Positioned at the literal and regulatory center of North America’s power infrastructure, Chicago is where the utility industry connects. By bringing together major grid operators, manufacturers, and decision-makers, the city serves as the definitive epicenter for the strategies driving national reliability and resilience.

Chicago’s deep-rooted connections to utility engineering, operations, and system planning make it a proven cornerstone for the power sector. As a long-standing host to the industry’s most influential transmission and distribution forums, the city offers unmatched accessibility by bringing together North American utility professionals for the focused, peer-to-peer discussions that move the grid forward.

Chicago is built for efficient business. Its dual-airport infrastructure ensures effortless travel, while our host venue, the Marriott Marquis Chicago—directly connected to the iconic McCormick Place campus—provides a sophisticated and fully integrated backdrop for high-level industry dialogue. By keeping accommodations, technical sessions, and networking spaces under one world-class roof, the event provides an optimized environment where utility leaders and innovators can maximize every connection.