EIA Nordic 2026: Nordic Energy Informatics Academy Conference 2026 University of Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland, August 10-12, 2026

Nordic Energy Informatics Academy Conference 2026 (EIA Nordic 2026)

10-12 August 2026, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland

The Nordic Energy Informatics Academy Conference 2026 (EIA Nordic 2026) invites high-quality research papers, innovative solutions, and real-world case studies from academia and industry in the field of Energy Informatics.

EIA Nordic 2026 is an international forum exploring cutting-edge advancements and sector-specific challenges at the intersection of energy systems and informatics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and data-driven solutions. The conference fosters collaboration between global and Nordic stakeholders, addressing technological, system-level, and policy challenges shaping current and future energy transitions.

A dedicated Nordic Track highlights region-specific innovations, policies, and business models driving sustainable energy solutions in the Nordic countries.

The conference is organized in cooperation with the EIA Nordic Summer School on Energy Community and Distributed Energy Resources 2026, taking place on 13-14 August 2026.

Thanks to the sponsorshop from Nordic Energy Research, participation in the conference is free of charge for all admitted full paper presenters from the Nordic universities and research.

Conference Themes

EIA Nordic 2026 covers a broad range of topics in energy informatics, emphasizing technical innovations, data-driven insights, policy frameworks, and business models shaping energy transitions globally and in the Nordic region.

International Research Themes

• Smart Grids & DER: Analytics for grid optimization, renewables, and resilience.
• District Heating & Cooling: Simulation and optimization for efficient thermal networks.
• Electric Mobility & Transport: AI for EV integration and low-carbon transit.
• Industrial Efficiency: Digital strategies for sustainable manufacturing.
• Energy-Efficient Buildings: IoT and analytics for optimized energy use.
• Energy Markets & Policy: Informatics for adaptive regulation and innovative models.
• Sectoral Coupling: Integrating energy, industry, transport, and buildings.
• Energy Economics & Finance: Data-driven forecasting for investments and risk.
• Big Data & AI: Machine learning to enhance energy operations.
• IoT & Cloud: Real-time energy management via connected systems.
• Digital Twins & Modeling: Simulations for predictive maintenance and planning.
• Cybersecurity: Protecting digital energy infrastructure.
• ICT for Energy Transition: ICT solutions driving sustainable systems.

Special Nordic Theme

The dedicated Nordic Track focuses on regional energy informatics challenges and innovations:

• Nordic Smart Grids: AI solutions for grids in cold climates.
• District Heating Integration: Holistic management with renewable integration.
• Sustainable Urban Development: IoT and digital twins for smart cities.
• Industrial Digitalization: Informatics to optimize energy use in industry.
• Nordic Energy Markets: Innovative business models and regulatory reforms.
• Climate Resilience: Informatics for multi-sector adaptation and risk management.

Submission Categories and Guidelines

The conference accepts the following submission categories:

• Long papers: 12-15 pages (excluding references)
• Short papers: 6-12 pages (including references)
• Abstracts: Maximum 250 words (excluding references)

Please note: All long and short papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by a panel of at least three expert reviewers. The abstracts will be reviewed by the PC chairs.

For more details on the submission guidelines, please visit the EIA Nordic 2026 website.

Publication

The accepted and presented long and short papers will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) proceedings volume.

Important Dates

• Paper submission deadline: 31 March 2026
• Acceptance notification: 15 May 2026
• Camera-ready paper due: 15 June 2026
• Registration deadline: 22 June 2026
• Conference dates: 10-12 August 2026

Prices

* Fully Sponsored Participation for Nordic Universities and Research Institutes. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Nordic Energy Research, conference participation is free of charge for all admitted full-paper presenters from Nordic universities and research institutes. This sponsorship applies to long and short full-paper presentations only and does not cover abstract-only poster presentations. Each eligible presenter may present a maximum of one paper under this scheme.

Submission and Further Information

• Submission Portal (EasyChair): https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=ieanordic2026
• Conference website: https://www.nordicenergyinformatics.academy/eia-nordic-conference-2026

Organizers

• General Chairs
  • Rúnar Unnthórsson, University of Iceland, Iceland
  • Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• Program Chairs
  • Zheng Grace Ma, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
  • Chiara Bordin, Arctic University of Norway, Norway
  • Kristina Lygnerud, Lund University, Sweden
• Publication Chair
  • Zheng Grace Ma, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• Operations Officer
  • Signe Rude Madsen, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• Program Committee members