Info
Welcome to GEPC 2026
The 1st German Electric Propulsion Conference brings together researchers, engineers and representatives from industry working in the field of electric propulsion and related technologies.
The scientific programme comprises 36 contributed presentations and six invited keynote lectures covering plasma diagnostics, simulation and numerical methods, air-breathing electric propulsion, iodine propellant technology, arc-based and gridded thrusters, power electronics, and European high-power electric propulsion projects. The conference is organised as a single-track event, allowing all participants to attend every presentation.
Dates and venues
Welcome Reception
Monday, 21 September 2026
I. Physikalisches Institut
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16
35392 Giessen, Germany
Registration will be available throughout the Welcome Reception. A barbecue will be served from 17:30.
Conference
Tuesday, 22 September to Thursday, 24 September 2026
Biology Lecture Hall, Room 232, second floor
JLU Main Building
Ludwigstraße 23
35390 Giessen, Germany
The scientific programme begins at 09:00 on Tuesday and concludes with a farewell lunch on Thursday, ending at 13:45.
Registration fee
The registration fee is EUR 300, including VAT. It covers:
• all coffee breaks during the conference;
• lunch on 22, 23 and 24 September;
• the Welcome Reception and barbecue on 21 September; and
• the Conference Dinner on 23 September.
Social programme
Welcome Reception and barbecue
Monday, 21 September, 17:00–21:00
I. Physikalisches Institut, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16
Evening Lecture
Tuesday, 22 September, 18:00
“Science Fiction Spacecraft Propulsion – Science & Myths”
Bettina Wurche
Biology Lecture Hall, JLU Main Building
Conference Dinner
Wednesday, 23 September, from 18:00
Restaurant sattblau
Ludwigstraße 30
The restaurant is located directly opposite JLU’s Main Building.
Registration and internet access
From Tuesday onward, the registration desk will be located outside the Biology Lecture Hall and will be staffed throughout the conference hours.
Wi-Fi is available via eduroam. Guests without eduroam access may use JLU’s open guest network, JLUGuest.
We look forward to welcoming you to Giessen and to an inspiring exchange within the electric propulsion community.
Conference sponsor
GEPC 2026 is kindly supported by ArianeGroup, whose sponsorship contributes to the conference catering and helps provide a welcoming setting for scientific exchange.
