
September 28–30, 2026
Washington, DC
Experience POWER 2026 is a trade show in Washington, DC.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Experience POWER is organized around three pillars—Learn, Discover, and Connect—covering utility leadership sessions, an expo floor, and curated networking.
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 is handled online through the event's official registration portal. Two primary pass types are offered:
Group pricing is available for teams of 3 or more; contact Jill Dean at 301-354-1618 or jdean@accessintel.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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