2026 International Conference on Ship Power and Intelligent Manufacturing
Nov 27 - 29, 2026
Qingdao, China
Qingdao, China, China
ic_spim@163.com
Nov 27 - 29, 2026
Qingdao, China, China
ic_spim@163.com

2026 International Conference on Ship Power and Intelligent Manufacturing (SPIM 2026)

Nov 27 โ€“ 29, 2026 ๏ฝœ Qingdao, China
 
1. About SPIM 2026

2026 International Conference on Ship Power and Intelligent Manufacturing (SPIM 2026) will be held in Qingdao from November 27 to November 29, 2026. The conference aims to present cutting-edge research and practical applications at the intersection of ship power innovation and smart manufacturing technologies.

Against the backdrop of global shipping's green transition and carbon goals, the integration of advanced ship power systems and smart manufacturing has become increasingly crucial. Key topics include new energy power systems for ships, intelligent vessel control, digital shipbuilding, energy-saving and emission reduction in ship power, and smart ship maintenance.

SPIM 2026 will bring together academic and industrial experts to address key technical challenges, share research findings, and foster continuous innovation in building a green and intelligent modern shipping system.

2. Important Dates
Full Paper Submission Date
September 27, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 12, 2026
Final Paper Submission Date
October 27, 2026
Conference Dates
November 27โ€“29, 2026
3. Committee
Organizers
Qingdao Huanghai University
Tianjin University of Technology
Hebei University of Engineering
Dalian Maritime University
Conference Chairs
Prof. Jixin Liu โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (Vice President of Qingdao Huanghai University)
Prof. Xu Cheng โ€” Tianjin University of Technology, China (IEEE Senior Member, Associate Dean, School of Computer Science and Engineering)
Prof. Josรฉ Barata de Oliveira โ€” NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal
Prof. Mingxing Lin โ€” Shandong University, China
Technical Program Chairs
Prof. Ping Zhang โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (President of School of Intelligent Manufacturing)
Prof. Deqiu Zou โ€” Ningbo University, China (Selected as Elsevier "Chinese Highly Cited Researcher" 2023โ€“2025)
Prof. Mojtaba Ahmadieh Khanesar โ€” University of Nottingham, UK
Prof. Ning Wang โ€” Dalian Maritime University, China
Prof. Fengming Du โ€” Dalian Maritime University, China
Publication Chair
Senior Engineer Kedong Wang โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (Vice President of School of Intelligent Manufacturing)
Prof. Yujie Chen โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (Vice President of School of Intelligent Manufacturing)
Prof. Shufang Zhou โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (Vice President of School of Intelligent Manufacturing)
Prof. Jiehan Zhou โ€” Shandong University of Science and Technology, China
Organizing Chair
Senior Engineer Hong Chi โ€” Qingdao Huanghai University, China (Director of Vehicle Engineering)
Assoc. Prof. Jia Chen โ€” Tianjin University of Technology, China
Assoc. Research Yangbo Feng โ€” Hunan University, China
4. Call For Papers

The topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

โ—• Marine Power
New Energy Marine Power
Hydrogen Fuel Power Technology
Marine Power System Simulation
Multi-Energy Power Networks
Intelligent Power Control
Marine Power Emission Reduction
Power System Modeling
Shipboard Microgrids
Power Storage Technology
Power Fault Diagnosis
Marine Thermodynamic Cycles
Low-Carbon Power Integration
Shipbuilding Robotics
Shipbuilding Automation
โ—• Smart Manufacturing
Ship Digital Twin
AI in Shipbuilding Processes
Large Model Applications for Ships
Intelligent Welding Technology
Robotic Applications
Shipbuilding BIM Integration
Intelligent Quality Inspection
Smart Shipyard Technologies
Intelligent Assembly Systems
Intelligent Mechatronic Integration
Smart Production Scheduling
Data-Driven Smart Manufacturing
Machine Vision Inspection
5. Submission & Publication

Submission

1. The submitted papers must not be under consideration elsewhere.

2. Please send the full paper (word+pdf) to Submission System.

3. Please submit the full paper, if presentation and publication are both needed.

4. Please submit the abstract only, if you just want to make presentations.

5. Templates Download.

6. Should you have any questions, or you need any materials in English, please contact us.

Submission System: https://www.aischolar.com/conference/spim2026/submission

Templates: Download

Publication

All papers will be reviewed by two or three expert reviewers from the conference committees. After a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers will be published in SAE Technical Papers (ISSN: 0148-7191) and submitted toEI Compendex and Scopus for indexing.

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Note: All submitted articles should report original research results, experimental or theoretical, not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. Articles submitted to the conference should meet these criteria. We firmly believe that ethical conduct is the most essential virtue of any academics. Hence, any act of plagiarism or other misconduct is totally unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

6. Registration
Items Registration Fee
Student Registration (7 pages) 540 USD / paper  |  3600 RMB / paper
Regular Registration (7 pages) 570 USD / paper  |  3800 RMB / paper
Registration by Teachers and Students of Shenyang University of Technology (6-7 pages) 480 USD / paper  |  3200 RMB / paper
Extra Pages (Begin at Page 8) 60 USD / extra page  |  400 RMB / extra page
Attendees without Submission (For Regular) 225 USD / person  |  1500 RMB / person

* If your paper is accepted by committee and you registered for the conference, a 30% processing fee will be deducted if a retraction is requested.

Details of The Registration Fees:

1. At least one author for each accepted final paper must pre-register.

2. The registration fee does not include: Accommodation, Visa application fee, Transportation fare.

3. The paid registration fee cannot be refunded if you cannot attend the conference, but substitute participants are welcome.

4. Students must provide proof of their status by suitable document to the conference secretariat.

5. This conference has set a fixed exchange rate of 100 RMB to 15 USD, please select the payment method and currency that best suits your actual situation.

Refunds Policy: If the participants request cancellation and refund due to personal reasons, the following refund policy applies.

  • 60 days ahead of the conference: 70% of payment refund
  • 30โ€“60 days ahead of the conference: 50% of payment refund
  • Within 30 days ahead of the conference: 30% of payment refund
  • After conference: no refund

Cancellation and refund request must be made formally by email. The organizing committees reserves the right to change the dates and place of the conference due to force majeure. Losses thus incurred from the force majeure events shall not be liable and refunds policy shall not apply as well.

7. Program

The following information about the schedule is for your reference:

Day 1 โ€” November 27, 2026
13:00 โ€“ 18:00   Participants are supposed to sign in at the conference venue and collect all the conference materials at the registration counter on this day.
Day 2 โ€” November 28, 2026
09:00 โ€“ 09:15   Opening Ceremony
09:15 โ€“ 12:00   Keynote Speech
12:00 โ€“ 14:00   Lunch Break Time
14:00 โ€“ 18:00   Keynote Speech
18:00 โ€“ 19:30   Dinner
Day 3 โ€” November 29, 2026
09:00 โ€“ 12:00   Oral Presentations
12:00 โ€“ 18:00   Academic Investigation / Leave

* The outline programme is shown on this page. More detailed programme will be emailed to you after registration deadline. Actual time arrangement may be a little different according to participant numbers.

Oral Presentation Instructions:

1. Timing: a maximum of 15 minutes total, including speaking time and discussion. Please make sure your presentation is well timed. Please keep in mind that the program is full and that the speaker after you would like their allocated time available to them.
2. You can use CD or USB flash drive (memory stick), make sure you scanned viruses in your own computer. Each speaker is required to meet her/his session chair in the corresponding session rooms 10 minutes before the session starts and copy the slide file (PPT or PDF) to the computer.
3. It is suggested that you email a copy of your presentation to your personal inbox as a backup. If for some reason the files can't be accessed from your flash drive, you will be able to download them to the computer from your email.
4. Please note that each session room will be equipped with a LCD projector, screen, point device, microphone, and a laptop with general presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Reader. Please make sure that your files are compatible and readable with our operation system by using commonly used fonts and symbols. If you plan to use your own computer, please try the connection and make sure it works before your presentation.
5. Movies: If your PowerPoint files contain movies, please make sure that they are well formatted and connected to the main files.

Poster Presentation Instructions:

1. Maximum poster size is 59.4 CM wide by 84.1 CM high (A1).
2. Posters are required to be condensed and attractive. The characters should be large enough so that they are visible from 1 meter apart.
3. Please note that during your poster session, the author should stay by your poster paper to explain and discuss your paper with visiting delegates.
8. Contact
Conference Secretary: Sherry Liao
Tel: +86-13902493114 (WeChat)
E-mail: ic_spim@163.com or 812202641@qq.com

Linkedin: 812202641@qq.com

WhatsApp  WeChat number: 13902493114
You can contact us by email if you have finished submitting or have any questions.

The Secretary office of SPIM 2026 will collect contributions and finish daily organizing work. All paper review process will be completed by Program Committee Members and invited experts. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.

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