Speakers
2025 Speakers
Our Confirmed 2025 Keynote Speakers
The Ukraine Energy War: Lessons in Energy Security
Panelist
dr. Anna Mikulska, PhD
Research Staff Member,
IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute
Bio
Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos, Ph.D.
President & CEO,
CEO and Chairman of the Board, ECCO International, Inc.
Bio
TBA
Bio
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Cybersecurity for Energy Systems
Panelist
Seymour E.Goodman
Regents Professor and Professor of International Affairs and Computing, Georgia Tech
Bio
Jake Braun
Executive Director, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy – Cyber Policy Initiative
Bio
TBA
Bio
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Scaled Sustainable Development Panel
Panelist
Jonathan Elkind
Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy
Bio
Miguel Granier
Managing Director at Cox Cleantech Accelerator,
Distinguished External Fellow at Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute
Bio
Hon. Jobeth Lillian Coleby-Davis
Minister of Energy and Transport for the Government of The Bahamas
Bio
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
The Potential of Renewable Hydrocarbons Panel
Panelist
Dr. Comas Haynes
Director: Southeastern Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITACs) “Center of Excellence, and Hydrogen Initiative Lead, GT Strategic Energy Institute
Bio
Hayley Ryan
Field Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil
Bio
Jim Gable
President & Vice-President Innovation, Chevron Technology Ventures
Bio
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Global Applications of Solar Microgrids Panel
Panelist
Letian Dou
Charles Davidson Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Purdue University
Bio
Ben Ollis
R&D Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Bio
Mary Werner
Solar Energy Technologies Lab Program Manager, Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science
Bio
Raymond Hill
Associate Professor Emeritus in the Practice of Finance, Emory University Goizueta Business School
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Nuclear Energy around the World Panel
Panelist
TBA
Bio
TBA
Bio
TBA
Bio
Moderator
TBA
Bio
At Georgia Tech, Thomas teaches graduate courses in Energy Technology and Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, and undergraduate courses in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering Economics, and Senior Design.
Our History
Explore Our Archive of Past Speakers!
Discover the legacy of top-notch speakers we’ve welcomed to our conference. Dive into our history to see the remarkable individuals who have graced our stage. Each year, we carefully select influential and inspiring speakers from various fields to provide our attendees with invaluable insights and knowledge. Our past speakers include industry leaders, renowned experts, and visionary thinkers who have made significant contributions to their respective areas. By browsing our archive, you’ll get a glimpse into the rich tapestry of expertise and inspiration that defines our conference. Join us in celebrating the achievements and wisdom of these extraordinary individuals.
