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:
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.
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 experience any difficulties with event registration, please contact Sneha Patel at spatel@milpwr.org for assistance.
Call for Papers and Presentations
The DPEC 2026 invites researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and government representatives to submit abstracts, technical papers, and presentation proposals.
Submissions may include, but are not limited to topics below:
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Advanced power and energy systems
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Energy storage and battery technologies
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Power electronics and system integration
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Operational energy and energy resilience
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Emerging technologies for defense applications
Please submit your abstract, paper, or presentation proposal through the conference submission portal
All submissions will be reviewed by the conference committee. Accepted submissions will be invited for oral or poster presentation at the conference.
Reserve Exhibit Space
Interested in exhibiting? Reserve your booth space today and be part of the conference experience.
Please contact Sneha Patel at spatel@milpwr.org for any sponsorship or promotional opportunitues.
Online Exhibit/Booth Application
DPEC 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities.docx
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