Energy & Utilities conferences & trade shows in San Diego, CA

Dec 7–10, 2026·San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Conference and exhibition on automotive battery technology, covering chemistry, battery manufacturing, raw materials, recycling and AI for energy storage, with tutorials and OEM presentations.

Who it's for

Battery technologists, automotive OEM engineers and suppliers working on vehicle electrification

Approx. size

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Organizer

Cambridge EnerTech

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Jan 25–27, 2027·San Diego, CA

Retreat-style forum bringing cleantech investors, corporates and innovators together for deal-making, with sessions on topics such as grid stability, critical minerals and water scarcity.

Who it's for

Cleantech investors, corporates and innovators

Approx. size

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Organizer

Cleantech Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Feb 9–11, 2027·San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Combined solar and energy storage conference and expo in San Diego, featuring PV, storage, EV infrastructure and manufacturing pavilions.

Who it's for

Solar and storage installers, developers, utilities, manufacturers and distributors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Diversified Communications

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $820 until Nov 30, 2026
• Advance: $1,085 until Feb 8, 2027
• Onsite: $1,250

Expo pass

• Current price: Early bird: $60 until Nov 30, 2026
• Advance: $110 until Feb 8, 2027
• Onsite: $185

Conference pass without lunch; with lunch $960-$1,390

Feb 12–17, 2027·San Diego, CA

NRECA's gathering for electric cooperative leaders, with general sessions, education, an annual business meeting and a technology Expo; TechAdvantage runs within the same week.

Who it's for

Electric cooperative executives, directors and staff, and technology and service suppliers

Approx. size

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Organizer

NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)

Year started

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Price

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Feb 14–17, 2027·Manchester Grand Hyatt, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown, San Diego, CA

Flagship annual gathering of the rural broadband industry, with sessions on technology, policy and investment plus an expo of vendors and solution providers.

Who it's for

Rural broadband providers and their teams, and solution providers

Approx. size

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Organizer

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Feb 16–18, 2027·Town and Country Resort San Diego, San Diego, CA

The International District Energy Association's conference and trade show for campus energy leaders, with pre-conference workshops, technical tours and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Campus energy and district energy professionals, industry innovators, policymakers and students

Approx. size

1,200+ attendees

Organizer

International District Energy Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $2,145 until Nov 11, 2026
• Standard: $2,345 until Feb 1, 2027
• Just in time: $2,645

Non-member conference-only rates; workshops and technical tours are extra.

Feb 23–25, 2027·Gaylord Pacific Resort, San Diego, CA

Annual conference for corporate sustainability leaders covering decarbonization, finance, supply chains and reporting, with energy and water programs.

Who it's for

Corporate sustainability leaders and practitioners

Approx. size

2,000+ attendees

Organizer

Trellis

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 15–18, 2027·DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

Annual West Coast conference on soil, groundwater, water, energy and air, with platform and poster sessions, workshops and an exhibit area.

Who it's for

Environmental professionals, regulators, consultants and industry staff working on soil, water and air issues

Approx. size

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Organizer

AEHS Foundation

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Mar 29–30, 2027·Montezuma Hall, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Two-day San Diego State University summit on AI, power electronics and energy, focused on powering AI data centers with solid-state transformers.

Who it's for

Researchers, engineers, developers, operators and decision-makers in AI, power electronics and energy

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Caili & Daniel Chang Center for Electric Drive Transportation, San Diego State University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $625 until Dec 30, 2026
• Regular: $750 until Jan 30, 2027
• Late: $875

Standard (non-government, non-academic) rates.

Apr 6–7, 2027·San Diego, CA

Peer-led summit on solar and storage asset management and operations, covering portfolio optimization, hybrid storage, repowering, AI-driven O&M and grid constraints, preceded by an Emerging Leaders Program.

Who it's for

Solar and storage asset owners, IPPs, funds, O&M providers and asset managers

Approx. size

700+ attendees

Organizer

Solarplaza

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird: $2,245

Early-bird Summit Ticket; deadline and later rates not stated.

May 17–20, 2027·The Westin San Diego, San Diego, CA

The American Association of Port Authorities' summit and expo on port energy resilience, infrastructure, digitalization, automation and cybersecurity.

Who it's for

Port authority executives, engineers, technology and sustainability staff and maritime suppliers

Approx. size

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Organizer

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Jun 13–16, 2027·San Diego, CA

Annual drinking water conference with a large exposition floor.

Who it's for

Water utility and drinking water professionals

Approx. size

450+ exhibitors

Organizer

American Water Works Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 8–9, 2027·San Diego, CA

Infocast conference on financing and investing in energy storage projects, drawing developers, tax equity investors, lenders and offtakers.

Who it's for

Storage developers, tax equity investors, capital and debt providers, advisors and offtakers

Approx. size

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Organizer

Infocast

Year started

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Price

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Sep 20–22, 2027·Town and Country Resort San Diego, San Diego, CA

ASUG's three-day SAP user conference for utilities, covering AI, cloud ERP and asset management with keynotes, case studies and peer groups.

Who it's for

Utility leaders and SAP professionals responsible for ERP, asset management and customer systems

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

ASUG (Americas' SAP Users' Group)

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Oct 4–6, 2027·Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA

Event on energy, refrigeration, compliance, sustainability and construction decisions for grocery stores, with breakout sessions and a retailer exchange.

Who it's for

Retailers, wholesalers and suppliers working on store energy and development

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

FMI

Year started

Unknown

Price

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Nov 16–17, 2027·San Diego, CA

Transmission and distribution conference listed on the CEATI events calendar.

Who it's for

Transmission and distribution utility professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

CEATI

Year started

Unknown

Price

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