Advancing Energy Resilience and Power Innovation for the Modern Warfighter

Join leading experts, innovators, policymakers, and defense organizations at the 2026 Defense Power & Energy Conference (DPEC), held June 23–25, 2026, in Falls Church, Virginia, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. DPEC is the premier gathering focused on advancing energy resilience, power technologies, and operational energy solutions for the modern warfighter.

The Defense Power & Energy Conference unites leaders from government, the military, industry, and academia to address critical challenges in defense energy and power systems. Through collaboration, insight sharing, and emerging technologies, the conference drives solutions that strengthen operational readiness, resilience, and mission success.

Conference Highlights

• Cutting-edge presentations on defense power systems, domestic production and supply chain initiatives, standardization, and emerging technologies
• A DoD battery demand forecast presented by OUSD
• Panels and technical sessions with military, government, industry, and academic leaders
• Networking opportunities with key stakeholders shaping the future of defense energy
• Exhibits showcasing the latest power and energy innovations

Event Details

• Dates: June 23–25, 2026
• Location: Falls Church, Virginia
• Venue: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
• Hotel Accomodations: A discounted room block has been reserved at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park for DPEC 2026 attendees. 
• To make a reservation, you can call 1-888-236-2427 or book online via the following link: 

Book your group rate for Defense Power and Energy Conference

As a reminder the specially negotiated rate is available for MPSC guests until 05/28/26. After this date, any guest looking to make a reservation will be subject to the best available rate at that time.

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Registration Fees

Please follow the registration instructions below:

• Members may log in to their account to register. The email associated with the member account will automatically populate the membership level.
• Non-members’ information will not be shared with any third parties and will be used solely to provide updates regarding DPEC 2026 and to assist MPSC in better serving its members.
• If you wish to upload your presentation or submission, you may do so during registration. Alternatively, you may email it to Sneha Patel at spatel@milpwr.org to have it attached to your registration file at a later time.

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