We’re excited to announce that the agenda for Smart Energy Exchange 2026 is now available. This year’s event, taking place November 2-4 at Le Méridien Denver Downtown, brings together some of the most forward-thinking voices in the utilities industry.

Over two days, attendees will hear from leaders at Xcel Energy, Cobb EMC, Colorado Springs Utilities, Austin Energy and other utilities that are shaping the future of customer engagement, grid reliability, affordability and electrification.

Sessions include:

• EV Load Flexibility Without Overcomplicating the Customer Experience featuring Steven Harrington of Cobb EMC, Vincent Potter at SEPA, Lullit Getachew, PhD at DNV and Josh Ingalls of Xcel Energy
• Colorado Springs Utilities Spotlight: The Intersection of Affordability + Reliability with speakers – David Longrie, Amy Trinidad, and Leslie Smith – from Planning, Research and Communications at Colorado Springs Utilities
• Designing Demand Response Customers Actually Want to Join with Tim Jarrell of Cobb EMC, Vijay Gopalakrishnan at DNV, Laura Cornish at Uplight and two utility speakers to be named shortly
• Where Energy Efficiency Connects with Grid Reliability, which will explore how consumers can act as grid resources with Seth Little at CLEAResult, Carlos Hill of Xcel Energy and Whitley McGovern at Virtual Peaker
• Plus, Innovation Spotlights on affordability, reliability and sustainability and Interactive Workshops on rate education, energy affordability, hard-to-reach customers and our 2027 projects for research and consumer education

From case studies and fireside chats to hands-on labs and peer-driven discussions, Smart Energy Exchange 2026 is designed to deliver practical insights and real-world examples that utilities can take back to the office and apply immediately.

We encourage you to register and join us in Denver. As a reminder, all utilities receive complimentary registrations, and the first registration from each SECC member organization is free. We look forward to seeing you in November!