October 12-14, 2027
Tucson, AZ
The evolution of our electric grid is not keeping pace with the fast-changing capacity, reliability and affordability demands of our society. Let’s put grid modernization into high gear and turbocharge new technologies, processes and business models—while keeping the risks reliably between the lines.
GridFWD 2027: Speed to Action
October 12-14, 2027
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona
Now inviting sponsors
Act quickly, we expect sponsor packages to sell out by the end of 2026. Click here for the prospectus >
Call for topics will open in February 2027.
Planning, managing and advancing today’s T&D grid is a complex challenge, engaging the intent and skill across utilities and technology innovators who must find the right balance with policy makers, regulators and NGOs. Not easy, but critical in the face of today’s demands of escalating loads, essential reliability, economic growth and energy affordability.
GridFWD 2027 brings a focus on that challenge through many lenses:
Grid Forward will be soliciting topic ideas along these topic themes in February 2027. Subscribe to our email list to be sure to get your ideas to our Program Team.
Grid Forward brings together the people who are working on the same grid problems we are, and the conversations are practical rather than theoretical. I come away from every gathering with ideas I can take back to Trico, and with more people I can call when we run into something new.
GridFWD gatherings are unique in that they bring together thought-leaders from energy and technology to tackle some of our most challenging problems.
I value Grid Forward events because I get to interact with and learn from a variety of stakeholders working on modern grid solutions, including those developing and implementing those solutions. I share learnings and best practices with Commission colleagues and staff.
As an energy provider to more than 4.4 million electric customers 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.
In this industry, showing up in person is the only way to get things done, and I’ve found that the GridFWD event is the best version of that. It’s dynamic and interactive, focused not only on the challenges but on the actions. You come away with a depth of relationship and new insights to a degree that exceeds any other grid-related event.
Every year, GridFWD reminds me why community matters. This isn’t just an event—it’s a gathering of practitioners, trusted leaders, and innovators who come together for open dialogue and real impact. It’s where we share what’s working, what’s next, and how we can collectively move the grid forward.
All GridFWD events integrate many types of sessions and activities to deliver a deep immersion into the topic areas as well as many opportunities to connect with attendees, speakers and sponsors.
of GridFWD 2025 survey respondents met people who can help them better achieve job responsibilities
of GridFWD 2026 survey respondents learned more information about grid affordability that is directly applicable to their job responsibilities.
See the value, breadth and variety of the GridFWD programs by viewing the public agendas from prior years. Note that some small changes were made after these documents were published.
Grid Forward is actively engaging potential sponsors now. Here is a high-level look at how the event will be produced. Dates are subject to change.
If your organization wants to support GridFWD 2027, download the prospectus and contact Grid Forward as soon as you can. The last three GridFWD events sold out, and we fully expect to have a full complement of sponsors by the end of 2026.
The best way to keep updated on progress for GridFWD 2027, and all our programs and information, is to join our email list. If you want to find out more about joining the Program Team, or volunteering to help produce the event, let us know by using the form below.
These organizations played a critical role in making GridFWD 2026 in Utah a rousing success. We thank them all and look forward to seeing many of them at GridFWD 2027.
