9:00 AM | Power Women of TEPA Breakfast
Join Power Women of TEPA during our Illinois Conference for an impactful opportunity to introduce the energy industry to college students across Chicago and surrounding areas. This community service activity is a great way to mentor young women as they embark on their career journey, as well as network with professionals in our industry. This meeting will be hosted at the Westin Chicago River North and includes breakfast.

10:30 AM | Broker Breakout Session sponsored by Freepoint Energy Solutions
Westin Chicago River North, Astor Room (R1)

11:00 AM | Check In & Late Registration
Westin Chicago River North, Riverfront Ballroom

11:15 AM | Conference Lunch sponsored by NRG

12:15 PM | Opening Remarks & Sponsor Message
– David Wiers: Board Member, TEPA | President & Founder, Satori Energy
– John Vlahavas: Director of Sales, Shell Energy Solutions

12:30 PM | Policy and Progress: Key Regulatory Updates
This panel discussion will feature key regulatory and legislative leaders shaping the future of Illinois’ energy landscape. The conversation will provide insights on the latest regulatory developments and legislative initiatives. We will cover critical topics such as regulatory changes, market development strategies, and the impact of government policies on the energy sector.

– Moderator | Curt Fiedler: Principal, Government Relations, Morrill & Feidler
– Tanya Capellan: Director, Office of Retail Market Development, Illinois Commerce Commission
– Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado: Illinois State Representative
– Kevin Wright: Executive Director, Illinois Competitive Energy Association (ICEA)

1:30 PM | Achieving Sustainability: Goals, Strategies, and Partnerships
This panel will focus on the customer journey towards achieving their sustainability goals. Our discussion will break down the specific objectives that companies set, the strategies they implement to reach these targets, and the role of energy professionals in facilitating these achievements. We will highlight best practices, challenges, and success stories throughout the conversation.

– Moderator | Kristen Fornes: V.P., Distributed Generation, ENGIE
– Justin Leonard: Senior Financial Analyst, Sustainability, Grainger
– Jan Pflugfelder: CEO & President, K.R. KOMAREK Inc.
– Rachel Schneider: V.P., Sustainability & EHS, Molson Coors Beverage Company

2:15 PM | Afternoon Break sponsored by Nordic Energy

2:45 PM | Championing Competitive Markets
Rich and Young will share some exciting new research that promises to inject some new life into the discussion/debate over competitive retail market savings relative to utility default service rates. Instead of constantly defending the retail energy industry, we can finally go on offense!

– Young Kim: Principal, ERCG
– Richard Spilky: State Chair – Emerging Markets, Retail Energy Supplier Association (RESA)

3:30 PM | The Resurgence of Demand
– Mark Pruitt: Founder, The Power Bureau

4:15 PM | Sponsor Remarks
– Andy Cormie: CEO, SmartestEnergy US

4:25 PM | TEPA Closing Remarks
– Steve Campbell: President, TEPA

4:30 PM | Networking & Happy Hour sponsored by SmartestEnergy US