The Combustion Institute is an international, non-profit, educational and scientific society. Founded in 1954, we promote and disseminate research activities in all areas of combustion science and technology for the advancement of many communities around the world. Our commitment to sustainability influences all aspects of our operations as we strive for a cleaner and more efficient future. We believe that fostering a diverse community of varied life experiences and backgrounds makes us stronger, more informed, and allows us to better serve our community and the world.
The International Symposium on Combustion is our world congress and major biennial meeting. For over seventy years and forty symposia, we have united the combustion community, encouraging collaboration, research, and innovation. We direct the publication of two scientific journals, Combustion and Flame, published monthly and the Proceedings of The Combustion Institute, now published annually.
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The 41st International Symposium on Combustion was held in Kyoto, Japan, from 26–31 July 2026, bringing together nearly 2,000 attendees from more than 40 countries for a week of scientific exchange, collaboration, and discussion.
With more than 2,000 presentations delivered by over 1,200 presenters, the 41st ISOC was the largest symposium in the history of the event.
The week featured a diverse program of cutting-edge research and provided valuable opportunities for attendees to engage with colleagues, establish new professional connections, and exchange ideas across the international combustion community.
The symposium also offered attendees the opportunity to experience Japanese culture and hospitality while gathering in the historic city of Kyoto.
Additional highlights from the symposium, including invited speaker videos, event photographs, and other materials, will be made available in the coming weeks. Attendees are also invited to share photographs from the event by sending them to office@combustioninstitute.org or using #41stISOC when posting on social media.
For additional information about the 41st International Symposium on Combustion, please visit the Symposium website.
As part of the CI Town Hall series, Vice president of The Combustion institute Assad Masri, Combustion and Flame publisher Lantice Brett and Editors Fokion Egolfopoulos, and Theirry Poinsot will discuss best practices when submitting to Combustion and Flame.
Find the recording on The Combustion Institute YouTube channel here. The frequently asked questions document can be found here. An easy to translate transcript is provided here and Q&A is here.
"Combustion science and technology remain crucial in today’s energy landscape, especially as we move towards a low-carbon economy... The field of combustion is interdisciplinary in nature. It attracts brilliant scientists and engineers from a wide spectrum of training and expertise to address real-world problems. Through research and training, young scientists and engineers develop diverse skills which they can apply broadly to energy and propulsion problems, leading to rewarding careers in academia, industry and beyond."
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