Register Now: SunSpec Alliance Technology Summit

June 20, 2025

The SunSpec Alliance Technology Summit is your opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of distributed energy. Taking place at Port Labs in the San Francisco Bay Area, this three-day event will bring together technical leaders, developers, integrators, and policymakers for in-depth discussions and collaborative learning.

October 13
Arrivals and Welcome Reception
We’ll open the event with an evening cocktail hour, giving attendees a chance to settle in, reconnect with peers, and meet new members of the SunSpec community in a relaxed setting.

October 14
Full Day of Technical Sessions
The heart of the summit will be a full day of expert-led sessions focused on the most important challenges and opportunities facing the DER industry. Topics will include:

  • The current state of DER in 2025 and projections for 2026

  • Data sharing and interoperability across platforms and markets

  • Updates to SunSpec Modbus and IEEE 2030.5 / CSIP implementation

  • Cybersecurity threats and strategies for DER systems

  • Grid integration and utility interface best practices

  • Certification pathways and compliance with evolving standards

  • Regulatory trends impacting distributed energy and solar markets

  • The role of AI and automation in energy management systems

We already have six expert speakers confirmed, with more to be announced soon.

October 15
Follow-up Meetings and Collaboration
The final day will offer space for working groups, informal meetings, and continued discussion among attendees who want to go deeper into specific topics.

Whether you’re developing DER technologies, writing code, managing deployments, or guiding policy, this summit is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and connect with the broader ecosystem.

Event Location Details:

Port Labs

Address: 2044 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: (510) 488-5020

Hotels:

We’ve provided a list of recommended hotel options for attendees, with choices available in Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco. While we do not have reserved block rates, each location offers convenient access to Port Labs via public or personal transportation. Hotels in Berkeley and San Francisco are located near BART stations, making it easy to reach the venue, which is just one block from the 19th Street BART station in downtown Oakland. Whether you prefer to stay close by or explore a different part of the Bay Area, there are options to fit a variety of preferences and budgets. For those who plan to drive, Port Labs offers a free, secure on-site parking lot available to all summit attendees.

Kissel Uptown – Oakland – Room rates around 288$ per night, this location is approximately 3 blocks to Port Labs.

Aiden by Best Western – Berkeley – Room rates around 166$ per night, this location is approximately 3 blocks from the North Berkeley BART station

Hilton – San Francisco – Room rates around 187$ per night, this is location is approximately 4 blocks from the Powell BART station in downtown San Francisco

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Sponsorship Opportunity: 2025 SunSpec Alliance Technology Summit

The SunSpec Alliance invites your organization to sponsor the 2025 SunSpec Technology Summit, our flagship industry event focused on advancing the future of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Taking place at Port Labs in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Summit will convene technical experts, manufacturers, developers, utilities, and regulators for a series of focused discussions on standards, interoperability, cybersecurity, and the evolving DER ecosystem.

Sponsorship Package – $3,000

As a sponsor, your organization will receive:

  • Five full-access passes to the three-day Summit.
  • A speaking opportunity during the technical session track on October 14.
  • A dedicated, branded networking space on October 15 to engage directly with attendees.
  • Brand visibility across all event communications, including:
    • The SunSpec website
    • Email campaigns
    • Social media announcements
    • On-site signage and printed materials
  • Inclusion in post-event promotional activities, such as:
    • Featured mentions in SunSpec’s post-event newsletter recap
    • Sponsor recognition in LinkedIn posts and social media coverage following the event

Additional Benefits

  • Option to include company materials or giveaways in attendee packets.
  • Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks.
  • Opportunity to co-host a post-summit webinar with SunSpec, offering continued engagement with our industry audience and an extended platform to share your expertise.

Sponsoring the SunSpec Technology Summit demonstrates leadership within the DER sector, builds relationships with key industry stakeholders, and positions your company as a recognized champion of open standards and innovation.

To reserve your sponsorship or request additional details, please contact:
Sam Reid
Director of Content, SunSpec Alliance
sam@sunspec.org

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