The pace of change in the U.S. power sector is speeding up. 

Dramatic federal policy and funding reversals on fossil fuels and renewables are challenging the industry’s ability to adapt at a time of rising demand and rapid technological advancement. Tariffs, supply chain snarls and rising global temperatures complicate the sector’s response. 

At the same time, distributed energy resources and ever-more-sophisticated software are making the grid more flexible, allowing for creative solutions to these and other system strains. Energy professionals, experts, government officials and other stakeholders will come together at conferences in 2026 to share knowledge, network and innovate.

Below are some of the notable events in 2026 touching on grid planning, regulation, renewable energy, storage, nuclear energy, energy efficiency, energy law and more. 

Are there any significant events we should add? Let us know at [email protected], putting “2026 conference” and the name of the event in the subject line. And check out our 2025 events list for what’s happening in the last quarter of this year.

Feb 2-5
San Diego Convention Center

Distributech focuses on the latest developments and innovations in transmission and distribution. It covers technical policy and other aspects of developments in distributed energy resource management, renewable energy, transportation electrification, resiliency and a host of other topics.

Feb. 3-6
The Fairmont, Washington, D.C.

The National Association of State Energy Officials Policy Outlook Conference will focus on state and federal energy policy developments along with key challenges of the energy transition. 

Feb. 9-12
New York City

The conference, which focuses on offshore wind and other ocean-based renewables, offers a week of panels, workshops and networking opportunities.

Feb. 18-20
San Diego Convention Center

The conference will feature thousands of solar and energy storage exhibitions as well as three days of panel sessions, workshops and networking events.

March 3, 2026
The Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.

The one-day meeting will have expert panels discussing key issues facing the competitive power sector and the U.S. electric system.

EV Charging Summit & Expo

March 17-19
Las Vegas

The summit will focus on financing, infrastructure, operability and the return on investment for electric vehicle charging.

March 23-27
Hilton Americas Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston

CERAWeek focuses on the financial, political and other impacts and challenges of the global energy transition.

March 24-25
Dallas

Conference topics include forecasting and analyzing emerging U.S. markets, asset optimization, revenue strategies and how the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted storage development.

April 7-9
Gaylord Pacific, San Diego

The summit focuses on emerging and transformative energy technologies. It brings together an array of technical and other experts to discuss innovative approaches to dealing with U.S. energy challenges.

April 14-15
Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C.

Conference attendees include attorneys, energy professionals, regulators and others working in the energy sector’s legal and policy arena.

April 21-22
Intercontinental New York Barclay, New York City

The meeting focuses on clean energy finance, markets and policy.

April 29-30
Omni Interlocken Hotel, Denver

The summit will feature sessions on developments in technology, the supply chain and the policy landscape. It will facilitate networking among leaders in U.S. solar and storage, utilities, independent power producers, offtakers, regional transmission organizations, independent system operators and state and federal government.

June 2-4
Fontainebleau Las Vegas

EEI 2026 will focus on the technologies and public policies needed to deliver an affordable and resilient clean energy future.

June 26-July 1
Boston

The conference is aimed at utility executives, local government officials, vendors and other partners in the public power sector.

Aug. 24-27
Hilton Anatole, Dallas

The event will bring together an array of nuclear professionals to advance the next generation of nuclear technology.

Nov. 16-19
Las Vegas Convention Center

The conference will feature thousands of exhibitors in the renewable energy market and several days of panel sessions featuring leaders in renewable energy policy, business and law.