4–7 May 2026  •  Chicago, IL
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2026 IEEE PES T&D Schedule at a Glance

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2026 IEEE PES T&D takes place 4–7 May in Chicago. Below is a snapshot of the schedule, including exhibit hall hours, technical sessions, and special events.

All times are listed in Central Time. Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, 3 May
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Monday, 4 May
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT01 GIL and GIS Alternative Solutions for Grid Enhancements
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT03 Wildfire Mitigation Planning and Lessons Learned from PG&E
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT06 How Energy Storage Technologies Will Support a Resilient, Future Energy Grid
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT10 Designing Resilient Substations: Physical Infrastructure Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Reliability
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Plain Talk: Power System Basics: Understanding How the Bulk Electric Power System Works
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT04 Integrating Inverter-Based Resources and Large Loads: Modeling, Challenges, and Grid Reliability
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT08 Grid Resilience with Grid Forming and Enhanced STATCOMs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT09 Fundamentals of Distribution Reliability and Resilience
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Technical Tour: Bronzeville Community Microgrid (Tour 1)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Technical Tour: Bronzeville Community Microgrid (Tour 2)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT02 Power System Protection for the IBR Dominated Power Grid
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT05 Large Load Interconnection: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tutorial: TUT07 Planning the Integrated T&D System
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 5 May
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Student Breakfast
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote Session
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Plain Talk: Distribution System: Delivering Power to the Customer
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Technical Tour: Data Center Growth and IEC61850 Deployment— TSS184 Elk Grove (Tour 1)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Super Session: Carbon Goals vs. Grid Reality: Achieving Resource Adequacy and Grid Flexibility Through Nuclear, Solar and Alternative Energy
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: Early Career Success: First Impressions Matter: How to Show Up and Stand Out in Your Internship or First Job
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM – 4:50 PM
Data Center Stage Presentations (Booth 4467)
11:00 AM – 4:50 PM
Grid Edge Stage Presentations (Booth 4606)
11:00 AM – 4:50 PM
Innovation Stage Presentations (Booth 4839)
11:00 AM – 5:50 PM
Resilience & Renewables Stage Presentations (Booth 2691)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Provided Daily Lunch
12:15 PM – 3:40 PM
Technical Tour: Data Center Growth & IEC61850 Deployment—TSS184 Elk Grove (Tour 2)
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Technical Panel Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: Networking and Getting Hired: Networking That Works: Build Your Brand, Grow Your Network, Get Hired & Beyond
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Student Reception
Wednesday, 6 May
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Student Breakfast
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Super Session: The Power Puzzle: Solving the Demands of Large Load Integration While Considering Affordability and Reliability
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Plain Talk: Transmission System: The Interconnected Bulk Electric System
8:20 AM – 12:40 PM
Technical Tour: Argonne National Lab
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Super Session: Breaking News – Leveraging Technology for Reliable, Resilient, and Affordable Energy Delivery
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Technical Tour : Maywood Tech Center Labs (Tour 1)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: Future Energy Regulation in a Time of Uncertainty
10:00 AM – 4:50 PM
Data Center Stage Presentations (Booth 4467)
10:00 AM – 4:50 PM
Grid Edge Stage Presentations (Booth 4606)
10:00 AM – 5:50 PM
Innovations Stage Presentations (Booth 4839)
10:00 AM – 5:50 PM
Resilience & Renewables Stage Presentations (Booth 2691)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Provided Daily Lunch
12:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Technical Tour: Maywood Tech Center Labs (Tour 2)
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Technical Panel Sessions
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: Engineering Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of Career Paths in a Rapidly Evolving World
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Power Hour Networking Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Poster Session & Reception/Student Poster Contest
Thursday, 7 May
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Student Breakfast
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Super Session: Lessons from the Frontline: Practical Experiences in Achieving Resilience
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Technical Tour: High Temperature Superconductor—TSS114 Northwest Substation (Tour 1)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Super Session: Future of Grid Automation: Securing ADMS, DERMS & Beyond
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: MayWood Tech Center Labs
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Collegiate & Young Professionals Program: High School Program
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Data Center Stage Presentations (Booth 4467)
10:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Grid Edge Stage Presentations (Booth 4606)
10:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Resilience & Renewables Stage Presentations (Booth 2691)
10:00 AM – 1:50 PM
Innovation Stage Presentations (Booth 4839)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Provided Daily Lunch
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Technical Tour : High Temperature Superconductor—TSS114 Northwest Substation (Tour 2)
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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