March 16-18, 2026 | ITESO
Join leading researchers from across the Americas to address pressing environmental and economic challenges through electrochemical innovations at the inaugural Pan-American Conference on Electrochemistry for Sustainability (PACES) 2026! The electrochemical community gathers from March 16-18, 2026, at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO), in Guadalajara, México. The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is sponsoring the conference, along with the Sociedad Mexicana de Electroquímica (SMEQ), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO), and ECS Mexico Section.
Conference format
This three-day conference brings together leading researchers from across the Americas and features:
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Invited keynote and oral presentations, led by established leaders in electrochemistry and sustainability;
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Poster sessions showcasing research from undergraduates, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging scientists;
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Interactive, deep-dive discussions following presentation clusters to explore topics more thoroughly and provide a forum for attendees to collectively explore presented concepts.
Call for posters via abstract submission
Share research on energy recovery, water treatment, materials reuse, and more at PACES 2026! Presenters address a regional audience focused on sustainability in electrochemistry and solid state science.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Resource optimization & recovery
- Waste valorization technologies
- Critical material recovery and recycling
- Advanced separation processes
- Circular material flows
Energy transformation
- Decarbonization strategies
- Industrial electrification
- Energy recovery systems
- Grid-scale solutions
Implementation & scale
- Technology commercialization
- Industrial-scale deployment
- Supply chain integration
- Market adoption strategies
Impact assessment
- Life cycle analysis
- Techno-economic evaluation
- Policy frameworks
- Environmental impact metrics
Submit poster abstracts
Faces of PACES
Everyone attending the first-ever PACES meeting in 2026 will be part of the “founding” Faces of PACES! Look for upcoming highlights of the amazing robust mix of invited oral presentations led by established leaders in the field, along with poster sessions showcasing research from undergraduates, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging scientists.
Registration and lodging
PACES registration opens in November 2025. The deadline for discounted early registration is February 9, 2026.
A block of discounted hotel rooms will be available for meeting participants. Information is posted on the PACES website as it becomes available.
Exhibit Hall
Interested in exhibiting at the meeting? Exhibit opportunities include unparalleled benefits and unique chances to present scientific products and services to key constituents from around the world. The deadline for inclusion in printed materials is January 5, 2026. Contact sponsorship@electrochem.org for more information.
Sponsorship
PACES 2026 is a wonderful way to solidify and strengthen brands through sponsorship. Gain visibility with key industry decision makers. Develop collaborative partnerships and potential business leads. Support through general sponsorships at various levels is welcome. Contact sponsorship@electrochem.org for more information.
ITESO
The Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, earning recognition for its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices. The university organizes research programs exploring sustainability themes along with educational plans and programs focused on sustainable development. The campus boasts over 48 hectares of green spaces. Green building practices are implemented in university buildings with a focus on energy use and conservation. ITESO has a system for managing waste, enabling recovery and treatment. Responsible water usage is emphasized in its facilities.
PACES Organizing Committee
- Gerardine G. Botte, Founder and Director, CASFER an NSF Engineering Research Center; Professor and Whitacre Endowed Chair in Sustainable Energy; Founder and Director, Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy, Texas Tech University
- Norberto Casillas, Professor, Universidad de Guadalajara
- Bernardo A. Frontana, Professor, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Netz Arroyo, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Erika Bustos-Bustos, Researcher, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica
- Marcelo Carmo, Director of Technology, Nel Hydrogen
- Citlalli Gaona-Tiburcio, Professor and Researcher, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
- Ricardo Galván-Martínez, Researcher, Universidad Veracruzana
- Facundo Almeraya-Calderón, Researcher, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
- Shelley Minteer, Professor of Chemistry and the Director of the Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability, Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Rebecca F. Schaller, Materials Scientist, Sandia National Laboratories
- Praveen Sekhar, Associate Professor, Washington State University Vancouver
- Dan Steingart, Stanley-Thompson Professor of Chemical Metallurgy; Professor of Chemical Engineering; Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering; Co-director, Columbia Electrochemical Energy Center; Columbia University
- Nianqiang Wu, Armstrong-Siadat Endowed Chair Professor in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Raúl A. García-Huerta, Director, Department of Technological and Industrial Processes, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente
Questions and information
Email The Electrochemical Society at meetings@electrochem.org. Review Key Dates & Deadlines.