Explore the Interactive Programming Taking Place at IESNA Flagship 2026!
The industry’s premier U.S. tradeshow and conference will feature numerous onsite activities that enhance education, collaboration, and connection.
Space is limited and additional registration is required for several of these events. To secure your access, click here to register.
-
Workshops
Tuesday, February 17
Access technical training with actionable takeaways! Sessions include:- 2026 NEC Solar and Storage Code Updates
- Commercial and Industrial (C&I) PV System Interconnection Concepts
- Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Expert Strategies for Affordable Solar Project Construction
- From Field-Ready Training to PV Reliability: A Complete Blueprint for Workforce Excellence
Explore details here.
*Additional cost at time of registration -
Power Product Lounge
Dedicated to innovation, the Power Product Lounge features industry leading exhibitors’ latest creations and solutions. Through digital posters, attendees will explore products, vote for their top pick, and learn where to find the exhibitors who ideated them. The space also features comfortable seating and a solar + storage trivia game, with questions sourced from IESNA partners
Find the Power Product Lounge at booth #3821 in the exhibit hall! -
WRISE and Shine – Power Networking
Wednesday, February 18 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Kick off IESNA Flagship 2026 with the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE). Fuel up for the day and power network during this highly collaborative and interactive event designed to foster connections and create shared opportunities among industry leaders. Coffee and pastries will be served.
*Open to all passholders; RSVPs recommended. -
Solar Games
Cheer on top install teams as they build residential solar + storage systems live in the Solar Games Stadium of the exhibit hall. The six competing teams are judged on installation quality, safety, speed, and more as they advance through the tournament. Even better? The winning team takes home a $10,000 cash prize—and the title of Solar Games Champion. Join us to find out who this year's champion will be! Explore the tournament schedule and learn more here.
-
Mini Golf
Putt your way through America's Finest City! This 9-hole course features San Diego's iconic landmarks right in the exhibit hall. Visit booth #3913 to test your putting skills!
-
The Hub Stage
Stop by the Hub podcast stage within the exhibit hall for insightful interviews in a dynamic space open to all attendees! Located at booth #2825, the Hub will feature key insights from top product and solution providers, industry thought leaders, and association partners. Learn more here.
Produced in partnership with:
-
Connection Lounge
Use the matchmaking feature in our mobile app to discover new contacts and meet up at the Connection Lounge, conveniently located within the exhibit hall and featuring comfortable seating.
-
Virtual Reality
Test your coordination and courage! Find two free virtual reality experiences located at booth #2245 in the exhibit hall.
- VR Home Run Derby – Join the big leagues with this home run derby simulator. Choose your favorite bat, ball of choice, and get into your best batting stance to hit some home runs in Petco Park!
- VR Walk the Plank - When a pair of elevator doors open 80 stories above the ground, do you have the courage to take a step outside? It may seem easy at first glance, but once you’re in VR you never how how you’ll truly react!
-
Power Lunch: Energy Tetris: Leveraging DER to Optimize the Grid of the 21st Century
Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PT
Dive into the importance of the distribution grid in overall grid planning, DER, and distribution-level strategies in managing grid constraints and meeting clean energy goals affordably, with minimum environmental impact and maximum resilience. Co-hosted by Clean Coalition this lunch conversation will detail an integrated grid planning process that fits energy supply and demand together to reduce grid congestion, avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, and support a cleaner, more resilient electricity system.
*Additional cost at time of registration -
Powerful Perspectives Luncheon: Considerations for Developers on All Things Trade, FEOC, and Supply Chain
Thursday, February 19 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM PT
Join industry experts Stacy J. Ettinger (Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Trade, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)) and Claire Broido Johnson (President, Sunrock Distributed Generation), as they navigate the complex intersection of trade policy, FEOC compliance, and supply chain strategy for solar and storage developers. This session addresses critical questions on managing tariffs and other supply chain risks, securing financing, and balancing cost, speed, and compliance in today’s evolving regulatory environment.
*Additional cost at time of registration -
Executive Luncheon: Lost Ground, New Paths, Hard Truths: What Solar & Storage Executives Need to Know in 2026
Thursday, February 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PT
Explore growth paths and headwinds facing the solar and storage markets with this luncheon presentation from veteran energy journalist and Canary Media co-founder Eric Wesoff. In this era of sharply heightened electricity demand, the value and availability of solar and storage has never been clearer, yet policy uncertainty and administrative hostility have set the stage for yet another ride on the renewables roller coaster. Eric will provide a candid assessment of what’s been lost and how permitting, domestic manufacturing, and more give cause for optimism in the year ahead.
*By invitation only -
Solar Battle of the Bands
Thursday, February 19 from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM PT
Don't miss the IESNA Flagship Official After Party, co-hosted with the California Solar & Storage Association! Held at Moonshine Flats, the party begins with a dedicated networking mixer (including hors d'oeuvres and drinks) before transitioning into the Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB) live music event.Band Line-up
- Rapid Shutdown from Baker Home Energy
- Café Negro from Avila Solar & Flywheel Renewables
- The Lagging Indicators from New Leaf Energy
- Northerner from SnapNrack & K2 Systems
*This year tickets will be free and will not be sold through the IESNA website. Tickets are available through event sponsors. Stop by sponsor booths in the IESNA exhibit hall to secure your ticket! See list of sponsors here.