Distributed Wind 2026: Charging Ahead

Get ready for a dynamic DW26!

  • Connect with experts and influencers face-to-face
  • Unlock potential new markets
  • Build relationships with new business partners
  • Influence the future of the on-site power industry


Join Us!

February 23, 2026 · 8am – February 25, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View

2850 South Potomac Avenue Arlington, VA 22202

Lock in the discounted room rate and early-bird pricing by December 31st

This year marks the lucky 13th annual event convening Distributed Wind (DW) leaders in Washington, DC, showcasing our sector to industry game-changers, influential policymakers, and clean energy visionaries. Confirm your speaking role TODAY to position your brand and at the forefront of America’s on-site energy boom. Don’t just attend – seize your spotlight!

DWEA’s premier annual event, DW26 is the ONLY distributed wind-focused business conference in the U.S. Speakers and sponsors will benefit from unparalleled access to decision-makers shaping our energy future, while networking with experts from across the nation and all over the world. Join thought-provoking, motivational speakers and dedicated attendees focusing on:

  • Energy resilience, security, prosperity
  • American jobs and domestic manufacturing,
  • integrating with microgrids and storage, and
  • How DW can play a growing role in utilities’ innovative efforts toward widespread on-site electrification.

Register now to become a sponsor

Fill out our easy form to  reach your audience at DW26.

Why DW26 is a Must-Attend Event

The DW26 Business Conference will supercharge speakers’ visibility and business opportunities, allowing you to connect with critical supply chain stakeholders to tackle hot topics in connecting Distributed Wind-to-Everything! Speakers will join forces with veteran industry advocates to effectively lobby Congress to promote the full potential for on-site power in America’s energy future. This is YOUR moment!

Interested in recognition? Speaking roles provide an excellent means of reaching out to your target market, highlighting your company’s leadership in the industry, and increasing your brand exposure. You will also be supporting DWEA’s ongoing work in boosting your business opportunities.

DW25 was highly successful and a value-added experience for speakers and sponsors. DW26 session topics and confirmed sponsors to date are shown below.

Charging Ahead! DW26 Session topics will include:

  • Keynote Address
  • DWEA Leadership Panel: State of the Industry
  • Innovations in DW: Business Models, Technologies, Key Players
  • Transformation into New Opportunities for DW
  • Upcoming DW-to-Everything Projects: Scaling up with Microgrids & Hybrid Systems
  • Introducing New Partners & Members: Lightning Round
  • Utility Opportunities to Leverage DW for Resilience
  • Charging Ahead: DWEA Federal Policy Agenda
  • Updated Tax Provisions in OBBB: New Guidance on FEOC, Safe Harbors
  • Case Studies of Distributed Wind Projects
  • Expanding DW Markets
  • REpowering Schools DW Student Project Intros
  • Windustry Community Wind Awards

Read about our sponsorship opportunities

Download our PDF with all the details about levels and benefits.