Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Event Date:
March 11, 2026
Location:
Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond, VA
Submit Your Proposal
Are you working on a practical solution to one of today’s biggest energy challenges?
We want to hear from you!
Energy Tech 2027 invites thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to submit ideas for lightning talks focused on real-world challenges, lessons, and solutions.
We’re looking for lightning talks that balance forward-thinking innovation with practical, tactical solutions utilities can use today. While it’s exciting to envision the grid of 2050, Energy Tech is focused on the challenges utilities are facing right now.
Lightning talks should share a focused idea, lesson, case study, or solution related to topics such as grid modernization, renewable integration, load growth, reliability, and emerging energy technologies.
We’re especially interested in:
Solutions to near-term challenges facing utilities
Practical approaches to balancing decarbonization and reliability
Lessons from integrating new technologies while maintaining grid stability
Case studies or best practices for managing load growth
Innovations solving real-world challenges in energy generation, storage, and power delivery
Submit your lightning talk proposal below and share what’s working, what you’ve learned, and what others in the industry can put into practice.
Submit your lightning talk proposal

