The conference program at the Palmer Events Center focuses on the rapid expansion of renewable infrastructure. Keynote speaker Bill McKibben is set to analyze the lessons learned from Texas’s aggressive solar growth, while breakout sessions explore the complex relationship between rising artificial intelligence workloads, data center energy consumption, and the necessity for grid modernization.

Beyond technical discourse, the event offers a range of industry-specific programming, including NABCEP-accredited coursework on energy storage and the National Electrical Code led by instructor Sean White. Attendees can also participate in the Women in Solar Energy luncheon and a public-facing career fair designed to bridge the gap between emerging talent and established renewable energy firms. The event will conclude with the ASES Shine on Solar Gala and a dedicated ceremony recognizing fifty years of Texas-based solar initiatives.