Founders Civic Leaders Policymakers Investors Builders Join us for the
Sep 10, 2026 | 1-6pm | Columbus, OH
Ohio's Energy
Challenge
Opportunity
Exploring Ohio’s most pressing energy opportunities with an innovation-centric lens
BRITE’s Energy Innovation Summit is where industry leaders, startup founders, investors, policymakers, and community organizers unite to shape the future of energy solutions.
The 2026 Energy Innovation Summit, Grid to Growth, addresses the urgent need to modernize the energy system as demand increases and grid complexity grows. Through innovation-driven programming and cross-sector engagement, the Energy Innovation Summit spotlights the technologies, policies, and leadership required to strengthen grid resilience and drive economic growth.
Designed for
What to Expect
- Dynamic, interactive sessions
- Cross-sector networking
- Facilitated introductions between promising energy startups and funders
- Complimentary networking happy hour
- Retreat-style dinner tackling the stickiest problems in energy innovation (invite only)
Agenda
*featured speakers and startups to be announced soon!
12pm
Check-in Begins
1pm
Welcome + Keynote
Welcome remarks by Jade Davis, CEO of BRITE Energy Innovators
Keynote: The Energy Imperative for Ohio
1:45pm
Session Block #1
Panel: Grid Reliability & Capacity
Panel: Energy Storage & Smart Grid Solutions
3pm
Break
3:20pm
Session Block #2
Panel: Advanced Energy Scaling & Siting
Panel: Large Loads & Data Centers
4:45pm
Closing Remarks
5pm
Happy Hour
Complimentary happy hour + open networking
Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunities
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities to deliver meaningful visibility, strategic access, and right-fit value. View sponsorship tiers here or contact us to share a panel abstract.
Why Wait?
Join us as we dive deep into Ohio's critical energy moment and hear from the innovators shaping its future.
Hosted by BRITE Energy Innovators
BRITE Energy Innovators is 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on accelerating the advanced energy economy in Ohio and beyond. We support early-stage energy startups as Ohio’s only energy incubator, accelerator, and ecosystem.
Past Events




