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DTECH® is pleased to welcome members of news media and journalists to the event. Gather at the largest T&D event in the country from February 2-5, 2026. We are here to support the industry and our customers!

Press qualifications

To apply for a press pass, please be prepared to provide the following:

  • Name, title, and organization
  • Links to at least two articles published within the last 3 months, including your byline
  • For freelance journalists: an article assignment from a verified media outlet
  • Type of media: print, online, broadcast, or podcast
  • Plans and goals for attending the event (e.g., podcast, video, or article covering grid transformation and AI)
  • Proof of having posted content for at least one year, with content posted on a monthly basis
  • Readership or audience size

Press passes are reserved for credentialed media professionals actively working for a recognized media outlet. Please note that consulting and advisory firms are not considered press

Press pass access includes:

  • Full Technical Conference Program
  • Breakfast Roundtables
  • Peer-to-Peer exchanges
  • Access to Exhibit Hall
  • Keynotes
  • Networking events
  • Knowledge Hubs
  • Media lounge

About DTECH®

At DTECH®, you'll meet industry leaders, innovators, and key players all in one spot, making it the largest and most influential transmission and distribution event in the country. As an editor, you'll get exclusive access to cutting-edge technologies powering society, alongside insights on electricity delivery automation, energy efficiency, smart cities, renewable energy, and more. With a focus on meaningful connections and industry advancements, we’re here to help you capture the future of transmission and distribution; while delivering value, fostering lasting relationships, and helping you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.

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Attendee utility types

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84%

of exhibitors consider the event to be important to their business

90%

of exhibitors are likely to return to DTECH® 2026

79%

of exhibitors said they are satisfied with their experience at DTECH® 2025

Media resources

Exhibitor list

Access the full list of exhibitors at DTECH®. Don't miss out on connecting with industry leaders and innovators.

Exhibitor news releases

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Event photos

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DTECH® news

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DTECH® updates

Connecting the next decade of utility innovation with Dr. Sasan Mokhtari

At the center of the industry-wide influence that OATI has enabled for the entire energy sector is CEO Dr. Sasan Mokhtari, and we talk with him about what that will mean at DTECH.
January 01, 2026

Affordability becomes a priority across the utility industry in 2025

With affordability set to remain a central topic across the utility space in 2026, it’s important to take a look at the key factors that shaped both the narrative and the reality in 2025.
December 26, 2025

A new era of utility wildfire defense is defined by a shift from reactive maintenance to proactive risk mitigation

The Wildfire Risk Mitigation & Vegetation Management Symposium taking place at DTECH will bring together real-world utility use cases and the technology driving them.
December 23, 2025

PJM capacity auction hits price cap again as region falls short of reliability target

While high prices were expected, the more consequential outcome is that PJM procured less capacity than required to meet its one-event-in-10-years reliability standard.
December 18, 2025

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