9:00AM – #EnergyTwitter It’s clear that Twitter is an impactful social media platform in shaping public opinion and #energytwitter amplified the online conversation when Winter Storm Uri put Texas in a deep freeze that left much of the state without power. Since that time, Twitter has given a voice to news outlets, businesses, politicians and residents who have flooded timelines with conclusions, solutions and everything in-between related to energy. Join some leading #energytwitter influencers to learn more about how #energytwitter helped shape–and continues to evolve–the narrative around the energy transition.

• Dr. Joshua Rhodes: Research Associate at The University of Texas at Austin, founding partner of IdeaSmiths, @joshdr83
• Caitlin Smith: Senior Director, Regulatory, External Affairs & ESG, Jupiter Power @CaitlinSmithATX

9:30AM – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going The State of Texas is a trailblazer when it comes to creating competitive energy markets. Join us as we discuss of the key milestones, challenges and successes Texas has seen over the years, as well as a look ahead to how the state will continue to expand in retail energy.

• Will McAdams: Commissioner, Public Utility Commission of Texas

10:00AM – Coming Together as One NRG for Your Clients You may have heard that NRG is transitioning its family of trusted C&I retail energy supply brands—Reliant, Green Mountain Energy, Cirro and Direct Energy Business—to NRG.*  By doing this, we’re positioning ourselves to offer you and your clients one best-in-class experience that includes the top features and benefits of each of our brands.  Learn more about the NRG-branded sales experience already happening in Texas, along with our high-level plans for transitioning sales to NRG in other U.S. markets. You’ll also hear about all the features and benefits you will have with NRG, along with details around the important transition tools we’re providing to help make doing business with the new NRG fast and simple.

• Kimberly Carpenter: Sr. Director, Marketing and Customer Experience, NRG Business
• Evan Bronson: Managing Director – Sales, NRG Business 

10:30AM – De-Risking Strategic IT Projects The projects that energy companies take on today are becoming more and more critical to not only thriving, but also maintaining market positions. The unfortunate part of managing projects is the high rate with which large capital initiatives fail to meet critical milestones and often miss key objectives or expectations.  So, what is a company to do?  How do we navigate this delicate precipice of calling upon ordinary people to achieve extraordinary feats that drive our company’s revenues, profits, market offerings and customer experiences?  Join Jonathan Goldstein, SVP of Energy & Utilities Practice in a frank discussion and journey through lessons learned managing big IT initiatives despite all the risks involved.

• Jonathan Goldstein: Sr. VP., Energy & Utilities Practice, CG Infinity

11:00AM – Renewable Energy Markets 101 Get a valuable baseline education from a renewable energy expert before launching into the conference! Michelle will provide a general overview of green power, including qualifying generation, tracking systems, procurement options and how renewable electricity is claimed. Attendees will receive an introduction to the key industry issues, players and products that affect the progress of voluntary green power, as well as an overview of Green-e® Energy, the certification program for these products.

• Michelle McGinty: Senior Outreach Program Manager, Center for Resource Solutions

11:30AM: Power Women of TEPA Power Women of TEPA is fortifying and empowering the development of women in the industry through unique and targeted networking, leadership, mentoring and educational opportunities. Join us to learn how you can become a part of the change that is ushering in greater diversity to the energy industry.

• Theresa Gage: Theresa M. Gage Consulting
• Caitlin Smith: Sr. Dir. Regulatory External Affairs & ESG, Jupiter Power