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Welcome to Edinburgh for ECT2026

Join us in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland and centre of the Scottish Enlightenment, for the 22^nd edition of the European Conference on Thermoelectrics from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September 2026. This marks the first time the Conference has been held in the UK since 2006 in Cardiff, and we are delighted to welcome the community once again.

ECT2026 will be a forum for presenting the latest scientific ideas and discoveries in our field, from basic theory and concepts to novel devices and practical applications of thermoelectric materials.

Edinburgh is renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture. We invite you to explore the cobbled closes of the medieval Old Town, the elegant Georgian streets of the New Town, and iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Enjoy the city's lively pub scene and sample traditional Scottish whisky.

The conference venue, the John McIntyre Conference Centre, is located at the foot of Arthur’s seat, an ancient extinct volcano, now offering panoramic views of the city. 

We hope that you will enjoy ECT2026 and look forward to hosting you in the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh!

Conference Committee:

• Jan-Willem Bos, University of St Andrews, UK
  
• Neophytos Neophytou, University of Warwick, UK