Your Comprehensive Resource Guide to RE+ 26 in Las Vegas
This page has everything you need to know to have a great time at RE+ 26, all in one place. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate your experience so you can make the most of your time on site and achieve everything you set out to do at RE+. There will be so much to see this year, and it’s never too early to start planning. This guide will be updated in real time with the latest information, tips, and resources to help you prepare so you can arrive confident, informed, and ready to conquer RE+ 26!
RE+ 26 will take place from November 16 – 19, 2026 at The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
This year, RE+ introduces a new event format designed to maximize both learning and connection. Programming begins on Monday, November 16 with Full Conference Education. Exhibits and show floor activities kick off on Tuesday, November 17.
Plan ahead to make the most of your time on site so you can take in everything this comprehensive event has to offer!
Plan Your Travel
Housing
- Book your stay early through one of our partner hotels to ensure the best rates and a seamless event experience. Learn more>>>
Flights
- We partner with a number of airlines for discounts on flights for RE+ attendees into Las Vegas. View discounts here>>>
International Attendees
- Attending from outside of the U.S.? View our Resources for International Travelers with everything you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
Getting Around Las Vegas
- The Vegas Loop connects the LVCC with Resorts World hotels, the Encore, and Westgate. Learn more>>>
- The elevated Monorail system shuttles passengers along the Las Vegas Strip and stops at the Westgate, Sahara, and the LVCC, among other locations. Learn more>>>
- Rideshare drop off is located at West Hall, Blue Drive, and Bronze West at the LVCC.
- Check the link below to review parking at LVCC and complimentary shuttle info provided by RE+ between the event and our partner hotels.
Pack Your Bag
RE+ means long days, meetings galore, and lots and lots of walking. Make sure you pack comfortable shoe options, light layers, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated on the go!
Prepare for your time On Site
Event Updates
- Make sure you’re on our mailing list to be notified of major event updates ahead of your travel to Las Vegas for RE+ 26. Sign up here>>>
RE+ Connect App
- The RE+ Connect app is your essential key to the event, allowing you to schedule meetings, save booths and education sessions, map your way through the expo halls and the broader event, and so much more. About the app>>>
Las Vegas Tourism
- From cuisine to entertainment to excursions, there is no shortage of incredible ways to spend your time in Las Vegas. For ideas on how to spend your downtime, or if you’re looking to extend your trip pre- or post- RE+, check here>>>
- Check out the LVCVA’s Vegas Unlocked program, bringing you exclusive discounts on dining, entertainment, and so much more. Learn about Vegas Unlocked>>>
Grand Prix Weekend
RE+ 26 isn’t the only major event hitting Las Vegas this November! The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend will be shifting into gear right as RE+ 26 wraps up. With RE+ 26 being at the Las Vegas Convention Center, impact during the event at the venue and hotels in our official room blocks will be minimal… but it’s a great reminder that Las Vegas will buzzing with energy all week.
Badge Pick Up
- At the airport
- RE+ 26 has badge pick-up at the Harry Reid Airport (Terminals 1 & 3) for your convenience.
- LVCC Registration Locations and Hours
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AT THE SHOW
Accessing Event Information
Curate Your Event Experience
With so much happening at RE+ 26, a little planning goes a long way. Start by exploring our Pathways pages, curated guides that bring together exhibitors, education sessions, show floor activations, and more tied to your specific focus area.
Make sure you make time to connect with peers through a variety of Networking & Special Events, from large scale events like our Annual Block Party, to more curated peer-to-peer experiences like Energy Exchanges, Affinity Group Meetups, and more.
Finally, explore the diverse array of Partner-led Events happening throughout the week, including the Clean Energy Job Fair, Tribal Clean Energy Symposium, U.S. Installer Awards, and more to round out a schedule that fits your goals.
The RE+ Insider's Guide
Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your RE+ 26 experience. From navigating the event and building your schedule to making valuable connections and finding your way around the show floor, explore tips and tricks from a seasoned RE+ attendee who has been there year after year.
RE+ is a must-attend event in the energy industry. But, it can be incredibly overwhelming with so many attendees, educational sessions, exhibitors, and networking events. How do you ensure that it’s time and money well spent?
That’s why I’m here. Over the past two decades in the energy sector, I’ve staffed, attended, and presented at many RE+ shows (fondly remembered by some of us as Solar Power International). So, I connected with the RE+ Events team to pull together information that will be useful for you, paired with my unique perspective on how to maximize your time and budget (and maybe even save you some money).
Between now and the end of the year (because the conference isn’t really done when you check out of your hotel), I’ll be posting tips and anecdotes based on my experiences that can make this year’s RE+ the most valuable for you. Some will seem obvious, but that’s ok. We all need reminders on the basics now and again. Other topics might not be relevant if you’re not exhibiting or speaking, but I’ve tried to work in some variety.
And, for the other RE+ veterans, I hope you’ll weigh in with your experiences, too.
Part 2 of my RE+ attendee guide: Going to a conference is more than packing your company golf shirt and hopping on the plane. If your company is investing in your attendance, it’s important that you define your goals. It can be learning or sharing thought leadership. But, let’s be real. This is a business. You’re there to get new customers or to close deals.
🎯 Identify the top five or ten companies and people you want to talk to. These meetings can be about continuing long-standing relationships or developing new ones - a successful conference is a combination of the two. Make sure to do your research so you can talk to them knowledgeably about their latest activities and how you might be able to work together in the near-term or long-term.
📱 The RE+ Connect app is a solid place to start. It has an integrated feature that allows you to view all attendees, have conversations, and send meeting invites, all within the app. While the app is great, not all attendees are great about checking it. Emails and LinkedIn profiles are also prime avenues to find contact information and gather intelligence ahead of time.
📍 My main takeaway – don’t wait until the week before RE+ to figure out who you want to talk to.
For this week's RE+ attendee guide, it's about out what collateral you may need to bring with you, whether you’re exhibiting or just attending. Give yourself time because your marketing team needs it. Trust me, no one in marketing wants to hear “I need this next week!” So, don’t forget to build in production, review, printing, and shipping time. Swag does not magically appear.
If you can, try to have fun and find a way to catch people’s eyes. Sunny the cow helped my DOE EERE colleagues draw attention for DOE’s LASSO Prize in 2024. This program supported pilot projects that co-locate solar photovoltaic panels with cattle grazing, aka cattle agrivoltaics. I also learned from my DOE time that adults are surprisingly fond of stickers.
Also, think ahead about how you’re getting your marketing collateral there. Will it be shipped with your booth, shipped to your or a colleague’s hotel, carried on the plane by your team, or printed on site? Also, start to think about what materials will be returning. Make sure to check out the RE+ Exhibitor Resources for more details.
Congratulations! You followed my suggestion from last week's post and booked your early bird registration for RE+ 26. But don’t stop now. Have you booked your accommodations?
There are plenty of places to stay in Las Vegas, but they can get pricey fast. If you know you’re attending, just book your hotel. And, even if you haven’t finalized your attendance, you can always release your reservation.
Reserve housing by Tuesday, October 14, 2026, to secure your accommodation at the best rates (link in comments). It’s much more pleasant to be able to pop up to your room in the middle of the day to take a call, or to drop off your stuff before heading out for evening events. Trust me, it’s not fun telling your boss that they’ll have to grab a shuttle to get to the conference in the morning because you waited to book hotels.
The same goes for flights. The earlier you book, the more likely you are to be able to get the flight times that you want, rather than the flight times that fit within your company policy.
#REPlus26 #energy #conferences
You’re attending RE+, but if no one knows, are you really attending? You’ve already started scoping out who you want to connect with. But you should also make it easier for people to connect with you.
Post on social media that you’re attending! RE+ has a great marketing toolkit (linked in the comments) that allows you to make customizable graphics and provides language for sample posts so you’re not starting from ground zero. Like this one that my friends at RE+ made for this LinkedIn series.
Many colleagues I’ve sent to conferences over the years have relayed that someone found them through a social media post about attending the conference.
If you’d prefer a graphic that’s company branded, Canva provides a great, free tool for that. When I was with the Loan Programs Office, the amazing Rosie Jewell built a library for our outreach and BD team so they could easily update on their own whenever they hit the road. But, you don't need amazing graphical talents to quickly build something that looks quite professional.
#REplus26 #energy #conferences
This week's RE+ 26 post is targeted at exhibitors. For most conferences, there’s usually a window for sending your booth to the conference location, and there can be additional charges if you’re outside that window.
For RE+, exhibitors can ship freight to the Freeman Advance Warehouse between October 13 and November 5, 2026, or ship directly to the show site on their assigned target move-in date. Exhibitors can use Freeman Transportation services or any other transportation provider of their choosing. Exhibitors can find their target move-in date in the Exhibitor Service Manual (link in comments). Or in the case pictured below, your shipping office can send your booth back to the conference you just returned from, which I would not recommend.
You’ve already listened to my advice on what collateral to bring, but now would be a great time to firm up how you’re getting your material to Las Vegas. Figure out ahead of time how or if materials will be returning. There’s usually a mad dash at the close of the trade show floor to get things shipped back.
If you go the roll-up banner route, which is a cost-effective and simple way to have your space be branded, make sure everyone on the ground knows how to unroll and roll-up the banner. And make sure to keep track of the carrying case.
Tip for RE+ 27 (and other events): pay attention to the conference’s timelines for securing the best booth spots. No one wants to get stuck in the back corner.
#REPlus26 #energy #conferences
So far, I've been really serious about what you need to do to maximize your time at RE+26. But getting out of town can be a good reset and help you explore a new city. And if you enjoy good food and drinks like me, it's a great way to try some new coffee shops, restaurants, and/or bars.
Doing a little research ahead of time can help you avoid some drab meals at the hotel bar. You can get a little quiet time during a hectic work or show off a little to your colleagues. I won some trust from a boss when he had the best Bee's Knees he'd ever had in a dodgy part of Kansas City.
In Las Vegas, I like Ghost Donkey for tequila and mezcal cocktails. I hear their nachos are great, too. It can be hard to find, just look for the donkey on the door. If you want to get off the Strip, Lamaii has excellent Thai food and an extensive wine list. I'm also a fan of the Original Sin at the Chandelier Bar, alongside some fun people watching. And for us East Coasters, it's a chance to snag some In-and-Out Burger.
Talking to my local food service industry friends and checking out the local Eater site are usually my first places to look. Anyone else have any recommendations?
#REPlus26 #energy #conferences
Back to (semi) serious posts about RE+ 26. If you're participating on a panel, make sure you've checked in with your moderator. The best panels for the audience are the ones in which the participants have engaged ahead of time to make sure they're covering the topics at hand and have developed a flow that keeps the conversation moving.
It's also the time to set parameters on what you can and can't talk about. No one wants to get caught off guard with a question they can't comment on. As an advisor to political appointees, I often covered these prep calls and never had an issue with mentioning the items that my bosses couldn't comment on. It helps when you're staffing half the panel, as illustrated below with two of my favorites, Jigar Shah and Josephine Tucker.
It's also important during these calls to understand what the set up will be. How will panelists be introduced - by the moderator or the panelists themselves? Is there a green room? What's the microphone set up - handheld, lavalier, on a table? How will you be seated - at a table, comfy chairs, at a podium? How is everyone planning to dress? No one wants to be the stiff suit and tie person with a couple of engineers dressed in Hawaiian shirts.
#RePlus26 #energy #conferences
Most of us probably don’t have an executive assistant to help us set up meetings at RE+ 2026. And, endless back and forths over email to nail down meeting times can be frustrating and time consuming. Or, if you’re managing a team that is attending, you simply don’t have the time.
One of the tools that became super helpful to the Outreach and Business Development team at the Loan Programs Office (now EDF) was creating a Microsoft Bookings page. You can develop a Bookings page for yourself or for your entire team that will be on the ground to allow targeted customers to schedule their own appointments with you.
When I was consulting, I used Google Calendar and it’s really easy to set up. In the top left, click Create and select Appointment schedule. Set up your appointment details, including title, duration, availability, and booking options. Click Save and share the booking page link with others.
It probably sounds like I’m harping on this point, but you should be proactively trying to set up meetings at RE+26. I say this because I’ve supported event planning with many successful business development professionals and it always surprised me how many of them arrived at a week out from the event and hadn’t yet set up any meetings. Other more near-term priorities get in the way, so I'm suggesting blocking off time in the weeks preceding RE+ to reach out to your meeting targets.
I’m not saying that your agenda needs to be filled up from dawn to dusk with meetings before you hop on the plane. It’s really important to leave space on your agenda for catching up with an old colleague you ran into or bumping into a potential customer that you just met. There's also a ton of great educational content that you should include on your schedule (and perhaps politely stalk a panelist after their session if you weren't able to schedule a meeting with them).
But if your company is investing in your attendance, and you are investing your time, you are more likely to be successful if you start out with some specific networking goals.
