Electric Power Research Institute

Join industry leaders and innovators at the 11th International Conference on Advances in Materials, Manufacturing & Repair for Power Plants. As the global energy sector undergoes transformation, the demand for safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible power generation has never been greater. The safe and affordable operation of today's and tomorrow's power infrastructure depends on continued advancement in materials and manufacturing technologies, which serve as key enabling technologies for the development of high-efficiency power conversion systems. Organized jointly by EPRI and ASM International, this conference builds on a distinguished legacy dating back to EPRI's inaugural event in 1987. The 2027 conference will continue this tradition by providing a premier forum for sharing the latest technical developments, operational experience, and research advancements in materials technology for power generation. The conference will highlight advancements in materials, manufacturing, performance, and repair technologies for both conventional and emerging power systems, including steam power systems (HRSGs, boilers, and steam turbines), gas turbines, concentrating solar power (CSP), geothermal energy, small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies, sCO₂ power cycles, advanced ultra-supercritical (A-USC) steam systems, and hydrogen and bulk thermal energy storage technologies. The technical program will focus on key areas including: Advanced Manufacturing, Codes and Standards, Component-Specific Challenges, Damage Mechanisms and Material Behavior, High-Temperature Materials, Performance and Life Management, and Repair and Refurbishment Technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange technical knowledge, share operational experience, build collaborations, and engage with leading experts shaping the future of materials technology for power generation.