CEBA Member Forum Agenda
Subject to change
2:45–3:00 PM | Welcome | Welcome to the CEBA Member Forum. Join fellow attendees as we kick off an afternoon of executive perspectives, practical conversations, and peer discussion exploring today's evolving energy landscape.
3:00–3:10 PM | Opening Remarks | Rich Powell, CEO of CEBA, will open the Member Forum with his perspective on the market trends shaping corporate energy today and the opportunities they present for energy buyers.
3:10–3:25 PM | Featured Executive Perspective | Hear from a featured executive as they share perspectives on one of today's most pressing topics in corporate energy. Additional speaker and session details will be announced soon.
3:25–3:45 PM | Voluntary Load Flexibility in an Era of Capacity Scarcity | As electricity demand continues to grow, voluntary load flexibility is becoming an increasingly important tool for maintaining grid reliability. This conversation will explore how corporate energy customers can help address capacity constraints, the policies and market structures shaping these opportunities, and the role flexible demand can play in supporting a more reliable and resilient electricity system.
3:45–4:00 PM | Featured Executive Perspective | Hear from a second featured executive as they share perspectives on one of today's most pressing topics in corporate energy. Additional speaker and session details will be announced soon.
4:00–4:20 PM | Procurement in a Changing Market: How Leading Buyers Are Moving Forward | Electricity markets are changing. Rising demand, evolving policy, shifting economics, and new technologies are expanding the range of procurement options available to corporate buyers. In this rapid conversation, leading energy customers and market partners will share how they're managing risk, evaluating new opportunities, and making procurement decisions that support both business objectives and decarbonization goals. Attendees will leave with practical insights into how procurement strategies are evolving and what that means for their own organizations.
4:20–4:50 PM | Facilitated Table Discussions | Reflect on the afternoon's discussions with fellow attendees through facilitated small-group conversations. Guided discussion prompts will encourage participants to exchange perspectives, explore practical applications, and discuss how today's ideas can inform their own organizations' energy strategies.
4:50–5:00 PM | Closing Reflections | Rich Powell, CEO of CEBA, will conclude the Member Forum by highlighting key themes from the afternoon before inviting attendees to continue the conversation at the CEBA Member Reception.
Location: Ventana Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Kimpton Hotel Eventi, 851 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10001