Advanced Energy Conference 2026
Adapting the Course: Innovation for a New Energy Era
November 4 - 6, 2026
NYC Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Lead the Future of Energy at AEC 2026
Next fall, the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University
will bring the Advanced Energy Conference (AEC 2026) to New York City, a three-day summit defining the future of clean energy innovation.
For executives driving innovation, investment, and strategy, AEC 2026 is a powerful
opportunity to lead the conversation, influence direction, and connect with the people
and technologies shaping the global energy future.
Conference Theme: “Adapting the Course: Innovation for a New Energy Era”
Building on the momentum of our previous conference, “Charting the Course for Energy,” AEC 2026 will explore how the industry is adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape,
one defined by technological breakthroughs, shifting markets, and redefined climate
goals. This year’s theme underscores the need for agile leadership and innovation
to navigate the transition to a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future.
Where Innovation Meets Impact
AEC 2026 will showcase cutting-edge advancements in renewables, energy storage, grid
modernization, hydrogen, nuclear, and emerging technologies. It’s where researchers,
entrepreneurs, and established companies converge to share discoveries, explore commercialization
pathways, and forge strategic partnerships that move ideas from lab to market.
Collaboration that Drives Transformation
By uniting leaders from industry, academia, and government, AEC 2026 fosters the cross-sector
dialogue that accelerates innovation and informs policy. Attendees gain exclusive
access to decision-makers and funding opportunities - from federal programs to private
venture capital - that are fueling clean energy growth across the region and beyond.
Advancing Climate and Economic Goals
AEC 2026 is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for sustainable progress. It highlights
regional strengths, supports workforce development, and advances practical, scalable
solutions that help achieve net-zero targets while creating jobs and strengthening
local economies.
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Your leadership and vision are essential to this transformation.
Join us as a sponsor or attendee at AEC 2026 where the future of energy takes shape,
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Why This Conference Matters
The global energy system is at an inflection point. Rapid technological advances, shifting geopolitical realities, and unprecedented demand for clean, reliable power are reshaping how energy is produced, delivered, and consumed. The Advanced Energy Conference 2026 (AEC2026) brings leaders together at this critical moment to reimagine the energy future and to chart a course toward it.
AEC2026 is grounded in the realities of national security, energy independence, and climate imperatives. It elevates bold yet practical solutions that can be scaled today to meet net-zero goals while strengthening resilience and reliability. As electricity demand surges driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing, the conference confronts the hard questions shaping the next energy era, including grid transformation, advanced nuclear, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Equally important, AEC26 serves as a catalyst for economic renewal. By convening investors, innovators, policymakers, and regional leaders, the conference accelerates commercialization, attracts capital, and helps build the workforce needed to power a clean energy economy.
Why Speak at AEC2026
Speaking at AEC2026 is a distinction reserved for leaders whose work is shaping not just today’s energy landscape, but the trajectory of the decade ahead. Participation places you among a select group of innovators, policymakers, and executives convened to define the priorities, investments, and frameworks that will influence global energy systems for years to come.
AEC2026 offers an unparalleled platform to help set the agenda at a moment of profound transition - where technology maturity, policy alignment, and market forces converge. Speakers engage directly with senior decision-makers, institutional investors, and strategic partners who are actively determining how energy infrastructure will be built, financed, and governed. This is not a forum for speculation or incremental thinking; it is a convening focused on durable solutions, lasting partnerships, and ideas that will stand as reference points for the next generation of energy leadership.
Why You Should Attend
AEC2026 is not a passive forum; it is a call to action. Designed to spark collaboration and unlock opportunity, the conference connects the people and ideas shaping the future of energy.
Convergence of Leaders: AEC2026 unites academia, industry, government, and the investment community to form partnerships that move ideas from vision to impact.
Innovation on Display: A vibrant exhibition showcases startups and technology leaders redefining renewable energy, grid resilience, and next-generation energy systems.
Voices That Shape Policy and Markets: Engage directly with decision-makers whose choices will influence energy markets, infrastructure, and regulation for decades to come.
A Platform for Emerging Innovators: Startups gain visibility, validation, and targeted engagement to accelerate deployment and market adoption.
What You’ll Gain
Participants leave AEC2026 with clarity, momentum, and the tools to lead in a rapidly changing energy landscape:
Future-Ready Talent: Workforce-focused programming equips professionals with new skills and credentials, including digital badges tied to select sessions.
Insight at the Frontier: In-depth discussions explore AI-enabled energy systems, long-duration storage, microgrids, green hydrogen, carbon management, and other frontier technologies.
From Breakthrough to Impact: Clear pathways for translating research and innovation into scalable, real-world solutions.
Global Visibility: Sponsors and participants gain prominent exposure and alignment with the leaders defining the next chapter of the energy transition.
Visit our 2022 Conference website to learn what you can expect from AEC 2026!