PV CellTech USA 2026
Event Date
October 13–14, 2026
Location
Burlingame, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPV CellTech USA is a two-day B2B conference focused on rebuilding and scaling solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in the United States. With U.S. silicon-based PV manufacturing now moving from optimism to execution, the event brings together the innovators, policymakers and supply-chain leaders driving the country's next wave of wafer, cell and module capacity. The 2026 edition takes place on 13-14 October 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The program covers the full domestic value chain from polysilicon to finished modules. Attendees hear directly from companies that have commissioned new wafer and cell lines, what equipment they chose, how they are ramping toward full-line utilization, and what capacity expansions are coming. Sessions also decode U.S. incentive schemes and foreign-entity-of-concern rules, spotlight n-type, TOPCon and back-contact cell technologies, and explore export and financing strategies.
The show draws manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, policymakers, financiers, R&D teams and technology entrants. It is delivered as two days of high-level presentations, panel debates and dedicated networking breaks to help attendees benchmark performance, forge partnerships and chart a profitable path in a market where technology differentiation and policy insight are increasingly important.
Show Highlights
- Full value-chain focus: sessions span polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules, plus balance-of-systems suppliers such as frames and trackers.
- Policy and investment insight: learn how the latest U.S. incentive schemes and foreign-entity-of-concern rules will shape domestic manufacturing through 2030, and explore strategies to secure capital and manage risk.
- Next-generation cell technology: meet the startups and R&D teams pioneering n-type, TOPCon and back-contact cell designs, and understand how these technologies can be commercialized at scale.
- Strategic partner: ROTH serves as the event's strategic partner.
- Leading partners and attendees: 2026 partners include Gold Partners Heliene and Qcells, alongside Canadian Solar, Elite Solar, Laplace, NextPower and others.
- Format: two days of presentations, panel debates and dedicated networking breaks.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the official conference site. The Super Early Bird delegate pass is priced at $1299 and includes access to the two-day conference in San Francisco, continental breakfasts with hot and cold drinks, buffet lunches and refreshments, access to the event app for agenda and networking, and a transferable ticket that can be allocated to a colleague. The Super Early Bird rate represents a $700 saving on the full price.
A referral scheme offers a 25% ticket discount code for each new person introduced to PV Tech Conferences when they buy their first ticket. Tickets can be purchased via the event's registration portal.
History
PV CellTech USA has been running since 2023, dedicated to solar manufacturing in the USA and building resilient solar manufacturing and technology leadership in the U.S. The conference gathers key stakeholders from polysilicon through to module manufacturers. It is organized by PV Tech Conferences, part of the Informa Markets division of Informa PLC, and sits alongside sister events including PV ModuleTech USA, PV ModuleTech Europe and PV CellTech Global.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does PV CellTech USA 2026 take place?
PV CellTech USA 2026 is held on 13-14 October 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The venue is the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront at 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010.
Who should attend PV CellTech USA?
The event is aimed at PV manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, policymakers, financiers, R&D teams and technology entrants across the U.S. solar value chain from polysilicon to modules. It is designed for stakeholders driving new domestic wafer, cell and module capacity.
How much does a ticket cost and how do I register?
The Super Early Bird delegate pass is $1299, a $700 saving on the full price, and includes two days of conference access, breakfasts, buffet lunches, refreshments and the event app. Tickets are transferable and can be purchased through the official registration portal on the event website.
What topics does the conference cover?
Sessions cover the state of new U.S. wafer and cell lines, equipment choices and capacity ramp-ups, plus U.S. incentive schemes and foreign-entity-of-concern rules. The program also explores next-generation n-type, TOPCon and back-contact cell technologies, financing, and export strategies.
How do I get to the venue and is parking available?
The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront is minutes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with a free 24-hour shuttle, and downtown San Francisco is accessible via BART and Caltrain. On-site parking is available with rates from $12 hourly up to $48 daily.
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