USEA will host an engaging event spotlighting the journey of emerging energy technologies from research labs to real-world applications. Through dynamic discussions, the event will inform policymakers and the public about the strategic use of public and private investments in advancing energy innovation. This event is in-person and will not be livestreamed. 

Agenda:

12:15 PM – 12:20 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association

12:20 PM – 1:05 PM: Lab Innovations to Market Solutions

• Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
• Dr. Martin Keller, Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Dr. Jud Virden, Associate Laboratory Director - Energy and Environment, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Dr. Tarabay Antoun, Program Manager of the Energy and Homeland Security Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

1:10 PM – 1:55 PM: Lunchtime Keynote - Future of Fusion

• Dr. Edward Moses, Chief Executive Office, Longview Fusion

2: 00 PM – 2:30 PM: Keynote Conversation - DOE's Role in Advancing Energy Technology

• Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association

• Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office – U.S. Department of Energy

2:35 PM – 3:10 PM: Integrated Approach to the Future of Energy

• Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
• Aram Zamgochian, Senior Director of Government Relations, ESS
• Ryan Edwards, Director of Climate Policy, Oxy
• Alexandra Smith, Strategy Lead, Fervo Energy
• Louis Solom, Head of Development – North America, Sweetch

3:15 PM – 3:20 PM: Closing Remarks

• Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Holiday Reception