International Conference “Smart Innovations in Energy and Mechanical Systems”

On May 11–13, the International Conference on Smart Innovations in Energy and Mechanical Systems — SIEMS–2026 was held at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. The event brought together more than 200 participants from 32 higher education institutions, research institutions and enterprises in Ukraine and 9 countries around the world. The conference was attended by scientists, researchers, representatives of industry, business and education. The conference was held in a mixed format — offline in Zaporizhia and online via a virtual platform.

The aim of the event was to bring together the scientific community and representatives of the industrial sector to discuss current research, present practical solutions, and develop innovations in the field of mechanics, energy, and engineering.

The grand opening of the conference was held by the rector of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Viktor Greshta and associate professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Pavlo Tryshyn. During the plenary session, leading scientists, representatives of international universities, engineering companies and industrial enterprises from Germany, Poland, Great Britain, the USA, Belgium and Ukraine presented their reports.

The organizers of SIEMS–2026 were the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, University of Stuttgart, Gdansk University of Technology, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Cardiff University, International Association for Technological Development and Innovation (IATDI), GPMS International Inc, Springer Nature Publishing House, MOTOR SICH JSC, Ivchenko-Progress JSC, Iskra JSC and Zaporizhia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Over three days, participants presented research in the fields of machine learning, automated control systems, robotics, energy security, electromechanical systems, modern materials and modeling of mechanical processes. Considerable attention was paid to the digitalization of production, the introduction of innovations into industry and the development of international scientific partnerships.

SIEMS–2026 has become a powerful international platform for discussing modern technologies, innovative solutions and prospects for the development of energy, mechanical engineering, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, aerospace systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the results of the review, 34 articles were selected from 70 submitted scientific papers and presented during the conference. The materials of SIEMS–2026 are planned to be published in the international series Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems published by Springer Nature.

SIEMS–2026 once again confirmed the status of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University as a modern scientific and educational center that actively supports international cooperation, the development of science, and the introduction of advanced technologies. Working together – developing together!