A look back at ESARS-ITEC 2026
From October 26, 2026 to October 30, 2026
ESARS-ITEC 2026: An International Conference Celebrating Great Success at Toulouse INP!
From 26 to 30 October 2026, Toulouse INP-ENSEEIHT hosted the 8th edition of the international conference ESARS-ITEC (Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles). This major scientific and industrial event brought together 170 participants from 25 countries to address the key challenges of electrification and the energy transition in transportation.
Over three full days of conferences, researchers, academics, engineers and industry professionals from around the world shared their work, experience and perspectives on electrical systems for aviation, railways, ship propulsion and road vehicles.
The programme featured keynote lectures, scientific presentations, technical sessions and industrial workshops. These provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, discover the latest technological advances and foster new avenues for collaboration between academic and industrial communities.
Scientific exchanges closely connected to industrial applications
Beyond the scientific sessions, this edition also placed a strong emphasis on practical applications through several technical visits organised on Friday, 30 October.
Participants had the opportunity to discover a range of industrial environments and technological platforms, including visits to Airbus, SCLE, IRT Saint Exupéry and Toulouse INP's Hydrogen Platform.
These visits provided an opportunity to continue the discussions initiated during the conference, illustrate the practical challenges of research and innovation, and strengthen the links between academic research and industry.
The rich programme was complemented by convivial gatherings, which helped strengthen relationships between participants and encourage exchanges in an international setting.
A collective success and international recognition for Toulouse INP
With 170 participants and 25 countries represented, this edition of ESARS-ITEC confirms Toulouse INP's international appeal and its commitment to hosting leading scientific events.
We are particularly proud to have welcomed this international community and to have contributed to making this edition a major opportunity for scientific exchange, innovation and collaboration.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all participants, speakers and members of the scientific and organising committees for the quality of their contributions and the enriching discussions that took place throughout the event.
We would also like to warmly thank our academic and industrial partners, as well as our industrial sponsors dSPACE, Imperix, NXP, SCLE and Laboratoire SEMA, together with the Occitanie Region, for their trust and valuable support. Their commitment contributed directly to the success of this event.
We are also grateful to have welcomed dSPACE, Imperix and Laboratoire SEMA with exhibition stands, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their activities, solutions and innovations to participants. These spaces served as valuable meeting points, encouraging interaction between industry professionals, researchers and academic stakeholders.
Finally, we would like to acknowledge the dedication of all the teams involved in preparing and delivering this conference.
Thank you all for making ESARS-ITEC 2026 such a great success in Toulouse!
