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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