s theme, Rewiring Tomorrow: Energy, Intelligence, and Sustainable Impact, will bring together industrial partners, academic experts, researchers, and students to explore the transformative changes shaping the energy sector. As energy systems respond to the demands of decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitalisation, the symposium will consider the innovative technologies and approaches needed to create a secure, sustainable, and intelligent energy future.
MEEPS 2026 will continue as a two-day event. One day will feature keynote speeches, research presentations, a poster session, and networking opportunities with industry sponsors and fellow researchers. The other day will feature an interactive industry-led workshop, presenting attendees with a real-world engineering challenge to solve and present to a panel of industrial and academic experts.
Why join us?
⚡ Experience cutting-edge research in power and energy systems
🎓 Engage with leading academic and industry experts
🏆 Present your work for a chance to win industry-sponsored awards
🤝 Connect with industry sponsors through exhibition spaces and networking sessions
MEEPS 2026 is designed to…
- Encourage interaction and promote discussion between research and industry in the energy sector
- Demonstrate the transformative nature of collaboration in the energy sector through the solving of a real-world engineering problem
- Offer researchers a platform to share their work and understand where it fits with industry trends and fellow researchers
- Investigate what the future of energy looks like in the UK and beyond
- Plan for the future of energy innovation
EVENT DETAILS:
(More details to be confirmed)
Who we are
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter at The University of Manchester was officially launched on 28 June 2012. As the first SBC in the UK and Ireland Section, the PES group at UoM is one of the most active SBCs in the Section and comprises more members than any other UK university-based SBC. We are based within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester. The committee is strongly supported by the IEEE PES UK&I Section and boasts strong connections with industrial partners and other SBCs across the country.
History of MEEPS
MEEPS has been held annually since 2013 and is widely recognized as an exceptional platform for researchers and young professionals in the Power and Energy Sector to showcase their work and exchange knowledge regarding the future trends of power systems research. We are proud to host the leading premier student-led symposium in the IEEE PES UK and Republic of Ireland Section. In 2025, the event attracted over 100 attendees over two days from different universities around the world, with delegates from across the UK and Europe. You can find a post-event report on MEEPS 2025:
Submissions and tickets
Abstract submissions are now OPEN
Key deadlines:
Abstract submission open: Monday, 24 August 2026
Abstract submission closed: 23:59 BST on Monday, 21 September 2026
Presenters will be notified by Friday, 2 October 2026
Why submit to MEEPS 2026?
- Engage with your colleagues in the power and energy sector
- Network with industry professionals
- Hear about cutting-edge research in power and energy
- Have the chance to win cash prizes for the best oral and poster presentations!
Tickets for MEEPS 2026 will be available soon!
Our sponsors and partners
MEEPS 2026 is held in partnership with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester
More sponsorship details coming soon
LOCATION
12th November 2026 (Day 1): Engineering B, Blended Theatre 2
13th November 2026 (Day 2): Nancy Rothwell, GA.056_
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🏛️ Getting to MEEPS 2026
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) includes the Nancy Rothwell Building and Engineering Building B.
🚶♀️ Please note: Engineering Building B must be accessed via the Nancy Rothwell Building.
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📍 Location: Nancy Rothwell Building (Google Maps)
Entrances:
- North Entrance: Grosvenor Street
- South Entrance: Booth Street E
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🚆 Public Transport
The MECD is well-connected by public transport:
🚌 Bee Network city buses stop on Oxford Road and Upper Brook Street.🚋 Metrolink Tram: Nearest stop is St Peter’s Square (≈ 18 min walk).🚉 National Rail: Piccadilly Station (≈ 20 min walk) , Oxford Road Station (≈ 15 min walk)_
🧭 Directions — Engineering Building B, Blended Lecture Theatre 2
📅 Day 1
- Enter the Nancy Rothwell Building.
- Follow signage for Engineering Building B — accessible via the bridge on Floor 2.
- Once inside Engineering Building B, turn left to reach Blended Theatre 2.
➡️ Our team will have clear signage and volunteers at the entrance to guide you._
🏫 Directions — Nancy Rothwell Building, GA.056
📅 Day 2
The event space GA.056 is located on the ground floor (south end) of the Nancy Rothwell Building.
🚪 Entrance: South entrance on Booth Street E — leads directly to the venue.
➡️ Signage and volunteers will be available at the Booth Street E entrance to assist you.Keynote speakers
Information coming soon