The Gulf Coast Energy Network and its partners are proud to present the 15th annual Power Up Energy Expo. This year the event is co-located with the Defense Innovation Forum. The two events will gather leaders from the Department of Defense, federal government, industry partners, and academia. The event is designed to enhance energy security, resiliency, and sustainability initiatives to ensure mission assurance for the Department of Defense.
The agenda topics are subject to change.
The Gulf Coast Energy Network and its partners are proud to present the 15th annual Power Up Energy Expo. This year the event is co-located with the Defense Innovation Forum. The two events will gather leaders from the Department of Defense, federal government, industry partners, and academia. The event is designed to enhance energy security, resiliency, and sustainability initiatives to ensure mission assurance for the Department of Defense.
All-access pass to Power Up (22 OCT) + Defense Innovation Forum (23 OCT). This includes all Keynotes, technical sessions, agency briefings, exhibitor showcase, and more. Includes breakfast and lunch for both days, and the Icebreaker networking social.
All-access pass to Power Up (22 OCT) + Defense Innovation Forum (23 OCT). This includes all Keynotes, technical sessions, agency briefings, exhibitor showcase, and more. Includes breakfast and lunch for both days, and the Icebreaker networking social.
Senior-level government and military leaders, technology providers, industry partners, design/construction firms, academic labs, and the energy and sustainability community atlarge.
This event will be held at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The location is second to none with views of the Gulf of Mexico and close to lots of hotel options, dining and shopping.
Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
All times listed are central standard time. The agenda is subject to change. All attendees will be subject to background screening by the U.S. Air Force.
Exhibitor Move-In
Exhibitors: Please contact us with any questions Events@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.
Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Mr. Mike Dwyer, PE, Deputy Chief, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, U.S. Air Force
Mr. Kirk Phillips, Director, Office of Energy Assurance, U.S. Air Force
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
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
Moderator: Mr. Michael Bartlett, President SCIpact, LLC
Mr. Norm Campbell, CEM, Federal Business Development - Power, Siemens
Mr. Carlos Tamayo, President & CEO, Phronimos LLC
Mr. Judah Bradley, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Energy Surety SME, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), U.S. Air Force
Mr. Michael Reed, CEM, SAME, IEEE, Sr Federal Business Developer Manager, Global Analytical Professionals, LLC
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
Mr. Aaron Viles, Senior Director of Campaigns, Electrification Coalition
Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
General Announcements + Keynote Introductions
Mr. J.T. Young, VP and General Manager, Florida Power & Light, Northwest Region
“Federal Foundations, Clean Energy Futures: The Catalyst for Success”
Mr. Cagen Williams, President & CEO, Panhandle Power Solutions
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
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
Mr. Garey Payne, Acquisition Program Manager Deputy, Programs Branch AFCEC, Natural Disaster Recovery, U.S. Air Force
Mr. Stanley Lam, PE. CEM. Project Manager, HDR
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
Mr. Dave Robau, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network & SAME Representative
The agenda topics are subject to change.
Early registration ends August 15.
Golf Tournament – TBD
* Need to include SAME member number for registration
** Need Government email address
Please email Gerald.Morris@mbakerintl.com with any Golf Tournament questions.
