Experience POWER 2026
Event Date
September 28–30, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryExperience POWER is a leading B2B conference and exhibition for the electric power generation industry, produced by POWER Magazine (a brand of Access Intelligence). For more than 25 years, Experience POWER has been where the power industry comes together to tackle what's next, created by POWER Magazine—the most trusted voice in power generation for more than a century. The 2026 edition takes place September 28–30 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The event brings together the full power ecosystem—utilities and independent power producers, industrial energy users, EPCs, technology providers, and policy leaders—built for the people planning, building, operating, and powering what comes next. Electrification, AI, and industrial expansion are driving load growth at a scale utilities haven't planned for in decades, and Experience POWER puts attendees inside that reality where decisions are urgent and stakeholders are in the room.
Held in Washington, D.C., the show positions attendees next to the regulators shaping the grid, where permitting, interconnection, market rules, and reliability standards directly influence what gets built and how fast. It is worth attending for the combination of practical operational insight, expo-floor technology discovery, and high-level networking across the power sector.
Show Highlights
Experience POWER is organized around three pillars—Learn, Discover, and Connect—covering utility leadership sessions, an expo floor, and curated networking.
- Keynote by Dr. Darío Gil, Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy and director of the Genesis Mission, on how AI is rewriting the rules of American science and energy.
- Featured speakers including David A. Wright (Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), John C. Wagner (Director, Idaho National Laboratory), Lou Martinez Sancho (CTO, Westinghouse Electric Company), Tom Falcone (President, Large Public Power Council), Jim Matheson (CEO, NRECA), Grace Vanderhei (Nuclear Engineer, Constellation), and Jamie Choate (Tennessee Valley Authority).
- Co-located programming including the Data Center POWER eXchange, the Plant Management Institute, and the Space Solar Power Symposium.
Program themes include grid infrastructure, interconnection and reliability; natural gas-fired generation, nuclear power and thermal fleet strategy; digital technology and AI across utility operations; distributed, onsite and industrial energy solutions; data center growth and large-load demand; policy, permitting and market signals; and workforce development and operational excellence.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the event's official registration portal. Two primary pass types are offered:
- Experience POWER Pass — Early Bird $995 (expires 03/31/2026), Advance $1,195 (expires 07/30/2026), and Standard $1,395 (starts 7/31/2026), including access to all Experience POWER sessions, networking events, breakfast, lunch, exhibit hall and conference proceedings on September 28–30, 2026.
- POWER Pass + — Early Bird $1,575 (expires 03/31/2026), Advance $1,975 (expires 07/30/2026), and Standard $2,275 (starts 7/31/2026), including access to both Experience POWER and Data Center POWER eXchange (Sept. 30–Oct. 1).
Group pricing is available for teams of 3 or more; contact Jill Dean at 301-354-1618 or jdean@accessintel.com.
History
Experience POWER was created by POWER Magazine, the most trusted voice in power generation for more than a century. The event has served the industry for more than 25 years, and continues to evolve alongside the market. For more than 25 years it has been where the power industry comes together to tackle what's next. As the power landscape changes, Experience POWER remains focused on helping the industry move faster, scale smarter, and maintain the reliability the world depends on. The event is produced by Access Intelligence, LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Experience POWER 2026 taking place?
Experience POWER 2026 takes place September 28–30, 2026, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The hotel is located at 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008.
Who should attend Experience POWER?
The event is built for the full power ecosystem, including utilities, independent power producers, industrial energy users, EPCs, technology providers, and policy leaders. It targets professionals planning, building, operating, and powering the future grid.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Registration is available online through the official portal. The Experience POWER Pass is $995 early bird, $1,195 advance (through July 30, 2026), and $1,395 standard, while the POWER Pass + (adding Data Center POWER eXchange) ranges from $1,575 to $2,275. Group pricing is available for teams of three or more.
Who are the featured speakers at Experience POWER 2026?
Featured speakers include Dr. Darío Gil, Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy; David A. Wright, Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; John C. Wagner, Director of Idaho National Laboratory; and Lou Martinez Sancho, CTO of Westinghouse Electric Company, among others.
How do I book a hotel room and get to the venue?
The Omni Shoreham Hotel offers a discounted group rate of $299 per night, with a booking deadline of September 4, 2026; attendees should book only through the event's official housing link to avoid scams. The hotel is within blocks of the Woodley Park Metro Station, and discounted airfare is available through Southwest and United Airlines.
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