February 24 - 25, 2026 | Reston, VA 

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Welcome to the IDGA's Military Energy Summit!

In 2026, IDGA's Military Energy Summit (previously known as the Operational Energy Summit) will bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. This year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.

We will explore energy storage as a critical component in the transition to electrification and global fuel logistics. Guided by thought leaders, we will look at alternative energy sources, including nuclear and solar power, along with microgrids and technologies for enhancing grid security. As the demand for energy increases to support both current and future weapon systems and technologies, we will discuss strategies for achieving energy resilience, security, reliability, and sufficiency.

Join us to explore the complexities surrounding operational and installation energy.

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    — Expert Speakers — 
    Meet Our Highly Esteemed Speakers

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    — 2025 Review — 
    What Happened in 2025?

    IDGA’s 17th Military Energy Summit (previously Operational Energy Summit) took place on February 25-26, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. The two-day event brought together 200+ operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. Last year’s event focused on a range of topics that included addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.

    2026 is expected to be our biggest iteration yet!

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    — Benefits of Attending — 
    Why Should You Attend In 2026?

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    Get up to date on the alternative energy programs, and energy innovation projects across the Department of Defense and Department of Energy

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    Hear about the latest energy requirements and initiatives from the US Department of Defense and allies to enhance and streamline energy resilience efforts

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    Review the progress made on both military installation and operational energy strategy and uncover opportunities to enhance mission success

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    Grow your knowledge and understanding of the impact and implementation of sustainability efforts throughout the Department of Defense 

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    — Industry Insights — 
    Explore Our Exclusive Content Library

    Defense Innovation Unit's Energy Portfolio

    This presentation was delivered by Dr. Andrew Higier, Director of the Energy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at 2024's Military Energy Summit. His presentation highlighted how the DIU strengthens the national security innovation base.

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    A Guide to the Importance of Operational Energy in Near-Peer Conflict

    This article hopes to clarify this extensive and complex topic with examples and infographics, while clarifying the US Department of Defense's implementation of its Operational Energy strategy.

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    Sparking Lines: Energy and Russia’s War on Ukraine

    Sharon Burke examines energy’s pivotal role in the conflict, from Ukraine's disconnection from Russia's power grid to the deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure, revealing how energy functions as both a strategic tool and target in modern warfare.

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    Operational Energy Spending Recap
    (2023-2027) 

    This document summarizes and comments on the largest initiatives by service. An excellent “companion” piece to understand the breadth and depth of Operational energy.

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    — Testimonials — 
    A Word From Our Attendees

    The caliber of speakers and panelists was exceptional, providing valuable insights and expertise on the latest developments in operational energy. The presentations and discussions were engaging, informative, and sparked meaningful conversations about the future of energy in the military.

    Sr Petroleum Advisor, US Army

    Really appreciated the depth of speaker experiences, breadth of subjects covered, and the overall quality of the briefings and discussions.

    Sr. Technical Analyst, RAND Corporation

    Great collaboration between DoD and industry. Provided what DoD is requiring in the future to enhance the Warfighter, and how industry can help achieve the requirements and goals.

    General Engineer, HQDA DCS G-9

    I attend a lot of conferences. This event was very well organized, and all the topics were on point and interesting. It was a nice mix of industry and federal. Well done!

    Research, Library of Congress

    This is a well run and very informative event. Time is well used and speakers are high quality.

    CEO, Solar Stik, Inc

    I attended the summit last year for the first time and thought it was very informative and worth my time. I plan to attend again next year.

    Project Manager, US Army Futures Command, DEVCOM S&T-I International Cooperation

    The caliber of speakers and panelists was exceptional, providing valuable insights and expertise on the latest developments in operational energy. The presentations and discussions were engaging, informative, and sparked meaningful conversations about the future of energy in the military.

    Sr Petroleum Advisor, US Army

    Right balance of presentations and networking. Timely pivot to new priorities.

    Director, Policy and Resilience, ANSER

    It's clear the organizers work to keep the topics updated and relevant.

    Director, US Air Force, Office of Energy Assurance

    Highly relevant topics to my industry and a great line-up of speakers and panelists.

    Chief Innovation Officer, The Institute for Strategic and Innovative Technologies

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