2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference
September 29 - 30, 2026
InterContinental Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport Hotel
About Gateway to Solar
The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking and education.
Meet industry professionals from across the state and country, hear from state officials, regulators, and legislators, and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota's booming market and where it's headed during this exciting two-day conference.
Proceeds from the Gateway Conference support MnSEIA’s year-round regulatory and policy work to protect and promote the growth of Minnesota solar + storage.
Who is MnSEIA?
MnSEIA is a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit that promotes and protects Minnesota’s solar and storage industries. We advocate in the state legislative and regulatory arenas in a unified and actionable way to move solar + storage forward.
MnSEIA's mission is to grow the solar and energy storage industries as part of Minnesota's clean energy transition by delivering strong public policy, education, job creation, and sustainable industry development.
Attendee Testimonials
“The collaboration between different companies and industry leaders within the state. The networking time and happy hours were especially helpful from a business perspective.”
-2025 Gateway attendee
“The fact that this conference brings together all disciplines involved in finding equitable solutions to real issues.”
-2025 Gateway attendee
“I like that there's a wide variety of topics to choose from in the schedule, it keeps my team engaged and sharing thoughts between sessions. I always leave with new information and connections."
-2024 Gateway attendee
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
37
Exhibitors
53
Sponsors
Conference Details
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InterContinental Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport Hotel
MnSEIA Conference
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