42nd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry

You are cordially invited to the 42nd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, which will be held in Espoo, Finland. The conference will take place on the Aalto University campus in Espoo, situated in the Helsinki region along the Baltic Sea shore.

Realizing that the green transition requires the adoption of various electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies has generated intensive research on both established and novel solutions. More sustainable materials, processes, and technologies are needed to enhance these transitions. We aim to spark intensive discussions regarding both fundamental and applied aspects of electrochemically active materials and systems, covering batteries (e.g., lithium, sodium, and flow batteries), electrolysers, and other electrochemical energy technologies.

Important Dates

• Opening date for abstract submission: 15 December 2025
• Opening date for registration: 29 January 2026
• Deadline for abstract submission: 25 February 2026
• End of early registration: 16 April 2026
• Registration deadline for presentation(s): 28 April 2026
• (All presenting authors of accepted abstracts are expected to register. Abstracts without a registered presenting author will be withdrawn from the event on 29 April 2026)
• Conference begins: 23 June 2026

Organizing Committee

Tanja Kallio (Chair), Aalto University, Finland
Pekka Peljo (Co-Chair), Aalto University, Finland
Kari Laasonen (Co-Chair), Aalto University, Finland

Local Organizing Committee

Milla Vikberg, Aalto University
Daniel Martin Yerga, Aalto University
Lasse Murtomäki, Aalto University
Yaolin Xu, Aalto University
Paulina Pršlja, Aalto University
Olli Himanen, VTT
Farhan Ali, VTT
Marja Vilkman, VTT
Johan Bobacka, Åbo Academy University
Pertti Kauranen, LUT University

Scientific Scope of the Conference

Sustainable electrochemical technologies are vital for the green transition. We
invite contributions that improve understanding and development of components for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. This conference will showcase advancements in cutting-edge technologies, materials, and fundamental processes in these applications. Topics will cover applied research on material properties, theoretical aspects, tools for innovation, and in-situ and operando studies of functionality and aging mechanisms.

List of Symposia:

• Insight into reaction and ageing processes
• Novel materials and processes for energy conversion and storage
• Efficient and viable energy conversion systems

We invite presentations covering, but not limited to, these topics:

• Computational applications for material design.
• Method development and algorithms for electrochemical purposes.
• Tools and methodologies to accelerate materials discovery and development.
• In-situ and operando characterization for real-time diagnostics of electrochemical processes.
• Aging mechanisms and mitigation strategies.
• System integration, cell-level performance, and optimization.
• Novel materials and emerging technologies.
• Techno-economic and life-cycle analysis.

Abstract

Abstract submission opens on 15 December 2025.
Please return to this page after that date to submit your abstract.

Registration

Registration opens on 29 January 2026.
Please return to this page after that date to register.

Registration fee includes:
attendance to all conference activities, conference program, three lunches, conference gala dinner, coffee breaks, and poster session finger food.

*Be aware that payments by bank transfer are only possible until 16 April 2026. This limitation is due to the lengthy processes of bank transfer payment to be received by ISE.

**PhD students applying for the reduced student fee should ask their supervisor to send in parallel with the on-line registration a short letter by e-mail confirming their student status to:
E-mail: events@ise-online.org

Bank transfer payments
Bank transfers can be accepted if the following instructions are followed exactly. If you do not follow these instructions and we receive a bank transfer notification with no mention of the participant ID, it is impossible to assign the payment to a person. No bank charges should be charged to meeting organizer.
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Registration Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation by the delegate to participate at the meeting, the registration fee will be refunded according to the figures below. However, all processing costs will be covered by the registrant. Refunds are not given for no-shows. (N.B. Delegates with paid registrations who cancel later than 30 days before the conference begins will receive no refund of their registration fee)

Registration fee
Until 30 days before Early Registration deadline: Full refund
Until Early Registration deadline: 50% refund
After Early Registration deadline: 30% refund
Later than 30 days before the conference begins: No refund
(All refunds are minus bank and handling fees of at least Euro 25)

Liability
The conference organizers are not liable for travel, health, accidents or injury to delegates while attending and travelling to or from the meeting. Delegates are advised to carry adequate personal travel and health insurance.

Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. You hereby submit to and agree that the sole jurisdiction and venue for any actions that may arise under or in relation to the subject matter hereof shall be the courts located in Switzerland.

Presentation Guide

Oral Presentation Instructions
• Presentations must be set up prior to the beginning of the session
• Preferred: Bring your presentation on a memory stick compatible with a PC computer

Alternatively: Personal laptop computers may be used, but you must ensure compatibility with the LCD projector prior to the start of the session. Also bring a memory stick as a backup.
Overhead projectors will not be supplied except upon special request at least one month before the conference and at the speaker’s expense.

Poster Presentation Instructions
Poster presentation size: 90-cm wide × 150-cm high (The A0 portrait format (84.1-cm wide × 118.9-cm high) is recommended for the posters).

Venue and Location

Conference Venue

The conference will take place at the renovated Undergraduate Center
located on the Aalto University campus, which was established in the 1950s. The appearance of the campus area reflects the vision of the renowned Finnish
architect Alvar Aalto, while other celebrated Finnish architects have designed
individual buildings. The campus is conveniently served by a frequent metro
connection to Helsinki city, with a travel time of 10-15 minutes.

Transportation

By air: Helsinki–Vantaa is Finland’s largest airport, with frequent flights to major European cities and regular transport to Helsinki. The easiest way to Aalto University is by regional train from the airport to Helsinki central station (about 30 minutes), then take the metro to Aalto University stop (approximately 15 minutes).

By sea: Helsinki is accessible from Stockholm via overnight ferries docking near the city center. Ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki run multiple times daily, taking 2-3 hours. Various ferry operators use different harbors in Helsinki, with Katajanokka and West Terminal providing convenient local transport to the city and Aalto University campus.

Climate

Finnish summer weather is mild and varies each year, with temperatures from 10 to 30 °C and occasional rain. The average maximum temperature in June is 20 °C and the minimum is 10 °C. Finland’s rich nature invites outdoor exploration year-round.

Accommodation

There are many hotels near Espoo, ranging from budget-friendly options to high-end accommodations. One notable choice is the Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, located conveniently in central Espoo, offering comfortable lodging and well-equipped conference facilities.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Exhibit at the 42nd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry

This ISE Topical Meeting in Helsinki, Finland will bring together internationally recognised scientists. Typically the expected delegate number for ISE Topical meetings will be about 200 delegates.

For more information please download the

ISE Exhibition and Sponsorship TM AM 2026

42 TM FINLAND Booking Form 2026.docx