The Innovation Corral
As part of the Advanced Energy Conference 2026, and building on its success in previous years, the conference will again feature the Innovation Corral - a curated showcase designed to elevate emerging clean energy companies and connect them with key industry stakeholders.
The Innovation Corral will feature a limited number of turnkey tabletop exhibits, offered to a select group of early and growth-stage companies through an application and approval process. This intentional approach ensures a high-quality, high-impact experience for both participants and attendees.
Selected companies will receive a complimentary full conference registration in addition to their tabletop exhibit, providing even greater access to networking, sessions, and deal-making opportunities throughout the event.
Located in a prominent area of the show floor, the Innovation Corral provides participating companies with enhanced visibility and direct access to a global audience of investors, corporate partners, policymakers, and industry leaders. With thousands of attendees expected, it offers a unique opportunity to build strategic relationships, generate new business opportunities, and gain meaningful exposure within the advanced energy marketplace.
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with fellow innovators, fostering collaboration and connection among a dynamic cohort of companies shaping the future of energy. The Innovation Corral is designed not just as an exhibit space, but as a hub for interaction, discovery, and partnership.
We invite you to identify and encourage standout companies to apply for this dynamic and highly engaging opportunity.
What’s Included
A select number of organizations are offered complimentary tabletop exhibit space and conference passes. Participants also receive:
- Presence in the curated Innovation Corral section of the exhibit floor
- Inclusion in conference signage and digital promotion of the Corral
- Connection to investors and corporate partners actively scouting at AEC
This Year's Participants
Arbon
Arbon is developing ultra-low-energy carbon capture technology that captures CO₂ from air and industrial emissions without heat, enabling scalable, cost-effective carbon removal and industrial decarbonization.
ARL Designs LLC
ARL Designs LLC develops anti-soiling and anti-reflective coatings for solar photovoltaic cover glass that are highly durable and resistant to abrasion.
CarbonCLAIR
CarbonCLAIR develops configurable mobile air mitigation systems that capture particulate matter and chemical pollutants for construction, infrastructure, environmental health, and high-exposure field environments.
Defense Physics Laboratory
Deploying Mission Assurance Physics Architectures for U.S. Strategic Deterrence
ElectricFish
ElectricFish provides battery-buffered charging infrastructure that functions as a distributed grid asset, accelerating transportation electrification without waiting for utility upgrades.
Mitico
Mitico develops next-generation carbon capture technology using advanced solid sorbents to deliver low-cost, energy-efficient CO₂ capture solutions for industrial decarbonization and carbon removal.
Novele
Novele is an applied-AI company for energy in the built environment. Our indoor-certified EnergyBoard storage and intelligence platform let commercial buildings predict, reshape, and optimize their power in real time.
PHENOGY
PHENOGY develops and deploys advanced sodium-ion battery energy storage systems that redefine resilience for an electrified world. Our sustainable, decentralized energy storage solutions are designed for industry, commerce, critical infrastructure, and grid applications.
Revert Technologies
Revert provides autonomous smart plugs that turn off facility and IT equipment to save energy and enable seamless demand response for schools and businesses.
Safe Battery Technologies
Safe Battery Technologies develops AlphaFire, a low-cost, chemistry-agnostic device that detects battery failure precursors, providing early warning to improve lithium-ion safety across e-micromobility applications.
Wioniq
Wioniq is a world leader in district energy & infrastructure leak detection, established in Sweden in 1984 we safeguard critical infrastructure through precise insights.
How to Apply
Participation is by application and subject to approval. Selections are made by the AEC Innovation Corral Committee based on technology novelty, commercial readiness, alignment with conference themes, and likely audience interest.
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