Full Conference Education
Full Conference passholders are the only registrants able to access the full suite of education offered at RE+, showcasing clean energy thought leaders discussing the leading topics keeping our industry up at night and the solutions to these problems. Full Conference Education begins on Monday, November 16.
Full Conference education is organized into six (6) themed tracks:
- Finance & Development
- Grid Integration & Load Growth
- Land Use & Community Engagement
- Regulatory Innovations & Policy Drivers
- Communications & Business Strategy
- Technology Trends
Full Conference attendees will also have exclusive access to the Full Conference Lounge, your escape away from the hustle and bustle of RE+. A place to recharge – perfect for sending a quick email, enjoying a cup of coffee, or having a conversation. Whether you need a moment to unwind or connect, this space is here for you.
Full Conference education is offered in a variety of formats including panels, interactive sessions, Energy Exchanges, Deep Dives, and QuickTalks for any learning preference. For sessions that provide slides or document resources, those are loaded into the RE+ Connect app for all Full Conference attendees to access during and after the event.
Panel Sessions
Moderated conversations featuring a variety of thought leaders discussing the hot topics keeping them up at night and the solutions needed for the clean energy transition.
Energy Exchanges
Facilitated networking opportunities designed to drive meaningful conversations around clean energy solutions. Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with thought leaders on specific topics such as workforce development, advocacy, policy solutions, and driving equity.
QuickTalks
These 30-minute sessions are fast-paced, informative, engaging presentations on a specific topic, featuring a few key speakers.
Deep Dives
Occurring exclusively on Monday, Deep Dives are longer-format sessions that cover specific topics in-depth and feature multiple aspects such as panels, engaging presentations from thought leaders, and idea-sharing opportunities among attendees.
Interactive
A truly unique way to take in education at RE+, with a focus on a specific topic and an interactive element that the audience will find engaging. Interactive sessions look different than your typical panel and often include prompts for speakers to engage with, showcase case studies, or a include a gamification element.
Main Stage Programming
Main Stage sessions are a must-attend destination. Featuring leaders from top industry organizations, this series will offer forward-looking insights for the clean energy industry.
Full Conference Education Tracks
Communications & Business Strategy
This track highlights the power of communications in shaping the clean energy narrative. Explore how organizations can craft compelling stories, strengthen public trust, and position themselves as leaders in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Sessions will also address topics such as strategic communications and marketing plans, understanding the energy buyer, and how companies can utilize up-and-coming profitable opportunities.
Finance & Development
This track provides in-depth strategies for financing clean energy projects and overcoming development hurdles. Sessions will cover trends in project risk management, tax incentives, mitigating supply chain risks, and leveraging state and federal policies for successful project completion.
Grid Integration & Load Growth
This track explores how the grid is evolving to support a more dynamic, distributed energy future. Sessions will examine innovations in transmission, distribution, interconnection planning, and technologies that enable grid flexibility and resilience. Attendees will gain insights into how to incorporate new resources, address load growth, and strengthen the grid to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding clean energy economy.
Land Use & Community Engagement
This track centers on the intersection of renewable energy development, land use, and community partnerships. Discussions will cover topics such as land-use strategies and agrivoltaics, siting and permitting, and engaging tribal nations and local stakeholders to ensure community buy-in from project approval through decommissioning.
Regulatory Innovations & Policy Drivers
This track addresses the evolving policy landscape, focusing on regulatory challenges and opportunities in the clean energy sector. Topics include federal and state-level policy developments, market design, standards, and strategies for engaging with utility and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).
Technology Trends
This track explores emerging technologies that support the evolution of our energy system, such as energy storage, flexible interconnection, AI, hydrogen, nuclear, and geothermal. Attendees will gain insights into how these innovations are boosting grid resilience and driving sustainable energy practices across various sectors.
General Session
General Session
The RE+ General Session headlines our event programming and sets the tone and focus of the full program. Hear from important stakeholders and industry leaders in solar, energy storage, and the broader clean energy industry, and get excited about what is to come at RE+.
Open to all passholders.
Show Floor Theaters
Show Floor Theaters can be found throughout the expo halls, and are open to all passholders.
Manufacturing & Logistics Theater
Dive into the processes and technologies driving efficiency and scalability in renewable energy production—from supply chain resilience and automation to sustainability in logistics.
Electric Drive & Fuell Cell Theater
Focuses on the intersection of EV charging, mobility solutions, and clean hydrogen. Sessions cover market trends, deployment challenges, and national policy shifts shaping the transportation-energy nexus.
Grid Edge Theater
Engages the audience in conversations about distributed energy, resilience, and grid modernization. Key themes include microgrids, fuel cells, storage integration, and regulatory frameworks.
Industry Trends Theater
Explore current research, market analyses, and forward-looking innovations presented by leading voices from SEIA, SEPA, and other top-tier organizations. Perfect for those seeking a macro-level understanding of where the industry is headed.
Installation & Operations Theater
Offers practical, technical guidance on solar and storage systems from certified instructors. Select sessions are eligible for NABCEP credits, making this a must-attend for installers, EPCs, and O&M professionals.
Storage Central Theater
Delve into the evolving landscape of energy storage. Topics include thermal and battery technologies, interconnection rules, safety, use cases, and revenue models across markets.
Innovation Stage
A showcase for startups and groundbreaking solutions that challenge the status quo. From cleantech software to next-gen hardware, this is where bold ideas meet real-world applications.
Global Markets Stage
Get an international perspective on clean energy growth. Hear policy, project, and finance updates from regions including Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and learn how global dynamics are shaping the U.S. market.
Additional Programming
Posters
The poster area hosts hundreds of educational posters featuring renewable energy projects, research, and educational programs. See the latest research and meet with poster presenters from universities, national labs, and innovative clean energy companies.
Open to all passholders.
Workshops*
RE+ offers additional education in the form of workshops that dive deeper into the most pressing issues at the forefront of today’s clean energy industry. Past topics have included, microgrids and grid integration, emerging technologies, and a variety of solar and storage policy and operations topics.
*Workshops are not included in any registration type. These sessions require an additional ticket which can be purchased separately or added on to your existing registration. Workshops will be held on Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19.