The GridWise Alliance is excited to announce the return of gridCONNEXT®, our premier annual event dedicated to grid modernization. This year’s theme—Agenda for a Modern Grid—reflects the urgent need to harness next-generation solutions that strengthen grid resilience, manage costs, and deliver equitable benefits across the energy ecosystem.
As the electricity grid faces unprecedented demands—from electrification and extreme weather to rapidly evolving technology—gridCONNEXT 2026 will bring together utility leaders, industry pioneers, and policymakers to explore how innovation can ensure reliability and affordability in a dynamic energy future.