FAQs: Power Resilience Forum

About the conference

What is the conference about?

PRF26 (Power Resilience Forum 2026) launches at a critical moment, providing a forum for utility leaders and operations professionals, solution providers, investors, and other power industry stakeholders to share best practices, learn about technology options, and conduct business that supports resilience objectives.

What technologies/capabilities do you consider core to resilience?

We view technologies that have a direct extreme weather or wildfire related resilience use-case for electric utilities as core to resilience and these will be the focus of PRF programming. This would include but is not limited to technologies like weather and risk modeling, vegetation management solutions, microgrids, and fault sensors. This does not include technologies like renewable energy, DERMS, or VPPs but these technology companies are welcome to attend.

Who is speaking at the conference, and what topics will be covered?

See the agenda here and confirmed speakers here.

Who should attend?

Utility operators and decision makers
State regulatory commissioners and staff
Federal and state government leaders
Resilience technology companies
Insurers
Finance/investors
Rating agencies
Consultants
Nonprofits

Conference logistics

Where/when is the Forum?

The Forum will be held January 21st-23rd, 2026 in Houston TX starting with an opening reception on January 21 at 5:00PM at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. For more information about the hotel, how to make a reservation, info on reservation pricing click here.

Where will I stay during the conference and how do I book a room?

All conference attendees must make their own hotel reservations; discounted rooms at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria are available to reserve after you have registered for the conference. A link to the hotel reservation website will be shared on the confirmation registration summary page, and in your confirmation email once you have registered.

PRF attendees, sponsors, and speakers will be able to book their guest rooms at the special conference discount rate:
$189/night + tax (single/double)

All guest rooms in the conference hotel block will enjoy the following:

Waived Destination Fee
Complimentary Standard Wireless Access in Guest Rooms
Complimentary Access to Hotel’s Fitness Center
Complimentary Shuttle Service Within a 3 Mile Radius of Hotel, based on Hotel’s availability.

Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Checkout time is 11:00 am.

Discounted rooms are on a first-come, first-serve basis. All discounted guest rooms must be booked by Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Book your room as soon as possible as the hotel could sell out. A link to book your hotel room can be found in the email that you received confirming your registration.

If you have already registered click here for the hotel reservation link.

How do I get to the hotel and/or park?

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria is located 25 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and 16 miles from the William P. Hobby Airport. We recommend taking a taxi or ride share service from the airport to the hotel.

Self and valet parking is available for those who choose to drive or rent a car.

Hotel Self-Parking Rates (as of 7/18/25)
0-3 hours — $15 + tax
3-12 hours — $25 + tax
Overnight Self-Parking for Hotel Guests — $34 + tax

Hotel Valet Parking Rates (as of 7/18/25)
0-3 hours — $20 + tax
3-12 hours — $30 + tax
Overnight Valet Parking for Hotel Guests — $45 + tax

The hotel offers free shuttle service to destinations within 3 miles of the hotel at a first-come-first service basis. The shuttle does not transfer to and from the airport to the hotel.

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes there will be networking breaks on each day, open breakfasts and lunches for networking, structured networking on day one, and networking receptions.

What is the dress code for the conference?

The dress code for the conference is business casual.

Where can I pick up my name tag?

Name tags and other conference materials can be picked up at the conference registration table in the Regency Foyer (1st Floor) beginning at 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 and 7:30am on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Will there be a conference app?

Yes, there will be a PRF app - we will send details to registrants closer to the date of the conference.

I’m a nursing parent; will there be a private space for me to pump/nurse?

Yes, there will be dedicated private space with a lock at the hotel. Check in at the conference registration table for more details and to access a key.

Is the venue ADA accessible?

Yes, the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria where all the sessions and meals take place is ADA accessible. If you are in need of an ADA accessible guest room, please confirm your requests with the hotel.

I have food allergies and/or a special diet. Will accommodations be made for me so I can participate in the conference meals?

Yes. If you indicate your food restriction/accommodation needs when you register for the conference we will make sure to relay it to the hotel and do our best to modify/add to the meals to ensure you will have options. If you have further questions about the food offerings email info@resilience-forum.com.

Can we bring a guest to the receptions?

No, unregistered guests are not allowed at the conference receptions.

Registration

How can I register for the conference?

Registration for PRF opens August 4th. Full pricing details and deadlines can be found here. Register by Wednesday, October 1, 2025 for the early bird pricing discount. Register by clicking here.

Can I purchase a ticket to specific sessions/tracks?

EPRI will be hosting a Climate READi workshop on the afternoon of January 21st that will have separate (free) registration. Additional information on this session is forthcoming. Otherwise attendees are required to purchase a ticket for the entire conference to attend.

How can I register with a group discount?

Group Registration Discount. Once you register each person, the registration page will ask you if you want to add another person, click that button to continue to add more people. If you are registering 4 or more people in this registration, enter the code: GroupRate15 in the discount code box on the payment page and it will automatically reduce the total registration rate by 15%.

Do you offer any fully comped tickets (for students, etc)?

No, but we have discounts for government employees, non-profits, and academic institutions. Please reach out to info@resilience-forum.com for more information.

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