
POWERGEN International 2027
Event Date
January 18–21, 2027
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPOWERGEN International is the power generation industry's leading annual business and education event, bringing together utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCs, OEMs, and technology providers under one roof. The 2027 edition runs January 18-21 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with programming built around load growth, the data center boom, grid reliability, and the full energy mix.
The event combines a large exhibition floor with a multi-track technical conference. Load growth has become the defining challenge for the power generation industry, and from utilities and IPPs to EPCs and OEMs, every stakeholder is racing to deliver new capacity, with POWERGEN positioned as where the industry unites to make it happen. Trending topics include gas turbine and combined cycle, data centers, O&M and asset life, and nuclear.
Attendees come to source new technology, learn from real project case studies, and network with peers across the generation ecosystem. HYDROVISION International is now part of POWERGEN, bringing hydropower professionals a dedicated space to connect, learn, and grow, with new HYDROVISION programming launching at POWERGEN 2027. With decision-makers from across North America and beyond, it is a key stop for anyone shaping the future of electricity generation.
Show Highlights
- Keynote program: POWERGEN 2027 announced a keynote lineup featuring executives from PacifiCorp, CPS Energy, APS, FirstEnergy, AEP, Dominion Energy and more, spanning supply chain strategy, grid security and reliability.
- Multi-track conference: Technical sessions organized around trending topics including Gas Turbine & Combined Cycle, Data Centers, O&M/Reliability and Asset Life, and Nuclear.
- HYDROVISION integration: HYDROVISION International is now part of POWERGEN, with new hydropower programming launching at POWERGEN 2027.
- Education & workshops: POWERGEN University, off-site tech tours, partner programs, Workforce Monday, peer roundtables, and the Electric Utility & Cogeneration Chemistry Workshop (EUC²W).
- Host utility: PacifiCorp serves as the 2027 host utility.
- Networking: Dedicated networking receptions, meetups, and owner/operator group programming across the four days.
Attendance
The official POWERGEN website does not publish specific attendance figures for 2027. Third-party industry listings offer estimates: one source projects the 2027 edition will attract nearly 9,000 buyers and suppliers over the four-day event, and reports that over 80% of attendees hold decision-making power. Another exhibitor-services listing estimates 7,500+ attendees and 500+ exhibitors, a 9-track conference, and 200+ speakers. These figures are third-party estimates and are not confirmed on the official site.
Registration
Registration is organized by attendee type. Visitors first choose the option that best reflects their organization to proceed. Pass paths include:
- Owner/Operator Pass — for utilities and generator owner-operators.
- General Pass — for general industry attendees.
- Solution Provider Pass — for vendors and service companies.
Additional pass types include Groups, Press/Media, and Exhibitor. Passes are offered at two access levels: Exhibition (expo, keynote/center stage, and networking reception only) and All Access (adds conference programs, Workforce Monday, breakfast/peer roundtables, the Electric Utility & Cogeneration Chemistry Workshop, and lunch Tuesday-Thursday).
- Group packages: Available exclusively to Utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) through the Owner/Operator Groups.
- Spouse/guest: A spouse can be added for $100, including access to the technical conference program, networking events, keynotes, and select roundtables and workshops; children under 14 are not permitted.
- Cancellation: Cancellations must be received in writing on or before November 12, 2026 to receive a refund minus a $110 administrative charge; after that date refunds are not available, though substitutions may be made at any time.
History
Since its founding in 1992, POWERGEN has evolved into a leading exhibition and summit for advances in the power generation industry. Based in the USA and changing its host city each year, the event focuses on the full energy product mix of conventional, renewable, and cogeneration technologies. The show is produced by Clarion Events (Clarion Energy), based in Tulsa, OK. In recent years the event has expanded its scope, and HYDROVISION International has been integrated into POWERGEN, adding dedicated hydropower programming beginning at POWERGEN 2027. The 2027 edition is held in Salt Lake City, after which the event moves to Las Vegas for 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is POWERGEN International 2027?
POWERGEN International 2027 takes place January 18-21, 2027 at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
Who should attend POWERGEN?
POWERGEN is designed for power generation professionals, including utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCs, OEMs and technology providers, consultants, and large-scale energy users. It serves as a business and networking hub for electricity generators and solution providers across the energy mix.
How do I register and what pass types are available?
Registration is organized by organization type, with Owner/Operator, General, and Solution Provider passes, plus Group, Press/Media, and Exhibitor options. Passes come in two access levels: Exhibition (expo, keynotes, and networking reception) and All Access, which adds conference programs, workshops, roundtables, and lunches.
How do I book a hotel for POWERGEN 2027?
POWERGEN's official housing partner is Connections Housing, which offers discounted group rates at hotels near the Salt Palace Convention Center. Reservations can be made online, by email, or by phone, and the deadline for discounted rates is December 28, 2026.
What makes POWERGEN worth attending?
POWERGEN unites the entire power generation ecosystem to address load growth, the data center boom, reliability, and the full energy mix, with a keynote lineup of major utility executives and a multi-track technical conference. It combines a large exhibition floor with education, workshops, and extensive networking, and now includes dedicated HYDROVISION hydropower programming.
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