Speaking Opportunities
Industry practitioners, technology end users, researchers, and executives who are interested in delivering a presentation at the Forum, serving as session moderator, or participating on a panel discussion are welcome to submit a speaking proposal.
Guidelines for Submitting a Speaking Proposal
Stand-alone presentations are 30 minutes in length. Seminar sessions are 75-90 minutes and typically feature 3-4 speakers, each presenting for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Speaking proposals should be sent to
info@smartgridobserver.com by
Friday, May 10, 2024 with the following information:
1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
2. Session title
3. Session type (stand-alone presentation or panel)
4. Session abstract (150 - 200 words)
5. Speaker biography and photo (list of speakers if panel is proposed)
6. Bullet list of 4-5 Key Takeaways
We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Sessions that emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are encouraged.
To discuss a possible panel or speaking submission, feel free to
contact us.
Speakers in Recent Editions of the Forum Include:
- Dr. Ammi Amarnath, Sr Technical Executive, Energy Efficiency & Demand Response, EPRI
- Robert Anderson, CTO, Olivine
- Peter Asmus, Executive Director, Alaska Microgrid Group
- Andrew Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, mPrest
- Rolf Bienert, Technical Director, OpenADR Alliance
- Bill Blevins, Director, Grid Coordination,ERCOT
- Pablo Bauleo, Ph.D., Senior Energy Services Engineer, Fort Collins Utilities
- Michael Brown, Manager, DSM Services (DR & DER), NV Energy
- Jennifer Chamberlin, Executive Director Market Development, CPower Energy Management
- Albert Chiu, Lead Product Manager, IDSM, Pacific Gas and Electric
- John Clint, Director, Distributed Energy Resources,AESC Inc.
- Clay Collier, Vice President, Energy Solutions, ChargePoint
- Tristan de Frondeville, Founder and President, SkyCentrics
- Paul DeCotis, Senior Partner, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe
- Dan Delurey, Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate, Vermont Law School
- Tanuj Deora, Vice President, Market Innovation, Uplight
- Dr. Jorge Elizondo, Chief Technology Officer, Co-founder, Heila Technologies
- Clayton Engel, Manager, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe
- Patti Garibay, Energy Manager, City of Lancaster, CA
- Kyle Garton, Director of Client Solutions, Weave Grid
- Dotty Hage, PMP, CSM, Energy Manager, Pomona College
- John Hall, Associate Vice President, Clean Energy, Environmental Defense Fund
- Dana Harmon, Executive Director, Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute
- Karen Herter, Energy Commission Specialist III, California Energy Commission
- Denver Hinds, R&D Project Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
- David Jacot, P.E., Director of Efficiency Solutions, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Michel Kamel, CEO, MelRok
- Scott Koehler, VP, Global Strategy, Innovation & Marketing - Digital Grid, Schneider Electric
- Rick Kornfeld, CEO, Kitu Systems
- Ross Malme, Senior Advisor, Bowen Advisors
- Mark Martinez, Sr Portfolio Manager Emerging Markets and Technologies, Southern California Edison
- James Mater, General Manager - Smart Grid, QualityLogic
- J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission
- Joshua McDonald, Consulting Engineer, Southern California Edison
- Mary Ann Piette, Ph.D., Associate Laboratory Director: Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- John Powers, Founder and CEO, Extensible Energy
- Carter J. Prescott, Principal Manager- eMobility, Southern California Edison
- Greg Puschnigg, Chief Executive Officer, BOSS Controls
- Josen Rossi, Managing Partner & Chairman, Aireko Companies
- Javier Rúa-Jovet, Counsel, Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico
- Suzanne Russo, Chief Executive Officer, Pecan Street Inc.
- Ruth Santiago, Board to Trustees, Earthjustice
- David Schatz, Director, Utility of the Future, Pepco Holdings
- Sanem Sergici, Ph.D.,Principal, The Brattle Group
- Brien J. Sheahan, Former Chairman and CEO, Illinois Commerce Commission
- Alok Singhania, Partner, Gridscape Solutions
- David W. South, Principal, South Ventures LLC
- Damien Tholomier, Executive Vice President, Product Management & Project Delivery, Varentec
- Jason Tucker, P.E., Manager - Project Execution, Smart Grid Technology, Pepco Holdings
- Jackson Wang, President, e-Radio Inc.
- Kitty Wang, Technical Director, Energy Solutions