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. The Summit brings together a collaborative community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs from around the world who have the knowledge and passion to drive American energy innovation.
The 2027 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit will take place April 26-28, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Sign up to be among the first to know when registration opens!
2026 SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
The 2026 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in San Diego, California, showcased energy thought leaders, transformative technology exhibits, and new opportunities for innovators to make connections that help scale and commercialize next-generation technologies.
Energy visionaries Secretary Chris Wright, Dr. Lisa Su, Dina Powell McCormick, Christopher Womack, Dr. Ethan Klein, Scott Forney and more shared insights on how the energy community can work together to unleash American energy innovation.
ARPA-E Program Directors and Fellows delivered Fast Pitches about the technical whitespaces ARPA-E may explore next, including superconductors, nuclear fuel cycles, solid-state heat engines, and fusion fuel.
At the Summit, we saw real-time engagement between innovators, investors, academia, and industry – leading to interest, partnerships, and investment. These conversations create the Summit’s collaborative ecosystem, which advances affordable, reliable, and secure energy technologies.
get involved in 2027
To learn more about partnership opportunities and exhibiting at the 2027 Summit, please contact Diane Dodson, Sales Manager at eventPower at ddodson@eventPower.com.
2026 SUMMIT Media
The 2026 Summit Keynote Remarks, Fireside Chats, and Fast Pitches are available on the ARPA-E YouTube, and the Summit Photos are available online. See the thousands of innovators in action at the Summit, and get excited for next year’s event.
2026 SUMMIT PHOTO GALLERY
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