4–7 May 2026 • Chicago, IL

Stage Presentations

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Stage Presentations at 2026 IEEE PES T&D

Powering Progress through Four Exhibit Hall Stages

In addition to the curated Technical Program, the 2026 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exhibition features stage presentations through four dedicated, dynamic exhibit hall stages. Each stage delivers high-impact content from industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, offering a deep dive into the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of power and energy.

> All stage presentations are open to all full conference & exhibit hall registrants to attend (View Schedule)

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Data Center Stage

Explore the evolving role of data centers in grid resilience.

Grid Edge Stage

Discover how tech is transforming grid flexibility and control.

Resilience & Renewables Stage

See how renewables are reshaping energy distribution.

Innovation Stage

Get inspired by cutting-edge ideas from across the industry.

Recognizing the growing influence of data centers in driving electricity demand, grid resilience, and energy innovation, this topic has been elevated to stand alongside the three established focus areas for stage presentations. This stage explores the rapidly evolving intersection between data center infrastructure and the electric power sector.

Topics will explore not only today’s challenges but also the strategic trajectory of utilities and data centers as they work to support the growing demands of a digital, data-driven world.

Key Topics:

Global & Regional Data Center Growth – Trends shaping hyperscale and edge facilities and their implications for energy infrastructure and planning.
Power Demand & Grid Impact – Load profiles, interconnection constraints, and grid planning strategies.
Electrical Infrastructure Challenges – Designing scalable, resilient, and high-availability power systems to meet sustainability and operational goals.
Regulatory & Business Model Evolution – Policy shifts, permitting complexities, and innovative collaboration models such as energy-as-a-service and behind-the-meter solutions.
AI for Grid – Leveraging AI for T&D, real-time load balancing, asset management, and self-healing grids.
Cybersecurity & AI Governance – Securing AI-enabled grids and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
AI-Utility Workforce Transformation – Intelligent tools for field service, dispatch optimization, and augmented decision-making for operators.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems to protect power grids, reducing blackouts and improving reliability, safety, and cost. Headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL is a 100% employee-owned company that has manufactured products in the U.S. since 1984. Today, SEL serves customers in 173 countries.

The Grid Edge Technologies Stage explores the dynamic frontier where power systems, digital innovation, and customer engagement converge. This forum brings together utility leaders, technologists, researchers, and policymakers to examine how emerging solutions at the grid’s edge are redefining how electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed.

This stage dives deep into the technologies shaping the future of energy, from distributed energy resources (DERs) and smart grids to charging infrastructure and cybersecurity. Learn how connected utilities, smart city solutions, and evolving energy policies are accelerating the shift to a more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable grid.

Key Topics:

Microgrid control and management
Smart meters and intelligent infrastructure
Electric mobility & EV charging networks
Smart cities & digital utility transformation
Grid cybersecurity

Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology leader. We work with customers and partners on energy systems for the future. Our portfolio is at the forefront of the transmission sector, providing industry-leading, innovative, and sustainable transmission products, solutions, and services designed to meet the evolving demands of the energy landscape.

The Resilience & Renewables Stage is the premier destination for exploring transformative advancements in clean, sustainable power. Tailored for energy professionals, utility leaders, innovators, and policymakers, this dynamic platform showcases how renewable energy is rapidly reshaping global energy systems and driving the transition to a low-carbon future.

Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and real-world case studies, attendees will gain deep insights into the scaling and integration of utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy into modern power grids. Topics will also explore the critical role of storage, hybrid systems, and digital tools in managing variability and ensuring grid resiliency. With the clean energy economy gaining momentum through policy incentives and private investment, this stage offers the knowledge and strategies needed to lead the renewable revolution.

Key Topics:

Cutting-edge trends in solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies
Strategies for integrating renewables into existing grid infrastructure
Advances in energy storage and hybrid systems
Best practices in renewable energy financing and project development
Policy frameworks and incentives are accelerating clean energy deployment
Proven pathways for decarbonization and energy transition
Resilience strategies

As the demand for zero-emission energy grows, the Resilience & Renewables Stage delivers the insights, tools, and connections needed to lead the clean energy movement.

GE VERNOVA

Serving diverse industries – from power generation through to data centers – we provide robust grid infrastructure and tailored solutions that meet sector-specific demands. Our depth of expertise ensures systems are not only suited to our customer’s needs, but designed for ongoing operational excellence.

The Innovation Stage is where bold ideas meet real-world impact. As the energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, this stage showcases the breakthroughs, prototypes, and paradigm shifts redefining how we generate, deliver, and manage electricity. From advanced grid technologies and digital twins to AI-driven analytics, robotics, and novel business models, this forum spotlights the people and technologies driving the next wave of utility innovation.

Speakers from startups, utilities, research labs, and global tech firms will share how they’re pushing boundaries, solving today’s grid challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s demands. Sessions will explore how innovation ecosystems are being built through cross-sector collaboration, regulatory flexibility, and strategic investment.

Key Topics:

Emerging technologies, materials, and construction methods are transforming the grid
AI, machine learning, and digital twin applications
Advanced sensors, robotics, and automation in T&D
Innovation accelerators, pilots, and testbeds
Business model disruption and utility transformation
Energy policy & regulatory innovation
Cross-industry partnerships and venture investment in energy tech

Whether you’re a technologist, utility leader, or investor, the Innovation Stage is your front row seat to the technologies and ideas shaping the grid of the future.

HITACHI Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. With North American headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain.

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Each stage offers exclusive sponsorship opportunities.