Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from Houston, Texas! Houston is renowned as the "Energy Capital of the World." Heat and electricity are undoubtedly two of the most essential forms of energy. In May 2026, we are honored to host the 42nd International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT) — for the first time in Houston.
Following conference tradition, we will encompass all areas of thermoelectric research, ranging from computational and theoretical work to experimental studies, as well as from materials to modules and devices. In addition, we aim to introduce new topics in thermal management materials and devices, such as high thermal conductivity materials and innovative designs for efficient heat transfer across all scales, as well as very low thermal conductivity for thermal insulation to increase the energy system efficiency.
We highly welcome presentations from academia and industry, hoping these topics will inspire fresh ideas for discovering better materials and improving the energy conversion efficiencies to harness the abundant thermal energy.
Given that workforce needs in the energy industry have skyrocketed, we encourage students and early career professionals to participate in the conference to connect with potential employers.
We invite you to join us during Houston's pleasant springtime, and we look forward to engaging discussions and insightful outcomes at ICT 2026 in Houston!