When and where is DTECH 2027?

March 1–4, 2027, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

What is the difference between the pass types?

The All Access Pass includes the full educational program, including technical sessions, workshops, Grid University, roundtables, networking events and PDH eligibility. The Expo-Only Pass covers the exhibit hall and limited sessions. Pricing depends on whether you register as a utility, general attendee or solution provider.

Can I earn professional development hours?

Yes. All Access badge holders who attend Grid University (4-hour certificate) and/or the technical conference program (18-hour certificate) receive PDH certificates after completing the post-show survey.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations received in writing by January 8, 2027 are refunded minus a $110 administrative charge. After that date no refunds are available, but substitutions can be made at any time.

All Access attendees, students and committee members receive $20 lunch vouchers Monday through Wednesday. Expo-only, speaker and press badges do not include lunch, which can be added during registration.

DTECH 2027 - atndr

Name: DTECH 2027
Start: 2027-03-01T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-04T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Georgia World Congress Center

About this event

DTECH, formerly DISTRIBUTECH International, is the annual event for the technologies that move electricity from the power plant through transmission and distribution to the meter and into the home. The 2027 edition, themed "The Age of Acceleration", brings utilities, solution providers and startups to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for four days of keynotes, technical sessions, workshops and a large exhibit hall.

What's covered

Trending topics for 2027 include load growth, AI and machine intelligence, reliability and resilience, and affordability. Technical programming spans the full grid agenda.

Grid modernization and advanced operations
Asset management and communication networks
Cybersecurity
Energy at the edge and DER management
Transportation electrification
Customer engagement, policy and regulation
Strategy and workforce

Formats and summits

Alongside keynotes and technical sessions, DTECH offers Grid University courses, workshops, peer-to-peer and breakfast roundtables, technical tours, knowledge hubs and the Initiate startup area with a startup competition. Dedicated summits in 2027 include the Data Center Leadership Summit and the Wildfire & Resiliency Strategy Summit.

Who attends

The show is built around utilities, which can join the Utility Partner Program for group discounts and benefits, and the suppliers, consultants, startups and researchers who serve them. DTECH reports more than 18,000 professionals, 3,800+ utility attendees, 700+ exhibitors and 490+ speakers.

Tickets & passes

All Access Pass: Full conference and education: technical sessions, workshops, Grid University, roundtables, networking events, PDHs. Priced by Utility / General / Solution Provider
Expo-Only Pass: Exhibit hall plus limited sessions
Spouse add-on — USD 125: Exhibit Hall, Opening Keynote, Opening Party and Networking Party

DTECH 2027 is an Energy & Environment event taking place 1-4 Mar 2027 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, United States.