2026 Annual R3 Conference and Innovation Expo - Save the Date!

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Join us in San Antonio for the Annual Conference of the National Association of Energy Service Companies!

Annually, NAESCO gathers leaders and experts within the energy service company industry for a multi-day event to network and learn about new policies, strategies, and technologies that are shaping the industry. In-depth sessions cover the current and future landscape of the industry, and 60+ exhibitors showcase advanced technologies and solutions that deliver measurable results in ESCO projects.

R3 draws a diverse audience, including energy service companies, energy efficiency contractors, financiers, state/local/federal government representatives, law firms, and consultants. Attendees can look forward to engaging networking events and an awards ceremony recognizing exemplary projects from member companies that show the full potential of public-private partnerships.

The event is open to members and non-members.

Sponsorships available!
(Listed below the agenda)

View the full Exhibit Hall on our Expo Map 

Annual Meeting Agenda

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Annual R3 Conference 

Prospectus of Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Leading ESCOs, contractors, and product & service suppliers are attending – so should your company!

• ESCO companies – 28%
• Lighting manufacturers, distributors, installers – 24%
• Controls – 9%
• Financiers – 7%
• State, Local and Federal Government – 7%
• Software/Data Analytics – 6%
• HVAC, refrigeration, air quality – 5%
• Water Efficiency – 5%
• Windows, building envelope – 4%
• Law Firm/Consultants – 3%
• Distributed Energy, Utility, Solar, Storage – 2%

Main Expo Hours and Events* 

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm          Exhibitor Set-up

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm            Exhibitor Reception in Texas DEF

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

10:00 am – 4:30 pm         Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm           Break with Exhibitors

Thursday, November 19, 2026

7:30 am – 8:00 am           Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 12:00 pm       Exhibit Hall Open

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm           Exhibit Hall Open

2:45 pm – 6:00 pm           Exhibitor clean-up/packing 

*Please note these times are not yet set and will be updated as we get closer to the event.

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

See the Expo Floorplan on the registration page

Booth – 10’ x 8’

NAESCO Member   -         $3000

Non-Member -                    $5500

Table – 6’ x 30”

NAESCO Member   -         $2500

Non-Member -                    $4500

Exhibit at the Innovation Expo 

Booth Size: Choose either a 10’x 8’ exhibition booth with skirted 6’ table OR a 6’x30” skirted table.

Booth Benefits: Both options include two full conference attendee registrations, two chairs, a waste basket and company sign. The registrations provide access to all conference sessions, networking events, and group meal functions allowing exhibitors to network inside and outside of the exhibit hall. The links to the Alliance Exhibitor Kits will be emailed to registrants by The Balcom Group.

Booth Locations: Exhibitors may choose the booth location. Earlier registrations have a better chance of receiving a preferred location. NAESCO does not guarantee chosen preferences but will make every effort to do so. Note: NAESCO sponsors and members are given priority for booth location.

Partnership Forum: Exhibitors who are also NAESCO members are eligible to participate in the ESCO-Affiliate Partnership Forum scheduled during the conference.

Attendee List: To facilitate networking and marketing efforts, NAESCO will email a list of attendees both before and after the conference. Lists include full contact information, including emails.

Website Marketing: Each exhibiting company will be featured in the “Virtual R3 Show” on the Conference Whova App, providing extra visibility before, during, and after the event.

Guest Passes: Exhibitors may receive up to 4 R3 Show guest passes to invite customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the exhibit hall. A guest list will be kept at the conference registration desk.

Acknowledgement: Benefit from an aggressive marketing campaign to ensure a large audience of industry decision makers. Exhibitors receive special recognition on name badges for the event.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Expand your brand! Promote your company’s products and services to conference attendees who represent every facet of the energy service industry by choosing from a variety of high visibility sponsor packages.

The Alamo Sponsorship: $12,000

• Host the Main Reception/Event Outside the hotel on Wednesday, November 18

Benefits of the Alamo Sponsorship:

• 3 complimentary conference registrations.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App. 
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the San Antonio area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

River Walk Sponsorships - $6,000

Sponsorship options:

• Golf Outing on Monday, November 16
• Host New Member Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, November 17
• Lunch Sponsor on Wednesday, November 18
• Awards Luncheon Sponsor on Thursday, November 19
• Lanyards – all participants will receive lanyards with company logo on them – SOLD!

Benefits of the River Walk Sponsorship:

• 2 complimentary conference registrations.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information one week prior to the conference and final attendee list one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at the registration desk and/or at the event that you sponsor. 
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the San Antonio area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

The Pearl District Sponsorships - $4,000

Sponsorship options:

• Whova Conference App Sponsor
• Wi-Fi Sponsor
• Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall - Wednesday, November 18
• Logo’ed Water Bottles and water cooler stations
• Headshots or Game in the Exhibit Hall
• Host Closing Reception on Thursday, November 19

Benefits of the Pearl District Sponsorship:

• 1 conference registration and 1 at 50% off.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information to be sent to you one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent to you one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event that you sponsor.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo will appear on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the San Antonio area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

Mission Trail Sponsorships - $2,500 (Various)

Sponsorship options:

Energy-as-a-Service Meeting

Affiliate Committee Meeting

Development Committee Breakfast Thursday

Support Coffee and Dessert Breaks in Exhibit Hall (*Multiple breaks available – listed below)

• Wednesday PM Break
• Thursday AM Break
• Thursday PM Break

Benefits of the Mission Trail Sponsorship:

• One conference registration.
• Electronic list of attendees contacts information to be sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
• Recognition signage in Exhibit Hall and welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the San Antonio area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

Sponsorship Contact:

Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.