Showcase Resources

Exhibiting at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit gives you access to hundreds of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and key development partners to take your innovative technology from concept to prototype to real-world impact. 

Plan your Technology Showcase exhibit with the below resources about exhibit setup, breakdown, exhibit hall hours, vendor order forms, and information for ARPA-E awardee exhibitors, partners, and government agencies. 
 

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE HOURS

Showcase Exhibit Setup (subject to change)

Monday, April 6, 2026
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. | Exhibitor Set-Up 

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. | Exhibitor Set-Up 
 

Showcase Exhibit Hours

Please note that outside of these hours the Showcase is closed and no entrance will be permitted.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4:15p.m. - 7:30p.m. | Evening Reception 
Heavy appetizers will be served from 4:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.| Lunch 
Lunch will be served from 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

4:15p.m. - 7:15p.m. | Evening Reception 
Heavy appetizers will be served from 4:15p.m. - 7:00p.m.


Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:15a.m. - 1:00p.m. | Lunch
Lunch will be served from 11:15a.m. - 12:15p.m.
 

Showcase Exhibit Teardown (subject to change)

Thursday, April 9, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Exhibit Breakdown 
Early breakdown of exhibit booths is not permitted without prior approval from eventPower. Exhibitors who break down early will be charged a $1,000 fine. 
 

Plan Your Exhibit

Maximize your impact and reach your target audience with an engaging and interactive exhibit booth. 

Secure Your Space

  • Summit Partnerships:  2026 Partner Prospectus 
  • Small Business Innovators Apply to Showcase Application
  • ARPA-E-funded Exhibitors: Your invitation to the Summit is sent to your team’s Principal Investigator from ARPA-E. A follow up email with your Exhibitor Portal Access Link comes from eventPower. 

View the Tech Showcase Floorplan
 

Exhibit Resources

  • Exhibitor Kit | Coming Soon!
    • Order exhibit structure rentals, furniture, and electrical connections 
    • Move in, set up, move out, and breakdown logistics information
    • Shipping details. Please note you are encouraged to ship to the Heritage Advance Warehouse, rather than directly to the hotel. 
  • Audio Visual Order Form
    • Order AV materials, including monitors, TVs, and speakers. 
  • Lead Retrieval
    • Maximize your time at the Summit with Lead Retrieval. Easily scan and generate leads throughout the event using a Lead Retrieval Device or mobile app. After the event, you’ll receive a spreadsheet with attendee contact information. Reserve Lead Retrieval through your Exhibitor or Partner portal. 

Vendors

  • Official Decorator: Heritage Exposition Services, (800) 360-4323 
  • AV provider: DEVENT Audio Visuals, info@deventav.com 
     

Register Your Team

All Tech Showcase exhibitors must register to receive the appropriate Summit badge. If you are exhibiting at the Summit’s Tech Showcase, you will be provided an Exhibitor or Partner Portal to register your team. Please do not register through the publicly available Summit registration site. 

For Partners: Partners should register through their Partner Exhibitor Portal, which is sent via email. The link will be sent to the individual who signed the partner contract. Based on your partner contract, your Partner Exhibitor Portal will include the appropriate number of complimentary or discounted registrations that are associated with your partnership.

ARPA-E Funded Exhibitors: Your invitation to the Summit is sent to your team's Principal Investigator from ARPA-E. A follow up email with your Exhibitor Portal Access Link comes from eventPower. 

For Accepted Small Business Innovators Apply to Showcase: Accepted Small Business Innovators Applicants should register through their Exhibitor Portal, which is sent via email to the primary applicant. Your booth space will be assigned. 

For Government Agency Networking Program (GANP) Participants: GANP participants should register through their Government Partner Portal, which is sent via email. The link will be sent to the individual who signed the GANP agreement. Your booth space will be assigned. Based on your GANP participation level selection, your Government Partner Portal will include the appropriate number of complimentary or discounted registrations that are associated with GANP. 

Please note that discounted registration rates, including early-bird and regular registration rates, end on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. After this, registrations will be considered on-site, and you must pay the on-site full registration fee. Please refer to the Registration page for more information. 
 

Questions? 

The Summit Planning Team and Summit vendors are ready to assist you with all of your exhibit planning needs. If you have any questions, please contact Katie VanTasel, Exhibit Services Coordinator, at TechShowcase@eventPowerSupport.com.

SUMMIT INFORMATION

April 7-9, 2026
Gaylord Pacific | San Diego, CA

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