January 20-22, 2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 
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11:00 AM
  1. Registration
    Lobby D
    300 mins

    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

07:30 AM
  1. Registration
    Lobby D
    570 mins

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

08:00 AM
  1. POWERGEN University
    C140 - C147
    540 mins

    POWERGEN is thrilled to present pre-conference workshop-format courses through POWERGEN University, designed for intensive skill development and knowledge enhancement in specific industry fields. These workshops will be available in 1 to 4-hour formats on Monday, February 10th.

    These courses are paid add on items and pre-registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis.

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01:00 PM
  1. Shaping the Future of AI and Electric Power
    240 mins

    Join utility and power sector leaders at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs at POWERGEN International! Led by the EPRI, this interest group will explore the transformative impact of AI on the electric power sector, discussing topics such as predictive maintenance, improved efficiency and demand forecasting, as well as strategies for meeting the power demands of AI data centers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how AI technologies are driving productivity and reliability in power generation applications. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a seasoned industry professional or simply curious about the future of energy, this session promises to deliver cutting-edge insights and unprecedented networking opportunities.

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    EPRI

  2. Coal Users' Group Technical Forum
    D163
    360 mins

    1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

    WORKSHOPS

03:00 PM
  1. Attendee Tour
    C140
    60 mins
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  2. Technical Tour
    120 mins

    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Discover the heart of Vistra's innovation and excellence in power optimization by touring the company's Power Optimization Center (POC). Established in 2005, the POC has grown from monitoring plant reliability and thermal performance in Texas to providing nationwide support and cutting-edge solutions. 

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07:00 AM
  1. Coal Users' Group Technical Forum
    D163
    570 mins

    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    WORKSHOPS

07:45 AM
  1. Registration
    Lobby D
    555 mins

    7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

08:30 AM
  1. Opening Keynote – Open to all attendees and exhibitors
    Hall E
    90 mins

    Opening Keynote
    Open to all attendees and exhibitors

    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Exhibit Hall E

    KEYNOTES

10:00 AM
  1. Exhibit Floor Open
    Halls B, C, D
    480 mins

    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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10:15 AM
  1. Technical Conference Program
    C140 - C147
    105 mins

    10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

    Technical Conference Program 

10:30 AM
  1. POWERGEN Knowledge Hubs on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    315 mins

    10:30 AM - 3:45 PM

    Knowledge Hubs

11:15 AM
  1. EPC Meet Up
    Hydrogen Pavilion
    45 mins
    Sponsored by:
    Siemens Energy Logo
11:30 AM
  1. First Timers Meet Up
    Center Stage
    45 mins
12:00 PM
  1. Connections Lunch on Exhibit Floor
    Hall D
    120 mins
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12:15 PM
  1. Keynote Address #2 – AI’s Power Play: Meeting the Growing Energy Demands of Data Centers
    Exhibit Hall E
    90 mins

    AI’s Power Play: Meeting the Growing Energy Demands of Data Centers
    Open to all attendees and exhibitors

    12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Exhibit Hall E

    KEYNOTES

02:00 PM
  1. Technical Conference Program
    C140 - C147
    105 mins

    2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

    Technical Conference Program

04:00 PM
  1. Flip the Switch - Networking Receptions on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    120 mins

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    VIEW NETWORKING

     

07:00 AM
  1. Coal Users' Group Technical Forum
    D163
    570 mins

    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    WORKSHOPS

07:45 AM
  1. Registration
    Lobby D
    555 mins

    7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

08:15 AM
  1. Keynote Address #3 – The Role of Gas Turbines in the Clean Energy Transition
    Exhibit Hall E
    90 mins

    The Role of Gas Turbines in the Clean Energy Transition
    Open to all attendees and exhibitors

    8:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Exhibit Hall E

    KEYNOTES

10:00 AM
  1. Technical Conference Program
    C140 - C147
    105 mins

    10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

    Technical Conference Program

  2. POWERGEN Knowledge Hubs on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    405 mins

    10:00 AM - 4:45PM

    Knowledge Hubs

  3. Exhibit Floor Open
    Halls B, C, D
    420 mins

    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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11:30 AM
  1. Connections Lunch on Exhibit Floor
    Hall D
    120 mins
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01:00 PM
  1. Black Professionals Meet Up
    O&M Knowledge Hub
    45 mins
  2. Technical Conference Program
    C140 - C147
    225 mins

    1:00 PM - 4:45 PM

    Technical Conference Program 

02:00 PM
  1. Asian Professionals Meet Up
    Hydrogen Pavilion
    45 mins
  2. Where Will the Power Come From? Why Bridge to Grid is the Answer
    D162
    120 mins

    We all know the energy landscape is changing with utility constraints, rising energy costs, and progressive emissions targets. All this is making achieving affordable, reliable, and renewable energy more challenging.

    Join our Cat Electric Power team and industry experts as we discuss how bridging solutions give extra capacity and time to plan. We'll also highlight the top 3 success factors to winning in bridge-to-grid.

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    Cat

03:00 PM
  1. Women in Power Meet Up
    Nuclear Pavilion
    45 mins
    Join us for the Women in Power Meet-Up, a dynamic social gathering celebrating the accomplishments and leadership of women in the power generation industry. This event provides an inclusive and inspir …
03:30 PM
  1. Flip the Switch - Networking Receptions on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    90 mins

    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

    VIEW NETWORKING

07:45 AM
  1. Registration
    Lobby D
    255 mins

    07:45 AM - 12:00 PM

08:00 AM
  1. Breakfast Roundtables
    Ballroom C1
    75 mins

    8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

    ROUNDTABLE TOPICS

  2. Coal Users' Group Technical Forum
    D163
    240 mins
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM *Time subject to change.
09:00 AM
  1. Exhibit Floor Open
    Halls B, C, D
    240 mins

    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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09:30 AM
  1. Hispanic / Latino Professionals Meet Up
    Hydrogen Pavilion
    45 mins
  2. Technical Conference Program
    C140 - C147
    165 mins

    9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

    Technical Conference Program

  3. POWERGEN Knowledge Hubs on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    165 mins

    9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

    Knowledge Hubs 

10:15 AM
  1. Veteran Meet Up
    Center Stage
    90 mins
10:30 AM
  1. International Meet Up
    Nuclear Pavilion
    45 mins
11:00 AM
  1. Lunch on Exhibit Floor
    Halls B, C, D
    120 mins
"This is my first year at POWERGEN and so far I can just say, wow, this event is huge. I never thought I would have access to so many different vendors and so many different experts in the energy industry by coming to an event like this."
Caitlyn Watkins
Cleco
"It's my first time at POWERGEN. I'm having a great time walking around and seeing all of the booths in the exhibit hall and everything that everybody's trying to sell me, as well as a lot of very useful technical presentations. My particular favorite has been the carbon capture track, but they've all been good that I've attended so far."
Janelle Dana
Entergy
"Hi, I’m Chad Lemoine with Entergy... here as a corrective actions program specialist. It’s my first time at POWERGEN, so it’s been great for networking. I’ve met personnel at our plants I’d only talked to on the phone, so that face-to-face interaction has been really good. I’ve enjoyed meeting new people, learning about what they do, and how it interacts with my work... Overall, it's been a really good time." 
Chad Lemoine
Entergy
"I think my favorite part of the conference has been essentially the Smarter Power Plant Track. There's been a lot of good [takeaways] for us because our plans are quite old, so there's a lot of manual readings and things, but me being the IT generation, I think it could be done better. So having a lot of these [takeaways] from companies who have [accomplished what] we are wanting to do is great. It's been really eye opening networking with all of the exhibitors [as well]. It's my first time here, but I don’t think it's going to be my last."
Jonathan Hellborg
Svensk Kraftreserv
“Nel’s chosen to sponsor and be part of POWERGEN because it's one of the more important shows in the hydrogen market, also the power generation market in general. Over the years, we've seen a shift in POWERGEN from more traditional power generation to a greater presence with renewables, and now with hydrogen, as an energy source, moving into the future.” 
Chris Van Name
Nel Hydrogen
“We're here today at the conference because I believe this is the largest power generation conference there is in the country. One, it's a way to get our name out and that's why we're sponsoring it. But two, it's also a great way to connect with other groups, other organizations and, you know, meet the people who are actually important for our own progression as a company.” 
James Walker
Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc
“We come to POWERGEN every year because it's a great show you can make great contacts in the renewable space, great contacts in the data center space, great contacts in the commercial industrial space. So that's why we're here every year. You should be here too.”
David D’Escoto
Maddox Industrial Transformer