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A Showcase for Student Research

The University of Utah, in partnership with WECC, invites all PMAPS 2026 attendees to explore research and Utah history at the Student Posters Reception. This evening brings together student researchers, industry partners, and the broader power systems community in one of Salt Lake City’s most iconic venues.

  • Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
  • Location: Natural History Museum of Utah, Rio Tinto Center, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Hosted in the Rio Tinto Center, the evening features a chef-curated menu of Utah cheeses, seasonal produce, and regional specialties, alongside a selection of wine, beer, and desserts. With more than 400 expected attendees from academia, industry, and the power systems community, this is one of the conference’s premier networking events.

Student authors of accepted papers at PMAPS 2026 are invited to present their research in an engaging, interactive format. Participants will be automatically considered for the Best Student Poster Award, which recognizes excellence in technical quality, clarity, and visual design. Templates and presentation guidelines will be released on this page soon.

PMAPS 2026

Program-At-A-Glance
Get a quick look at all PMAPS 2026 has to offer, including technical tutorials, receptions, paper presentations, and technical talks.
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Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
A gala dinner and awards ceremony will be held to celebrate conference achievements and recognize outstanding papers, posters, and contributions.
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Awards
PMAPS 2026 will recognize excellence in research, technical contributions, and outstanding work that advances the field of probabilistic methods applied to power systems through several awards presented during the conference.
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Tutorials
A day of tutorials will be held on September 21st, featuring in-depth sessions led by distinguished researchers and industry professionals on emerging topics in probabilistic methods and power system planning, operation, and resilience.
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Career Fair & Welcome Reception
The Innovators Meet Industry: Career Fair & Welcome Reception will take place on the night of September 21, 2026, offering students and employers a special opportunity to connect, explore positions and partnership, and network.
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