Where optimization meets real-world utility decisions

April 20–22, 2026 | Denver, Colorado

The Powering Decisions: Optimization Summit brings together leaders from utilities, national laboratories, research institutions, and solution providers to explore how advanced optimization techniques are shaping real operational and planning decisions across the power and utilities industry.

This is a highly curated, in-person event focused on practical application, strategic insight, and peer exchange—not academic theory and not a sales conference.

Who this event is for

This summit is designed for professionals actively involved in decision-making, modeling, planning, and operations within the power and utilities ecosystem, including:

• Utility planners, operators, and system engineers
• Energy analytics and decision intelligence leaders
• Grid modernization and capacity expansion teams
• Applied researchers and national laboratory professionals
• Technology and solution providers supporting utility operations

Please note: This event is not intended for students or academic-only audiences.

Why attend

Unlike large industry expos or webinar-style conferences, this summit prioritizes depth over scale and application over theory.

You’ll gain:

• Insight into how utilities are applying optimization today—not hypotheticals
• Exposure to emerging research and methods grounded in operational reality
• Peer-level conversations with practitioners facing similar constraints
• A clearer understanding of where optimization delivers measurable value

Sessions are designed to encourage discussion, comparison of approaches, and candid conversation—both on stage and off.

What to expect

Over three days, attendees will experience:

• Expert-led presentations on real-world optimization use cases
• Applied research and national lab perspectives tied to industry challenges
• Industry panels blending utility, research, and solution viewpoints
• Structured and informal networking with peers across the ecosystem

All content is curated to ensure relevance to professionals actively working in or with utilities.

Location & format

The summit will be held in downtown Denver, offering a focused, in-person environment designed to foster meaningful dialogue and connection.

Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain an interactive, high-value experience.

Registration & participation

Early-bird registration is available for a limited time.

👉 Register now to secure your spot 

Attendance is subject to review to ensure alignment with the event’s intended audience.

Interested in contributing as a speaker or sponsor? Opportunities are available for organizations aligned with the summit’s mission and audience.

Apply to speak here: https://forms.office.com/r/2kQh3SR9jQ

For sponsorship opportunities, email us at marketing-ops@gurobi.com.