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Lead the conversation. Shape the future of the grid.

Position your organization as a trusted industry expert at DTECH® Northeast through thought leadership opportunities designed to connect you directly with utility leaders tackling interconnection, AI, grid modernization, resilience, and DER integration.
- Breakout Sessions
- Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
- Technical Sessions
- Workshops
- And more!
Share your expertise, showcase real-world innovation, and engage with the decision-makers driving the Northeast's energy transformation.

Explore opportunities: https://ow.ly/wkfE50ZLvUW

Discover the next generation of grid technologies through Initiate, DTECH®’s startup program spotlighting the innovators, disruptors, and breakthrough solutions shaping the future of transmission and distribution.

From AI and grid modernization to DERs, energy storage, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, Initiate is where utilities connect with emerging companies solving the industry's biggest challenges.
- Explore fresh ideas.
- Meet the innovators.
- See what's next for the grid.

>>Apply now: https://ow.ly/F5wl50ZLvNS

Don't wait to secure your stay at the official event hotel, The Westin Boston Seaport District. Take advantage of exclusive attendee rates and stay steps away from all the networking, education, and action at DTECH® Northeast.

📍 The Westin Boston Seaport District
📅 Hotel deadline: October 8, 2026

Rooms are limited and the discounted block may sell out before the deadline. Book early for the best rates, convenience, and experience.

Book hotel: https://ow.ly/4GRE50ZPJ4S

Save Your Seat

Design power and compute together to speed GW-scale AI factory deployment. Live webinar with Fluence, Siemens, and NVIDIA on Sept. 30 at 11 AM ET.

https://ow.ly/cMN250ZOrqE

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Should You Attend the NEW Data Center Leadership Summit @ DTECH?

If you're helping solve the challenges created by AI, explosive load growth, grid capacity, and digital infrastructure expansion, this summit was built for you.

Join fellow:
⚡ Utility executives & planners
🏢 Data center owners & operators
🤖 AI infrastructure leaders
☁️ Cloud & hyperscale providers
🔌 Energy providers, developers & EPCs
💡 Technology solution providers
📈 Investors, consultants & policymakers

As the future of AI and data centers accelerates, collaboration between the energy and digital infrastructure sectors has never been more important.

Connect with the leaders powering the next generation of data centers, grid modernization, and energy innovation.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/vb3c50ZLvwR

What makes innovation truly transformative in the age of AI?

Join Jessica O. Matthews, CEO of Lived Labs, inventor, entrepreneur, Harvard graduate, and trailblazing energy advocate, at DTECH® 2027 for a thought-provoking keynote on the power of human perspective in an increasingly AI-driven world.

At just 19, Jessica invented an energy-generating soccer ball and went on to build and lead Uncharted Power for 15 years, earning recognition from Forbes, Fortune, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian while developing technologies that have influenced the global energy and communications industries.

In "Human Intelligence in an AI World: Turning Lived Experience Into Impact," Jessica will explore why the future belongs to those who can combine lived experience, innovation, and data to solve challenges in new ways.

Innovation starts with perspective.
AI is powerful, but human insight remains essential.
Discover how personal experience can become your greatest competitive advantage.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qVqJ50ZNTVc

Interconnection is one of the biggest challenges facing Northeast utilities today.

From overloaded interconnection queues and aging infrastructure to renewable integration and evolving regulatory requirements, utilities are under pressure to connect new resources faster while maintaining reliability and resilience.

At DTECH® Northeast, explore the technologies, strategies, and policy solutions helping utilities streamline interconnection, accelerate project timelines, and strengthen grid performance.

🔎 Featured Session: How Much Wildfire Mitigation Does the Northeast Need Right Now?

Hear how leading utilities are assessing wildfire risk, prioritizing mitigation strategies, and determining when operational measures are no longer enough to protect the grid.

Thank you to our speakers:
Mishal Thadani, CEO and Co-Founder - Rhizome
Casey Kirkpatrick, Director, Group Strategic Engineering - National Grid

Explore topics: https://ow.ly/G8JW50ZNq9P

🔥 NEW for 2027: Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit at

As wildfire threats and extreme weather events continue to challenge grid reliability, utilities need strategies that go beyond recovery—they need resilience.

Add the Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit to your DTECH® 2027 registration for a dedicated day of expert-led education focused on wildfire mitigation, grid hardening, situational awareness, emergency response, and long-term resilience planning.

⚡ Learn from industry experts
⚡ Discover proven strategies and technologies
⚡ Connect with peers tackling similar challenges
⚡ Strengthen your organization's preparedness for what's ahead

Learn more: https://ow.ly/AmL750ZLvqp

⚡ Do you know a Grid Changer?

The DTECH® Grid Changer Awards are back to recognize the innovators, leaders, and groundbreaking projects transforming the electric utility industry across the Northeast.

From grid modernization and resilience to clean energy integration and infrastructure investment, we're celebrating the people and projects creating real impact today while building the blueprint for tomorrow.
- Showcase your success
- Recognize your team
- Inspire the industry

Nominations are now open, but not for long.
📅 Deadline to apply: October 5

Submit your nomination today: https://ow.ly/OFUr50ZLuML