Association of Energy Services Professionals - AESP 2027

According to AESP, the 2026 conference drew confirmed attendees from more than 75 utilities across North America, and the event is described as bringing together 900+ demand-side influencers. The audience breaks down to roughly 55% program managers and practitioners and 45% at the director level and above.

Exhibit booths for the 2027 Nashville conference are priced as follows:

• Standard 10×10 exhibit booth: $5,000 (or 50 points) for Group Members / $7,000 for non-members, including two (2) conference registrations and a company listing in the conference app

Exhibitor add-ons include a Featured Exhibitor Spotlight ($3,000 or 30 points, limited to six exhibitors) and a booth coffee station during breaks ($2,000 or 20 points per break).

Sponsorship packages span a wide range of price points, for example: Tier One Sponsorship $12,000, Tier Two $10,000, Tier Three $5,000, Welcome Reception $15,000, Conference App $13,000, and a shared-space Small Business Sponsor package at $2,500.

Registration is completed online through the AESP website. Pass types and pricing are tiered by membership status and by how early you register.

Early Bird (ends January 7, 2027):

1. AESP Member — $1,500 (or 15 Member Points)
2. Non-Member — $1,750
3. Government (not available to public utility employees) — $900

Regular (January 8–28, 2027):

1. AESP Member — $1,695 (17 points)
2. Non-Member — $1,950
3. Government — $950

Late (January 29–February 11, 2027):

1. AESP Member — $1,795 (18 points)
2. Non-Member — $2,050
3. Government — $1,000

Registration includes meals, breaks, event Wi-Fi, and networking events; hotel, transportation, and airfare are not included. Cancellations received by January 7, 2027 receive a refund minus a $200 processing fee; cancellations after that date and no-shows are non-refundable.

The AESP Annual Conference is the signature event of the Association of Energy Services Professionals, a long-running organization serving demand-side energy and utility professionals. The conference rotates among major U.S. host cities; recent and upcoming editions include San Diego and the 2027 event in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2027 conference is hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) EnergyRight program. Specific founding-year details were not stated on the official conference pages reviewed.