News Media & Journalists

Where your stories start. DTECH® is pleased to welcome members of news media and journalists to the event. Gather from November 2-4, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. We are here to support the industry and our customers!

Press qualifications

To apply for a press pass, please be prepared to provide the following:

  • Name, title, and organization
  • Links to at least two articles published within the last 3 months, including your byline
  • For freelance journalists: an article assignment from a verified media outlet
  • Type of media: print, online, broadcast, or podcast
  • Plans and goals for attending the event (e.g., podcast, video, or article covering grid transformation and AI)
  • Proof of having posted content for at least one year, with content posted on a monthly basis
  • Readership or audience size

Press passes are reserved for credentialed media professionals actively working for a recognized media outlet. Please note that consulting and advisory firms are not considered press.

Press pass access includes:

  • Technical conference program 
  • Networking events 

  • Keynotes 

  • Select Peer-to-peer roundtables 

  • Select workshops 

  • Add-ons: Lunch on Wednesday & Thursday

About DTECH® Northeast

As the Northeast grapples with the complexities of rapid transportation electrification, aging infrastructure, and the increasing demand for renewable energy integration, DTECH® Northeast serves as the premier forum for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to tackle these pressing issues.

This high-impact event in Boston, MA, will explore cutting-edge solutions for grid modernization, strategies to enhance resilience against extreme weather events like nor’easters and hurricanes, and emerging technologies that drive sustainability and customer satisfaction in one of the nation’s most densely populated regions.

For journalists covering energy, infrastructure, and technology, DTECH® Northeast offers exclusive access to expert insights, breakthrough innovations, and key policy discussions shaping the future of the energy sector.

Join the conversation and be at the forefront of the transformation shaping the Northeast’s energy landscape.

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