The future of energy and climate change are continually of one of the most widely debated topics we hear about. From Solar and Wind, to Nuclear and Hydro, there\u2019s a lot to be discussed and debated. Whether you believe it\u2019s man-made, a product of Earth\u2019s natural order, or don\u2019t believe at all, we have the experts to help break it down.<\/p>\n\n
Keep reading to learn more about each of these innovative and disruptive energy experts. Click the links below to view each of their individual speaker profile pages, find out more about their speaking topics and expertise, and to watch video footage from their recent keynote talks.<\/p>\n\n
Chief Policy Officer of SolarCity & Former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n
One of the nation\u2019s most influential voices on energy policy, Jon Wellinghoff is the Chief Policy Officer of Officer of Elon Musk\u2019s SolarCity, the number one provider of distributed solar energy in the United States, \u00a0and the former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. With a Strong track record of commitment to the clean energy revolution, John\u00a0reviews\u00a0the future of our grid and cyber security\u2014plus he power of solar.<\/p>\n\n
The Future of Energy.<\/b>\u00a0In an engaging and smart presentation full of fascinating case studies and visuals, Jon Wellinghoff offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at what the future of energy holds for the United States, detailing where we\u2019ve been, where we are today, and, most importantly, where we\u2019re going. Everything we depend upon is tied to energy. When the lights go out, we can\u2019t get food, medicine, or gas. With no energy, we can\u2019t extract ourselves from natural or man-made disasters like Hurricane Sandy or terrorism. How are we dealing with these issues? How are we preparing for the next steps? The future of energy will capitalize on the rapidly growing amount of distributed generation (for example, energy produced by individuals via solar panels) and the connectivity of devices, utilities, and appliances to the \u201cinternet of everything.\u201d This means that utilities must adapt their business models to the changing environment as we look to technology to facilitate this transition and improve our quality of life through increased energy efficiencies and control.<\/p>\n\n
Energy Security.<\/b>\u00a0In an exciting\u2014and sometimes hair-raising\u2014presentation, Wellinghoff shares insights into the state of our nation\u2019s energy security. From the most significant domestic terror attack on the physical energy grid to how cyber security plays a role, he offers audiences a look at where we are now and where we need to be to prevent vulnerabilities. He shares the trends audiences need to know \u2013 from how big corporations and the military are moving to micro-grids so they\u2019re not dependent on private infrastructure to how destroying nine substations can take down the entire country\u2019s power for months (and how shoddy security both online and onsite feeds into the issue). With great visuals and stories, Wellinghoff lays out a plan and details what businesses and individuals can do to protect themselves.<\/p>\n\n
Energy Politics, Policy, & Regulation.<\/b>\u00a0With interesting visuals and compelling anecdotes, Wellinghoff shares insights from his time as the head of the FERC to address the politics, policy, and regulation of energy. From introducing new standards for renewables to which key players will be affected most by upcoming policy changes, he offers an insider\u2019s look into how energy policy gets made and details what organizations need to know about coming energy standards and practices.<\/p>\n\n
A Day in the Life of the Grid.<\/b>\u00a0Wellinghoff takes audiences on an eye-opening tour of a \u201cDay in the life of the energy grid.\u201d With so much riding on the steady availability and cost of energy, this presentation is not to be missed. He looks at how the grid functions from an economic standpoint and how operators run independent whole sale markets in addition to managing substations and running operations. But if you could make the power grid more efficient you\u2019d normalize the cost and drive it down for everyone. Wellinghoff shares fascinating anecdotes and slides of energy costs across time and looks at how we could change the grid\u2019s efficiency\/cost dynamic by consumers bidding products and technology into the system.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about Jon Wellinghoff.<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n Former Microsoft Executive, Entrepreneur, Inventor, & Leading Voice On Disruptive Technologies<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n The Clean Energy Revolution.\u00a0<\/b>Of all the infrastructure available to developers, none has had a steeper price drop than solar power, which has come down 250-times in price since its arrival in the marketplace. Here, Singularity\u2019s Energy co-chair talks about how solar and other clean energy sources will continue to change the world we live in, following the pathway of exponential technology that slowly but steadily becomes demonetized and democratized. Inspiring and powerful, Naam\u2019s talk pulls in historical anecdotes, a look at technology evolving now, and a thoughtful review of the ways regulation needs to keep the pace of change. Highly-customizable, Naam\u2019s talk is a can\u2019t-miss for any group considering the impact of the clean energy revolution on their industry.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Ramez Naam.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n Former US State Department Employee Who Launched A New Firm Representing Energy, Finance, & Defense Clients<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Supersize Me: The Future of Global Energy.<\/b>\u00a0The global energy sector is as complicated and opaque as it is omnipresent and essential, and it has adapted to not simply the changes in the global economic system, but the global political system. Countries that were weak to nonexistent in ages past now are major players in global energy markets, both as producers and consumers. The system that has allowed this evolution now is under fire, and soon the stability that has enabled the energy sector to create its global web work will end. What will follow will be a world both more chaotic and poorer, one in which the process of finding, producing, transporting and refining energy will simply be beyond the military and financial capacity of most players. Only the largest, smartest and richest entities will be able to maintain\u2014much less expand \u2013 their networks. Far from its final days, the era of the supermajor has not yet begun.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about Peter Zeihan<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n One of America\u2019s Most Prominent Energy Journalists & Authors and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Scale, Shale, & The Myths of \u201cGreen\u201d Energy.\u00a0<\/b>Politicians and pundits continually promote renewable energy. But the hype doesn\u2019t match the reality. Renewable sources like solar and wind energy cannot even match the growth in global energy demand much less displace significant quantities of coal, oil, and natural gas. To be clear, Bryce is bullish on solar energy and electricity storage, both of which are growing rapidly. But through the use of simple math and basic physics, Bryce will show why hydrocarbons will continue to dominate the global energy mix for decades to come. He will discuss the ongoing boom in global coal use and explain why natural gas and nuclear (N2N) are the fuels of the future. In addition, Bryce will discuss the politics of\u2014and outlook for\u2014the world\u2019s single most important commodity, oil.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Robert Bryce<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Energy Expert & Author of The Book, Clean Disruption<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Tony Seba is the award-winning author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book,\u00a0Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation\u2014How Silicon Valley Will Make Oil, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Electric Utilities and Conventional Cars Obsolete by 2030<\/i>, and co-author of the book,\u00a0Rethinking Transportation 2020-2030<\/i>, which have both changed the global conversation about the future of energy, transportation, and climate change. Seba’s work focuses on technology disruption, the convergence of technologies, business model, and product innovations that are leading to the disruption of the world\u2019s major industries including energy, transportation, agriculture, infrastructure, real estate, and finance. He is the award-winning creator of the \u201cSeba Technology Disruption Framework” which has been used to accurately understand and anticipate disruptions in several industries. He has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders at Stanford University\u2019s Continuing Studies.\u00a0 | \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Tony Seba<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n The Guru of Green Business Practices<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n From Here To Sustainability.\u00a0<\/b>Nearly every company is assessing itself through the lens of environmental responsibility. For a handful of leading companies it involves asking the question: \u201cHow do we compete in a world in which energy, water, materials, and toxicity are constraints to growth?\u201d Today, being green is not just about \u201cdoing less bad\u201d or \u201cgreening the bottom line.\u201d It\u2019s about reducing risk supply chain, reputation, financial and more. It\u2019s about growing the top line through innovation, new markets, increased productivity, customer loyalty, and increased ability to attract and retain talent.<\/p>\n\n In his sustainability talk, Joel Makower explains how leading companies aligning sustainability with business value and answers pressing questions for the audience, such as:<\/p>\n\n The Green Marketing Conundrum.\u00a0<\/b>Green marketing is a challenge, as companies try to cash in on perceived public interest in products deemed to be better for the planet. How do you sell \u201cgreen\u201d in a world with a seemingly insatiable appetite for more stuff? In a world in which Walmart, GM, and GE are waving the green flag, how can marketers be heard\u2014and believed? Joel offers tales from the trenches, the latest trends, and insight and inspiration to help marketers survive and succeed in this confusing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n Joel is a skilled host and moderator, regularly called upon to conduct on-stage or on-camera interviews, or to host lively and intelligent discussions with executives and thought leaders\u2014in-person, on video, and online. He also serves as emcee of events, harnessing his talents as an engaging host, a nimble thinker, and a quick wit to create experiences that rise above \u201cconference as usual.\u201d\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Joel Makower<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n National Energy and Climate Change Reporter at Axios<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Energy Under Trump.\u00a0<\/b>Washington\u2019s energy and environmental agenda has been turned on its head under President Trump. Amy Harder breaks down complex energy and climate regulations to share digestible and thought-provoking takeaways and help groups understand how, in the age of Trump, new energy and climate policy will affect their industry or organization.<\/p>\n\n The Future of Climate Change.<\/b>\u00a0Climate change is in the news now more than ever, with increasingly powerful storms and Capitol Hill moves\u2014like the Trump Administration pulling out of the Paris agreement. Amy breaks down what to expect from a warming world in the coming years, touching upon extreme weather, rising sea levels, regulations, and more.<\/p>\n\n Energy Prices & You.<\/b>\u00a0What kind of costs can you expect to face from transportation, electricity, and heating\/air conditioning? How will these costs change in the coming years? A lot of surprising factors are at play that could help drive your costs up\u2014or down\u2014unexpectedly, Amy Harder is able to pull back the curtain on likely outcomes now and possible outcomes in the future.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Amy Harder<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Editorial Director of National Journal & Senior Political Analyst for CNN<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Energy Policy In An Age of Polarization.\u00a0<\/b>Brownstein explains how the current divisions in American politics affect the debate over energy and related environmental issues. He analyzes the energy debate between and within the parties, focusing not only on the recent presidential campaign, but also Congress and developments in the states. He previews both the substantive arguments and political calculations likely to shape decisions on issues from energy independence to climate change in the months ahead.\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Click here to learn more about Ronald Brownstein<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n Former US Senator (R-NH)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n Engineering Tomorrow\u2019s Energy.<\/b>\u00a0As an engineer and a small-businessman, former US Senator John Sununu brings a unique perspective to the debates on energy policy, technology, and the politics and economics of climate change. With a keen understanding of the inter-workings of new technologies and their global financial implications, Sununu discusses issues surrounding renewable energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, and proposals for carbon trading and capture.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about John Sununu<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n Former Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n Energy Overview.<\/strong>\u00a0Heather Zichal shares insights on the current state of energy, climate, and environmental policy. Looking at all sources of energy\u2014corn, coal, natural gas, fossil fuels, and renewables\u2014she outlines where were are in terms of energy independence and how that affects the country as a whole. With the U.S. now the largest producer of natural gas, companies are reshoring previously lost jobs. Calling that the \u201cgreatest change in a generation,\u201d this job migration is creating both opportunities and challenges in terms of our energy policy. Zichal addresses the politics of various sources (notably, corn, coal and hydraulic fracking), the best ways to message about energy, the appropriate levels of biofuels in our nation\u2019s energy portfolio, and whether we have the tools we need to move toward clean energy and create jobs.\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0Click here to learn more about Heather Zichal.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n Energy Theorist & Author of New York Times Best-Selling Book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n The Moral Case For Fossil Fuels.\u00a0<\/b>This speech introduces audiences to a new, moral case for fossil fuels. Epstein, a philosopher and energy expert, makes the case that the guiding principle of energy and environmental decisions should be human flourishing\u2014and that if we look at the whole picture, human flourishing requires that we use more fossil fuels not less.<\/p>\n\n Oil & Gas’s Millennial Problem\u2014& How To Solve It.\u00a0<\/b>The oil and gas industry has a problem.\u00a0\u201cThe Great Crew Change\u201d brought on by the looming mass retirement of baby boomers and the shortage of workers in their 30\u2019s to 50\u2019s means that millennials will be a key source of industry talent in the years ahead, and that they will have to take on more responsibility more quickly than workers in the past. At the same time, those millennials have experienced by far the most anti-fossil fuel educational and media system of any generation of Americans, ever. Drawing on new research and on-the-ground experience influencing hundreds of thousands of millennials, philosopher and energy expert, Alex Epstein, gives the industry a blueprint for educating millennials to becoming proud, persuasive champions of their industry.<\/p>\n\n How To Talk To Anyone About Energy.\u00a0<\/b>One common challenge throughout the fossil fuel industry is the challenge that employees have in talking to one\u2019s friends, family, and communities about their work. In this speech Epstein, an innovator in \u201cconstructive conversations,\u201d shares three key principles employees can use\u00a0to\u00a0effectively communicate what they do\u00a0to\u00a0their personal networks, both online and offline.<\/p>\n\n The Moral Case For GMOs.\u00a0<\/b>This speech introduces audiences to the moral case for creating and consuming genetically modified organisms (GMO). Drawing on the principle that the guiding principle for industrial and environmental decisions should be maximizing human flourishing, not minimizing human impact, Epstein illustrates how genetic modification has already added years to our lives. Using intelligent modification and the latest technology, he argues, we can continue to make human life longer, healthier, and happier.<\/p>\n\n The Moral Case For Nuclear Power.\u00a0<\/b>This speech introduces audience to the moral case for nuclear power. Despite being the most proven, scalable form of non-carbon energy, nuclear power is opposed furiously by most opponents of fossil fuels. Why is this? Epstein, a philosopher and energy expert, argues that it is not because of stated concerns about safety (nuclear power has been empirically demonstrated to be the safest form of power ever devised). It is because of our society\u2019s deep technophobia and nature-worship, which regards generating power via radiation as\u00a0\u201cunnatural\u201d and therefore bad. Arguing that the guiding principle of energy progress should be human flourishing, not preserving nature, Epstein makes the case that with proper policies nuclear power can be the safest, most abundant, most affordable energy ever created.\u201d\u00a0 | \u00a0Click here to learn more about\u00a0Alex Epstein<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n Innovator and CEO, Uncharted<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n Innovating During Times of Uncertainty: Adapting Your Business for the New Normal.\u00a0<\/strong>COVID-19 is changing everything in the business world. Execs are forced to rethink how they operate, what they offer employees, and their greater long-term impact on society. But what about the smaller companies fighting to make it out of the pandemic \u201calive\u201d? For startups and small companies that depend on investors and business continuity, the uncertainty is even higher. Uncharted is a venture-backed small business in the niche power infrastructure space \u2013 if you subscribe to the theory of intersectionality, the nature of their business stacks all odds against them. But CEO and founder Jessica O. Matthews is using this time to breed new vision for her company.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re exploring business angles related to the pandemic, Jessica will share how Uncharted is adjusting to the new COVID-19 world by doubling down on their mission of redefining power access and building smarter, safer cities. She will discuss:<\/p>\n\n Innovating During Times of Uncertainty: Turning Adversity Into Vision.\u00a0<\/strong>COVID-19 is unsettling for everyone, but the impact is even greater for underserved communities. Black people are dying from the virus at a higher rate – in fact, cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, Chicago and New Orleans have reported more than 50% of virus deaths were black. Business and government leaders hold an important role in coming together to create solutions that enhance the lives and health of marginalized citizens, but it is particularly exciting when small businesses within these communities led by members of the marginalized group feel empowered to take action.<\/p>\n\n One company working toward closing the gap is Uncharted, a data and power infrastructure startup creating tech to support these very communities. Jessica O. Matthews, a black female founder and CEO, chose to build her company in Harlem to encourage diverse decision-making and uplift the surrounding community. In this talk, Jessica will discuss:<\/p>\n\n Want to see more?\u00a0Click here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to see our complete list of the keynote speakers that we represent who address the impact of emerging technologies on the retail industry and the future of retail.<\/p>\n\n Would any of these energy keynote speakers be a good fit for your an upcoming event?\u00a0Contact\u00a0our team<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to get started today!<\/p>\n\n If you want to check any of these individual’s speaking fees and availability or want to book one of these speakers for your next event,\u00a0reach out to us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Not finding what you were looking for?<\/strong>\u00a0Tell us about your event and we can send you a customized list of speaker recommendations tailored specifically for your event’s topic, theme, and audience.\u00a0Request your custom speaker list<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n To get in touch with us, you can also fill out the form below,\u00a0send us an email<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0live chat<\/a>\u00a0with a member of our team right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SPEAKERS ON THE FUTURE OF ENERGY<\/b><\/h1>\n\n
RAMEZ NAAM<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
PETER ZEIHAN<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
ROBERT BRYCE<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPEAKERS\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n\n
TONY SEBA<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
JOEL MAKOWER<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
ENERGY & POLITICS SPEAKERS<\/b><\/h1>\n\n
AMY HARDER<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
RONALD BROWNSTEIN<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
JOHN SUNUNU<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
HEATHER ZICHAL<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
ON THE OTHER HAND…<\/b><\/h1>\n\n
ALEX EPSTEIN<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n
<\/a>JESSICA O. MATTHEWS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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