September 29-30, 2026 in Utah
Call for topic submissions is CLOSED
Prospectus now available
GridFWD 2026 will bring 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. Plan to join us 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.
> Download the prospectus to explore sponsorship opportunities. Peak and Summit levels are sold out.
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Facing critical pressures to energy prices, GridFWD 2026 attendees will delve into the factors pushing costs higher as well as the technology, process, regulatory, policy and business measures we can take to keep energy affordable for all. We are inviting your submissions for topics and speakers for the following categories:
1. Cost Drivers including aging infrastructure, extreme events, increasing demand, supply chains and shifting policies.
2. Strategic Investments & Technology across the T&D grid, from generation to the meter.
3. Effective Grid Utilization through energy orchestration and leveraging customer resources.
4. Rate Design & Cost Causation to consider new and escalating loads and benefit attribution for all customers.
5. Load Growth, New Resources & Flexibility to leverage growing demand, on-site assets and beneficial load.
6. Capital Efficiency to take viable options to modernizing the grid for the least cost.
7. Policy & Regulatory Frameworks to support long-term affordability and innovation.
8. Customer Agency & Safeguards to empower customers and safeguard vulnerable populations.
Our program team is now busy reviewing the topic submission received by March 23.
As an energy provider to more than 4.3 million electric customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Berkshire Hathaway Energy remains committed to providing low-cost, safe and reliable service each day. Grid Forward plays a leading role as a voice for the industry and unifying forum for the many stakeholders working together to modernize and advance the grid.
I come to GridFWD for the community and for the opportunity to have deep and meaningful conversations about where we are driving the business as well as the technology of our grid and our systems going forward. I get to learn from my peers, I get to see my customers and my partners, and I bring my team to GridFWD because of the value of learning and connecting that we get in this community.
With almost 1.5 million customers, NV Energy is dedicated to affordable, reliable and clean energy that supports all our communities and businesses. As the energy industry grapples with challenges and innovative solutions, the Grid Forward community and partners are critical to working together to identify better ways to control costs and encourage economic growth.
Thanks Bryce and the best panel of experts I have ever had the pleasure to moderate for/speak with. The session was super well attended and your notes and comments were candid, very thoughtful and relatable. Until the next GridFWD!
We’re engaging our event sponsors now to help support and define GridFWD 2026. Download the prospectus and contact Grid Forward soon.
We encourage organizations that are looking to sponsor to contact Bryce before March 1 to ensure they can reserve the level of support they would like.
