The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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Connecting the engineers who solve problems with the leaders who scale solutions
June 17–18, 2026 | Newlab Detroit & Michigan Central | Detroit, Michigan

Engineering the Next Industrial Revolution

Nations are rebuilding their manufacturing bases, power demand is soaring, and AI is redefining competition—all as climate risks intensify. The race to decarbonize, adapt, and build resilience offers a multi-trillion dollar opportunity for those who can scale proven solutions. 

ASME CATALYZE is an inaugural two-day summit that assembles the community of engineers, investors, and broader ecosystem leaders who are providing the solutions to these issues. Join us at Newlab Detroit and Michigan Central (June 17–18, 2026) to explore how we will build, fund, and scale the clean industrial transformation—then take active steps toward making your ideas happen. 

Why CATALYZE? 

  • Anchored in Engineering Excellence: Built on ASME’s 145-year history, rigorous, pragmatic problem-solving is at the core of CATALYZE’s program. 
  • Designed for Solutions and Impact: CATALYZE moves beyond traditional panels to structured sessions that embrace the tough questions around affordability, risk, and speed of deployment. 
  • Shaping Standards That Scale: This summit will connect investors and the ecosystem directly to the standardization process—unlocking opportunities to move from breakthrough to buildout. 
  • Get the Complete Ecosystem in One Room: Forge a community of cross-sector thought leaders through shared insights, peer networks, and continued learning opportunities. 

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From Talk to Action

ASME CATALYZE is where the engineers designing solutions meet the organizations that certify them, the entrepreneurs who scale them, the investors who fund them, and the industry players that use them. The summit centers deep, structured engagement formats designed to bridge perspectives and move promising technologies and partnerships from breakthrough to buildout. Learn more about summit focus areas below. 

 

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Engineering to Meet Energy Demand

Deploying and scaling up affordable, resilient, and low/zero carbon energy systems.

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Paths for Industrial Transformation

Advancing energy efficiency, electrification, and low/zero carbon energy usage at all stages of operation.

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Unleashing Advanced Manufacturing

Enabling digital and next-generation design and manufacturing technologies for decarbonization and innovation at scale.

Cross-Cutting Themes 
Workforce | Standards | Finance | Policy | Resilience | AI & Digital

Help Engineer the Future

This is not a typical conference. Co-produced by Constructive, CATALYZE is execution-focused, designed to close the gap between technology breakthrough and industrial buildout. We’re looking for strategic collaborators to play an active role in shaping this agenda, designing sessions, and showcasing solutions that accelerate real-world impact.  

  • Co-create program themes and sessions 
  • Lead featured workshops and roundtables 
  • Host exclusive dinners and networking events 
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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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