September 22-24, 2026 | Hilton Atlanta | Georgia
PowerUp: Chartwell's Outage Conference
PowerUp, Chartwell’s Outage Conference, brings utility professionals together to share lessons learned, examine emerging technologies, and discuss real-world strategies for improving outage response and customer communication. Connect with peers, gain actionable insights, and leave with tools to strengthen your utility’s operational performance when it matters most.
2026 Venue
In 2026, Chartwell invites you to experience our hometown of Atlanta, with the Hilton Atlanta serving as the official host hotel.
2025 Agenda Highlights
Read all about the fantastic keynotes, sessions, panel discussions, and more that joined us for this year’s 2025 PowerUp Conference!
2025 Speakers
PowerUp Conference speakers always represent a combination of real-life experience, technical expertise, and forward-thinking strategies related to outage preparation, communication, and restoration.
2025 Sponsors
A huge thank you to all of our PowerUp 2025 sponsors and solution providers!
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at PowerUp 2026? Check out the prospectus to discover how you can amplify your brand and connect with utility leaders driving innovation and operational success!
2026 Best Practices Awards
Created exclusively for utilities, the Outage Awards celebrate the organizations setting new standards for excellence and innovation. Chartwell’s Best Practices Awards shine a spotlight on the impactful programs, forward-thinking projects, and service initiatives driving meaningful results.
Winners of the 2026 Chartwell Best Practices Awards in Outage Communications, Outage Operations, Emergency Management, and our newest category, Business Continuity, will be recognized on stage at PowerUp: Chartwell’s Outage Conference.
Now Accepting Submissions! (Deadline: February 27)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chartwell Services
Our membership services can help enhance customer experience, strengthen resilience, and improve operational efficiency. Gain unlimited access to utility research, join peer networks, obtain post-event outage benchmarks, and develop leadership through a variety of membership options.
