The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a global not-for-profit professional organisation that helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges and advances engineering for the benefit of humanity,is bringing the second edition of its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) India 2026, to Chennai.
IMECE India 2026 will bring together the engineering ecosystem across four key sectors: Energy, Mobility, Manufacturing and Digitalization. The programme will feature discussions on advanced energy systems, thermal technologies, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, AI/ML, robotics and automation. The event is expected to feature 900+ technical papers and presentations, 600+ speakers, 3,000+ delegates and 75+ exhibitors, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, research collaboration and industry engagement across these critical sectors.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Madhukar Sharma, President, ASME India said “IMECE India 2026 comes at an important juncture as India’s engineering ecosystem plays an increasingly critical role in shaping the country’s industrial and technological future. The convergence of manufacturing, energy, mobility and digitalisation is creating new opportunities for innovation and collaboration. With IMECE India, we aim to bring together global expertise and Indian capabilities to foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen industry-academia collaboration and translate engineering advances into solutions with real-world impact.”
A key highlight of the congress will be the four dedicated MSME plenary sessions focused on strategic engineering and industrial priorities, including India’s nuclear manufacturing ecosystem and 100 GW ambition, the Deep Ocean exploration technologies to promote Blue Economy, aerospace, defence and hi-tech manufacturing, and the advancements in of digitalisation technologies and AI and in industrial applications and their impact potential for efficient and effective supply chains development. These discussions will shape how MSMEs will play a defining role in building future-ready supply chains.
Beyond industry discussions, IMECE India 2026 will showcase the role of engineering in solving real-world challenges and nurturing the next generation of innovators. Through initiatives such as Brain Bolt – The Engineer’s Sprint 2026, ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) India, Innovation Square and the Mechanical Engineering Education Symposium (MEEd) India, the congress will promote innovation, entrepreneurship and dynamic engineering education. The programme will also feature a curated Women in Engineering panel discussion focused on leadership, mentorship and career advancement, reinforcing the importance of building a diverse, skilled and future-ready engineering workforce.
For registrations, please visit https://imece.asme-india.org/2026/register
