55th Annual National Solar Conference
October 19-21 | Austin, TX | Palmer Events Center
Registration Now Open!
TXSES Members & Affiliates Get 25% off Registration (Use code TXSES)
Early Bird Pricing Extended — Now Ends June 30th!
TXSES is proud to be partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for their SOLAR 2026 conference, which will be held 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.
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.