The Smart Energy Summit aims to engage the consumer with energy providers keeping in mid the future of a green energy grid. The summit features leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. There are two more sessions of this summit this year: August 4th and October 27th.

Wednesday, August 4th
This day’s summit is titled “Next Stages of the EV Evolution”. As the market continues to grow and mature, utilities have embarked on major campaigns to further incentivize EV sales. This session addresses the market’s challenges in 2021 as well as the role of energy storage in helping to manage the grid.

Wednesday, October 27th
October 27th includes two session” titled “Partnerships and Tech Advancements” and “Shifting Consumer Behavior: Energy Efficiency and Demand Response”. The former session addresses the disruption and impact of smart home solutions like AI and 5G on the utility markets and specifically their impacts on the energy consumer.

The latter session is aimed toward strategies to drive adoption of renewable and connected energy solutions that will drive uptake and usage.

The Smart Energy Summit aims to engage the consumer with energy providers keeping in mid the future of a green energy grid. The summit features leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. There are two more sessions of this summit this year: August 4th and October 27th.

Wednesday, August 4th
This day’s summit is titled “Next Stages of the EV Evolution”. As the market continues to grow and mature, utilities have embarked on major campaigns to further incentivize EV sales. This session addresses the market’s challenges in 2021 as well as the role of energy storage in helping to manage the grid.

Wednesday, October 27th
October 27th includes two session” titled “Partnerships and Tech Advancements” and “Shifting Consumer Behavior: Energy Efficiency and Demand Response”. The former session addresses the disruption and impact of smart home solutions like AI and 5G on the utility markets and specifically their impacts on the energy consumer.

The latter session is aimed toward strategies to drive adoption of renewable and connected energy solutions that will drive uptake and usage.

The Solar PV World Expo will be massive in size, filling a 40,000 square meter facility and featuring 600 exhibitors. These exhibitors will be covering PV industry sectors such as photovoltaic production equipment, production technology and research equipment, and solar application products. The global nature of this event allows visitors to hear from and do business with vendors and industry leaders from across the world. Featured exhibits fall into the following categories:
o Raw Material
o PV Panel/Cell/Module
o Inverter/Controller/Storage Battery
o PV Bracket/Accessories
o Production Equipment
o PV Application/Solar lighting
o Mobile supplies
o Others

The 9th International Conference on Sustainability is being held online this year, from September 8th to September 9th. The theme for this year is: “Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: research, practice and education.” The conference aims to focus on three subsections of sustainability: economic, environmental and socio-cultural sustainability. These focuses will be developed through an open forum in which attendees can present their ideas, research findings, and professional issues relevant to sustainability science. This research is presented to a multi-disciplinary audience that shares a common concern for sustainability.

The Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference and Expo in Miami, Florida is the premier event for food processors and suppliers. Attendees can either meet in-person or attend virtually to hear about the latest industry advancements in engineering, automation, sustainability and food safety. Conferences offer in-depth educational opportunities for food manufacturers looking to overcome challenges or optimize their performance. Events from last year’s conference included the challenges of engineering plant-based meat and creating sustainable performance systems through managing data.

The Net Zero Conference is a multi-industry event that aims to host world-class educational sessions on net zero carbon technologies for all industry sectors: agriculture, buildings, energy, fashion, materials, personal care, technology, transit, waste, and water. As the world’s largest net zero building conference, it attracts leaders of sustainability efforts from around the world to the Net Zero Conference to share their success stories and network within industries.

Throughout the conference, attendees will learn what is at stake for industries that refuse to think in net-zero terms, which would be inevitable chaos due to climate catastrophes and irregularities that will inevitably affect every industry. This conference will be available virtually and in-person in Los Angeles, California from September 13th through the 16th.

FABTECH seeks to bring the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries together under one roof. During this event, attendees can see the latest manufacturing innovations and equipment, designed to bring new levels of productivity to your operations. As the largest event of its kind in North America, FABTECH offers countless exhibits, keynote speakers, conferences, and more for all experience levels and levels of leadership. This conference guarantees that you will walk away from this conference with an expanded knowledge base, learn from industry experts, discover new tips and tricks, network with industry peers, and gain tools to maximize production.

The North America Smart Energy Week will take place Septermber 20th through the 23rd. Organizers hope to address the climate disaster inequity of New Orleans, and countless other cities across the nation, through their 2021 sessions. One of these sessions is “QuickTalk: Expanding Energy Equity Through Building Electrification,” in which speakers from Microsoft and the Energy Department will address how the future electric grid can be equitable for all communities, regardless of race or income. The session “Paying it Forward: Solar Moves Toward Equity Through Financing Structures” analyzes how local investments in solar can overlook particular communities and proposes national solutions so that all Americans gain access to clean energy.

Solar Power International (SPI), which is the largest solar energy event in the country, will headline the week of presentations. The remainder of the trade show extends beyond solar, attracting entrepreneurs from key renewable industries, including: wind, hydrogen, fuel cells, energy storage, microgrids, geothermal, and EVs. This diversity of technologies is the North America Smart Energy Week’s greatest strength; a resilient energy mix is diverse, accommodating numerous innovations rather than a single, hegemonic form of renewable generation. The show will include more than 700 exhibitors, with over 19,000 clean energy professionals in attendance. While the COVID-19 pandemic confined last year’s show to digital platforms, this year the trade show floor should be spirited and dynamic. Tickets for in-person attendees can reach $1,000 (networking opportunities included), but attendance at the digital exposition is free.

From September 21st through the 23rd, the San Diego Conference Center will host the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the largest annual event for sustainability in the construction industry. Attendees will learn about groundbreaking sustainability solutions that improve the resiliency and quality of buildings, cities, and communities in the face of a changing climate and increasing frequency of natural disasters. Greenbuild hopes to inspire the next generation of leaders to think sustainably, innovate, and work together to turn the promise of a higher standard of green living into a reality. This conference and expo will be available in-person or through their virtual portal to inspire access for the whole global community of sustainable entrepreneurs.

Sustainable Brands 2021 seeks to highlight innovative brands that are inspiring towards innovative, regenerative models to inspire both sustainability and growth. From October 18th to the 20th, a global community of purpose-driven brands and leaders will meet to inspire the greater community, provide resources, and guide industries towards becoming regenerative models.

Some of the world’s biggest companies will be in attendance at Sustainable Brands 2021: Target, Patagonia, General Electric, Whirlpool, CVS Health, Kellogg’s and more. On average, 75% of attendees of this conference are at a manager level and above, leading to a highly knowledgeable, trustworthy community attending this event. There are four sessions included in this event, facilitated by breakouts, keynotes, and workshops, and special events:
– Marketing and Communications
– CSR & Sustainability
– People & Leadership
– Product & Service Design

VERGE 21 is a leading climate technology event, seeking to use technology to advance systemic solutions to the climate crisis. More than 10,000 leaders from all backgrounds are set to attend, from the private and public sectors, utilities, solution providers, investors, end-users, and startups. 5 key markets are highlighted in this event: clean energy, sustainable mobility, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, and resilient infrastructure.

VERGE Carbon
Carbon conferences focus on carbonates products, capture and storage of carbon, reaching net zero emissions, and nature-based solutions. Participants and speakers will be professionals in supply chain logistics, corporate sustainability, carbon markets, and more.

VERGE Energy
Energy conferences focus on re-thinking energy systems through renewable procurements, climate resilience, decarbonizing buildings and industry, and looking beyond operations. NGOS, industry groups, resilience officers, and more will be present at this conference sequence.

VERGE Food
Food conferences seek to create more sustainable ways to produce, distribute and consume foods through emerging technology, sustainable food supply chains, and next-gen eating. Participants and speakers will include those in the restaurant and food service, policy makers, and retailers.

VERGE Infrastructure
Infrastructure conferences focus on opportunities to make physical and digital structures more sustainable though innovations in the energy grid, transportation, materials management, and water and green infrastructure. Developers, entrepreneurs, construction, and design officials will be in attendance at the infrastructure conferences.

VERGE Mobility
Mobility addresses the road forward to clean, electric transportation systems for all citizens through the scaling of electrification, EV infrastructure, emerging technology and logistics. Representatives of vehicle manufacturers, transportation planners, fleet managers, and infrastructure providers will be in attendance.

This year marks the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which aims to inspire action towards the goals set in the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. With the UN naming climate change as the single greatest threat facing our world, these agreements aspire towards lofty goals to keep global temperatures down. A list of necessary achievements that COP26 must meet this year will be covered during this conference:
– Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach
– Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats
– Mobilize finances to developing countries to increase their resilience toward climate change
– Work to streamline collaboration globally between governments, businesses, and civil societies as to deliver these promised changes.
Representatives from over 200 countries, businesses, NGOs, faith groups, and more will gather in Glasgow from October 31st to November 12th. The agreements, keynote speeches, and goalsetting concluded at the end of COP26 should serve as a benchmark for America’s thought leaders, solution providers, and end-users hoping to become more sustainable in the near future.

This year marks the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which aims to inspire action towards the goals set in the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. With the UN naming climate change as the single greatest threat facing our world, these agreements aspire towards lofty goals to keep global temperatures down. A list of necessary achievements that COP26 must meet this year will be covered during this conference:
– Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach
– Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats
– Mobilize finances to developing countries to increase their resilience toward climate change
– Work to streamline collaboration globally between governments, businesses, and civil societies as to deliver these promised changes.
Representatives from over 200 countries, businesses, NGOs, faith groups, and more will gather in Glasgow from October 31st to November 12th. The agreements, keynote speeches, and goalsetting concluded at the end of COP26 should serve as a benchmark for America’s thought leaders, solution providers, and end-users hoping to become more sustainable in the near future.

Sustainable Brands seeks to equip corporations and business leaders who aspire towards brand innovation, sustainability and creating a positive impact in their communities. SB’s conference for November 8th to the 11th is titled: “Transforming Corporate Finance to Regenerative Finance Through ESG Innovation”.

This conference promotes the switch from a traditional finance model to an ESG model (Environmental, Social and Governance) that weighs social capital to create a more ethical, sustainable future for the company. Sustainable Brands is under the belief that by investing in people and the planet, it will lead to a business’ competitiveness, growth, and lead to a regenerative economy. This conference covers 4 main topics:
– The best practices to design a regenerative finance function
– How Chief Financial Officers create systematic frameworks for internal decision making using ESG factors
– How to think about integrated external reporting in light of recent SEC guidance on climate risk disclosures
– Best-in-class technology reporting solutions that address these issues

DISTRIBUTECH International concerns itself with technologies used to move electricity from the power plant, through the transmission and distribution system, and to the meter inside a home. From January 26th to January 28th, this conference and exhibition will bring together the latest information and products related to a multitude of topics, including:
– Electricity delivery automation
– Control systems
– Energy efficiency
– Demand response
– Renewable energy integration
– Advanced metering
– T&D system operation and reliability
– Communications technologies

This information will be relayed in a number of formats. One of which is educational opportunities, where thought leaders come to share their knowledge on timely issues. Another is through the exhibitions, where over 500 companies share their products and services. The third is through networking, a result of gathering industry professionals from all over the world into one conference center in Dallas, Texas.

The 4th Annual Smart Grid and Green Energy Conference (SGGE) will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam from February 25th to February 27th, 2022. At this event, researchers, engineers, and scientists from around the world will come together to hear about the latest technologies that seek to develop energy grids into the next century. With the presentation of both experimental and applied smart grid and green energy technologies, anyone in the industry would find it worthwhile to be in attendance. Previous keynote speakers have featured notable professors from across the world who have spearheaded influential research in the fields of engineering, computer science, and design. Below are a series of topics to be covered during the event:

– Applications of smart grid to cyber and physical security systems
– Smart grid architecture
– Clean and renewable energy
– Power and energy engineering

SGGE is also looking for researchers and solution providers to submit papers for presentation for this conference. Submission of relevant interest and of high quality are due by October 20th of 2021. The registration deadline to attend is November 25th, 2021.