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IEEE PES T&D 2026

IEEE PES T&D - Transmission, Distribution, and Grid Modernization.

Dates
May 4–7, 2026
Location
McCormick Place · Chicago, IL
Format
In-person
18,000+
Attendees
Engineering and Energy Industry Professionals
933
Exhibitors
from 89 Countries
100+
Sessions
Technical Sessions along with Product Showcase
315K
Show floor
Sq Ft - 2 Halls
QUICK ANSWER

What is IEEE PES T&D 2026?

IEEE PES T&D 2026 runs May 4-7, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition 2026 is one of the world's premier events dedicated to electric power transmission, distribution systems, and grid modernization. Organized by the IEEE Power & Energy Society, the conference brings together power engineers, utility executives, technology providers, and policymakers shaping the future of global electricity networks.

WHY IT MATTERS

Why Attend & Why Exhibit at IEEE PES T&D 2026

Why Attend

IEEE PES T&D enables professionals to evaluate end-to-end power delivery and grid solutions in one place — at true infrastructure scale.

Hands-on exposure to advanced transmission and distribution technologies

Insights into grid reliability, renewable integration, and digital transformation

B2BRAIN VS THE BADGE SCANNER

What the event's own tool leaves on the table

IEEE PES T&D 2026 does not yet have verified current-edition feature evidence for a named official lead-capture tool in this page. The organiser column therefore lists the details an exhibitor should confirm before ordering.

Capability
Official tool details to verify
B2Brain
Contact and context
Confirm what the current organiser tool records beyond the attendee contact.
Captures the conversation context, blocker, buying role and next step with the contact.
Capture time
Confirm the current capture workflow and the time required at the booth.
B2Brain reports booth capture in under 30 seconds per conversation.
Meeting commitment
Confirm whether a rep can book the next meeting during the floor conversation.
B2Brain supports booking the next meeting during the floor conversation.
Pre-event targeting
Confirm whether account-level briefings are available before the event opens.
B2Brain briefs reps on target accounts before the doors open.
CRM attribution
Confirm what reaches the CRM beyond a contact record.
B2Brain reports event-to-CRM deal and opportunity attribution, not contact sync alone.
Morning-after report
Confirm which post-event reports are available and when they are delivered.
B2Brain delivers its offline-to-pipeline report to the CMO by 9am.
HOW TO WIN AT IEEE PES T&D 2026

Turn IEEE PES T&D 2026 from "event spend" to Pipeline Channel

Motion 01 — Pre-event · target list

Get the 933 exhibitor list.

Segment them by ICP. Prepare with the briefings. Plan 2 hour sessions of each day.

Take a demo, learn how, and go back with the list for free.
Motion 02 — On the floor · capture + book

Capture every lead.

At your booth, or in the aisle. Add context to your conversation. Don't miss booking a follow up meeting if they are relevant, interesting, or interested.

Motion 03 — Post-event · LTM + attribution

Morning-after Report

Shows you the OfflineToPipeline transition. Insights on qualified opportunities. Next Best Action for EVERY LEAD

Event offer for first-time customers
Start a free B2Brain trial for IEEE PES T&D 2026
Use B2Brain from your phone to prepare for the show, capture conversations, and keep follow-up moving.
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THE FULL BRIEFING

Everything you need before you go

KEY TAKEAWAYS

IEEE PES T&D 2026 TL;DR

  • The event combines a large-scale exhibition with technical sessions and industry forums focused on grid resilience, renewable integration, advanced transmission systems, digital substations, and emerging power technologies — serving as the central meeting point for utilities and vendors developing next-generation power infrastructure.

What You'll See at IEEE PES T&D 2026

IEEE PES T&D is known for grid-scale, real-world power systems and technologies in action — a hands-on, infrastructure-first show floor.

  • High-voltage transmission equipment and components
  • Transformers, switchgear, and digital substations
  • Grid modernization and smart grid technologies
  • Renewable integration and distributed energy systems
  • Grid automation, protection, and control systems
  • Advanced monitoring, sensing, and asset management solutions

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How are you creating maximum business impact at IEEE PES T&D?

B2Brain is being used by several customers at IEEE PES T&D to capture leads, add contextual notes, book meetings, and generate pipeline from their booth visitors. If you are at the show, and wish to go back with a quality pipeline that you can hang your hat on, talk to us or sign up for a free trial at https://www.b2brain.com

PAST EVENT · RECAP

Enter IEEE PES T&D with a target list and B2Brain - leave with a pipeline for Q3+Q4

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