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NICE-EV 2026 Nusantara International Conference on Electric Vehicle

"Engineering the Mobility Backbone of Indonesia's Future Capital"

Date October 3, 2026
Location Nusantara / Balikpapan, Indonesia
Organizer THD OIKN × FSTI ITK
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Abstract Submission: September 8, 2026
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About the Conference
Where Research Meets
the Road to Nusantara

NICE-EV 2026 is the premier international academic forum dedicated to Electric Vehicle architectures and their role in shaping the mobility infrastructure of Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara (IKN).

Jointly organized by the Technical Hub Division of the IKN Authority (THD OIKN) and the Faculty of Science and Information Technology at the Institut Teknologi Kalimantan (FSTI ITK), this conference brings together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the globe.

From advanced power electronics to socio-economic policy, NICE-EV 2026 addresses the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities in building a smart, electric, and sustainable capital city from the ground up.

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Research Scopes
TBA
Keynote & Invited Speakers
Oct 3
Main Conference
IKN
Nusantara, Kalimantan
Research Scopes
Topics of Interest
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Advanced Vehicle Propulsion & Power Electronics
Focuses on the internal architecture of the EV itself — from motor drives to thermal management in high-humidity tropical environments.
Motor Drives BMS Power Converters Fast-Charging Thermal Management
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Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) & V2X Connectivity
Digital architecture and vehicle-to-city communication. Targets computer science and telecommunications researchers.
V2X 5G Integration Autonomous Driving IoT Cybersecurity
03
Urban Mobility Architectures & Infrastructure Integration
Bridges civil engineering and urban design for EV-ready infrastructure in Nusantara's forest-city environment.
Wireless Charging Roads Modular Docking Mobility Hubs
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Renewable Energy Integration & Charging Logistics
How EVs retrieve energy and manage demand within a smart city grid powered by renewables.
Solar Charging Energy Harvesting Battery Swapping Scheduling
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Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy
Lifecycle analysis of EV technology — materials science and environmental engineering for mass EV adoption in Kalimantan.
Battery Recycling Second-Life LCA Lightweight Materials
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Policy, Socio-Economics & Human-Centric Mobility
The "social architecture" — how electric mobility transition affects people and the economy of Nusantara.
Techno-Economic Analysis Regulatory Frameworks Consumer Behavior Inclusive Design
Important Dates
Conference Timeline
July 25, 2026Saturday
Upcoming
Call for Papers (CFP) Launch
Website and Microsoft CMT submission portal go live on this date.
September 8, 2026Tuesday
Deadline
Abstract Submission Deadline
Authors have approximately 6 weeks from CFP launch to submit their abstracts.
September 18, 2026Friday
Notification of Acceptance
Authors will be notified of the review outcome by this date.
September 25, 2026Friday
Registration Deadline
Final abstracts and registration fees are due to lock in the presentation schedule.
September 28, 2026Monday
Conference Program Released
Final schedule released so attendees can book travel to the Balikpapan / IKN area.
October 3, 2026Saturday
Main Event
NICE-EV 2026 — Main Conference Day
Parallel Sessions, Keynote Speeches, and Gala Dinner. Nusantara / Balikpapan, Kalimantan.
Day Program
Conference Rundown — October 3, 2026
Morning · The Vision
07:30–08:30
Registration and Participant Arrival
08:30–08:40
Safety Induction — Opening by Master of Ceremonies
08:40–08:50
Traditional Dance Performance
08:50–09:00
Opening Remarks by the Conference Chairman
09:00–09:10
Opening Remarks by the Rector
09:10–09:15
Group Photo Session
09:15–10:00
First Keynote Speech
10:00–10:15
Q&A Session
Symposium
10:15–10:30
Symposium Preparation
10:30–11:15
Symposium Session
11:15–11:30
Discussion Session
11:30–13:00
Lunch Break
Afternoon · The Science
13:00–16:00
Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions
16:00–16:30
Closing Session Preparation
16:30–17:00
Best Presenter & Best Paper Awards — Closing Remarks
Evening · The Celebration
17:00–19:00
Gala Dinner Preparation
19:00–21:30
Gala Dinner
Destination
The Venue — Core Area IKN
Transit Hub
ITK Balikpapan
Official assembly point for local participants. Conference shuttle buses are provided from Institut Teknologi Kalimantan to the IKN Core Area.
Main Venue
Coordinating Affairs Ministry 3 Office
Core Area of Nusantara (IKN), Indonesia's newly built capital. The mainstage for all keynote, parallel, and gala sessions on October 3, 2026.
Registration
Registration Fees
FSTI ITK Students
FREE
Complimentary attendance for FSTI ITK students without paper presentation. Limited seats available.
No presentation · Without Gala Dinner · Limited seats
All Participants (1 Presentation)
FREE
Complimentary for both domestic and international participants presenting one paper at the conference.
Includes all sessions + Gala Dinner
Domestic — Additional Paper
IDR 500K
For each additional presentation submitted by Indonesian researchers beyond the first paper.
IDR 500,000 per additional presentation
International — Additional Paper
USD 50
For each additional presentation submitted by international researchers beyond the first paper.
USD 50.00 per additional presentation
Attend the Conference
Audience Registration

Not presenting a paper but want to attend NICE-EV 2026? Register as an audience member — free of charge — and secure your seat for the keynotes, parallel sessions, and gala dinner.

  • Full Name (with academic/professional titles)
  • Email Address (primary communication contact)
  • Phone / WhatsApp Number (for urgent event updates)
  • Institution / University / Company Name
  • Department / Faculty
  • Role / Position (Student, Lecturer, Researcher, Industry Delegate, General Public)
  • City & Country
Registration Form
Platform: Google Form
Fee: FREE
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026
Register as Audience
Paper Submission
Submit Your Research

NICE-EV 2026 is an abstract-submission conference managed via Microsoft CMT. Selected peer-reviewed full-text papers will be published post-conference in our official proceedings.

  • Pre-conference: abstract submissions only
  • Post-conference: selected full-text papers — Proceedings in Scientific.net (no guaranteed indexing label)
  • Book of Abstracts with ISBN published by ITK Press for all submissions
  • Microsoft CMT processing fee: FREE
  • Abstract deadline: September 8, 2026
  • Use the official Abstract Submission Template when preparing your manuscript
Submission Portal
Platform: Microsoft CMT Conference Management
Abstract Deadline: September 8, 2026
Notification: September 18, 2026
Registration: September 25, 2026
Processing Fee: FREE
Submit via Microsoft CMT Download Abstract Template

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Organized by
Conference Organizers
Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara
Technical Hub Division — Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara
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FSTI ITK — Institut Teknologi Kalimantan
Faculty of Science & Information Technology — Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

NICE-EV 2026 serves as the premier international platform bridging cutting-edge academic research with real-world industrial deployment in the context of Indonesia's new smart capital.

The Committee
Conference Committee
Advisory Board
  • Prof. Dr. Agus Rubiyanto, M.Eng.Sc. Indonesia
  • Prof. Erma Suryani, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. Indonesia
  • Ir. Khakim Ghozali, M.MT. Indonesia
General Chairman
  • Dr. Agung Indrajit, S.T., M.Sc.
  • Adi Mahmud Jaya Marindra, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.
Vice Chairman
  • Boby Mugi Pratama, S.Si., M.Han.
  • Open for OIKN personnel
Sponsorship · Publication · Documentation
  • Aidil Saputra Kirsan, S.ST., M.Tr.Kom.
  • Meidi Arisalwadi, S.Si., M.Si.
  • Dwitami Sekarini, S.Pd.
  • Luh Appucha Pandu Liyanty, S.I.Kom.
  • Open for OIKN personnel
Secretariat & Finance
  • Desy Ridho Rahayu, S.Si.
  • Open for OIKN personnel
Editorial Board
  • Dr. Moh. Januar Ismail Burhan, S.Si., M.Si.
  • Dr. Musyarofah, S.Pd., M.Si.
  • More editorial members under confirmation
  • Open for OIKN personnel
Event
  • Fadli Robiandi, S.Si., M.Si.
  • Happy Aprillia, S.ST., M.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.
  • Khairunnisa Rahmah, S.E., M.M.
  • Open for OIKN personnel

Acknowledgment

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.