DFW AGENDA & SPEAKERS

9:30AM - Join us for opening remarks following breakfast at 9AM!

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Co-Founder, NorthBridge Energy Partners

9:45AM - Demand for Demand in Texas: Review of load growth trends, key drivers, ERCOT responses, and market sentiment in Texas

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Speakers:

Bill Blevins

Director Grid Coordination, ERCOT

Jorge Canamar

Director Business Development & Client Cultivation, EEPlus

Sai Vijayaraman

Head - Transmission Strategies & Studies, AWS

10:40AM - The Texas Two Step, Transmission: Discussion on Transmission infrastructure investments expected to accompany the projected demand growth

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Speakers:

Eithar Nashwati

Director Transmission System Planning, Oncor

11:35AM - Join us for lunch!

1PM - The Uncontrollable: Discussion around the resource adequacy challenge potentially facing the Texas grid

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Speakers:

Bill Bojorquez

Senior Advisor, EEPlus

Shannon Caraway

President & Co-Founder, Eolic Development Partners

1:50PM - Texas Nuclear Renaissance: Discussion around ongoing efforts in nuclear generation development

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Speakers:

Eric Padilla

Director, Public Policy, Vistra Corp

Ken Donohoo

Principal, Owl Electric Reliability Consulting, LLC

3:05PM - Reliable Transition to a CleanEnergy Texas Grid: A holistic view

Moderator:

Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Speakers:

Jenn Goodwillie

SVP Project Commercialization, Nova Clean Energy

Alexandra Williams

Vice President of Origination, Guidepost Energy

4PM-5:30PM - Networking Happy Hour

Join your colleagues for a relaxed and engaging Networking Happy Hour!

This is your perfect opportunity to unwind after a day of insightful sessions, connect with peers, and expand your professional network in a casual setting. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light bites while fostering new connections and strengthening existing relationships within our vibrant community.