Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2024 | Endeavor Business Media | 22 April 2024 | Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

This is the intersection of education, advocacy and collaboration on the mission-critical pathway to NetZero unity.

MGK Conference is a unique gathering of a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including developers, generators, regulators, financiers, and large energy consumers from various sectors such as manufacturing, colleges, healthcare, transportation and military. This three-day conference and expo is designed to foster learning, knowledge sharing and making meaningful connections.

Microgrid Knowledge, the preeminent hub for all things microgrid, continues its legacy of industry innovation. Be part of our gathering to connect with the trailblazers driving the transition toward localized energy solutions. In the vibrant city of Baltimore, our 2024 in-person event awaits, set in a burgeoning hub for microgrid activity.

Here's what you can expect:
• Two days of information-rich panel discussions and presentations about projects, technologies and business models from those on the cutting edge of the microgrid revolution
• A pre-conference workshop to discuss and plan strategies to advance pro-microgrid policy, regulation and legislation
• Keynote deliveries from leaders that offer vision and inspiration for a changing energy world
• A lively exhibit hall with the latest in microgrid and distributed energy technologies
• A schedule and venue designed to promote extensive networking opportunities

Why Attend?
This conference will explore the markets, technologies, policies and customer benefits emerging as we decentralize our energy supply and electrify buildings and transportation. The one-of-a-kind event will serve as a venue for businesses, communities, institutions and government to learn what’s available now – and what lies ahead – to improve their operations with microgrids and distributed energy.

Who Should Attend:
• Businesses, institutions and communities curious about how microgrids can benefit them
• Innovators, developers, utilities, technology and engineering firms working in the space — or considering doing so
• Energy leaders shaping the microgrid industry
• Policymakers, regulators, researchers and advocates
• Investors seeking opportunity in a fast-moving energy sector

Value of Attending:
• Learn about the energy, financial, and sustainability benefits that microgrids offer your facility — and society as a whole.
• Gain insight into business models, financing, government incentives and other microgrid funding
• Find out how to choose technology and development partners for your microgrid project
• Network and meet privately with prospects and partners on our sophisticated platform

2024 Speakers

CHAIR:

Rod Walton
Managing Editor, Microgrid Knowledge and EnergyTech

CO-CHAIR:

Kenneth Horne
Director of Portfolio Operations, Spring Lane Capital

ADVISORY BOARD:

Adam Miller
SVP/VP, Sunnova

Adib Nasle
CEO, Xendee Corporation

Allan Schurr
Chief Commercial Officer, Enchanted Rock

Andrew Wall
Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, PowerSecure

Arnela Smajlovic Djedovic
Global Product Manager, Siemens Inc

Ben Parvey
CEO, BlueSky Power

Breanna Sandridge
Senior Editor, Energy Tech & Microgrid Knowledge, Endeavor Business Media

Cameron Brooks
Executive Director, Think Microgrid

Clark Wiedetz
Chief Sales Officer, GreenStruxure NA, LLC

Dave O'brien
Engagement Manager, Sapling Financial Consultants Inc.

Dave Good
Director, Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability, Gallaudet University

Dennis Garrett
C-Level Executive/President/Owner/Principal, Blue Lake Clean Energy Group LLC

Emily Cillessen
Manager, Federal Markets, S&C Electric Company

Erik Svanholm
Consultant, 11 LLC

Hari Sivadas
VP Industrial Battery Energy Storage Solutions, Generac Power Systems Inc.

Jaclyn Whiteman
Director, CD Project Management, Duke Energy

Jana Gerber
President of NAM Microgrids, Schneider Electric

Joe Sullivan
Head of Sales, PXiSE Energy Solutions

Jon Erickson
Senior Project Manager, Power Engineers

Katrina Pielli
Director, Office of Engagement, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Lisa Khanna
VP, Investments, Generate Capital

Mark Feasel
Chief Commercial Officer, FuelCell Energy

Matt Cinadr
Director, Sustainable Industries and Buildings, Veolia North America

Mehdi Ganji
Microgrid Strategy Lead, Pacific Gas and Electric

Michael Fischette
CEO, Concord Engineering Group, Inc.

Michael Boswell
Vice President, Power & Infrastructure, Concord Engineering Group, Inc.

Mike Bakas
Executive Vice President, Energy Assets, Ameresco, Inc.

Rick Bolton
CEO, Compass Energy Platform

Ronald Chebra
Executive Director, CCG-NJ

Roy Torbert
Chief Operating Officer, Third Derivative

Samantha Reifer
Director, Strategic Alliances, Scale Microgrids

Steve Pullins
SVP, CTO, AlphaStruxure

Taiwo Alo
Director, Smart Grid, Innovation & Capacity Planning, Pepco Holdings Inc.

Thomas Poteet
VP Corporate Development, Mesa Solutions

Yue Tu
Product Innovation Manager, Microsoft

SPEAKERS:

Adrian Rivera
Energy Engineer, Slipstream

Alex Rojas
Director, Innovation Implementation & Strategy, Ameren Services

Allen Schaeffer
Executive Director, Engine Technology Forum

Alok Singhania
Partner, Gridscape Solutions Inc.

Amanda Lemaster
Energy Assurance Coordinator, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Brandon Bowser
Section Chief, Clean Energy and Resilience, Maryland Energy Administration

Broderick Bagert
Organizer, Together Louisiana

Chase Weir
Chief Executive Officer, Distributed Sun & truCurrent

Claude Routhier
Special Projects Consultant, Poly-Énergie Inc.

Colby Cox
Managing Director-Americas, DC Byte

Daniel Eitzman
Energy Program Specialist, PA Department of Environmental Protection

David Tucker
Senior Research Scientist, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory

David Braun
Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Intelligent Generation LLC

Don Wingate
Vice President - Microgrid Solutions & Strategic Partners, Schneider Electric

Elham Akhavan
Senior Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie

Gilbert Bindewald III
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary; Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Grid Controls and Communications, U.S. Department of Energy

Ian Walch
Director of Channels, Enchanted Rock

Jerome Garciano
Senior Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Jim Glass
Assistant VP, Smart Grid Operations, EPB of Chattanooga

Joseph Martorano
Associate Principal, Arup

JT Steenkamp
Director, Projects and Technology, Prologis Mobility

Julia Masters
Program Manager, Microgrids for Community Resilience, State of Colorado

Katherine Cummings
Manager, Power Grid Automation, G&W Electric

Kati Sidwall
Technical Marketing Manager, RTDS Technologies

Kevin Sharp
Senior Engineering Manager, Southern California Edison

Kristel Watson
Chief Commercial Officer, Scale Microgrids

Lance Haman
Manager, Electric Transportation, Renewables & Resiliency Programs, Georgia Power Company

Laura Wright
VP - Technical Services, BGE, an Exelon Company

Mac Keller
Senior Analyst, Research and Industry Strategy, Smart Electric Power Alliance

Mahmoud Kabalan
Professor and Director, Center for Microgrid Research - University of St Thomas

Manish Murudkar
Director, DER Strategy, Cobb EMC

Matt Baker
Vice President, Grid Modernization, Typhoon HIL

Michael Lumbley
Co-Founder and VP of Corporate Development, Rove Charging

Michael Stadler
C-Level Executive/President/Owner/Principal, Xendee

Michael Sanford
Business Development Manager, Cummins Inc.

Millie Knowlton
Director - Strategy, CPower

Molly Hoyt
Principal, PG&E

Peter Lilienthal
Senior Advisor, truCurrent

Phil Fischer
Director Business Development – Data Centers/Mission Critical, Black & Veatch

Rich Hepp
Director - Microgrid Business Development, Schneider Electric

Rick Lank
President, Resilient Power Works, LLC

Rithy Chhean
Director of Engineering, Box Power

Sam Harrell
Director, Energy Center of Excellence, Intel Corporation

Sam Childress
Microgrid Partner and Strategy Leader, Schneider Electric

Sonya Harbaugh
Director, Utility of the Future Strategy, Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)

Sreedhar Sistu
Vice President, AI External Offers, Schneider Electric

Sunil Cherian
Chief Executive Officer, Spirae

Tad Piper
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development, AutoGrid, part of Uplight

Timothy Grunloh
Principal Research Scientist, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Todd Jackson
Vice President, Corporate Development, PowerSecure

Venkataramana Ramireddy
Sr. Manager Controls Automation & Electrical Engineering, Rolls Royce Solutions America Inc.

Veronica Szczerkowski
Utilities Examiner , CT Deep

William Sandell
Vice President Generation Operations and Development, American Municipal Power (AMP)

2024 Sponsors and Partner

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• PowerSecure
• Spirae
• Power Generation

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Power Engineers
• SEL
• Ameresco
• Honeywell
• Concord Engineering
• Schneider Electric

SILVER SPONSORS:
• UL Solutions
• PXiSE

PARTNER SPONSORS:
• Engine Technology Forum
• Xendee
• Powerside

PARTNER:
• Guidehouse