Aerial view of Michigan Tech Campus from the Portage Canal at sunset

Thank You for Making NAPS 2026 a Remarkable Success!

The 58th North American Power Symposium (NAPS 2026), Grid Innovation for Secure, Reliable, Resilient Energy Future, held October 11–13, 2026, at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, has successfully concluded.

North American Power Symposium 2026

After 41 years, we were proud to welcome the NAPS community back to Michigan Tech, celebrating a tradition that began with the Midwestern Power Symposium and has grown into a diverse gathering of power and energy professionals, researchers, educators, and students from across the United States and around the world.

NAPS 2026 brought together 424 uniquely identified participants, representing 104 universities and educational institutions, 26 companies, utilities and government agencies, and five U.S. national laboratories. The technical program featured 320 presentations, including 191 oral presentations and 129 posters, complemented by three distinguished industry panels addressing emerging electric loads, cyber-physical security, and grid flexibility.

Beyond the technical exchanges, the symposium provided opportunities for students to connect with industry leaders, researchers to develop new collaborations, and participants to experience the autumn beauty of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula and its rich Finnish-American cultural heritage.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to every participant, author, presenter, panelist, moderator, organizing committee member, student volunteer, and our 16 sponsors and supporting organizations. Your contributions, enthusiasm, and generosity made this gathering possible.

Most importantly, NAPS 2026 reaffirmed the symposium's enduring mission: bringing generations of power and energy engineers together to exchange ideas, inspire the next generation, and advance the future of electric power systems.

We look forward to seeing you at the 59th North American Power Symposium (NAPS 2027) in Raleigh, North Carolina! The Tradition Continues.

Read Michigan Tech's NAPS 2026 News Story

Symposium Details

NAPS58 uses a multi-staged early submission and registration process. We strongly encourage participants to take advantage of early submission and registration to support travel planning and conference operations. Early participation helps facilitate travel coordination and improves overall conference logistics. Please note that the applicable registration rate is determined by when the student author submits the manuscript, which also establishes the registration window for associated non-student attendees. Registration links for student authors will be sent upon paper acceptance. We intend to complete each batch of reviews within two weeks after each submission deadline.

Important: Once a paper is rejected, resubmission will not be allowed. Please make every effort to submit your strongest manuscript version by the applicable deadline.

Registration

Certain sponsor packages also come with complimentary registrations. Please see the Sponsor Packages section for more information.

Students

Submit Paper By	IEEE Member Cost	Non IEEE Member Cost
February 20	$9	$29
March 20	$79	$99
April 20	$159	$179
After April 20	$209	$270

Registration links for student authors will be sent upon paper acceptance.

Non-Students (Faculty, Vendors, Utilities)

Register By	IEEE Member Cost	Non IEEE Member Cost
February 20	$70	$90
March 20	$140	$160
April 20	$200	$220
After April 20	$300	$320

Non-Student Registration

Refund Policy

The NAPS 58 Organizing Committee is committed to providing a high-quality conference experience while making responsible use of conference and sponsor resources. Based on attendee registrations, we reserve hotel rooms, arrange shuttle transportation, coordinate meals, and finalize other conference logistics well in advance of the symposium. Many of these commitments become non-refundable once reservations and contracts have been confirmed.

Cancellation requests received by Monday, September 7, 2026, are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee. Cancellation requests received after September 7, 2026, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Because the conference will have committed funds for hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, and other conference services based on attendee registrations, refunds after this date are generally not available. Exceptions may be granted in extraordinary circumstances, such as medical emergencies, visa delays or denials, or family emergencies, at the discretion of the NAPS 58 Organizing Committee.

All cancellation or registration transfer requests must be submitted by email to naps2026@mtu.edu. Registration may be transferred to another author of the same accepted paper, subject to approval by the NAPS 58 Organizing Committee and compliance with IEEE publication requirements. Approved refunds will be issued using the original method of payment.

Travel

October is a peak travel season in Michigan's Upper Peninsula due to fall foliage. We strongly recommend booking airfare and lodging as early as possible.

Closest airport: Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX).
Alternative airport: Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT), approximately 2 hours away from Michigan Tech.
Shuttle service: Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between MQT and the conference venue on Sunday, October 11 (conference arrival), Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14 (conference departure).
Driving: May be a convenient option for some attendees; free parking will be available at the conference venue.

Location and Lodging

The 2026 North American Power Symposium (NAPS) will be hosted at Michigan Technological University in scenic Houghton, Michigan, located along the picturesque Portage Lake near Lake Superior. Large conference sessions will be held in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, a premier venue on campus. Easily accessible, Houghton is just a one-hour flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX). Michigan Tech is rooted in a strong tradition of hands-on education and boasts a broad alumni base across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and around the world. The surrounding Keweenaw Peninsula offers a variety of lodging options—from well-known hotel chains to cozy local cabins and vacation rentals. Lodging fills up quickly during peak times, so we encourage you to book early to secure your stay!

Student Attendees

Lodging is included with registration
Two students will share one room
Once your manuscript is accepted, please book your flight immediately if flying is the only way (hotel is already included)

Non-Student Attendees

You may register at any time using the conference registration link. Please book lodging and airfare as early as possible

Hampton Inn & Suites Houghton – ~1.0 mile (15–20 min walk); close to downtown shops and restaurants (special rate for NAPS)
The Vault Hotel – downtown Houghton, ~1.0–1.2 miles (20–25 min walk)
Super 8 Motel – ~0.7–0.8 miles (≈15 min walk); near the waterfront
Quality Inn & Suites – ~1.3–1.6 miles (20–30 min walk)

For the first four hotels listed above, shuttle bus service may be provided during the conference.

The Copper Country

The Community

The Campus

We will continue to update this page as details are finalized. In particular, we plan to enrich the program with industry plenary speakers and high-impact educators, highlighting emerging developments in grid resilience at both regional and national levels. The tentative conference schedule is outlined below to support early planning.

Tentative Schedule

Day 0 (Sunday):
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Arrival, registration, and check-in
- Afternoon tours and committee meetings (TBD)
Day 1 (Monday):
- 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Full-day conference program
- Opening remarks and plenary session
- Technical program with paper and poster sessions throughout the day
- 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Conference dinner with cultural performance and a history program on the Keweenaw area

Day 2 (Tuesday):
- 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Half-day conference program
- Paper and poster sessions in the morning
- Lunch, awards, and closing ceremony
- Adjourn at 2:00 p.m.

Scheduling Brief

Support the future of the power and energy industry by becoming a valued sponsor of the North American Power Symposium! With five sponsorship packages—Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze—there's an opportunity for every level of involvement. As a sponsor, you'll gain valuable visibility, connect with top student talent, and align your brand with innovation and education. Your support helps offset event costs and keeps student attendance affordable, ensuring strong participation from the next generation of professionals. Don't miss out—sponsorship benefits such as speaking opportunities, exhibit space, and event branding are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis!

Become A Sponsor

NAPS 2026 Sponsorship Packages
Benefit	Diamond $12,000 - $15,000	Platinum $8,000 - $11,999	Gold $4,000 - $7,999	Silver $2,000 - $3,999	Bronze $1,000 - $1,999
Formal Reception and Banquet Host for Evening Banquet
Three Invitations to Formal Reception and Banquet
Welcome Address
Digital Resume Book of Students
Logo on Signage at the Conference
Tabletop Presence Conference-wide
Technical Presentation
Logo in Almost All Email Communications
Exhibit Space with Electrical Outlet
Logo at Various Conference Venues
Logo on NAPS 2026 Webpage
Complimentary Conference Registrations	5	3	3	2	1

2026 Sponsors

Diamond Level Sponsors

National Science Foundation Logo

Platinum Level Sponsors

M.J Electric Logo

GM Energy Logo

Gold Level Sponsors

Institute of Computing and Cybersystems

MTU College of Engineering Logo

Silver Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

Argonne National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory Logo

Symposium Planning Committee

We would like to thank our symposium planning committee for their hard work hosting and planning this symposium. We would also like to thank faculty and graduate students associated with Cyber-Physical-Social Systems for Power Grid for their additional support.

Chee-Wooi Ten

General Chair

Chee-Wooi Ten

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Wayne Weaver

Co-Chair

Wayne Weaver

Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Student Program Chair

Chelsea Schelly

Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Sciences

Anna Stuhlmacher

Technical Agenda Chair

Anna Stuhlmacher

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Yi Hu

Publication Chair

Yi Hu

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Flavio Bezerra

Industry Relation Chair

Flavio Costa

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ana Dyreson

Treasurer

Ana Dyreson

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Call for Proposals

The North American Power Symposium (NAPS) steering committee invites proposals to host NAPS 2029. This is a two-step process where the application needs to be submitted to the NAPS 2029 site selection committee. The site selection committee will do a preliminary selection and will invite NAPS 2029 hosting candidates to present their proposal at the NAPS steering committee meeting on Sunday, October 11, during the 58th NAPS.

Selection Criteria

Sustained participation in previous NAPS
Time since last hosting NAPS
Plans to maintain low registration costs
Plans to support student participation
Evidence of long-term interest in power
Need for exposure
Quality of facilities

Proposal Submission

Proposal submissions for NAPS 61 (2029) are now open.

Please review the submission guidelines and important dates before submitting your proposal.
Interested participants should submit their proposals to naps2026-l@mtu.edu with the subject line: "NAPS 61 (2029) Proposal Submission".

Contact Us

If you have any questions about participating in or sponsoring the North American Power Symposium, our organizing committee is here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at naps2026-l@mtu.edu—we're happy to assist with any inquiries you may have.