Power & grid · Exhibition + conference
DTECH 2027 (DISTRIBUTECH)
The leading US transmission and distribution event. The 2026 edition reported 18,000+ professionals and 684 exhibitors.
A sprawling, distribution-utility show of nearly 18,000 attendees; AI was not yet transforming utilities.
The verdict
DTECH 2027 (DISTRIBUTECH) is best for lead generation, brand awareness, partnerships and investor access. Published case studies back it for investor access, lead generation. The documented audience leans towards Utilities & network operators, Technology & software vendors and EPCs & contractors.
Best for
Black tags are backed by a published case study. Outlined tags are our assessment from the programme, format and audience.
Who attends
- 42% of attendees from utilities
- 69% manager level or above
- 81% say they are decision-makers
- Half came mainly to network
Buyer types present
Seniority
Source: audience data. Organiser-reported figures are marked as such; we have not audited them.
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Proving the return
What the organiser offers that helps you show the event worked: who you met, lead quality and follow-up.
- Post-show audience report
- Post-event recap with audited audience figures · source
Sponsorship & exhibiting
Pitched on 18,000+ energy professionals and 800+ utility attendees, with packages for booth traffic, branding, networking and thought leadership.
Cost signal: Third-party estimate: booths around $15k–$40k
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Case studies
Took part in DTECH's Initiate start-up programme. CEO Mike Hejmej says the company arrived with a pitch deck and left with a sales pipeline.
Backs: Lead generation, Investor access · source
Exhibited with a stand at DTECH. Hosted more than 50 utilities and electric distribution companies at its stand over three days.
Backs: Lead generation · source
What people say
Had 25 meetings booked back to back, including cold meetings, and found the event very well run.
For a distribution utility, the information and industry interaction on offer is unmatched.
A sprawling, distribution-utility show of nearly 18,000 attendees; AI was not yet transforming utilities.
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