Power Up Energy Expo – 2024 – Gulf Coast Energy Network

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Opening Remarks/Safety Briefing 0900

Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Welcome Address & Keynote Introductions

Mr. Mike Dwyer, PE, Deputy Chief, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, U.S. Air Force
Morning Keynote Speaker

Mr. Kirk Phillips, Director, Office of Energy Assurance, U.S. Air Force
Opening Plenary Session: Innovative Partnerships to Advance Energy Resilience 1000-1045

Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Col. Matthew J. McKinney, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, U.S. Marine Corps
Mr. David Leinberger, Chief, Army Community Partnerships Program, HQDA, U.S. Army
Morning Networking Break with Vendors 1045-1115
Workshop 1: Technology Showcase: Join us for this rapid-fire presentation format for next-gen technologies for everything from advanced building components to clean energy and storage solutions. 1115-1200

Mr. Kelly Rosenberger, EVP of Government Business, Enginuity Power System
Mr. Nick Ruebel, Managing Director, Super Floor USA
Mr. Sean Luangrath, CEO, Inergy
Ms. Emily Carlisle, Environmental Scientist, National Energy USA
Speaker TBD Green Hydrogen Technology, LLC

Workshop 2: Deploying Smart Infrastructure and Technology for Mission Assurance 1300-1400

Moderator: Mr. Michael Bartlett, President SCIpact, LLC
Mr. Norm Campbell, CEM, Federal Business Development - Power, Siemens
Mr. Carlos Tamayo, President & CEO, Phronimos LLC
Workshop 3: Supporting the Warfighter Through Innovation and Collaboration 1400-1430

Mr. Judah Bradley, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Energy Surety SME, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), U.S. Air Force
Afternoon Networking Break with Vendors 1430-1500
Speaker Presentation 1500-1530

Mr. Michael Reed, CEM, SAME, IEEE, Sr Federal Business Developer Manager, Global Analytical Professionals, LLC
Workshop 4: Agency Briefings 1530-1630

Agencies represented include:
Mr. Major George, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Region 4, General Services Administration
Ms. Jennifer Cavanagh, Chief, Office of Small Business Program, Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Ms. Tiffany H. Seibt, Environmental Branch Chief, Programs and Project Management Division, Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Day 1 Closing Keynote Speaker 1630-1700

Mr. Aaron Viles, Senior Director of Campaigns, Electrification Coalition
Networking Reception co-hosted by the Gulf Coast Energy Network and the Society of American Military Engineers benefiting the SAME STEM Camp.

Opening Remarks 0900

Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
General Announcements + Keynote Introductions
Welcome Message

Mr. J.T. Young, VP and General Manager, Florida Power & Light, Northwest Region
Opening Keynote Speaker 915-945

“Federal Foundations, Clean Energy Futures: The Catalyst for Success”
Mr. Cagen Williams, President & CEO, Panhandle Power Solutions
Opening Plenary Session: Installation of the Future 945-1045

Mr. Mark A. Shackley, Security Force Program Manager, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), U.S. Air Force
Mr. Paul Serafino, Sales Executive, Northeast, Hyaxiom, Inc
Mr. Scott Luth, VP of Economic Development and Capital Programs, Space Florida
Workshop 5: Building for the Future: Resilient Communities and Installations 1100-1200

Moderator: Ms. Candice Scale, Sr. Business Development Manager, HDR
Ms. Sandrine A. Schultz, Sustainability Director, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Energy, Installations, and Environment, U.S. Navy
Mr. Charles Nikon, Additive Manufacturing PM, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/CXAE (AFCEC), U.S. Air Force

Workshop 6: Nature-Based Solutions and Case Studies in Resiliency

Mr. Garey Payne, Acquisition Program Manager Deputy, Programs Branch AFCEC, Natural Disaster Recovery, U.S. Air Force
Workshop 7: Executive Order 14057: A Case Study on Plan to Meet CFE, ZEV and Building Electrification Requirements 1330-1400

Mr. Stanley Lam, PE. CEM. Project Manager, HDR
Workshop 8: Agency Briefings 1400-1450

Agencies represented include:
Mr. James Vaughan, Flight Lead, 325th Contracting Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force
Ms. Dawn M. Brown, Deputy Director for Small Business Programs, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, U.S. Navy
Mr. David Willis, Deputy, Small Business Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
Closing Remarks: 1450-1500

Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network & SAME Representative
Bus Tour of Tyndall AFB for Pre-Registered Attendees

Government and standard room block rates are available. Click the links below to visit the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa registration page.

Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa
4114 Jan Cooley Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Power Up Energy Expo is the largest industry training event for design, construction, and sustainable energy professionals along the Gulf Coast.

Contact: Emily DeVore at emily@gulfcoastenergynetwork.org

To become a sponsor, please email Dave Robau at dave@gulfcoastenergynetwork.org.