55th Annual ASES National Solar Conference
October 19-21, 2026 | Austin, TX | Palmer Events Center (In person only)
Registration Now Open!
TXSES Members Get 25% off Registration (use code TXSES)
Early Bird Pricing Extended — Now Ends June 30th!
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TXSES is proud to be co-hosting the ASES SOLAR 2026 conference with the American Solar Energy Society in Austin during TXSES’s landmark 50th anniversary year!
“Celebrating 50 years of the Texas Solar Energy Society during a national gathering like SOLAR 2026 is a tremendous milestone for our state and our community. Texas has long been a leader in solar innovation and adoption, and we are honored to welcome renewable energy professionals, students, and advocates from across the country to Austin. This anniversary highlights our continued commitment to expanding clean, resilient, and accessible solar energy for all Texans,” said TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons.
This year’ theme, “Solar for All, Y’all,” will bring the solar community together to accelerate the adoption of solar energy as the solution for providing our buildings, homes, and communities with clean, locally-produced energy, and for making our energy infrastructure more resilient and reliable, under rapidly-growing energy demand.
For more than five decades, the National Solar Conference has brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates to share technological innovations and strategies advancing renewable energy. SOLAR 2026 will feature:
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Technical sessions and research presentations
- Local tours highlighting PV arrays in Austin, TX
- NABCEP Continuing Education Units with Sean White
- Events celebrating the annual ASES Awards
- 50th Anniversary of the TXSES celebration
- Networking with leaders across the renewable energy sector
Ways to Participate
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate in SOLAR 2026. As an attendee, you can join all the technical sessions, forums, and plenary talks, and engage with industry leaders at numerous networking events. As a contributor, you can participate in a variety of ways. If you are interested in contributing to the overall program, including workshops, trainings, field trips, tours, exhibitions, or sponsorships, please email conferences@ases.org.
SOLAR 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are Open!
Secure your spot as a SOLAR 2026 conference sponsor or exhibitor and enjoy the benefits of being prominently featured at this unique, community-driven event! Please email conference@ases.org if you have any questions.