About the Institute

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 Combustion Institute is honored to announce the complete list of Distinguished Papers from the 40th International Symposium – Emphasizing Energy Transition, hosted by the Italy section in Milan. These papers will be available for free download on Science Direct through the end of 2025. We appreciate the continued support of Elsevier in this effort to make these papers accessible to all our members. To view the video presentation of these papers (where available), please visit the The Combustion Institute’s YouTube channel.

International Symposium on Combustion

The 41st International Symposium on Combustion
will be held in Kyoto, Japan from 26-31 July 2026!



"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."

Hai Wang
President, The Combustion Institute

The Combustion Institute is dedicated to maintaining a respectful and supportive environment for our members. While we respect and support the passions, beliefs, and values of our members, as an organization, we do/will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or the expression of beliefs that undermine a respectful and inclusive environment. Our endorsement of members or sections does not extend to any personal or political positions of those individuals. We are committed to promptly addressing and resolving any concerns to ensure a safe and welcoming platform for everyone.