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Bringing together technical experts, practitioners, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate industrial sustainability at scale

From Breakthrough to Buildout: Accelerating Industrial Electrification and Decarbonization

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is launching a transformative summit connecting stakeholders who represent the full engineering continuum from lab to deployment, breakthrough to buildout.

Coming in 2026, CATALYZE is designed to:

  • Address the global challenge of scaling affordable, reliable, and low-carbon energy systems to meet growing demand
  • Support real world problem solving to close the gap between the goals and practical implementation of climate technologies
  • Create a community of cross-sector thought leaders through shared insights, peer networks, and continuous learning

ASME is dedicated to preparing and empowering a diverse, future-ready engineering workforce. Sign up to join the CATALYZE community and be the first to learn about key program updates, registration news, and additional ways to interact with industry colleagues leading the transition to a sustainable economy.

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Why This Matters

The industrial sector drives 34% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with industrial energy demand expected to grow by 30% by 2050¹. Industrial decarbonization is an unprecedented engineering and economic opportunity with the potential to unlock $3–6 trillion annually by 2050 in new markets for clean technologies, fuels, and services².
¹World Bank, 2024; IPCC, 2022; EIA, 2023 & McKinsey, 2024 ²IEA, McKinsey, BCG estimates


The transition to industrial decarbonization isn't just about reducing emissions—it's about improving operational efficiency, reducing energy costs, and preparing for an increasingly electrified future. As global markets shift toward electricity-based systems powered by solar, wind, advanced nuclear, and geothermal, industrial leaders must navigate both the technical and economic opportunities of this transformation.

About ASME

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society.

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