2026
Aiken/Augusta Energy Summit
September 14th - September 18th
The 5th Aiken-Augusta / Southeastern Energy Summit is approaching and an exciting combination of Site Tours, Presentations and Panels are coming together. Registration is now open!
Produced by Linton Consulting, NuSynergy Energy and a number of Partners and Sponsors who are major players in the Energy and Power Industries, this Summit offers you an unequalled opportunity to update on the top issues facing the Southeast and U.S. today. We will cover a wide range of Energy/Power Segments, topics and trends from nuclear, gas and renewables to generation, infrastructure, the future of the Grid to Transmission, Storage and Onsite Power. We will explore the drivers of growth and the challenges across multiple technologies.
The 5-day full program includes several venues with visits to Nuclear Plant Vogtle (Waynesboro), the Georgia Cyber & Innovation Center (Augusta), the Applied Research Center (Aiken), the mtu Rolls Royce generator manufacturing plant (Graniteville) and the VC Summer Nuclear Site (Jenkinsville).
Don’t miss this great opportunity to update on the latest trends and see what’s going on in Energy, firsthand.
2026
Agenda Overview
Five days packed with activities for networking, learning, and business strategy planning. The summit will be held across multiple venues in Georgia and South Carolina.
Join us for all days or selected days. Experience tours, executive and technical presentations, panels, meals, and networking opportunities. Envision the future energy economy. Multiple activities will advance your business, your career, and enjoyment.
Monday, September 14th
Visit and tour the largest nuclear site in the U.S., Vogtle Nuclear Plant in Waynesboro, GA. Learn about the future of nuclear power from large-scale to mid- and micro-reactors (Westinghouse, Hadron, and Antares). Explore developments in large plant operations and fuels. Vogtle, Unit 4, is the standard design platform for Westinghouse AP 1000 new builds.
Registration for this tour is limited.
Attend the kick-off evening Welcome Reception sponsored by Atwell, at the Georgia Cyber Center overlooking the Savannah River.
Tuesday, September 15th
Join us for the Summit’s overview and official Keynote at the Georgia Cyber and Innovation Center in Augusta, GA. Meet Matt Neal, President of Siemens Energy N.A., and hear from an Executive Panel of Energy and Power Leaders (Dominion SC, Georgia Power and Others) who will share their views on top priorities and challenges for generation, transmission, and the future of the grid. Update on natural gas and transmission’s role in meeting Southeast’s rapid demand growth. Learn about infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies for protecting energy systems, and hear the latest on AI / Data Center opportunities, and industry challenges.
Wednesday, September 16th
We’ll meet at the Applied Research Center in Aiken, SC, near the Savannah River Site, to hear the latest developments, vision, and opportunities for Nuclear Power in the Carolinas and the nation. A diverse panel of electric utility leaders will discuss the Integrated Resource Planning process and its outlook based on current plans. This panel will help us understand the Southeast’s priorities for rapid growth.
On Wednesday afternoon, partnering with the Savannah River National Lab (SRNL), we’ll host breakout groups to explore 5 Focus Technology-related topics. SRNL experts will lead 4 of these Working Groups, developing strategies for the future in several defined topics: AI – Grid Management & Security; Advanced Nuclear: Across the Fuel Cycles; Fusion & the Fuel Cycle; Critical Minerals & Materials for Nuclear Fission & Fusion, and Onsite Power and Storage.
One or more of these Working Groups may be by invitation-only.
Thursday, September 17th
Thursday will continue the 4-year tradition for major Energy User sectors sharing their latest views on growth, energy needs, regulations, and investments. These include Industrial/Manufacturing, Maritime & Ports, Aviation & Airports, and Federal/Defense sectors. You will be able to hear and interact with these panels to learn about their priorities and needs in today’s new policy and economic environment, where tariffs and trade are dominant issues.
Friday,
September 18th
On Friday, visit the VC Summer Site in Jenkinsville, near Columbia, SC. The visit will include a site tour, project updates, and insights into the new business model for nuclear power. You will learn about the opportunities and challenges of growing the nuclear power industry to the next level.
Attendance will be limited to 20 on a first-come; first-served basis.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to attend the full event?
No! We understand that you may have a busy week, but still want to attend. Individual day tickets will be available when tickets go live.
Can I attend the sessions virtually?
Absolutely! Most of the sessions will have a live recording and a virtual ticket is offered at a discounted rate
What are my hotel options?
We have partnered with the Marriott in Augusta to offer a special group rate! Click here to book now.
While we do not have any hotel partnership established for Aiken, we recommend the Hilton Garden Inn Aiken or the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Aiken.
The Aiken-Augusta/Southeastern Energy Summit has been successfully organized for the past five years through invaluable partnerships with key energy leaders. We extend our sincere gratitude for their dedicated time and contributions to the energy community.
