Indian Institute of Technology PatnaInternational Conference · XI SEEC · 2026Sustainable Energy and Environmental ChallengesInternational Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability
16–19 December 2026 · Patna, India

Sustainable Energy
and Environmental
Challenges.

Join researchers, engineers and scientists at IIT Patna for four days of research presentations and exchange across energy, environment and sustainability.

IIT Patna administrative building, Indian flag and landscaped approach
Our host · Indian Institute of Technology PatnaXI / 2026
THE CONFERENCE16–19 December 2026
THE VENUEIIT Patna · In person
ABSTRACT DEADLINE30 October 2026
A meeting of disciplines

One gathering.
Many perspectives.
Shared purpose.

XI SEEC brings together engineers, scientists, researchers, students and professionals to explore emerging energy and environmental challenges.

Hosted by IIT Patna under the auspices of ISEES, the conference creates space for scientific exchange through plenary lectures, invited talks, oral presentations and posters.

Explore the scientific programme

Three tracks.

From biological processes to cleaner energy systems, find the conversation that connects with your work.

Track A / Bioprocess

Sustainable
Bioprocess

Biomass, biotechnology, microbiology and waste-to-wealth approaches.

Explore track A ↗
Track B / Environment

Sustainable
Environmental Processes

Air quality, water treatment, emerging contaminants and cleaner technologies.

Explore track B ↗
Track C / Energy & materials

Sustainable Engineering
for Energy and Materials

Advanced energy systems, alternative fuels, combustion and emissions.

Explore track C ↗
Important dates

Your route to XI SEEC.

Read submission guidelines ↗
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION30 October2026 · Submission closes
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION10 November2026 · Review outcomes
EARLY REGISTRATION20 November2026 · Early rate ends
MEET IN PATNA16–19 December2026 · Conference dates

Dates follow the published conference announcement. Any changes will be communicated by the organisers.

Stay informed

News.

Selected submissions will be published in the society journal, JEES ↗.

The best paper presented (oral and poster) in each track will be selected by the technical review committee for awards in the valedictory session. See submission guidelines ↗

Reproduced from the News section of the live conference homepage.

Take part

Make your contribution.

01 / AUTHORS

Present your findings

Explore abstract requirements, review criteria and guidance for oral and poster presentations.

Author guidelines ↗
02 / PARTICIPANTS

Plan your attendance

Find registration categories, published fees and the steps to attend the conference.

Registration information ↗
03 / PARTNERS

Support the exchange

Discover sponsorship, exhibition and advertising opportunities for your organisation.

Sponsorship opportunities ↗
The IIT Patna campus, host of XI SEEC 2026
The host institute

Welcome to
IIT Patna.

Meet in Bihar’s capital for four days of scientific discussion. Find practical information on reaching the campus and arranging your stay.

Travel & accommodation ↗

Campus photography: IIT Patna

For authors & attendees

Your conference
resources.

Find the guidance you need at each stage, from preparing an abstract to arriving in Patna.

A decade of exchange

Ten editions.
One growing community.

I SEEC at CIAB, MohaliI · CIAB, Mohali
II SEEC at IISc BangaloreII · IISc Bangalore
III SEEC at IIT RoorkeeIII · IIT Roorkee
IV SEEC at NEERI NagpurIV · NEERI Nagpur
V SEEC at Virtual modeV · Virtual mode
VI SEEC at Ramada LucknowVI · Ramada Lucknow
VII SEEC at IIT BHU VaranasiVII · IIT BHU Varanasi
VIII SEEC at MNIT JaipurVIII · MNIT Jaipur
IX SEEC at IIT MandiIX · IIT Mandi
X SEEC at IIT JodhpurX · IIT Jodhpur

Let’s meet in December.

Questions about participation? The conference team can help.

Contact the organisers ↗