Lead the Future of Energy
This fall, the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University will bring the Advanced Energy Conference (AEC 2026) to New York City. For leaders 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.
Our Theme: "Adapting the Course: Innovation for a New Energy Era"
Building on the momentum of our 2022 conference, "Charting the Course for Energy," AEC 2026 explores 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.
Why AEC 2026 Matters
The global energy system is at an inflection point defined by unprecedented demand and shifting geopolitical realities. We address the hard questions shaping the next era:
Surging Demand
Addressing the needs of AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing.
Grid Transformation
Exploring advanced nuclear and the integration of emerging technologies.
Climate Imperatives
Scaling bold, practical solutions to meet net-zero goals while strengthening reliability.
Affordability
Innovations in renewable energy and smart infrastructure can lower utility costs.
2026 Conference Agenda
The new AEC 2026 interactive program is now available on our Agenda page.
Pathways to Engagement
Your leadership and vision are essential to this transformation. Join us where the future of energy takes shape, and where your organization belongs.
Speak
Converge with the leaders who are actively setting the agenda for how energy infrastructure will be built, financed, governed, and transformed to meet the demands of a new era.
Speaking at AEC 2026 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 key innovators, policymakers, and executives convened to define the priorities, investments, and frameworks that will influence global energy systems for years to come.
AEC 2026 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.
Attend
AEC 2026 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: AEC 2026 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.
Sponsor
Sponsoring AEC 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your brand and align with the premier gathering of industry executives, researchers, and policymakers. As a sponsor, you gain enhanced visibility and direct access to influential stakeholders shaping the future of energy. With exclusive branding and engagement opportunities, AEC 2026 serves as a vital hub for networking, thought leadership, and strategic growth.
Exhibit
Exhibiting at AEC 2026 provides a high-visibility platform to present your innovations directly to a targeted audience of decision-makers, potential partners, and industry experts. Be a part of the latest technological advancements in grid modernization, hydrogen, and renewables while positioning your organization at the forefront of the global energy transition. Whether your goal is to generate leads, build partnerships, or demonstrate cutting-edge solutions, the exhibition floor is where meaningful connections begin.
What You Will Gain
Participants leave AEC 2026 with clarity, momentum, and the tools to lead in a rapidly changing energy landscape:
From Breakthrough to Impact
Clear pathways for translating research and innovation into scalable, real-world solutions.
Insight at the Frontier
In-depth discussions explore AI-enabled energy systems, long-duration storage, microgrids, green hydrogen, carbon management, and other frontier technologies.
Global Visibility
Sponsors and participants gain prominent exposure and alignment with the leaders defining the next chapter of the energy transition.
Future-Ready Talent
Workforce-focused programming equips professionals with new skills and credentials, including digital badges tied to select sessions.
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Have questions?
Contact AEC for information on sponsorships, speaking, and exhibition opportunities.