# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore how energy innovation is powering AI infrastructure, grid resilience, and economic growth in Ohio.About this EventCan Ohio power the AI economy?The rapid growth of AI infrastructure is reshaping the conversation around energy. Decisive leadership is necessary to enhance grid resilience while fueling economic opportunity.Through innovation-driven programming and cross-sector engagement, the 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth will explore the decisive leadership required to enhance grid resilience while fueling economic opportunity. Attendees will hear from local, state, and national leaders about what drives them, what excites them, and what concerns them about our energy future in the age of AI.This focused, half-day conversation will bring together utility leaders, policy experts, energy founders, technology companies, manufacturers, and investors for candid conversations about the opportunities and challenges ahead. Structured round tables, fireside chats, and panels build toward one idea: the leaders we need for a better tomorrow are already in the room.Attendees will make meaningful cross-sector connections and leave with a clearer understanding of how energy innovation is shaping Ohio's economic future. Whether you're interested in showcasing your technology solution, sharing your perspective on AI infrastructure growth, or simply understanding more about Ohio's grid realities, the Energy Innovation Summit is your opportunity to participate in this critical energy moment.Are you building a startup in grid resilience, energy storage, advanced cooling, or related energy technologies? Apply for our Startup Showcase! Selected founders will receive complimentary exhibit space to present their technologies to 250 utility, tech, and investor leaders.The 2026 Energy Innovation Summit is hosted by , Ohio's only advanced energy incubator and accelerator. BRITE Energy Innovators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of accelerating the advanced energy economy.Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Natalie Ryan (natalie.ryan@brite.org) to learn more.Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMCheck-inInfo: Settle in, say hi to your colleagues, and meet the Startup Showcase vendors🕑: 01:00 PMProgramming BeginsInfo: Welcome remarks by Jade Davis, CEO of BRITE Energy Innovators🕑: 01:10 PMI. Keynote Fireside ChatInfo: Energy and Ohio’s economic future | Alex Fitzsimmons, U.S. Department of Energy & Marc Reitter, AEP Ohio. Followed by a 25 min. structured break.🕑: 02:15 PMII. CapacityInfo: How AI infrastructure is reshaping grid realities. | John Seryak, Go Sustainable Energy; Gena Shelton, Ohio Business Energy Partnership; Joshua Davis, Enbridge; & Aaron Marcovy, NOPEC. Followed by a 25 min. structured break.🕑: 03:20 PMIII. MobilizationInfo: Operators, builders, and investment enabling Ohio’s next chapter of energy innovation. | Irina Filippova, Inspiration Energy; Scott Satterlee, IBEW; Joe Flarida, Power a Clean Future Ohio; & Kayce Kasten Borders, Norton Rose Fulbright. Followed by a 25 min. structured break.🕑: 04:25 PMIV. FrontierInfo: What’s possible? A look at the energy innovation meeting this moment. | Anthony Pugliese, U.S. Department of Energy; Julia Dewey, Rev1; & Andrew Burchwell, Ohio Blockchain Council🕑: 05:05 PMShare-Outs & ClosingInfo: Crowd share-outs and recognition of the startups, sponsors, and speakers making this convening possible.🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PMNetworking Happy HourInfo: Complimentary happy hour + open networking while you check out the Startup Showcase. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/2026-energy-innovation-summit-grid-to-growth/100001992052231850 - **Event Categories**: business, it, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Vue Columbus - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Vue Columbus - **lat**: 39.950885 - **long**: -83.001145 - **full address**: Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty Street, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9ef6e6021e4d6b77535343f391887979357790a0a71b675d4722d5c5d991f4ac-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d2f2d-gmir.jpg?v=1783777430 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth being held? - **A:** 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty Street, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth? - **A:** 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth is organized by BRITE Energy Innovators. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Energy Innovation Summit: Grid to Growth is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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