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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

HOW TO WIN AT IEEE PES T&D 2026

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Motion 03 — Post-event · LTM + attribution

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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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PAST EVENT · RECAP

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