TechAlliance Discovery Series; Inside the Miniature Sun: Building the Future of Fusion
2026-01-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Washington: CoMotion, 1100 NE Campus Pkwy #200, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
​Inside the Miniature Sun: Building the Future of Fusion
​Imagine capturing the power of a miniature sun to generate clean energy for the world. That’s the promise of fusion, and scientists, at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are developing the advanced materials and digital tools needed to withstand the extreme conditions inside a fusion reactor. By combining theory, high-performance computing, and materials science, researchers are learning how metals and alloys respond to intense plasma and tritium exposure. With the help of artificial intelligence, they can now predict and even enhance material performance in real time. Dr. Wendy Shaw, PNNL’s new associate laboratory director for Physical and Computational Sciences, will share how this work is helping bring fusion energy from vision to reality.

​Agenda

​11:30 am to 12 pm – Lunch
​12 pm to 12:40 pm – Presentation
​12:40 pm to 1 pm – Audience Q&A

Ticket Prices

Individual Ticket: $71.73
Series Membership: 369.67

​About the Discovery Series: designed to bring together the state’s preeminent researchers, innovative leaders, and elected officials who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state, each Discovery Series program includes lunch, networking time, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to meet the speaker.

2026 NWHA Annual Conference
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-26 16:00 | Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 West 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join NWHA for the 45th Annual NWHA Conference, the premier gathering for hydropower professionals across the Northwest and beyond. This year’s conference brings together utilities, regulators, consultants, technology providers, project developers, and nonprofit and agency partners for three days of cutting‑edge technical content, policy discussion, peer exchange, and networking that shapes the future of clean energy.

Experience networking opportunities, workshops, panels, deep dives, and case studies. Key themes include:

Regulatory & policy outlooks (federal, state, and regional scale)
Environmental compliance & mitigation strategies
Dam safety, asset management, and reliability
Emerging topics (e.g., energy storage integration, climate resilience, grid dynamics)

Register before January 20, 2026 to take advantage of early bird rates!

waterPOWER Workforce: Connecting Students With Careers In Clean Energy
2026-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 West 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Kickstart your future in clean energy at waterPOWER Workforce, a one-day event designed to connect university students with the exciting world of hydropower and renewable careers.
Choose from three ticket options:

Morning Only (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM): Join engaging learning sessions led by industry experts and enjoy a networking lunch. Perfect if you want to gain insights, build knowledge, and connect with peers before heading out.
Afternoon Only (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM): Enjoy lunch and explore our career fair, where you’ll meet employers, discover internship and job opportunities, and make professional connections in hydropower and clean energy.
Full Day (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM): Experience everything — learning sessions, lunch, and the career fair! Full-day attendees also receive exclusive eligibility for the WaterPOWER Workforce Scholarship.

To help you prepare, we’ll also host virtual resume review workshops prior to the event.
Registration is free — secure your spot today! Travel Stipends are available.

2026 Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | University of Washington, Huskey Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Join WOHESC in the heart of the Evergreen State for three days of inspiring keynotes, collaborative sessions, and meaningful dialogue. Through thought-provoking discussions and action-driven programming, explore how to cultivate just, inclusive solutions for a more sustainable future — on campuses, in communities, and across the systems shaping our world.

Registration

Faculty & Staff: $255
Students: $149
General Admission: $269

Water Power Week
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
Water Power Week 2026 is designed for North American hydro professionals focused on policy and advocacy. Attendees will explore regulatory, market, and legislative issues while networking with key industry influencers, including regulators and environmental groups.

Who attends?

Professionals in the water power industry such as senior executuves, power marketing staff, hydro power producers, new project developers, and others.
Professionals who affect the industry such as regulators, federal and state agencies, policy makers, conservation groups, clean energy groups, and others.

Benefits of Attending

Educational and professional development opportunities
Participation in Advocacy Day
Bring focus to the importance of water power’s role in clean energy
Networking and discussion opportunities with other in the water power community

Conference Rates

Early Bird Rates(on or before December 31, 2025)

Standard: $1,225
NHA Member: $995

Regular Rates(after December 31, 2025)

Standard: $2,000
NHA Member: $1,200

Enlighten Women's Forum: Rooted & Rising
2026-03-11 07:00 - 16:00 | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
The Enlighten Women’s Forum returns with “Rooted and Rising,” a transformative one-day experience that honors the legacy of tradeswomen while empowering the next generation of leaders. Whether you’re swinging a hammer on the jobsite, managing multimillion-dollar projects, or teaching the next wave of apprentices, this is your community.

Agenda includes networking, speakers, a mentorship mixer, and workshops on mental health, negotiation & leadership, and building our clean energy.

Registration: $97.88, closes February 25th

Register now to ensure you recieve a t-shirt in your size and secure your spot! Limited spots available.

AEE West Energy Conference & Expo
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Experience AEE West, the premier event for energy professionals across the U.S. west coast. Innovators, decision-makers, and solution providers gather to explore new strategies, connect with industry experts, and be part of the conversation driving the future of energy.
Over the course of two days, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and tech innovators focused on energy efficiency, renewable solutions, and modernizing our grid. But AEE West is more than just a marketplace of ideas; it’s a launchpad for action. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and connections you need to drive your organization toward its energy goals, including achieving net-zero emissions and embracing sustainable practices.

Topics include:

AI
Renewables
Grid Capacity and Readniess
Transportation and Infrastructure
Workforce Development
and more!

Why attend?
Hear from experts, engage in technical sessions, experience the technology expo, and expand your network.
Attendees include certified energy managers, executives, energy and project engineers, managers and accountants, and more.

Registration

Early Bird Pricing (until Feb. 11)

AEE Members: $495
Non-member: $695
Government & Non-profit: $595

Regular Pricing

AEE Members: $595
Non-member: $795
Government & Non-profit: $695

RE+ Microgrids 2026
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, WA, 77010, United States
RE+ Microgrids is a microgrid-focused event including DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids. The program, supported by industry-leading partner EMerge Alliance and powered by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), will highlight the role microgrids play in today’s energy landscape. Education sessions will focus on both behind-the-meter and front-of-the meter applications and relevant advocacy and policy areas.

Registration

Full Conference Pass

$725 (SEIA Premium Level or SEPA member price)
$855 (nonmember)

Expo Hall Pass

$100 (SEIA Premium Level or SEPA member price)
$125 (nonmember)

Agenda includes networking, sessions, and workshops such as:

The Policy Puzzle: How Regulations Are Shaping Microgrid Deployment
Defending and Defining the Value of Resilience
Energy Exchange: Microgrid Discussions

Hydropower Conference 2026
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-18 17:00 | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
For more than 15 years, CEATI has gathered utility leaders, experts and influencers at this prestigious event to share practical insights and breakthrough developments shaping the future of hydropower. Our 2026 event will host over 700 utility professionals from a variety of leadership roles, including Dam Safety Engineers, Hydro Plant Managers, Engineering Directors, Hydrologists, Water Resource Managers and Business Executives.

The 2026 Conference will be organized into four primary tracks covering:

Dam Safety
Plant Equipment
Operations and Planning
Pumped Storage Hydro

Registration:

General Admission (Non-CEATI Members): $1,695 USD
CEATI member utilities should register through the My CEATI Portal

2026 Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, WA, 97232, United States
Join more than 1,000 public power professionals from across the West for the region’s largest electric utility event. Over three days, you’ll gain practical insights from 26 breakout sessions, explore the latest products and innovations with more than 250 exhibitors, and connect with peers from utilities across the Western U.S. Strengthen your skills, earn continuing education credits, and experience the energy of the industry through live equipment displays, networking events, and hands-on pre-conference workshops offered Monday afternoon (separate registration required).

Who should attend?
Electric utility engineering and operations personnel, as well as those in information technology, safety, purchasing, environmental, accounting, communications, or any area where a more in-depth knowledge of engineering and operations would be beneficial.

Registration:

Member Early Bird (through 2/28/26): $825
Member Standard: $1,025
Non-member Early Bird (through 2/28/26): $1,240
Non-member Standard: $1,440

2026 Washington Women in Trades Fair
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Participants include training programs, apprenticeships, unions, city & county agencies, non-profits, and commercial construction companies.
Learn about job options from tradeswomen, all in one room, all at the same time. Exhibits are both indoors and outdoors.
Come ready to try a trade! Everyone is welcome at this FREE event!

Offshore Technology Conference
2026-05-04 07:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 | NRG Park, 8600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77054, United States
Steering Offshore Energy Innovation into the Future emphasizes the pivotal role oil and gas, along with other emerging offshore energy sources, will play in shaping a sustainable and energy-secure future. As the global demand for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions grows, offshore energy solutions are at the forefront of this evolution.
Innovations in offshore wind, tidal, and wave energy are gaining momentum, transforming how we harness renewable resources from the ocean. By integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices,the offshore energy sector is not only advancing traditional energy sources but also accelerating the development of alternative solutions. Together, these efforts are steering the future of offshore energy—leading the charge towards a balanced, sustainable energy mix that will power generations to come.

Agenda includes:

University R&D Showcase
Technical Sessions
Keynote Speaker Series
Around the World Series
Networking Events
Energy4Me High School Teacher STEM Workshop

Registration

Early Bird: Jan. 26 – Mar. 2
Standard: Mar. 3 – April 22
On-Site: April 23 – May 7
Prices vary for members, nonmembers, students, and the R&D showcase
