The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is where energy leaders gain early access to groundbreaking energy technologies, define new areas of scientific research, and drive the development of affordable, reliable, secure American-made energy for all. From April 7-9, 2026, in San Diego, California, join a collaborative community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs from around the world who have the knowledge and passion to drive American innovation.
2025 SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
The 2025 Summit in Washington, D.C. showcased energy thought leaders, transformative technology exhibits, and new opportunities to make connections that help scale innovative technologies from lab to market.
Energy visionaries Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Mark Papermaster, Dr. Lou Martinez Sancho, Ben Wilson, Jim Gable, and more shared insights on the future of energy innovation.
ARPA-E Program Directors and Fellows delivered Fast Pitches about the technical white spaces ARPA-E may explore next, including AI controls, reimagining refineries, geothermal energy, accelerated computing, and grid enhancements.
At the Technology Showcase – the heart of the Summit – ARPA-E-funded projects shared their disruptive ideas and technologies with industry leaders, investors, and innovators interested in exploring commercialization.
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