The Energy Expo is a conference and showcase about the changing energy landscape in the Southeast.  It is hosted by the Energy Club at Georgia Tech in partnership with the American Energy Society and it is open to the public. We are calling researchers in the energy space to show off the latest technologies, and challenge policy makers to have the same innovation. http://www.energyexpo.gatech.edu

Friday, April 3, 2015

 7 am      Registration and Coffee

 9 am      Introduction and Keynote

 9:30 am     Panel: Powering Georgia - The State of Innovative Solutions

Opportunities and challenges, conventional and unconventional energy technologies. Topical discussion will inform the remainder of the event. Join the experts, students, and industry professionals to discuss the film and panel during this networking session.

• Solar
• Energy Storage, Batteries, and the Smart Grid
• Biomass, Biofuels, and Biogas
• Natural Gas
• Nuclear

10:30 am      Break

10:45 am  Panel: Planning for the Future - Infrastructure and Workforce

Review of issues and risks facing the energy industry in Georgia, particularly with respect to infrastructure needs and training of a skilled workforce on new and existing technologies.

11:45 am   Lunch

Each table prepares an end-of-conference “Moving Forward” review.

1 pm  Panel: Regulatory and Legal Framework

The current regulatory and legal landscape in Georgia and its barriers/opportunities. Panel will also focus on incentives (local, state, federal) for energy and manufacturing.

 2 pm      Break

 2:15 pm      Panel: Access to Capital and Innovation Ecosystem

Discussion of barriers and opportunities for capital in Georgia. Focus on funding sources: public/private partnerships, VC, foreign direct investment, government sponsored research (DoD, DoE, DARPA, etc), as well as supply-chain analysis.

 3:15 pm Townhall "Georgia Moving Forward"

Expert/non-expert working session with reports and takeaways

 4 pm Summary Keynote

 4:30 pm  Research Showcase

Showcase of energy efforts from Georgia Tech laboratories, sustainable Atlanta organizations, and the nationwide energy industry.

 5 pm Reception