CLEANPOWER 2026

• DatesMay 18, 2026
• VenueSan Diego Convention Center
• LocationSan Diego, CA, United States
• CategoryEnergy
• Official websitecleanpower.org

About CLEANPOWER 2026

CLEANPOWER 2026 is an energy industry event that took place May 18, 2026 at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, United States. It was a one-day event on a Monday.

Shows like this one typically draw utility and grid operators, engineers, project developers, installers, procurement managers and policy specialists. For registration, exhibitor packages and the floor plan, go to the official website, cleanpower.org.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at CLEANPOWER 2026

Energy shows bring together large operators and specialist suppliers. Conversations are technical, deals are large, and visitors often attend specific conference tracks and visit only a shortlist of exhibitors.

With a single day on the floor, every hour counts: arrive early, keep breaks short and in shifts so the booth is never empty, and book any important meetings before the doors open. At events like this, expect most visitors to be utility and grid operators and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for CLEANPOWER 2026

Planning for the next edition (dates expected, not yet confirmed), here is a working timeline counted back from May 24, 2027:

1. 16 weeks before (Feb 1, 2027)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near San Diego Convention Center while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Mar 29, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Apr 26, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (May 17, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for energy shows

• Identify the operators and developers you want to meet and request meetings before the show.
• Prepare technical data sheets and certifications for each market you serve.
• Brief the team on current policy and incentive changes, which come up in many conversations.

Booth tips for CLEANPOWER 2026

• Show performance data and installed references prominently; energy buyers trust track records.
• Qualify by project stage: planning, tender or construction.
• Keep a meeting area for longer technical discussions away from the aisle noise.
• Walk the hall at San Diego Convention Center during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after CLEANPOWER 2026

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Energy projects take months or years, so log the project stage and decision date with each lead and follow up at the right milestones.

1. Within 24 hours
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead, mentioning one detail from your conversation.
2. Within 3 days
   Send what you promised at the booth and log every lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. After two weeks
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to their question.
4. After a month
   Review results: meetings booked, cost per lead, and whether the show is worth repeating.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about 10 minutes from downtown and the San Diego Convention Center on the waterfront. The Gaslamp Quarter, next to the convention center, has many hotels within walking distance. International visitors should check whether they need a visa or an ESTA before booking travel.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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