The IES Asia-Pacific Industrial Electronics Summit 2026 is the inaugural flagship conference of Hub Melbourne, gathering researchers, industry leaders, and students from across the region for three days of technical exchange, hands-on demonstrations, and collaboration.
About the summit
Organized directly by Hub Melbourne leadership, the summit spans all five nodes — Sydney, Auckland, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur — and serves as the year’s largest gathering of the Asia-Pacific IES community. The 2026 theme is “AI for Industry: From Research to the Factory Floor.”
Tracks
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation — machine learning for control, predictive maintenance, digital twins
- Smart Manufacturing — Industry 4.0, robotics, IIoT integration
- Renewable Energy & Grids — solar, wind, storage, microgrid control
- Young Professionals & Students — career pathways, mentoring, project showcase
Keynote speakers
- Prof. Daswin De Silva — La Trobe University (Summit Chair)
- Dr. Mei Lin Tan — Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Eng. Robert Chen — Industry keynote, advanced manufacturing
Programme at a glance
- Day 1 — Keynotes, AI & Automation track, welcome reception
- Day 2 — Smart Manufacturing & Renewable Energy tracks, industry exhibition
- Day 3 — Young Professionals day, student project awards, closing panel
Registration
Registration opens June 2026. IES members and students receive discounted rates. Details and submission deadlines will be posted here and shared across all node mailing lists.
