GridFWD 2026

Reprioritizing Affordability
for modernizing the grid
SOLD OUT

September 29-30, 2026 in Utah

Keeping affordable energy an overall goal for grid modernization

GridFWD 2026 brought together all the players needed to define solutions for the seemingly relentless pressure on energy prices that impact our communities, our businesses and our society at large. We gathered at the Cliff Lodge, a 45-minute drive from the Salt Lake City Airport, next September 29-30 for this very important gathering – with all the quality, connections and excitement GridFWD events are known for.

GridFWD 2026 SOLD OUT. Sign up for our newsletter to be informed of our 2027 events.

Thanks for everyone who made GridFWD 2026 so valuable!

Here’s a quick overview of the gathering:

  • Over 450 attendees
  • 50+ sponsors
  • 18 demos in the Innovation Pavilion
  • Second-day opening remarks from Senator Mark Curtis (Utah)
  • Sessions featuring utility CEOs from across the U.S. and Canada
  • 11 small-group, expert-led discussions
  • 4 in-event affordability workshops
  • 8 emerging tech companies in our annual Grid Innovation Pitch Competition
  • Outdoor activities around Snowbird during the first day

Meet the 2026 Grid Innovation Pitch Competition Winner

Read the announcement here >

Cole Ashman, Founder and CEO, Pila Energy (center) with leaders from Grid Forward, Accurant International and Google

GridFWD 2026: content, conversations, connections… and fun!

If you attended GridFWD 2026, you will receive a link to a Photo Library with these and many other photos for your purposes and re-use (please credit Grid Forward).

See the people, content and activities in the GridFWD 2026 Agenda

This Agenda does NOT include updates made after August 31, 2026.

Get the full view of our fall flagship event! Download the GridFWD 2026 Agenda to see the full value of the event.

  • Many of the speakers and discussion leaders
  • In-depth sessions spanning the topic
  • Affordability-focused case studies
  • Four expert-led workshops during the event
  • Up-close demos in the Innovation Pavilion 
  • Grid Innovation Pitch Competition
  • Tours of the GigaOne manufacturing facility
  • Small-group huddle discussions
  • Mountain-side activities
  • So much more

GridFWD 2026 SOLD OUT.

Thanks to our many GridFWD 2026 sponsors

We couldn’t mount a comprehensive event like this without the support of our sponsors. Come visit with them and see what progess they are making as they reprioritize affordability.