Agenda, speakers and timing are subject to change.

7:30 AM | Breakfast Sponsored by Gas South 

8:00 AM | NRG + CPower: The Future of Demand Response
Explore NRG and CPower’s combined capabilities and what they mean for energy brokers and their customers. This session will examine the evolving demand response landscape, the growing importance of demand flexibility as electricity demand rises, and emerging opportunities in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). Learn how to help customers unlock value from flexible energy resources and prepare for the future of energy management. This session is exclusively for members of the broker community.

• Moderator | Evan Bronson: Managing Director of the Integrated and Regional Sales Desk, West Region, NRG
• David Visneau: Head of Business Demand Response and VPP, CPower (an NRG Compay) 

9:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Sponsor Message 

• Greg Bechert: TEPA President & Principal, Energy Markets, Environ Energy

9:15 AM | Same Pressures, Different Markets: A National Outlook for 2027
The same national pressures are producing different outcomes across U.S. power markets. Capacity constraints, transmission needs, generation shifts, weather exposure and regional market structures are shaping retail prices and products in distinct ways. Regional market experts will compare what has changed, where risk is building and what it means for procurement strategies, contract structures and customer costs in 2027.

10:00 AM | The Policy Map: Where Choice is Headed
The ability to choose an energy supplier remains a state-by-state decision, and the landscape is shifting. Customer choice is gaining momentum in some markets while facing new political and regulatory pressures in others. This panel will explore the approaches shaping retail energy, the arguments influencing lawmakers and regulators, and what is at stake for brokers, suppliers and customers.

• Moderator | Matt Kinney: General Counsel and VP of Regulatory Affairs, Mantis Innovation
• Read Comstock, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CPV Retail
• Chris Ercoli: President & CEO, Retail Energy Advancement League
• Jeffrey Levine, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, ENGIE North America 
• Kristina Montgomery, Sr. Dir., State & Regional Policy Engagement, Vistra Energy

10:45 AM | Running the Book: Leading the Modern Retail Energy Business
Leading a C&I retail energy business requires a coordinated approach to growth, risk, product strategy, and customer service. This conversation will bring together industry executives to share perspectives on how they are growing and building their organizations, how AI and automation are reshaping business strategy and the workforce, and which capabilities create meaningful differentiation. The discussion will also examine the organizational alignment needed to remain valuable to customers and channel partners long after the contract is signed.

• Moderator | Jerry Johns: Partner, Intelometry
• Chuck Hanna: SVP, Constellation
• Qadir Khan: President, CPV Retail
• Jim Moore: Head of Regional Sales, ENGIE B2B Supply North America
• Christopher Riley: General Manager B2B Retail, Shell Energy Americas
• Tracy Ross: VP-East Region Sales, NRG Business

11:30 AM | Lunch Sponsored by ENGIE

1:00 PM | Sponsor Remarks

• Jim Smelley: Board Member, CG Infinity

1:15 PM | Built, Bought or Backed: The New Energy Advisory Landscape
Build it, sell it, or bring in a partner? There is no longer a single path to growing an energy advisory firm. Some are scaling independently, others have joined larger platforms, and others are partnering with private equity to accelerate growth. These different models are now competing for the same customers and talent, often with different capabilities, incentives, and growth priorities. Owners and executives with firsthand experience at different points in that journey will share the opportunities, tradeoffs, and lessons each path brings for growth, culture, talent, succession, and customer relationships.

• Moderator | Justin Courtney: Founder, Firefli Consulting
• Shaleen Gupta: Head of Strategy and Operations, NextEra Energy Advisors
• Chris Sternberg: CEO, Environ Energy
• Vin Zachariah: CEO, Ampica

2:00 PM | When AI Joins the Deal
AI is moving beyond administrative tasks and into the decisions that shape commercial energy transactions, from prospecting and load analysis to pricing, contracting, and customer support. As adoption grows, so do questions around accuracy, data security, accountability, and which decisions should remain in human hands. This practical look at the changing commercial workflow will explore where AI is already creating value, where its limitations remain, and how brokers and suppliers can use it without sacrificing sound judgment or ownership of the outcome.

• Moderator | Pratik Malviya: EVP, CG Infinity
• Saint Clair Newbern IV: CEO, Live Energy
• Nate Richards: Co-Founder & CEO, Enerex
• Benji Thomas: Founder & CEO, Gatby

2:45 PM | Closing Remarks

• Shannon McGriff McGowen: Executive Director, TEPA
• Carley Stephens: Director of Corporate Giving, Gas South

3:00 PM | Optional Afternoon Networking Activities

4th Annual Pickleball Tournament sponsored by CPV Retail
Trade the conference room for the court! Join fellow TEPA attendees for an afternoon of pickleball, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re chasing every point or just learning the game, grab a paddle and get to know your industry colleagues between serves. Bring your game face. A little friendly trash talk is welcome.

Mahjong Mixer
Let’s talk tiles! Join fellow TEPA attendees for an afternoon of mahjong, conversation and a little friendly competition. New to the game? Instructors will help you learn the basics. Already hooked? Settle in for open play with fellow mahjong fans. Come find your next winning hand and a few new friends along the way.

TEPA Gives Back | Supporting Girlstart sponsored by Gas South
Our second opportunity to give back takes place during the Mahjong Mixer! Once your tournament play wraps up, stop by to make a bracelet or write a note of encouragement for the girls of Girlstart. Girls from Girlstart can also join the fun by learning mahjong at a dedicated learners’ table.

6:30–10:00 PM | All In: TEPA Energy Exchange
New this year, we’re going all in! TEPA Energy Exchange brings everyone together for one signature evening of dinner, cocktails, live music and casino gaming. Strike a pose in the photobooth, try your hand at glow golf and take a picture with our surprise VIP guest! Catch up with familiar faces, make new connections and enjoy a few surprises along the way. Come hungry, try your luck and make a night of it!

Thank You to Our Energy Exchange Sponsors
Hudson Energy • SmartestEnergy • Intelometry • Chariot Energy • Enerex

TEPA Gives Back | Supporting Foster Love Sponsored by Gas South
Our third opportunity to give back rolls into TEPA Energy Exchange! Take a break from the casino tables to help build a skateboard for a child in foster care. This hands-on activity benefits Foster Love, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care. Join fellow attendees to create something special and bring a little extra fun to a child’s day.

Please reserve Thursday evening for TEPA Energy Exchange. Sponsors, attendees and partners are asked not to host or organize separate dinners, receptions or other events from 6:30 – 10:00 PM so the entire TEPA community can come together.