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July 11–15, 2026 | Lexington, Kentucky
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Regional Energy Summit
Advancing Energy Policy, Infrastructure,
and Innovation Across the South
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July 11, 2026 | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Lexington, Kentucky
The CSG South Regional Energy Summit brings together state legislators, legislative staff, regulators, energy agencies, and industry leaders from across Southern states for a one-day, policy-focused dialogue on the region’s most pressing energy challenges and opportunities.
While co-located with the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), the Summit is independently programmed, registered, and sponsored. Participants may attend the Summit only, SLC only, or both events by registering separately.
Registration Information
- The Summit takes place on the first day of SLC (July 11).
- Registration is separate: Admission to one event does not grant
access to the other. - Attendees may register for one event or both.
- Sponsors gain visibility and engagement specific to the
Regional Energy Summit audience and programming.
Registration Fees
- Legislators & government staff: $50
- Private & public sector attendees: $550
- Fees include breakfast and lunch.
Registration for the Regional Energy Summit is separate from SLC. Attending one does not provide access to the other.
Hotel Information
- Attending both events? Use the SLC hotel link to reserve accommodations for the full conference.
- Attending only the Summit? You will receive a hotel link to reserve
rooms for July 10 only. Additional nights require SLC registration.
Program Focus
The Summit provides an in-depth forum for examining critical energy
issues in Southern states, spanning a wide range of topics, including:
- Energy reliability and grid resilience
- Grid modernization and advanced transmission
- Power generation and emerging technologies
- Workforce development and infrastructure investment
- Regional collaboration and innovation in energy policy
Audience
- State legislators and legislative staff
- Public utility commissioners and energy regulators
- State energy offices and executive agencies
- Utilities, energy companies, and industry innovators
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Engage directly with state policymakers and regulators
shaping energy policy. - Support nonpartisan, solution-oriented discussions
on regional energy priorities. - Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the future
of energy in the South. - Build relationships with decision-makers in a focused,
high-level policy setting.
Past Southern Legislative Conferences
2025
Birmingham, AL
The 79th Southern Legislative Conference took place July 19–23, 2025, at the BJCC in Birmingham, bringing together over 1,400+ participants and offering more than 40 featured sessions.
Summary Report Photo Gallery Presentations
2024
The Greenbrier, WV
From July 21 to 25, 2024, the 78th Southern Legislative Conference at The Greenbrier in West Virginia drew over 1,300 attendees and marked 1,000,000 total meals packaged through the Campaign Against Hunger.
Summary Report Photo Gallery Presentations
2023
Charleston, SC
From July 8 to 12, 2023, the 77th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference was held in Charleston, South Carolina, with over 2,100 attendees, making it the largest attended SLC to date!
Summary Report Photo Gallery Presentations Video Recap
2022
Oklahoma City, OK
From July 9 to 13, 2022, the 76th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with over 1,400 attendees, 30 sessions and 100,000 meals packed for Campaign Against Hunger.
Summary Report Photo Gallery Presentations
2021
Nashville, TN
From July 10 to 14, 2021, the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Nashville, Tennessee, the Country Music Capital of the World, for a remarkable and memorable 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting.
Summary Report Presentations
2020
Winston‑Salem, NC
The 74th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference scheduled to convene in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, from August 1 to August 5, 2020, was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
2019
New Orleans, LA
The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference scheduled to convene in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 13 to July 17, 2019, was canceled due to Hurricane Barry.
Summary Report Presentations
2018
St. Louis, MO
The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in St. Louis, Missouri, from July 21 to July 25, 2018.
Summary Report Presentations
2017
Biloxi, MS
The 71st Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Biloxi, Mississippi, from July 29 to August 2, 2017.
Summary Report Presentations
2016
Lexington, KY
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Lexington, Kentucky, from July 9 to July 13, 2016.
Summary Report
2015
Savannah, GA
The 69th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Savannah, Georgia, from July 18 to July 22, 2015.
Summary Report Presentations
2014
Little Rock, AR
The 68th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Little Rock, Arkansas, from July 26 to July 30, 2014.
Summary Report Presentations
2013
Mobile, AL
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Mobile, Alabama, from July 27 to July 31, 2013.
Summary Report Presentations
2012
Charleston, WV
The 66th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Charleston, West Virginia, from July 28 through Aug. 1, 2012.
Summary Report Presentations
2011
Memphis, TN
The 65th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference convened in Memphis, Tennessee, from July 16 to July 20, 2011.
Summary Report Presentations