- 19–22 April 2027
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Accelerating the development and deployment of new grid edge technologies is critical to delivering a more flexible, sustainable, and reliable electricity grid.
The IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition is set to ignite this transformation by spotlighting innovative startups throughout the event. Stop by Startup Alley to explore exhibiting startup companies. Listen in on Lightning Speed Pitches from 40 of the industry’s hottest startups looking for their big break. And startups, utilities, investors/funders, and project hosts are invited to take part in the inaugural Grid Edge Innovation Challenge which aims to solve critical grid edge challenges by connecting industry leaders with selected startups.
Supporters Include:
Grid Edge Innovation Challenge
The first-ever Grid Edge Innovation Challenge will occur on 22 January 2025. This invite-only roundtable workshop is designed to inspire alignment and action regarding critical, utility-scale grid edge challenges. Led by utilities, private/public leaders, and investors/funders, the Innovation Challenge will convene at roundtables, connecting leaders with selected startups to accelerate the development of potential funded engagements within 24 months.
Participants should have a specific problem/solution of interest related to the Grid Edge Technologies Conference theme. Examples include:
Request your invitation to participate in this one-of-a-kind opportunity. There is no fee to participate but event registration is required. A limited number of seats are available!
Less than 20 seats remain!
Startups with up to $50M USD equity raised are encouraged to request an invitation by completing the form and including a 3-minute max recorded video describing your solution. The format of the video should include:
Utilities, governments, and corporations looking to host or support an innovative pilot in the next 24 months can request an invitation to meet startups working to address problems of focus.
Startup Alley
Startup Alley is a section of the exhibit hall that will host a number of the industry’s top startup companies. Participants will showcase their trailblazing solutions working to revolutionize the grid edge. Space is still available but going fast! Interested startups are invited to explore available booths and complete the Grid Edge Booth Request Form with the preferred booth number within the Startup Alley space. Booths include a 10’x10′ space with carpet, one 6″ ft table, and two chairs for $2,500 (discounted from the regular booth price of $3,500+).
Participating companies include:
Lightning Speed Pitches
LIGHTNING SPEED PITCHES – FULL
