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Meet Urban Planners, Shape the Specs: Join the ChargedUp! Pavilion at NPC26 in Detroit

March 03, 20262 min read

By Keith Reynolds | Publisher & Editor, ChargedUp!

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During a time where energy strategy and physical space have become inseparable, the built environment is no longer just about brick and mortar, it is about the power that flows through it.

As we prepare for the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference (NPC26) in Detroit this April, an unprecedented opportunity has emerged for thought leaders in electrification, AI, and resilient infrastructure. The ChargedUp! Pavilion is where the technology of tomorrow meets the policymakers of today.

Why the ChargedUp! Pavilion?

City and regional planners are currently drafting the blueprints for 2027 and beyond. They are looking for specifications on EV charging mandates, microgrid zoning, and AI-enabled building management systems. If you are an innovator in this space, these are the people who will write your solutions into the legal requirements of our communities.

The Strategic Advantage for Thought Leaders

Participating in the ChargedUp! Pavilion connects you to a massive content and demand generation engine designed specifically for the planning community.

  • Influence the Specs: Engage with 5,000+ planners who develop the regulations, rules, and project specifications for local and regional development.

  • Access Large-Scale Real Estate: These public sector leaders manage vast portfolios of municipal real estate, from transit hubs and garages to public housing and civic campuses.

  • Establish Authority: Position your brand as the go-to expert in a market where time to power is now the primary driver of property valuation.

Limited Slots Remain: Secure Yours Now

The ChargedUp! Pavilion at NPC26 is where the most meaningful connections of the year happen. We are curating a limited number of slots for industry leaders to participate in theater presentations, live panel discussions, and onsite interviews.

Whether you are demonstrating how Solid-State Transformers (SSTs) can solve the transformer queue or how AI Operating Layers can improve building NOI, this is your stage.

Remaining slots are filling fast. Don't miss your chance to sit at the table with the people writing the future rules of electrification. In a world where energy costs and technology are moving fast, the smartest move isn’t to go it alone, it’s to get ChargedUp! together.

👉 Secure your place in the ChargedUp! Pavilion at NPC26

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