Speakers

2026 Speakers

Our Confirmed 2026 Keynote Speaker

Read about our confirmed speaker for the 2026 Southeastern Energy Conference.

James Marlow

CEO & President, Southface Institute

James Marlow is President of the Southface Institute and a veteran clean energy and technology leader who has founded and scaled solar, software, and nonprofit organizations. He previously served as CEO of multiple energy startups and has led or contributed to hundreds of renewable energy projects nationwide.

Panelist

Dr. Roderick Jackson

Savannah River National Laboratory, Director of Energy Innovation

Mark Tozzi

Advisor to the VP & President, Chevron Venture

Jamie Barber

Director, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Unit at Georgia Public Service Commission Georgia Public Service Commission

Moderator

Neli Gosh

Undergraduate, Georgia Institute of Technology

Overcoming Growing Pains

Panelist

Dr. Alicia Johnson

Georgia Public Safety Commission Elect

Dr. Dan Molzahn

Associate Professor, Georgia Tech

Josh Stallings

Vice President, Georgia Power

Sebastien Betrand

Senior Product Manager, GE Vernova

Moderator

David Reina García

Industrial & Systems Engineering Undergraduate, Georgia Institute of Technology

Scaling Emerging Energy Technologies

Panelist

Dr. Nian Liu

Professor, Georgia Tech School of ChBE

Luke Bockewitz

Director of Business Development, Kinectrics

Tom Cuthbert

CTO, Emrgy

greg Mihalik

Professor of Practice, Georgia Tech

Moderator

James Lovely

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate, Georgia Institute of Technology

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.