POWERGEN International 2026

POWERGEN International 2026 is the global benchmark event for the power generation industry, scheduled for January 20–22, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. It brings together industry experts from utilities, power producers, EPCs, regulators, and technology providers to explore emerging solutions across the entire energy mix.

Key Highlights

• Global participation: Thousands of professionals and hundreds of suppliers and solution providers attend annually.

• Comprehensive conference tracks, covering renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, hydropower, nuclear trends, energy storage, turbine optimization, and more.

• Prime networking experiences, including Breakfast Roundtables, “Flip the Switch” receptions, after-hours events, and peer meetups (e.g., Women in Power, Hispanic/Latino professionals).

• Integrated HYDROVISION content: Dedicated hydropower track integrated into POWERGEN for 2026, enriching the renewable power mix dialogue.

Who Should Attend?

• Utility companies, independent power producers, grid operators

• EPC and equipment manufacturers (OEMs/CMs)

• Energy technology and solution vendors (storage, hydrogen, turbines)

• Regulators, policymakers, and energy planners

• Researchers, consultants, and academics in energy sectors

Main Event Features

• Breakfast Roundtables, peer-focused meetups, and technical conference sessions across core themes.

• HYDROVISION Zone, providing expanded content on hydropower innovation.

• “Flip the Switch” receptions & after-hours networking, designed for meaningful connections.