Call for Papers
2026 Call for Papers is Open
This year’s theme is Powering Growth: Building the Energy System of the Future
As North America navigates the complexities of the energy transition, local distribution companies (LDCs) are emerging as critical enablers of progress. Positioned at the intersection of communities, customers, and the broader grid, LDCs are driving investment in smarter infrastructure, enabling the integration of distributed energy resources, and supporting electrification across sectors. This theme explores how LDCs are not only responding to rising energy demands but actively shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative energy system—one that powers economic growth while advancing decarbonization goals.
With 53 speaker sessions across 6 focused streams, EDIST 2026 is your chance to share expertise, showcase innovation, and shape the future of our industry.
Submit Your Proposal
We invite industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to submit abstracts for consideration. Presentations should align with the conference theme and contribute to practical learning.
Session Tracks:
- Sustainability & Decarbonization
- Regulatory
- Operations
- Engineering
- IT & AI
Submission Process
- Complete the online submission form
- Choose your session track
- Submit your abstract and learning objectives
All submissions will be reviewed by the EDIST Committee based on clarity of objectives, originality, use of supporting data, and relevance to the program.
Submission Deadline: September 8, 2025