September 20–23, 2026
Palm Desert, CA
Brake Colloquium & Exhibition - SAE 2026 is a trade show in Palm Desert, CA.
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The event draws industry experts from research institutions, academia, OEMs, and Tier I & II suppliers. Third-party listings for the 2025 (43rd) edition in Grand Rapids reported approximately 700 attendees, though SAE International has not published official figures for the 2026 event.
Registration is handled through the official SAE International event website at sae.org/events/brake. Prospective presenters must submit abstracts online. Industry experts are invited to submit abstracts on braking advancements by February 16, 2026. Abstracts must be submitted online and assigned to only one session; written-only submissions are not accepted, as all authors must present their work in person, and previously published papers are not eligible.
For prior editions, SAE applied registration deadlines after which on-site pricing took effect, and cancellations had to be submitted in writing before a stated cutoff, with a processing fee assessed for refunds. No children under the age of 16 are permitted. Attendees should check the official site for current 2026 pass types, pricing, and deadlines.
The Brake Colloquium & Exhibition is a long-standing SAE International event with a history spanning more than four decades. At the 43rd Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, the event served as a gateway to the forefront of braking technology and innovation, with a rich history spanning over four decades bringing together the brightest minds in the braking industry. Leading the industry for 40 years, the SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) has been the forum for industry experts to learn about advancements in braking.
The 2025 (43rd annual) edition was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the 2026 event marks the 44th annual colloquium, moving to Palm Desert, California.
The 44th annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition takes place September 20-23, 2026, in Palm Desert, California. The listed venue is the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.
The event is designed for brake and friction technology professionals, including engineers, researchers from academia and research institutions, standards developers, and solution providers from OEMs and Tier I & II suppliers. It covers braking for ICE, electric, hybrid, light, heavy-duty, and commercial vehicles.
The dual-track technical program spans the full range of brake componentry, including friction materials and manufacturing, disc and drum design, NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), and braking advancements for electric and hybrid vehicles such as regenerative systems. It also addresses ADAS and vehicle safety systems.
Abstracts must be submitted online through the SAE event website by February 16, 2026, and each abstract is assigned to only one session. Written-only submissions are not accepted, as all authors must present in person, and previously published papers are not eligible.
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the closest airport, about 12 miles from the resort, roughly a 20-minute drive. Renting a car, taxis, and rideshare services are all common ways to reach the venue.
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