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
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 (MQT), approximately 2 hours away
- Shuttle service will be provided between MQT and the conference venue during the conference
- 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.
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.
