Power Up Energy Expo 2021 – Gulf Coast Energy Network

Building Resilient Installations

Now in its 12th year, Power Up Energy Expo will bring hundreds of subject matter experts in architecture, engineering, construction, and power generation together for 2 days of information sharing, networking, and business development.

This year’s event theme is “Building Resilient Installations.” We will focus on the how military installations can use current and future technology to improve their impact on the environment and create a model for government sustainability programs.

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This year’s event is at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort. This amazing location allows attendees to enjoy onsite accommodations, golf, spa treatments and other amenities while participating in Power Up. Prices starting at $134. Book by October 15 and save today.

2021 Power Up Agenda

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CENTRAL STANDARD TIME

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

(Sessions listed below are subject to change)

Registration Opens/Networking Breakfast 8:00am

Sponsorship Opportunity
Opening Remarks: Gulf Coast Energy Network 8:40am
Introduction of Morning Keynote 8:55am

(Exclusive Titanium Sponsor)
Morning Keynote 9:00am

Opening Plenary Session: Challenges and Opportunities in Defense Resilience 8:00am

Moderator: Titanium Sponsor
Workshop 1: Defense Roundtable: 8:40am

Intellegent Buildings, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity
Networking Lunch 12:00pm

Sponsorship Opportunity
Speed Dating with ESCOs 12:00pm
Vendor Hall Open 12:00pm

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Workshop 2: Sustainment and Modernization 1:00pm
Workshop 3: Installation Round-Up: Contracting Opportunities 2:00pm
Networking Break 3:00pm

Sponsorship Opportunity

Workshop 4: The Future of Energy 3:30pm
Workshop 5: Transportation 4:30pm
Closing Keynote: U.S. Space Force Representative 5:30pm
Hospitality Social 6:30pm

Sponsorship Opportunity

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Defense Innovation Industry Day

Registration Opens/Networking Breakfast 8:00am

Sponsorship Opportunity
Defense Innovation Industry Day 8:45am

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Vendor Breakdown 12:00pm

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Power Up is the largest business event for energy and sustainability professionals along the Gulf Coast. This event will consist of presentations from state, city, county officials, federal and military contracting officials, architectural, engineering, and construction firms, energy services companies and many more. Join us and connect with new clients and other industry professionals, and meet with exhibitors in the Technology Demonstration Area to learn about new business opportunities for large and small businesses.

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