Bridging the Gap: Charting the Future of Sustainable Energy in Virginia

Join the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM) for the 2024 VASEM Annual Summit, October 28 & 29 in Richmond. REGISTERATION IS CLOSED. Due to security protocols at the facility and space limitations, late registrations and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Explore the impact of increased electrification in the Commonwealth. Join us for presentations and discussions on building a sustainable tomorrow with the shift towards renewables, advances in generation, transmission, and storage while advancing workforce development opportunities for economic growth and job creation throughout the Commonwealth.

Energy Summit

Bridging the Gap: Charting the Future of Sustainable Energy in Virginia

Agenda

DAY 1

Time	Activity
1:00 to 1:15 p.m.	Welcome & Safety Message - Jim Aylor, VASEM President
1:15 to 1:30 p.m.	Ed Baine, President – Dominion Energy
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.	Panel Session - Energy View Moderator: Mark Lauby, Sr. VP, Chief Reliability Officer, NERC Panelists: Ed Baine, President – Dominion Energy Aaron Walker, President – AEP David Schleicher, President & CEO - NOVEC Chris Cosby, COO - ODEC
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.	Panel Session - Data Centers, Energy Forecast, Infrastructure Impacts Moderator: Robbie Wright, VP-Strategic Partnerships, Dominion Panelists: Paul McGlynn, VP Planning – PJM Nick Blessing, QTS Kate Smiley, Data Center Coalition
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.	Keynote: Honorable Glenn Davis, Director, VA Department of Energy
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.	Introduction to New VASEM Members
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.	Poster Session and Reception

Day 2

Time	Activity
7:30 to 8:15 a.m.	Poster Session & Continental Breakfast
8:15 to 8:30 a.m.	Welcome & Safety Message
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.	Panel Session - Generation Needed in the Commonwealth Moderator: Robert Carritte Panelists: Emil Avram , VP, Business Development – Dominion Energy John Kotek, Sr. VP, Policy & Public Affairs - NEI
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.	Panel Session - Policies Impacting the Future of Energy Moderator: Cale Jaffe, Professor of Law, UVA Panelists: Hannah Coman - Apex Clean Energy Jay Silberg - Pillsbury Law Larry Corkey - Virginia Dept. of Energy
10:15 to 10:30 a.m.	Poster Session and Refreshment Break
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.	Panel Session - Energy Education in the Commonwealth Moderator: Dr. Chen-Ching Liu Panelists: Dr. Chen-Ching Liu, Virginia Tech Dr. Liling Huang, George Mason University Dr. Dawit Haile, Virginia State University Mr. Randy Stamper, Virginia Community College System Dr. Zhifang Wang, Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Madhav Marathe, University of Virginia
11:45 a.m.	Poster Sessions
12:00 p.m.	NERC Tours & Box Lunches

Registration

Due to security protocols at the facility, late registrations cannot be accommodated. All attendees must be pre-registered by OCTOBER 21st at 8pm to ensure smooth entry into the facility.

Bridging the Gap: Charting the Future of Sustainable Energy in Virginia

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