Climate Week NYC is one of the largest and most influential climate gatherings in the U.S. Every year, the brightest minds in climate technology and energy, including business leaders, government officials, investors, researchers, and members of civil society, come together to discuss issues such as rising energy demand, supply chain strain, the effects of changing AI and digital infrastructure, and more.
With Climate Week NYC kicking off this week, the industry is preparing for one of its most prominent gatherings of the year. That momentum continues year-round, with conferences across the country that bring together the leaders shaping energy policy, financing infrastructure, commercializing new technologies, and building a more resilient energy system.
We’ve compiled a list of 10 climate technology and energy events to put on your 2027 calendar.
1. POWERGEN International | January 18-21, 2027 | Salt Lake City, Utah
Bringing together power producers, utilities, developers, manufacturers, and technology providers, POWERGEN International centers on generation technologies, grid reliability, transmission and distribution, and decarbonization, alongside the operational challenges of rising electricity demand. With direct access to power-sector decision-makers and practical discussions on infrastructure deployment, it’s a strong platform for showcasing technical expertise and building commercial partnerships.
2. DTECH | March 1-4, 2027 | Atlanta, Georgia
DTECH is where grid strategy meets implementation. By connecting climate-tech and energy companies with utility executives, engineers, operators, vendors, and policymakers, the event creates opportunities to advance real-world projects across grid modernization, reliability, cybersecurity, distributed energy, automation, data, and resilience.
3. THRIVE Energy Conference | March 2-4, 2027 | Houston, Texas
Designed for senior energy executives and investors, the invite-only THRIVE Energy Conference pairs research-driven insights with relationship-building at Houston’s Daikin Park. Hosted by Daniel Energy Partners, the event explores the trends shaping global energy through focused discussions among leaders from public and private companies. Its intimate format offers attendees candid market perspectives, valuable investment connections, and direct access to influential industry decision-makers.
4. CERAWeek | March 8-12, 2027 | Houston, Texas
From geopolitics and energy security to infrastructure, emerging technology, and the energy transition, S&P Global’s CERAWeek provides a wide-angle view of the global energy system. The event convenes senior executives, policymakers, investors, and technology leaders, with specialized forums exploring innovation, new energies, carbon, climate, and AI. The four-day event offers perspectives on where policy priorities, investment, and technological progress are converging.
5. Trellis Impact | May 11-13, 2027 | San Francisco, California
More than 2,000 sustainable business leaders, technologists, researchers, operators, and investors attend Trellis Impact to turn clean-economy ambition into business action. Across 100-plus sessions featuring over 400 speakers, sustainability executives and climate-tech innovators can discover practical strategies, forge partnerships, and evaluate technologies that connect environmental progress with measurable commercial value.
6. CLEANPOWER | May 24-27, 2027 | Anaheim, California
For those working to bring clean power projects online, CLEANPOWER offers a direct line to the policies, partnerships, and market conditions influencing deployment. The American Clean Power Association’s flagship conference draws decision-makers from wind, solar, storage, transmission, manufacturing, utilities, and investment, creating a high-value setting for technical learning, executive visibility, business development, and cross-sector collaboration.
7. Reuters Global Energy Forum | June 22-23, 2027 | New York, New York
The Reuters Global Energy Forum brings together more than 600 senior leaders and Reuters journalists to address rising power demand, infrastructure modernization, energy security, and investment. For energy and climate-tech executives, it offers a focused platform to benchmark strategies, gain market intelligence, strengthen media visibility, and connect with decision-makers shaping the global energy system.
8. RE+ | November 15-18, 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada
The continent’s largest clean energy event, RE+ provides a comprehensive view of North America’s clean energy market. Its mix of utility-scale and distributed energy programming gives developers, manufacturers, utilities, investors, and technology providers a high-value setting to evaluate emerging business models, identify commercial opportunities, and build strategic partnerships.
9. MIT Energy Conference | 2027 location and dates TBA
For an early look at energy technologies with market-shaping potential, the MIT Energy Conference connects investors, founders, and industry leaders with the university’s research and innovation ecosystem. The student-organized event combines keynotes and expert panels with an Innovator’s Forum, creating opportunities to exchange ideas across academia, government, venture capital, startups, and established energy companies.
10. Advanced Energy Conference | 2027 location and dates TBA
The Advanced Energy Conference gathers leaders from industry, government, academia, and investment to examine how energy infrastructure can be built, financed, governed, and transformed. Its focus on grid modernization, hydrogen, renewables, and next-generation energy systems makes it a must-attend for companies seeking strategic partners and decision-makers who can help move new solutions from concept to deployment. The 2026 event will be held from November 4-6 in New York City, with dates for 2027 yet to be announced.
Make Every Event Count
The right event strategy involves more than booking a ticket. Before attending, identify the conversations most relevant to your company, research participating journalists and industry leaders, and determine where your executives can contribute a timely, differentiated perspective. Speaking opportunities, original research, targeted media outreach, and thoughtful follow-up can turn a crowded conference calendar into sustained visibility and business momentum.
At Kite Hill, we help energy and climate technology companies stand out during the moments that shape their industries. From event messaging and executive visibility to media engagement and rapid-response content, we build integrated communications programs that establish credibility, strengthen relationships, and ensure important ideas reach the right audiences. Learn more about Kite Hill’s climate technology expertise.
– Emma Mazza, Senior Account Executive