EMC26 Washington DC: AMERICA 250 Energy Innovation to Power the Future

We're back to Washington, DC for an amazing conference in October 19-20. 2026! Advance tickets are strongly recommended. EMC26 Washington D.C. October 19-20, 2026 Welcome to the EMC26 event happening at OMNI Shoreham hotel in Washington D.C. starting at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)! Join us for a day and 1/2 filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with industry experts and like-minded professionals. See you there! EMC26 DC — Conference Agenda DAY 1 — Monday, October 19 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Morning Networking Offsite Choose from: Monuments & Mimosas Tour or Must-See Smithsonian Tours - pre-conference experience 1:00 PM Registration Opens 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Chairman’s Welcome Jack Doueck 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Day 1 Keynote Monica Collings, OBE 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM Panel #1: “AI Rewiring the Retail Energy Market” Sponored by Abundant IoT 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Networking Break Sponsored by Stevens and Lee 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM "Interactive Breakout Sessions” 1-4 Breakout #1 - Lee Lazar, Associated Agencies Breakout #2 - leaders - Frank Caliva III, RESA & Josiah Neeley, R Street Breakout #3 - KC Boyce, Escalent Breakout #4 - Will Fisher, Stobe Power 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM “Interactive Breakout Sessions” 5-8 Breakout #5 - John Fox, Capital Foundry Breakout #6 - Rik Haslam, Brandpie Breakout #7 - Dawn Lindell, Leadership Lift Consulting Breakout #8-Steve Copeland, Bill Gosling Outsourcing 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Reception Sponsored by Axpo U.S., LLC DAY 2: Tuesday, October 20 7:00 AM Registration Opens 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Quantum 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM Chairman’s Welcome Jack Doueck 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Day 2 Keynote Gabe Phillips, CEO, Catalyst Power 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Panel #2: “The Future of C&I Energy: Unlocking Value Through Integrated Energy Solutions” Sponsored by Customized Energy Solutions 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM YPN / WEA Announcement & Introduction Young Professionals Network / WEA 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Morning Networking Break Sponsorship Available 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Fastball 5+ companies compete for four minutes each to win this exciting competition. 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Panel #3: “Regulatory & Compliance Nightmares” Sponsorship Available 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Networking Luncheon Sponsored by WGL Energy 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM Client Fireside Chat Sponsored by ESG 2:20 PM – 2:35 PM Fall 2026 Awards Presentation Leadership & Integrity Award Sponsored by CERETAX 2:35 PM – 3:20 PM Panel #4: “Mergers & Acquisitions” Sponsored by Atlantic Energy Group 3:20 PM – 4:00PM Afternoon Networking Break Sponsored by Stevens & Lee 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Panel #5: “The Evolution of Customer Acquisition: Mass Market & C&I” Sponsored by VertexOne 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Panel #6: CEO Roundtable “America 250: ENERGY INNOVATION to Power the Future” Sponsored by CAPCO 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Closing Night Networking Reception Sponsored by EDF Trading