ERCOT Power NEXT 2027 · The Next Evolution of ERCOT Market Summit

Navigate policy.
Advance projects.
Power Texas.

Building on ERCOT Market Summit, which has convened Texas power leaders since 2013, ERCOT Power NEXT connects market policy with the project, investment and operational decisions shaping Texas power.

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Date January 25–27, 2027
Venue Hilton Austin
Location Austin, Texas
Attendees
Expert Speakers
Content-Packed Sessions
Connected Market View

Texas-Sized Insights Since 2013

Where Texas power policy, projects and investment converge.

ERCOT Power NEXT brings together the policymakers, utility executives, developers, investors and market leaders navigating the next era of Texas electricity demand. In 2027, the event examines what the state’s unprecedented growth means for the people building, financing and operating its power system.

Across two connected tracks, the program explores ERCOT market reforms, large-load interconnection, transmission expansion, reliability, generation investment, asset optimization and the policy and financial risks that will determine what gets built next.

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The Next Chapter of More Than a Decade in the ERCOT Market

  1. 2013

    ERCOT Market Summit

    Infocast launches a dedicated forum for the policy, market design and operational issues shaping ERCOT.

  2. 2018

    Texas Renewable Energy Summit

    A second Texas forum launches around renewable development, investment and market growth.

  3. 2023

    Texas Clean Energy Summit

    The event returns with a broader focus on clean energy development, policy, finance and grid needs across Texas.

  4. 2027

    ERCOT Power NEXT

    ERCOT Market Summit evolves into an expanded forum connecting market policy with project development, investment and asset strategy.

The 2027 Market Agenda

One ERCOT market. Two focused tracks.

Shared plenary sessions on Days One and Three frame the policy, infrastructure and financing outlook. On Day Two, concurrent tracks explore how market reforms affect development and how investors and operators can position assets for ERCOT’s next phase of growth.

ERCOT Market Reforms

The rules shaping what gets built.

Examine how evolving reliability requirements, cost allocation methods and large-load policies affect infrastructure development, project economics and the customers powering Texas’ growth.

  • Resource adequacy and the outlook for reliability
  • Transmission cost allocation beyond 4CP
  • SB 6 and policies affecting data center development
  • Cyber, physical and energy-security risks
  • Infrastructure investment and electricity affordability
  • Demand response and large-load flexibility
Investment & Asset Optimization in ERCOT

Finding value. Improving performance.

Explore where value can be created across ERCOT and how asset owners, developers and investors are adapting siting, operating and portfolio strategies to changing market conditions and grid requirements.

  • Investment opportunities across generation and storage
  • Asset optimization and revenue strategies
  • Managing supply and demand balance
  • Site selection: power, water, cooling and grid access
  • Distributed resources, ADER, VPPs and microgrids
  • Inverter-based resource ride-through requirements

Market Leaders & Decision-Makers

The people shaping what gets built, financed and connected in Texas.

2027 Speaker Preview
Meet a selection of the policymakers, market operators, developers, investors and large-load leaders shaping the future of ERCOT.

Commissioner Courtney Hjaltman

Commissioner Courtney Hjaltman

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Fireside Chat: Implementing Policy Changes in ERCOT

Todd Hunter

Todd Hunter

State Representative

TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (DISTRICT 32)

Keynote Address: A Look Ahead at Energy Issues in the Current Legislative Session

Keith Collins

Keith Collins

Vice President of Commercial Operations

ERCOT
Prabhu Gnanam

Prabhu Gnanam

Senior Director, Grid Planning

ERCOT
Gordon Drake

Gordon Drake

Director of Market Design & Analysis

ERCOT
State Representative Giovanni Capriglione

State Representative Giovanni Capriglione

President

Digital Infrastructure Network
Devin Hardman

Devin Hardman

Chief Commercial Officer

esVolta
Vitaly Lee

Vitaly Lee

Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Hanwha Renewables
Spencer Marr

Spencer Marr

President

Sangha Renewables
Andy Nguyen

Andy Nguyen

Chief of Staff

Constellation
Arnie Quinn

Arnie Quinn

Senior Vice President, Regulatory Policy

Vistra Corp.
Eric Schubert

Eric Schubert

Energy Market Development (ERCOT)

Google
Randa Stephenson

Randa Stephenson

Chief Operating Officer, Wholesale Power

LCRA
Haynes Strader

Haynes Strader

Chief Development Officer

Skybox Datacenters
Featured 2027 Speaking Organizations
ERCOT Lower Colorado River Authority Austin Energy Vistra Corp. Data Center Coalition Digital Infrastructure Network J.P. Morgan Morgan Stanley Citigroup Global Markets EIG Arroyo Investors Jupiter Power Juvo Energy Hanwha Renewables energyRe Shell Energy North America Constellation Advanced Power Alliance Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance Texas Reliability Entity Office of Public Utility Counsel Pattern Energy Lightsource bp Tenaska Power Services Enverus
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Who Attends ERCOT Power NEXT?

One forum for the people powering Texas’ next era of growth.

Connect with developers, generators, ERCOT, regulators, utilities, investors and solution providers across the Texas power market. Engage with large-load customers and infrastructure partners to explore the decisions shaping project development, grid reliability and investment.

Expected industry
participants More than 800 industry participants are expected at ERCOT Power NEXT 2027.
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Developers, IPPs & Generators

Engage with regulators, utilities, large-load customers and capital partners to advance projects. Explore how market design, interconnection, permitting and procurement affect project bankability and execution.

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Regulators, ERCOT & Utilities

Exchange perspectives with market participants on reliability, affordability and load growth. Discuss large-load interconnection, transmission planning, cost allocation and the investments needed to serve Texas’ expanding power needs.

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Consultants, Advisors & Solution Providers

Connect with developers, utilities, large-load customers and investors seeking consulting, analytics, advisory services and technology platforms. Understand the regulatory, financing and project challenges shaping client priorities and purchasing decisions.

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Equipment Manufacturers & EPC Providers

Meet project owners and utilities purchasing equipment, engineering and construction services. Gain visibility into project pipelines, procurement timelines and supply-chain needs across generation, storage, transmission and large-load infrastructure.

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Financiers & Investors

Source projects and evaluate partnerships across generation, storage and large-load infrastructure. Assess how ERCOT market rules, contract structures and grid developments affect revenues, risk and project bankability.

Event Essentials

Your guide to ERCOT Power NEXT 2027.

Explore the agenda, understand who attends, and find the practical information you need before joining the conversation in Austin.

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Program & Agenda

Review the sessions examining ERCOT policy, large-load growth, interconnection, transmission, reliability, investment and asset strategy.

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Who Attends

Meet the leaders developing, financing and delivering Texas power projects, alongside the regulators, utilities and experts shaping the ERCOT market.

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Venue & Travel

Plan your visit to Hilton Austin, review hotel and transportation information, and get ready for three days of market insight and networking in Austin, Texas.

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Quick Answers

ERCOT Power NEXT 2027 FAQs.

Get quick answers about the event, Austin location, program tracks, audience and registration. Visit the full FAQs page for additional details.

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What is ERCOT Power NEXT 2027?

ERCOT Power NEXT is a senior-level conference focused on the policy, market, infrastructure and investment decisions shaping the future of the Texas power system. The program brings together policymakers, utilities, developers, investors, large-load representatives and technical experts to examine what comes next in ERCOT. Read the full event overview.

When and where is ERCOT Power NEXT 2027?

ERCOT Power NEXT 2027 takes place January 25–27, 2027, at Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. Visit the Venue & Travel page for hotel, transportation and location information.

What topics will the program cover?

The agenda examines the 90th Legislative Session, SB 6, Batch Zero, large-load interconnection, load forecasting, resource adequacy, transmission planning, 765-kV investment, asset optimization, cybersecurity, emerging generation and ERCOT project finance. Explore the full 2027 agenda.

Who should attend ERCOT Power NEXT?

ERCOT Power NEXT is designed for leaders developing, financing, delivering and operating Texas power infrastructure, as well as the regulators, ERCOT and utility teams shaping the market. Advisors, technology and equipment providers, and engineering and construction partners will also find opportunities to connect with customers and understand their evolving needs. Explore the full attendee profile.

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Be part of the conversation powering Texas’ next era.

ERCOT Power NEXT 2027 brings policymakers, utilities, developers, investors, large-load representatives and technical experts together January 25–27 in Austin. Join the people examining what it will take to deliver reliable power for Texas’ next wave of growth.

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