2026 IEEE PES ENERGY & POLICY FORUM
23-26 March 2026, Washington D.C.
Hilton National Mall The Wharf
Hilton National Mall The Wharf
Enabling Abundant,
Reliable,
and Affordable Energy
The second annual IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Energy and Policy Forum will be held in Washington, D.C, on 23-26 March 2026, providing a platform for discussion, analysis, and collaboration on issues related to the power grid and energy policy, regulations, affordability, reliability, and innovation. The Forum brings together government experts, policymakers, utility companies, industry leaders, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities in the power and energy sector and develop strategies for achieving a secure and reliable energy future. The Forum will serve as a hub for fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and catalyzing action towards an abundant and affordable energy future.
News
Panel Proposal Deadline:
7 November 2025 (Extended)
Innovation and Research Poster Showcase Deadline:
***Deadline extended to 1/16/26.***
The second annual IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Energy and Policy Forum will be held in Washington, D.C, on 23-26 March 2026, providing a platform for discussion, analysis, and collaboration on issues related to the power grid and energy policy, regulation, affordability, reliability, and innovation. The Forum will bring together government experts, policymakers, utility companies, industry leaders, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities in the power and energy sector and develop strategies for achieving a secure and reliable energy future. The Forum will serve as a hub for fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and catalyzing action towards an abundant and affordable energy future.
The Research and Innovation Showcase invites poster submissions from industry, national laboratories, academia, and government on technologies and policies related to the three forum tracks:
- Enabling generation technologies for a dependable supply mix
- Supporting evolving electric loads and rapid interconnection
- Modernizing the energy delivery system to overcome challenges and barriers
Posters will be organized into two tracks: the Research Showcase and the Innovation Showcase.
Posters in the Research Showcase should focus on technologies that are still under development and are not market-ready. Posters in the Innovation Showcase should focus on technologies that are market-ready or in pilot deployment. Posters in either track may include research on the capabilities of different technologies or studies on technology deployment. All posters should address how the development or deployment of technology relates to policy at the federal, state, or local level. Posters should not address fundamental technology research nor be advertisements or promotional materials for a product.
At the end the conference, organizers will vote on a best poster award for both the Research and Innovation Showcases.
Poster submissions do not require accompanying papers.
Panel Proposal Closed
7 November 2025 (Extended)
Forum Tracks
The forum involves three major tracks:
- Enabling generation technologies for a dependable supply mix
- Supporting evolving electric loads and rapid interconnection
- Modernizing the energy delivery system to overcome challenges and barriers
Forum Structure
- Tutorials
Focus on sharing knowledge with the community on the basics of policymaking and regulation in the power industry. - Super Sessions and Panel Discussions
Sessions focus discussion on the intersection of energy and policy, including challenges and opportunities for innovative technology development and deployment, and showcase how industry and policymakers can come together to ensure a safe, reliable and affordable grid, for today and tomorrow. - Innovation Showcase and Research Showcase
Showcasing innovative technology and projects, developed by industry (manufacturing, service providers, national labs, academia, etc.), and as successfully applied in utility installations.
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