NATIONAL CONFERENCE
November 4-6, 2026 | Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
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WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 4TH
TEPA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, November 4 | 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Coore Crenshaw Course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Kick off the National Conference with championship golf in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The TEPA Golf Tournament takes over Omni Barton Creek’s acclaimed Coore Crenshaw Course for a full day of competition, connections and plenty of fun.
Golfers can take on the Beat the Pro challenge, compete for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin, and look forward to additional surprises and activations throughout the course. After the final putt drops, join us for a post-tournament lunch and awards celebration.
Whether you are playing to win or simply ready for a great day on the course with fellow TEPA attendees, this is the perfect way to start the National Conference.
TEPA GIVES BACK
Sponsored by Gas South
Wednesday, November 4 | Time and Location Coming Soon
Make a difference while you are at the National Conference. TEPA Gives Back will offer several meaningful ways for attendees to support the Austin community, including an offsite service project with a local organization.
Join fellow TEPA members for a rewarding experience that brings our industry together through service, connection and shared purpose. Additional volunteer opportunities that do not require leaving the resort will also be available throughout the conference.
Details are still being finalized. Attendees interested in the offsite project can sign up during registration to receive updates as they become available.
TEPA WELCOME LOUNGE
Wednesday, November 4 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Make the TEPA Welcome Lounge your first stop when you arrive at the National Conference. This casual, come-and-go experience is where attendees can check in, pick up their badge and welcome bag, review the conference agenda and start connecting with fellow TEPA members.
There is no formal program, so stop by whenever you arrive, settle into the resort and get ready for an incredible few days in Austin.
THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 5TH
DAY ONE CONFERENCE
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Agenda, speakers and timing are subject to change.
8:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Sponsor Message
9:15 AM | Same Pressures, Different Markets: A National Outlook for 2027
The same national forces are not producing the same customer outcomes across U.S. power markets. Capacity, transmission, generation, weather exposure, and regional market structures are affecting retail prices and products in very different ways. This session will bring together regional market experts to compare what has materially changed, where risk is building, and how those developments could influence procurement strategy, contract structures, and customer costs in 2027.
10:00 AM | The Policy Map: Where Choice is Headed
Who gets to choose an energy supplier remains is a state-by-state decision, and the answer is changing. Customer choice is gaining momentum in some parts of the country while facing new political and regulatory pressure in others. This panel will examine the competing approaches shaping retail energy, the arguments influencing lawmakers and regulators, and what is at stake for brokers, suppliers, and customers.
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.
11:30 AM | Networking Lunch
1:00 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.
1:45 PM | When AI Joins the Deal
AI is moving beyond administrative tasks and into the decisions that shape commercial energy transactions – like 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.
2:30 PM | Closing Remarks
3:00 PM | Optional Afternoon Networking Activities (Pickleball or Mahjong)
6:30–10:00 PM | TEPA Energy Exchange
Go all in on TEPA! Thursday night belongs to the newly created TEPA Energy Exchange, where the entire conference comes together for dinner, cocktails, casino gaming, live music and an incredible night of entertainment and connection. Included with your Conference Registration, this signature experience is the can’t-miss event of the National Conference. Keep Thursday evening open, stay onsite and get ready to connect, celebrate and enjoy a night designed to bring everyone together.
DAY ONE SPEAKERS
In Order of Appearance
FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 6TH
DAY TWO CONFERENCE
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Agenda, speakers and timing are subject to change
8:00 AM | Breakfast
9:15 AM | Opening Remarks and Sponsor Message
9:25 AM | Winning the Customer: What Matters Before and After the Deal
Customers hear plenty about service, technology, expertise, and strategic support, but those promises do not always translate into meaningful value. Drawing on firsthand experience evaluating energy providers and advisors, this customer-centered conversation explores what influences partner selection, which capabilities genuinely stand apart, and what builds confidence throughout the relationship. From the initial pitch and procurement process to implementation, ongoing service, and renewal, the session offers a clearer view of what customers notice, where expectations go unmet, and what makes an energy partner worth keeping.
10:00 AM | From Load to Leverage
Customer flexibility is moving from a collection of standalone solutions into a more integrated part of the C&I energy strategy. Creating a viable offer requires aligning retail supply, market programs, financing, and performance expectations around a clear customer need. This session examines how brokers, suppliers, and solution providers can identify the right opportunities, structure an offer customers can understand, and move successful models from individual projects to scale.
10:45 AM | No More Guesswork: What Brokers and Suppliers Need From Each Other
Every broker-supplier relationship has two sides, and the same transaction can look very different depending on which side of the table you sit on. This national continuation of TEPA’s regional conversations will examine the expectations, pressure points, and competing priorities that shape how business gets done, with an honest look at where perspectives differ and what both sides can do to improve execution, strengthen their partnerships, and serve customers more effectively.
11:30 AM | TEPA Awards and Closing Remarks
12:00 PM | Conference Concludes
DAY TWO SPEAKERS
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YOUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
- Full access to Thursday and Friday conference programming
- Insight from industry leaders on the issues shaping competitive energy markets
- Conference meals and networking opportunities throughout the event
- Admission to the TEPA Energy Exchange, including dinner, cocktails, casino gaming, live music and entertainment
- Opportunities to connect with TEPA members, partners and industry leaders from across the country
- Post-conference access to available speaker presentations
Your Conference Registration puts you at the center of TEPA’s premier annual event, with two days of forward-looking programming, valuable connections and memorable experiences in the Texas Hill Country.
Make even more of your National Conference experience by joining us Wednesday for the TEPA Golf Tournament or TEPA Gives Back, then take the conversation outside the conference room Thursday afternoon at the TEPA Pickleball Tournament or Mahjong Open Play.
