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Top 2026 Events for BESS Asset Owners & Operators
2026 is shaping up as a massive year for grid-scale BESS trade shows and conferences. Here are the top global events you won’t want to miss.
December 2, 2025
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The Top US BESS Events for 2026
DTech 2026
- February 2-5, 2026
- San Diego Convention Center
- Trade show with conference
Formerly known as DISTRIBUTECH, DTech is a massive event that revolves around issues in the transmission and distribution industries. Key topics include grid modernization, DER and renewables integration, AI, data and digitalization, and transmission planning. Over 20,000 professionals are expected to attend. The event will feature more than 800 expert speakers and over 700 exhibitors.
IESNA Flagship 2026
- February 18-20, 2026
- San Diego Convention Center
- Trade show with conference
The IESNA tradeshow is one of the biggest renewable energy events in 2026. More than 550 exhibitors are expected from across the US renewable energy industry. The tradeshow features 28 conference sessions as well as keynotes, conference sessions, workshops, and “Hub” interviews with experts. Themes include AI and digitization, the role of distributed energy resources (DERs), and advances in battery storage technology.
Energy Storage Summit USA 2026
- March 24-25, 2026
- Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Addison, TX
- Conference
Featuring over 120 expert speakers, this conference is essential for anyone who wants to broaden their network and knowledge. Over 800 attendees are expected, including C-level leaders, investors, policymakers, and tech providers. Key themes include asset optimization, supply risks and resource planning, and financing and revenue strategies.
Wood Mackenzie Solar & Storage Summit 2026
- April 29-30, 2026
- Omni Interlocken Hotel, Denver, CO
- Conference
More than 450 representatives from the US renewable energy industry and the government will attend the 2026 edition of the Woodmac Solar & Storage Summit. Key topics include the evolving energy mix, business models for storage, grid infrastructure, supply-chain challenges, and interconnection/permitting issues. This is a high-level, strategic event where executives and policymakers discuss the future of clean energy.
CLEANPOWER 2026
- June 1-4, 2026
- George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
- Trade show with conference
Focused on driving innovation in the wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, and transmission sectors, CLEANPOWER is the ideal place to gain insights and grow your network. More than 8000 attendees are expected, many of them key decision makers.
ACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Summit 2026
- September 22-24, 2026
- Aurora, CO
- Conference
The 2026 edition of the American Clean Power (ACP) Association's energy storage summit focuses on the continued growth and innovation in the BESS industry. The event is regularly attended by manufacturers, renewable energy developers, policymakers, and other industry leaders. It’s a great opportunity to connect with key players.
Solar & Storage Finance Summit USA 2026
- October 2026
- Conference
Solar & Storage Finance USA is a transaction-focused summit where capital providers meet developers, asset owners, and investors who are actively closing deals in the US solar and storage market. It brings together hundreds of senior decision-makers to unpack shifting policies, tax credit structures, and evolving financing models for solar, standalone storage, and hybrid projects. Attendees can expect deep-dive sessions on capital structuring, M&A, secondary markets, and asset optimization, making it a key destination for anyone involved in financing and investing in BESS and solar portfolios.
RE+ 2026
- November 16-19, 2026
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- Trade show with conference
RE + is the biggest clean energy event in North America. With over 1,350 exhibitors and 370 educational sessions, RE+ 2026 is expected to attract more than 40,000 attendees. The focus of the event is to highlight hybrid systems and cross-technology that incorporates generation, storage, and flexibility. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants to deepen their industry knowledge.
Battery Asset Management Summit (BAM) 2026
- Late 2026
- Wyndham San Diego Bayside
- Conference
BAM is where the USA’s renewable industry heavyweights converge to discuss operational and financial management strategies. C-level executives, senior managers, project managers, asset owners, investors, and O&M specialists are expected to be in attendance. More than 60 experts will hold information sessions, and there will be over 120 exhibitors.
ACP Peak: Performance, Modeling & Assessment 2026
- TBA
- Conference
The 2026 ACP Peak will maintain its theme of improving clean energy project performance through data and assessments. Exact details are still undisclosed, but if previous years are anything to go by, 2026 is sure to be a highly valuable experience for asset owners, tech developers, project development teams, and O&M professionals.
The Top EU and UK BESS Events for 2026
Solar Finance & Investment Europe 2026
- February 3-4, 2026
- London, UK
- Trade show with conference
The 10th edition of the Solar Finance & Investment Europe trade show will bring together more than 400 representatives from the renewables industry and government. The conference aspect focuses on developing solar opportunities throughout Europe and issues such as CAPEX, energy security, solar-storage integration, and asset lifespan. Attendees have the opportunity to get direct access to Europe’s leading solar and energy-storage investors, developers, and financiers.
Solar Asset Optimisation 2026
- February 11-12, 2026
- NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, Spain
- Conference
Solar Asset Optimisation 2026 is Europe’s premier forum for heads of asset management and O&M from utilities, asset owners, IPPs, and EPCs. As solar portfolios scale across Europe, the event zeroes in on driving operational excellence and maximizing ROI through smarter performance strategies, streamlined O&M, and advanced analytics. Attendees can expect deep dives into AI, digital twins, and digitalisation, plus case studies on integrating solar with wind and storage assets to cut LCOE, reduce downtime, and boost investor confidence.
Future of Utilities: Energy Transition Summit 2026
- March 18-19, 2026
- SugarFactory, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Conference
This event sees innovators, major industry figures, investors, and policymakers come together to share insights and knowledge. It’s a remarkable opportunity to connect with some of the leading decision makers in the European renewable energy market. There will be more than 130 speakers, many of them C-level executives from top utilities. Over 1600 attendees are expected. Themes include grid modernization, European energy security, and the future of energy trading.
RENMAD Storage Italia 2026
- April 15–16, 2026
- Zanhotel & Meeting Centergross, Bologna, Italy
- Conference
Since 2020, RENMAD has been running events focused on renewable hydrogen and energy storage. From organizing conferences in Spain, Chile, and the USA, RENMAD has expanded to Europe. 2026 sees the third edition of RENMAD’s Italian conference. The conference is sponsored by over 21 companies, has over 60 expert speakers, and is expected to have more than 300 attendees. Visitors can enjoy expert-led sessions, workshops, and panel discussions about energy storage, project financing, and regulations.
The Smarter E Europe 2026
- June 23-25, 2026
- Messe München, Munich, Germany
- Trade show with conference
When it comes to “can’t miss” events, Intersolar Europe/ the smarter E is at the top of the list. It is the hub for energy innovation, with the ees Europe conference offering a dedicated forum for BESS professionals. More than 2,800 exhibitors are expected, and attendance numbers could go higher than 100,000. This is an unmissable multi-show event for any industry professional.
Energy Storage Germany 2026
- September 23-24, 2026
- Berlin, Germany
- Conference
Anyone interested in how Germany is impacting large-scale energy storage solutions should take the time to attend this event. Over 300 high-level innovators, investors, developers, TSOs, manufacturers, and policymakers will be attending. It’s the perfect opportunity to gain deep insights into the future of Germany’s renewables market.
Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe 2026
- October 6-7, 2026
- Warsaw, Poland
- Conference
The fourth edition of the Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe will focus on regulations, safety, hybridization, deployment operations, and regulatory issues. Senior-level industry leaders from Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, and Lithuania will be speaking and hosting round-table events. Attendance is recommended for any professional with an eye on the Eastern European renewables market.
Battery Asset Management UK & Ireland 2026
- October 2026
- London, UK
- Conference
While the exact dates and location have yet to be revealed, this conference is a major event for BESS professionals. It is the only event that focuses on battery asset performance. All sessions are dedicated to topics that drive more value from BESS portfolios. The conference will have workshops and roundtables that focus on real-world problem-solving and host curated, intimate networking forums.
Battery Asset Management Europe 2026
- TBA
- Conference
At the time of writing, there are few details available for the 2026 Battery Asset Management Europe. Organized by the LDES Council, these events are usually held over two days and feature panels, keynote talks, workshops, and technical presentations by leading industry figures. The 2025 edition featured over 70 expert speakers and provided attendees with eight hours of dedicated networking time. It’s expected that the 2026 edition will once again be a valuable opportunity to gain insights and connect with decision makers.
The Top Australian BESS Events for 2026
Energy Storage Summit Australia 2026
- March 17-18, 2026
- Sydney, Australia
- Conference
This event focuses on issues concerning Australia’s transition to renewable energy. Topics of discussion will include grid-forming technologies, large-scale grid transformation, innovations in BESS technologies, and financing and trading. 80 speakers from across the globe will be attending. More than 450 delegates are expected.
Solar & Storage Live Queensland 2026
- March 18-19, 2026
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
- Trade show with conference
Queensland is a leader in Australian renewable energy, which makes this event unmissable for anyone interested in the region. 120 expert speakers will be featured, and more than 80 exhibitors will showcase their products and services. Organizers expect that over 3000 people will attend. Key themes include integrating solar, battery storage, and EV infrastructure across residential, C&I, and utility-scale markets. There will also be a focus on enabling grid stability and flexibility through next‑generation battery technology and smart charging.
Battery Asset Management Australia 2026
- August 25-26, 2026
- Sydney, Australia
- Conference
The second edition of this conference is a highly anticipated event. The 2025 conference had over 180 attendees from 10 countries and featured over 45 guest speakers. Attendees to the 2026 edition can expect to gain deep insights into BESS operational issues and get the chance to network with major players in Australia’s growing battery-storage market.
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