2026-04554Notice

FERC Plans Conference on Smarter Electric Grid Software

Published Date: 3/9/2026

Notice

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is hosting a fun and important tech conference on July 7-8, 2026, to explore how better software can make our electric grid smarter, cheaper, and more reliable. This event brings together experts like power operators, software developers, and researchers to share ideas and plan improvements that could save money and boost energy efficiency. If you’re involved in energy or tech, this is a big deal with potential impacts on how electricity markets and planning work.

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free public conference; registration required

FERC will hold a two-day software conference on July 7–8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Registration is free but you must register on or before June 12, 2026 to attend (virtual or in-person); access may not be available to people who do not register.

Call for panelist nominations — April 6 deadline

Individuals who want to be a panelist must nominate themselves by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 6, 2026 on FERC's website, providing name, contact information, affiliation, and the panel topic they want to address.

Call for presentation submissions — March 18 deadline

Speakers who want to give an individual presentation must submit nominations through FERC's website on or before March 18, 2026, including an abstract and list of contributing authors; selected presentations will be scheduled for July 8, 2026.

Public access: webcast, transcript, and accessibility

FERC will provide a webcast of the conference, transcribe the event, and make a recording available after the conference. The conference is accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and accessibility accommodations can be requested via email or phone.

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3/9/2026
7/7/2026

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