Energy & Utilities conferences & trade shows in Austin, TX

Oct 26–28, 2026·Austin, TX

Annual Austin gathering on the link between air quality and energy systems, covering the grid, transportation, oil and gas, and industry, with a focus on public-sector energy management.

Who it's for

Government, industry, academia and nonprofit energy and sustainability leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–4, 2026·Commons Conference Center, J. J. Pickle Research Campus, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Annual Hydrogen Emissions eXchange on detecting and measuring hydrogen emissions, with talks, collaborative sessions and a tour of hydrogen facilities.

Who it's for

Hydrogen producers, utilities, oil and gas companies, regulators, researchers and sensor technology companies

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

GTI Energy

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17, 2026·Hilton Austin, Austin, TX

One-day briefing on lithium development in Texas and the Smackover Formation, covering project progress, paths to commercial production, investment economics, and pricing and demand.

Who it's for

Project developers, energy companies, investors, policymakers and regional stakeholders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Fastmarkets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free (ticket application required): Free

Free to attend; attendees apply for tickets and places may not be guaranteed.

Jan 25–27, 2027·Hilton Austin, Austin, TX

Senior-level conference on policy, markets, infrastructure and investment shaping the Texas power system, expanding on Infocast's ERCOT Market Summit.

Who it's for

Policymakers, utilities, developers, investors and large-load representatives

Approx. size

800+ attendees

Organizer

Infocast

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Standard Conference Access, early bird: $2,095 until Oct 23, 2026
• Current price: Standard Conference Access, advance: $2,495

Feb 22–24, 2027·The Otis Hotel Austin, Austin, TX

Annual convention of Texas oil and gas producers and royalty owners covering regulatory, policy and market issues, including a day at the State Capitol.

Who it's for

TIPRO members, industry leaders and elected officials

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

TIPRO (Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 1–3, 2027·Austin, TX

Three-day conference for public power utility staff on customer service, marketing, communications and general management, with practical tools and networking.

Who it's for

Public power professionals in customer service, marketing, communications and management

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Texas Public Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early registration (non-member): $400 until Feb 8, 2027
• Standard registration (non-member): $500

Apr 5–8, 2027·JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX

Building Performance Association's conference and two-day trade show for residential energy efficiency professionals.

Who it's for

Contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators and energy auditors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Building Performance Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 3–6, 2027·Austin, TX

Four-day summit of utility leaders, innovators and policymakers on the future of energy, run by Zpryme.

Who it's for

Utility leaders, innovators and policymakers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Zpryme

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 11–13, 2027·Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX

AFPM's safety conference for refining and petrochemical professionals, with tracks on occupational and process safety, a tabletop exhibit area and an annual safety awards event.

Who it's for

Process safety engineers and managers, facility and corporate safety professionals, contractor safety and HSE professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AFPM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Aug 1–4, 2027·JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX

Conference for tax, finance and accounting staff of rural independent telecom companies and cooperatives, offering CPE credits, run with NRECA.

Who it's for

Finance, accounting and tax professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Aug 31 – Sep 2, 2027·Fairmont Austin, Austin, TX

Digital infrastructure event on building, connecting and powering US data centers, co-located with Metro Connect Fall.

Who it's for

Senior decision-makers in data centers, hyperscale, energy and connectivity

Approx. size

3,000+ attendees

Organizer

techoraco

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 13–15, 2027·Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX

ACP's energy storage conference with sessions, networking and an exhibit hall focused on the storage industry.

Who it's for

Energy storage developers, utilities, technology providers and policy experts

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Clean Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 21–22, 2027·Austin, TX

Second edition of a conference on US solar factory execution, equipment, materials and manufacturing strategy, with follow-on factory visits in Texas.

Who it's for

Solar module buyers, manufacturers, fab developers, equipment and materials suppliers, and R&D partners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

pv magazine and Finlay Colville

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 4–6, 2027·AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, Austin, TX

Gulf Coast Power Association's fall conference for the Texas and Gulf Coast power industry, scheduled for Austin. Registration opens summer 2027.

Who it's for

Texas and Gulf Coast power industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Gulf Coast Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 8–10, 2027·JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX

IADC's annual meeting for the drilling industry with speakers, sponsors and receptions; non-members may register.

Who it's for

Drilling contractors, producers, equipment manufacturers and oilfield service companies

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $800

Member rate $650. Registration opens after the 2026 meeting.