August 4-5, 2026 | Trump International Hotel & Tower
Start your TEPA Illinois Conference experience with a round of golf at Harborside International Golf Center, one of the Chicago area’s premier golf destinations. Registration is $199 per player and includes golf, lunch, and a drink. Tee times begin at 10:30AM. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Harborside International Golf Center
11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 (directions)
TEPA members are invited to join us for a special community service project at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Tuesday, Aug. 4th from 1PM to 3:30PM. This volunteer opportunity is a chance to give back alongside fellow TEPA attendees while supporting families and children in need throughout the Chicago community. Additional details and participation information will be shared soon. Space may be limited and advance sign-up will be required when registering for the meeting.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago (directions)
10:00 AM | Check-in and Late Registration
10:30 AM | Opening Remarks & Platinum Sponsor Message
10:45 AM | Reading the Market: What’s Noise and What’s Next?
If it feels like the market changes every week, you’re not alone. Join Mark Pruitt as he breaks down what’s driving today’s energy markets, what matters most, and what brokers, suppliers, and customers should be watching in the months ahead.
11:30 AM | Charging the Future: Battery Storage in Illinois & PJM
Battery energy storage is quickly becoming one of the most influential forces shaping wholesale and retail electricity markets. This panel will explore how storage is transforming reliability, capacity, and customer opportunities across Illinois and PJM. Panelists will discuss the current state of battery development, the impact on market pricing, and what brokers, suppliers, and large energy users should expect as storage deployment accelerates over the next several years.
12:15 PM | Lunch sponsored by SmartestEnergy US
1:30 PM | Data Centers & Resource Adequacy Considerations
As artificial intelligence, hyperscale computing, and data center development accelerate across the country, Illinois is confronting some of the most consequential energy policy questions in decades. This timely panel brings together leading voices from the data center industry, electric utility sector, and the Illinois General Assembly to examine how unprecedented electricity demand is reshaping resource adequacy, generation investment, transmission planning, grid reliability, and economic development.
2:15 PM | Turning Market Volatility into Sales Opportunity
In today’s volatile energy market, brokers and suppliers play a critical role in guiding customer decisions. This session focuses on moving past hesitation and price pressure to drive more effective conversations. We will cover practical ways to position managed products, layering strategies, and fixed price alternatives. We will also explore how to use timely market insights to build trust and create urgency. Walk away with approaches to navigate uncertainty, manage risk discussions, and close in a challenging environment.
2:45 PM | Networking Break
3:15 PM | Following the Load
As electricity demand evolves across the country, competitive markets are growing in different ways. Using DNV market intelligence, this session compares Texas, Ohio, and Illinois to examine what’s driving new load growth, how customer demand is changing, and what those trends mean for the future of Illinois and the broader PJM market.
3:45 PM | Beyond the Sale
The customer journey doesn’t end when the contract is signed. From AI-powered customer service and technology to operational execution and customer support, this conversation explores how brokers and suppliers can work together to deliver greater value, create a stronger customer experience, and adapt to evolving customer expectations.
4:30 PM | Closing Remarks
4:45 PM | Networking Reception sponsored by Constellation
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