Explore the Cutting Edge of energy and electrification in Minnesota
For the first time ever, six of Minnesota’s leading energy and electrification organizations are joining forces to create the most comprehensive energy innovation event of the year.
Join us on October 13 at the McNamara Alumni Center for a day of cutting-edge technology, insightful presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities with the leaders driving Minnesota’s energy and electrification future.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s energy community, gain valuable insights, and be part of the conversation driving energy innovation in the state.
Early bird pricing now until August 1, 2025.
Organizing partners
Six of Minnesota’s leading energy and electrification organizations converging into one unmissable event!
This year’s Energy Innovation Summit brings together the annual Electroposium, Recharge Minnesota Symposium, Electrify MN, and MN Cleantech Innovation Summit events under one roof.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to reach a broad range of Minnesota’s energy stakeholders at a single event.
Based on past events, we expect the Summit to be sold out with hundreds of industry peers in attendance including energy companies, investors, government officials, nonprofits, startups, and promising students.
Explore various sponsorship tiers and benefits →
Or secure one of the limited exhibitor tables. $100/table including one event ticket. Free for a limited number of non-profits.
Reach out to our team to find the best way to meet your organization’s goals: MNEnergySummit@gridcatalyst.org
agenda & Topics
Breakout session topics are in development under five core themes: Technology and Innovation, Workforce Development and Training, Policy, Partnerships and Collaboration, and Startups.
Session topics and timing will be confirmed by August 1, 2025.
- Building Electrification Training Programs (Workforce)
- Geothermal for Sustainability (Technology/Innovation)
- Community Electrification Planning (Partnerships)
- Grid Resilience and Security (Technology & Innovation)
- The Federal Policy Landscape (Policy)
- Energy & Cleantech Startup Pitches (Technology & Innovation)
- MN Department of Employment and Economic Development Programs (Workforce)
- Energy & Cleantech Startup Pitches (Startups)
- Clean Energy Initiatives for Communities with Recharge America (Partnerships)
- Electrification of Transit and Mobility On-Demand Systems (Technology/Innovation)
- Funding for Energy/Cleantech Innovation and Deployment (Partnerships)
- State-Level Clean Energy Best Practices – Lessons from Across the Country (Policy)
| October 13, 2025 | Morning Sessions |
|---|---|
| 7:30am | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| ⚡️ Lightning Talks | |
| 8:30am | Kickoff Address - Speaker TBA |
| 9:00am |
Opening Plenary Session: Panel on Energy Trends, Innovation, and Opportunities |
| 9:45am | Networking |
| 10:15am | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:15am | Breakout Session 2 |
| October 13, 2025 | Afternoon Sessions |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Lunch (Provided) |
| 12:45pm | Breakout Session 3 |
| 1:45pm | Breakout Session 4 |
| 2:30pm | Coffee Break |
| ⚡️ Lightning Talks | |
| 3:15pm | Final Session |
| 4:30pm | Closing Remarks |
Early bird pricing now until August 1, 2025.