ICE – the International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE IEEE/ITMC) – is a flagship event of the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS). Originating from a strong foundation in concurrent engineering, the conference has grown to embrace the broader organisation of engineering processes, their integration within corporations and networks, and their impact on society.
ICE explores systems engineering as a socio-technical task, focusing on the design of products and services, as well as the entrepreneurial and innovation processes that enable their adoption. Today, ICE places special emphasis on the digital transformation of engineering, technology, and innovation, particularly how digital methods and technologies are reshaping organisations and driving sustainable, user-centered, and economically viable solutions.
By integrating academic research with real-world industrial and policy perspectives, ICE offers a unique platform for participants to engage in cutting-edge discussions on technology management, innovation practices, and digital engineering strategies. Topics such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and cyber-physical systems are explored in the context of engineering excellence, strategic alignment, and societal impact.
ICE IEEE/ITMC continues to evolve with the fast-paced changes in technology and global priorities. It addresses critical challenges such as climate change, energy transition, urban sustainability, and crisis management—fully aligned with major European and global missions, including the Horizon Europe programme.
Each year, the conference brings together a dynamic international community of researchers, engineers, innovators, and policymakers to share knowledge, projects, and case studies. Participants are invited to contribute to paper sessions, plenary debates, special workshops, and exhibitions that foster collaboration across sectors and disciplines.
ICE remains a highly regarded academic and professional forum, committed to bridging the gap between technological advancement and effective management, ensuring innovation delivers both economic value and societal progress in an increasingly complex world.
The topics of interest are examples, other topics that fit into the areas of the conference are welcome.
ICE·2025 will focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries by revolutionising traditional processes and enabling smarter, faster decision-making. This transformation is driven by AI's ability to optimize operations, enhance product development, and create new efficiencies in engineering and manufacturing. The conference will highlight how digital leaders can harness AI to foster innovation, improve competitiveness, and address the challenges of integrating cutting-edge technologies across industrial sectors. Attendees will explore best practices, strategic insights, and the evolving role of leadership in navigating this AI-driven revolution!
ICE·2025 Conference welcomes submissions of scientific papers directly connected with the Conference Areas & Topics but also industrial papers demonstrating relevant case studies and implementation of Engineering, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Microsoft Word and LaTex templates with formatting instructions for full papers (min. 8, max. 10 pages length) can be downloaded from IEEE Templates.
The ICE Peer-Review involves three members of the International Programme Committee for reviewing each submitted paper while the Peer-Review Chairs, based on the review’s report, provisionally accept or reject it. After authors make the improvements recommended by reviewers, apply the IEEE PDF Express checker and transfer the copyrights to IEEE, the accepted final version will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements, at the condition that one author presents it during the allocated session at the conference.
ICE 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the globe. It’s a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, share ideas, and build lasting collaborations that shape the future of engineering, technology, and innovation.
Under the theme “Collaborative Innovation for Competitiveness, Sustainability and Resilience”, ICE 2026 offers deep insights into how emerging technologies like AI, IoT, digital twins, and blockchain are transforming systems, services, and society — with a special emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and resilience.
From academic research to industrial case studies and policy innovation, ICE bridges the gap between theory and practice. Expect high-quality paper sessions, keynote speeches, panel debates, and a vibrant exhibition area showcasing EU-funded projects and industry solutions.
ICE aligns with strategic initiatives such as the European Green Deal, Horizon Europe, and the EU Clean Industrial Deal — offering participants a chance to contribute to discussions with real policy relevance and global impact.
Whether you're an early-career researcher or a seasoned practitioner, ICE offers space to network, collaborate, and co-create across disciplines and sectors. Enjoy vibrant social events, welcome receptions, and opportunities to explore Porto’s rich culture and innovation landscape.
📍 Experience ICE in the Heart of Porto
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Douro River, ICE 2026 takes place at the historic Alfândega do Porto. Enjoy a world-class conference in one of Europe’s most beautiful and dynamic cities.
The NITIM Doctoral School is organized annually in cooperation with the ICE/IEEE ITMC Conference and is therefore held at changing locations. It facilitates the development of doctoral research in the interdisciplinary field of Networks, Information, Technology, and Innovation Management by bringing together Ph.D. candidates and faculty for focused, in-depth, and constructive discussions of the candidates’ research proposals.
ICE·2025 will focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries by revolutionising traditional processes and enabling smarter, faster decision-making. This transformation is driven by AI's ability to optimize operations, enhance product development, and create new efficiencies in engineering and manufacturing. The conference will highlight how digital leaders can harness AI to foster innovation, improve competitiveness, and address the challenges of integrating cutting-edge technologies across industrial sectors. Attendees will explore best practices, strategic insights, and the evolving role of leadership in navigating this AI-driven revolution!
ICE·2025 Conference welcomes submissions of scientific papers directly connected with the Conference Areas & Topics but also industrial papers demonstrating relevant case studies and implementation of Engineering, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Microsoft Word and LaTex templates with formatting instructions for full papers (min. 8, max. 10 pages length) can be downloaded from IEEE Templates.
The ICE Peer-Review involves three members of the International Programme Committee for reviewing each submitted paper while the Peer-Review Chairs, based on the review’s report, provisionally accept or reject it. After authors make the improvements recommended by reviewers, apply the IEEE PDF Express checker and transfer the copyrights to IEEE, the accepted final version will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements, at the condition that one author presents it during the allocated session at the conference.
The International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE 2026) serves as a premier forum for sharing research, innovation practices, and policy perspectives on how engineering and technological innovation can shape a sustainable, competitive, and digitally enabled future.
In 2026, ICE will explore the theme:
“Collaborative Innovation for Competitiveness, Sustainability and Resilience”
This theme reflects Europe’s strategic transition toward circularity, decarbonisation, and digital transformation, while also addressing global challenges that demand new approaches to designing, managing, and governing complex systems.
The conference aims to bring together academics, engineers, innovation managers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to exchange insights and practices that bridge the gap between technology, management, and societal needs. ICE 2026 particularly encourages contributions that connect emerging technologies with strategic decision-making, systems thinking, and sustainable innovation.
We invite high-quality submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
Green Industrial Technologies and Circular Economy
Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Systems
Digital Transformation for Competitiveness
Resilient and Secure Supply Chains
Innovation Management and Policy for Clean Tech Scale-Up
Smart Regulation, Governance, and Standards
People, Skills, and Inclusive Transition
Data Spaces and Digital Product Transparency
Generative AI for Industrial & Educational Intelligence
Preparedness, Readiness, Supervision, and Monitoring of Complex Systems
Data-Driven and Impact-Oriented Entrepreneurship Research
Smart Cities, Democratising Innovation and Citizen Engagement
Health, Climate, and Industrial Resilience
Bioeconomy and Industrial Biotechnology
Space-Enabled Industrial Innovation and Sustainability
ICE 2026 welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions, industrial case studies, EU-funded project results, and visionary perspectives. The conference fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, with the goal of translating knowledge into actionable innovation for Europe and beyond.
Authors of the best papers will be invited to submit their original articles in the ICE2025 Special Issue on Digital Transformation of the IEEE TEMS EMR journal.
Important Dates:
Submissions open: 28th June 2025
Submission Deadline: 30th November 2025
Industries increasingly face complex and dynamic business environments, requiring them to bridge the gap between technological advancement and effective engineering management strategies. Ensuring that innovation is not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with societal goals is essential for long-term success. A comprehensive approach is needed to develop a nuanced understanding of how engineering and management practices can be harmonized to drive both economic growth and societal progress in a rapidly changing world. New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data are reshaping industrial strategies and processes, enabling smarter, faster, and more accurate decision-making. This transformation, driven by these technologies, brings new capabilities for optimizing operations, enhancing product development, and creating new efficiencies in engineering and manufacturing. However, the full potential of these innovations can only be realized when integrated with strategic management frameworks, industry best practices, and sustainable development approaches.
This Special Issue focuses on recent experimentations and applications within different industrial sectors, demonstrating the impact of Digital Transformation through Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Management. It welcomes a broad variety of topics, including managerial insights, critical analyses, case studies, practical implications of empirical studies, laboratory and field experiments, technology forecasting, and insights from analytical modeling.
We invite authors to present their latest progress on how industries and academia have leveraged Digital Transformation to accelerate the transition from ideas to market-ready products and services, identify and implement effective digital transformation strategies, and enhance efficiency and circularity in engineering and manufacturing. Contributions should also explore the integration of digital technologies to enhance capabilities, increase productivity, and impact managerial practices.
Topics of Interest
Submission Guidelines
We invite selected authors of ICE’2025 best papers to submit original articles that address, but not limited to, the above-mentioned topics of interest.
Before you submit your article, it is recommended to check all current Online author guidelines. Available at: https://www.ieee-tems.org/engineering-management-review/
Articles should be either review or survey type, with a clear contribution to managerial practice, that fall into any one of the following categories:
All further information about the journal, author guidelines etc. is available online. Feel free to contact the Lead Guest Editor for questions. Submissions of articles must be made with the editorial system.
Guest Editors
Marc Pallot (corresponding editor), Arts & Métiers ParisTech, France, Marc.Pallot@gmail.com
Ricardo Goncalves, New University of Lisbon (UNINOVA) - Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Portugal
Luca Canetta, University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Lugano, Switzerland
Alfândega Porto Congress Center
Porto, Portugal