This event is IN-PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed!

USEA's flagship forum brings together CEOs from Washington's leading energy trade associations to collaboratively outline their current policy objectives and priorities for the upcoming year. 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking Coffee

10:30 AM – 10:35 AM: Welcome Remarks

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

10:40 AM – 11:30 AM: Advancing American Energy Security           

This session will examine the role of U.S. energy resources, infrastructure, and policy in strengthening national energy security.

• Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
• Maria Korsnick, President & CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute
• Mike Sommers, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute
• Jason Grumet, President & CEO, The American Clean Power Association
• TBA

11:35 AM – 12:25 PM: Addressing Energy Affordability

The session will focus on balancing affordability with reliability, investment needs, and evolving system demands.

• Moderator: Bob Gee, Treasurer, USEA Board of Directors
• Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association
• Drew Maloney, President & CEO, Edison Electric Institute
• Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association
• Tony Clark, Executive Director, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch

1:05 PM – 1:55 PM: Strengthening Supply Chains

The session will focus on challenges and opportunities across U.S. energy and equipment supply chains.

• Moderator: TBA
• Ray Long, President & CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy
• Paula Glover, President & CEO, Alliance to Save Energy
• Rich Powell, President & CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association
• Andy Black, President & CEO, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Keynote Conversation with Department of Energy Leadership

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

2:35 PM – 3:25 PM: Improving the Permitting Process   

The discussion will center on practical approaches to improving permitting efficiency while meeting community and regulatory expectations.

• Moderator: Alex Herrgott, President & CEO, The Permitting Institute
• Christina Hayes, Executive Director, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid
• Tom Falcone, President & CEO, Large Public Power Council
• Fred Hutchinson, President & CEO, LNG Allies
• TBA

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM: Innovations in Energy

This session will explore emerging technologies and new models shaping the future of the energy sector.

• Moderator: Hon. Vicky A. Bailey, Chair, USEA Board of Directors
• Frank Wolak, President & CEO, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
• Andrew Holland, President & CEO, Fusion Industry Association
• TBA
• TBA

4:25 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks

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