DISTRIBUTECH 2026 will take place February 2β5, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Itβs the premier annual event for transmission and distribution professionals in the U.S.
π Event Overview
- Dates: Monday, February 2 to Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
- Organizer: Clarion Events North America
- Audience: Industry professionals (not open to the general public)
π What It Covers
DISTRIBUTECH (DTECH) is the largest and most influential event in the transmission and distribution sector. The 2026 edition will spotlight:
- Electricity delivery automation
- Energy efficiency and demand response
- Distributed energy resource management (DERMS)
- Smart cities and transportation electrification
- Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
- Cybersecurity and communication networks
- Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
- Grid modernization and resilience strategies
π§ Program Highlights
- Keynote sessions from industry leaders
- Breakout sessions on technical topics
- Workshops and roundtables for hands-on learning
- Technical tours of local infrastructure
- Initiate Startup Program to showcase emerging tech
- Networking events for professionals across the sector
π― Specialized Tracks
DTECH 2026 will also feature focused tracks on:
- Data Centers & AI
- Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET)
- Vegetation Management
- Microgrids
- Storms and Wildfires
- C&I and Data Centers