
November 4 - 6, 2026 | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel | Charlotte, NC
THE SOUTHEAST IS ENTERING A DEFINING GROWTH CYCLE
The Southeast has emerged as one of the nation's most dynamic energy markets, fueled by unprecedented load growth from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrification. As utilities, regulators, developers, and investors race to meet rising demand while balancing affordability, reliability, and decarbonization goals, Southeast Power NEXT brings together the key decision-makers shaping the region's energy future.
If your company provides the expertise, technology, capital, services, or solutions that help energy projects move forward, this event places you directly in front of the organizations driving growth throughout the Southeast.
By sponsoring Southeast Power NEXT your organization can build relationships with project developers, utilities, investors, policymakers, and other industry leaders actively shaping one of the fastest-growing energy markets in North America.
WHY THIS CONFERENCE MATTERS NOW
Key market drivers include:
- Explosive electricity demand growth from data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and economic development projects is creating unprecedented opportunities for new generation and storage deployment.
- Utilities across the region are making significant procurement and resource planning decisions that will shape project development opportunities for years to come.
- State policymakers and regulators are reevaluating energy policies to address affordability, reliability, transmission needs, and decarbonization objectives.
- Developers face a rapidly changing business environment, including post-ITC strategies, evolving market structures, siting and permitting challenges, and increasing competition for projects and capital.
- Energy storage, grid modernization, and resource adequacy solutions are becoming critical components of utility planning and energy deployment strategies.
WHY SPONSOR?
Sponsoring this event positions your company in front of a highly targeted audience seeking ideas, partners, and solutions to advance projects and business strategy.
- Build strategic relationships
- Elevate visibility in a high-growth market
- Showcase thought leadership
- Engage directly with key decision-makers across the energy value chain