Alexandra Smith

USEA will host an engaging event spotlighting the journey of emerging energy technologies from research labs to real-world applications. Through dynamic discussions, the event will inform policymakers and the public about the strategic use of public and private investments in advancing energy innovation. This event is in-person and will not be livestreamed.  Agenda: 12:15 PM – 12:20 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association 12:20 PM – 1:05 PM: Lab Innovations to Market Solutions Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Dr. Martin Keller, Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Dr. Jud Virden, Associate Laboratory Director - Energy and Environment, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dr. Tarabay Antoun, Program Manager of the Energy and Homeland Security Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 1:10 PM – 1:55 PM: Lunchtime Keynote - Future of Fusion Dr. Edward Moses, Chief Executive Office, Longview Fusion 2: 00 PM – 2:30 PM: Keynote Conversation - DOE's Role in Advancing Energy Technology Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office – U.S. Department of Energy 2:35 PM – 3:10 PM: Integrated Approach to the Future of Energy Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Aram Zamgochian, Senior Director of Government Relations, ESS Ryan Edwards, Director of Climate Policy, Oxy Alexandra Smith, Strategy Lead, Fervo Energy Louis Solom, Head of Development – North America, Sweetch 3:15 PM – 3:20 PM: Closing Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Holiday Reception