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.

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Lessons in “Reprioritizing Affordability for modernizing the grid”

We asked a number of people to share what they experienced, shared and learned from their peers at GridFWD 2026. Below are some of the articles and posts that they published.

12 Actions to Tackle Energy Affordability
Grid Forward CEO Bryce Yonker outlines complementary strategies for addressing rising electricity costs in Utility Dive.

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Electricity Affordability Requires Innovation in Technology, Processes and Culture: Writer Tim Wolf summarizes several key learnings from his experience at the event. 

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Five Top Themes at GridFWD 2026: An AI-Assisted Analysis. Getting the big picture at a big event is difficult. Corey Balgeman generated this perspective using AI and session transcripts.

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Seven practical ideas for improving affordability from GridFWD 2026 by Julia Frayer of London Economics International.

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Reactions from GridFWD 2026

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.

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  • 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.