DTECH 2026
February 2-5, 2026
San Diego, CA
DTECH® is the leading transmission and distribution event in the U.S., now expanding with focused events on Data Centers & AI, Reliability & Resiliency, and the Northeast to better support the evolving energy landscape.
From cutting-edge solutions in grid automation, energy efficiency, and demand response to breakthroughs in DER management, smart cities, transportation electrification, and cybersecurity, DTECH® delivers the insights and connections that move the industry forward. Whether you’re focused on resiliency, reliability, sustainability, or grid modernization, DTECH® events offer unmatched value, collaboration, and opportunities to spark real transformation—today and tomorrow. Join us and be part of the momentum shaping the future of transmission and distribution.
If you are a DEIC portfolio member company or partner, reach out to DEIC for access to a registration discount code.
INITIATE START-UP PROGRAM:
Applications Now Open!
Initiate is your gateway to discovering the up-and-coming innovations in the energy sector at DTECH. Witness firsthand how startups are transforming the industry! Stop by to hear the newest solutions on the market, breakthrough technologies, and connect with innovators from across the globe. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore fresh ideas and connect with the future of transmission and distribution!
ELIGIBILITY
Your application and pitch deck will be reviewed by the team to determine whether you qualify for Initiate.
The company should have:
- Less than 25 employees
- No more than $15M in funding
- A pitch deck to provide in the application
- A technology that is applicable to the energy industry
The company should be:
- Founded less than 6 years ago
- New to Initiate (has not participated in previous years)
*Only true startups are eligible to participate in the Initiate Startup Program. Larger companies, including those with new technologies or spin-off projects, do not qualify.