The Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) will be holding its annual conference, AGI DAY 2026, Aug. 19 on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus. This year’s conference will focus on how artificial intelligence can help make the nation’s power grid smarter, more reliable, and better equipped to meet growing energy demands. Throughout the day, speakers from WSU, PNNL, utilities and industry will discuss artificial intelligence, the future of grid operations, and emerging energy technologies. “The power grid faces greater pressure — and greater opportunity — than ever. AGI Day is where innovation, practical expertise, and emerging technologies come together to tackle the grid’s most pressing challenges.