MTSM is an annual regional meeting for interdisciplinary researchers in all aspects of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, with a special focus on those in the early stages of their academic careers. It brings together faculty and students from diverse fields to exchange new ideas and research results. Though originally developed to encourage scientific discourse surrounding thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, the conference has evolved to include timely topics in those fields, including simulation and data-intensive research in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, and chemistry. The conference provides an ideal forum for researchers to present their work and engage in intense discussions about topics of similar interest, enabling camaraderie between groups and fostering sustainable research programs. Each session features an invited speaker and presentations representing a diverse range of research topics and speaker identities.