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

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”
Sponsorship Available

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 leaders - Frank Caliva III, RESA & Josiah Neeley, R Street Institute
Breakout #2 - Dawn Lindell, Leadership Lift Consulting
Breakout #3 - KC Boyce, Escalent
Breakout #4 - Available to first confirmed conversation leader
*topics to be announced soon

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
“Interactive Breakout Sessions” 5-8
Breakout #5 - John Fox, Capital Foundry
Breakout #6 - Rik Haslam, Brandpie
Breakout #7-Available to first confirmed conversation leader
Breakout #8-Available to first confirmed conversation leader
*topics to be announced soon

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome Networking Reception
Sponsorship Available

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.
3 Sponsorship Slots Available

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