4–7 May 2026 • Chicago, IL
Submission Site Opens: 10 July 2025
The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition is coming to Chicago, 4-7 May 2026! Power and energy industry professionals from across the world are invited to submit papers, panels, and tutorials on their innovative ideas, research and development, application experience and expertise.
The most comprehensive of its kind, this world-class event will showcase the solutions, technologies, products, companies and thinking that will inspire and lead the future of power systems. Industry professionals specializing in substation engineering, transmission and distribution system design, distribution automation, advanced metering infrastructure, protection and control, communications, renewable energy and distributed energy resources, operations, maintenance, data science and energy systems integration will be in attendance.
The future is here. Now it’s time to start moving the industry forward — faster. In the face of unprecedented global challenges like extreme weather, cyber threats, and demands for new loads due to data centers, AI, and electrification, it is critical for power and energy professionals to have the latest tools and technology to make tomorrow’s grid today’s reality.
To get an idea of event sessions, check out the technical program from the 2024 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition available here IEEE T&D 2024 Schedule at a Glance.
10 July 2025 – Submissions Open
14 August 2025 – Submission Deadline for Papers, Presentations, and Panels
4 November 2025 – Notifications Delivered
Submission Deadline: 14 August 2025
Submission Deadline: 14 August 2025
Preview the disruptive tools shaping the grid of the future—from AI-driven analytics and robotics to business model transformation.
Gain insight into the technologies and policies accelerating clean energy deployment—from hybrid systems to project financing and decarbonization strategies.
Dive into innovations transforming the edge of the grid—from e-mobility and charging networks to smart metering and microgrid management.
Explore how the rise of hyperscale and edge data centers is influencing grid planning, energy infrastructure, and sustainable load management.