POWER UP ENERGY EXPO. Design, Construction, and Sustainable Energy

Focusing on technology to improve installation impact on the environment and creating models for government sustainability programs.

This year’s event will bring hundreds of subject matter experts in architecture, engineering, construction, and power generation together for 2 days of information sharing, networking, and business development in the field of renewable energy. Along with Unparalleled access to DOD subject matter experts, this event will also help you build lifelong business relationships.

All times are listed as Central Time. Participation by government agencies does not imply an endorsement of any kind.

• Charity Golf Tournament & Beach Bonfire

Registration Opens, Networking Breakfast 7:00 AM

Introductions 8:00 AM

• Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network

Welcome Message, Introduction of Morning Keynote 8:00 AM

Morning Keynote Address 8:00 AM

Legislative Update Keynote Address 8:00 AM

• Ms. Kelley Smith Burk, Director, Florida Energy Office, Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS)

Opening Plenary Session: Decarbonization Goals & Resiliency Strategies 9:00 AM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Ms. Michelle Moore, Groundswell, Inc
• Ms. Ornella Nicolacci, Deputy Director, Beyond the Megawatt, Clean Energy Buyers’ Association (CEBA)

Workshop 1: High-Performance Building Strategies 10:00 AM

• Moderator: Ms. Erin Spadavecchia, Program Manager, ASSA ABLOY
• Mr. George Handy, Principal Program Manager, Noblis
• Mr. Brian Yallaly, DoD STED Program, Senior Engineer, Noblis

Networking Break 10:45 AM

Workshop 2: Resilient Infrastructure & Transportation 11:00 AM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Mr. Daniel Bakke, Vice President, EVCS Solutions
• Ms. Dory Larsen, Electric Transportation Program Manager, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
• Mr. Eric Christianson, Planner, Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC)

Networking Lunch 12:00 PM

Workshop 3: Smart Cities & Resilient Installations 1:15 PM

• Moderator by Schneider Electric
• Mr. Mike Dwyer, PE, Deputy Chief, Natural Disaster Recovery Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S Air Force
• Ms. Camille Crain, Section Chief, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Ms. Elizabeth Wolfe, Senior Advisor, Loan Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy

Workshop 4: Additive Manufacturing & The Future of Construction 2:15 PM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Mr. Nicolas Fernandez, Concrewall USA
• Other Speakers TBD

Networking Break 3:15 PM

Workshop 5: Innovative Utilities for the 21st Century 3:30 PM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Mr. Mike Ringenberg, ESPC/UESC Program Manager, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, U.S. Air Force
• Other Speakers TBD
  

Closing Keynote Address 5:00 PM

VIP Reception 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Defense Innovation Forum

Registration Opens, Networking Breakfast 7:00 AM

Introductions 8:00 AM

• Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network

Opening Panel: Department of Defense Leadership Roundtable 8:00 AM

• Ms. Meredith A. Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Navy (Invited)
• Mr. Robert Hughes, Executive Director, Office of Energy Initiatives, U.S. Army
• Mr. Dan Soto, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Assurance, U.S. Air Force

Plenary Session 1: Partnerships to Support Defense Communities 9:00 AM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Mr. Brad Chedister, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, DEFENSEWERX
• Mr. Ivan Bolden, Chief, Army Partnerships, U.S. Army
• Commissioner Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commission

Plenary Session 2: Energy & Climate Security 10:00 AM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Ms. Meredith Pringle, Principal, Converge Strategies
• Dr. Bret Strogen, PE, Director, Strategic Marketing Innovations
• Col. Greg Douquet, USMC (Ret.), Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council Global Energy

Plenary Session 3: Installations of the Future 11:00 AM

• Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
• Mr. Lowell Usrey, Integration Branch Chief, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force Army Future’s Command Representative
• Other Speakers TBD

Closing Remarks 11:50 AM

• Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network

Government and standard room block rates are available. Click the links below to visit the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort registration page.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, United States