Energy Progress & Innovation Conference

EPIC celebrated 47 years in 2026, and we keep growth and change as topics in our planning to try and make it better and better. We appreciate the continued support of our participants, speakers, sponsor and exhibitors!

EPIC is successful in large part because of our dedicated committee members who serve for extended years. In 2026, we celebrated:
- Eric, Dakota Gas - 5 years
- Greg, EAPC - 5 years
- Geoff, Babcock & Wilcox - 5 years (not pictured)
- Cole, Marathon Petroleum - 5 years (not pictured)
- Kelly, Otter Tail Power - 10 years
- Kristin, ND Safety Council - 10 years (not pictured)
- Sara, BSC-CE - 10 years (not pictured)
- Pamela, NDAREC - 2026 chair (and 36 years!)

Minnkota Power and Rainbow Energy also recieved excellence awards in 2026, and representatives are pictured below. Thank you all!

A quick look back at our 2026 and a thank you to two extraordinary keynote speakers. Dan Meers and Dr. Scott Tinker brought insight and education to our conference and were excellent ways to start and end each day!

The EPIC planning committee was able to give two deserving companies Excellence Awards at the 2026 conference. Rainbow Energy Center recieved the Excellence in Innovation award, and Minnkota Power Cooperative recieved the Excellence in Safety award. Congratulations to both companies on your hard work being recognized!

We are excited to have a golf simulator in our exhibit hall for the 2026 Energy Progress and Innovation Conference. Thank you to Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions for sponsoring the simulator and to Loyal AVS for bringing it in. If you are attending, check it out by the 1300 aisle!

Getting ready to kick off our first keynote speaker Dan Meers. Thank you to Pamela Clark-Stein, our chair, for kicking everything off!

👏 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
We’re proud to recognize FOX Innovation & Technologies as a sponsor of EPIC 2026. Their support helps make this conference possible and drives meaningful conversations around innovation and energy progress. Learn more at https://www.foxinnovation.com/

Don’t miss out! Early bird registration for EPIC 2026 ends THIS Thursday, January 8 (end of day). Join energy leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the region at our 47th annual conference. Save $100 on a one-day pass or $200 on a two-day pass when you register early!
👉 Learn more and register at https://ndepic.com/register/

⭐ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐
We’re excited to recognize Mactech Onsite as a Gold Sponsor of the EPIC 2026. Thank you for your strong support of the energy industry in our region. Partnerships like yours play a key role in making EPIC a success and advancing the conversations that move our industry forward. Check our their services ➡ https://www.mactechonsite.com/

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

We’re proud to recognize Rainbow Energy Center as a Gold Sponsor of the EPIC 2026! Thank you for your continued support of North Dakota’s energy industry and your commitment to innovation, reliability, and collaboration. Learn more about them here 👉https://rainbowenergycenter.com/

Thank You to ZEPCO, LLC! 🎲

We’re thrilled to give a big shoutout to ZEPCO, LLC for their generous sponsorship of our Casino Night! Your support helps make this event unforgettable and brings our community together for an evening of fun and excitement.

👉 Learn more about ZEPCO, LLC at zepco.net, and come to check them out at EPIC 2026!