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7:30-9:00 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00-9:10 AM | Welcome Remarks
J.C. Boggs, Partner, King & Spalding, and Skytop Contributing Author
9:10-9:40 AM | Keynote Presentation
Topic TBA
Keynote Presenter:
9:40-10:20 AM | Fireside Chat
Power Generation: Harnessing America’s Vast Renewable Potential
Moderator:
Panelists:
Bill Hetherington, Chief Executive Officer, Bandera Electric Cooperative
10:20-10:50 AM | Panel Discussion
Cyber Physical and Existential Threats: The Energy Grid
Moderator:
Greg Sim, Partner, 2020Partners
Panelists:
John Miri, President, Electric Grid Cybersecurity Alliance
Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University, CEO, Brooks Consulting and Skytop Contributing Author
Mirel Sehic, Global VPGM Cyber Security, Honeywell
10:50-11:10 AM | Networking Break
11:10-11:40 AM | Presentation
Topic TBA
Presenter:
11:40 AM-12:20 PM | Panel Discussion
Crisis Management Plan: The Power of Preparedness and Readiness
Moderator:
Panelists:
Jeremy Fielding, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kekst CNC
Scott Aaronson, Senior Vice President, Security and Preparedness, Edison Electric Institute
Gerry Garcia, Chief Audit Executive, Lower Colorado River Authority
12:20-12:50 PM | Interview
The Hydrogen Economy: Is it Real Yet?
Interviewer:
Robert Ludke, Author, Transformational Markets, C-Suite Advisor, and Skytop Contributing Author
Interviewee:
Dail St. Claire, Independent Board Director, Verde Clean Fuels (NASDAQ: VGAS)
Nikesh Jindal, Partner, King & Spalding
12:50-1:40 PM | Networking Luncheon
1:40-2:10 PM | Panel Discussion from Skytop’s At The Table
Gray Zone Research Report: China’s Penetration of the Global Supply Chain
Moderator:
N. MacDonnell Ulsch, Founder & Chief Analyst, Gray Zone Research & Intelligence and Skytop Contributing Author
Panelists:
Carla Sands, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark (retired) and Vice Chair Center for Energy and Environment, America First Policy Institute
Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University, Top Five Cyber Expert and Skytop Contributing Author
Luke Szymczak, Former Managing Director, Securities Analyst and Investor, JP Morgan Asset Management and Prudential Securities
2:20-2:50 PM | Post Gray Zone Program Discussion Group
China’s Penetration of the Global Supply Chain
Moderator:
N. MacDonnell Ulsch, Founder & Chief Analyst, Gray Zone Research & Intelligence and Skytop Contributing Author
Panelists:
Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University, Top Five Cyber Expert and Skytop Contributing Author
2:50-3:20 PM | Interview
Nuclear Power: A Steppingstone on the Path to Renewables
Interviewer:
J.C. Boggs, Partner, King & Spalding, and Skytop Contributing Author
Interviewee:
Michael Hewitt, Rear Admiral (ret.), IP3, Co-Founder and CEO
3:20-3:40 PM | Networking Break
3:40-4:20 PM | 3:40-4:20 PM
4:20-4:50 PM | Interview
Critical Infrastructure: Cyber Attacks Increasing the Burden on Energy Companies to Manage Security Risks
Interviewer:
Andrea Vittorio, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Industry Group
Interviewee:
Madhava Utagikar, CISSP, CISO & Senior Vice President, Resilience, LCRA
4:50-5:20 PM | Exclusive Interview
Technology Innovations: The Next Wave in Energy Supply Chain Security
Interviewer:
Robert Ludke, Author, Transformational Markets, C-Suite Advisor and Skytop Contributing Author
Interviewee:
Dr. Lani Kass, Strategic Advisor, Former Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
5:20-5:50 PM | Closing Keynote
Energy Insecurity: Vulnerabilities Caused by the Innovation/Transition Gap
Keynote Presenter:
TBD
5:50 PM-6:00 PM | Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS
DELEGATES
Chuck Brooks
Professor, Georgetown University, CEO, Brooks Consulting International, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
Washington D.C.
Robert Ludke
Author, Transformational Markets, C-Suite Advisor and Skytop Contributing Author
Washington, D.C.
N. MacDonnell Ulsch
Founder & Chief Analyst, Gray Zone Research & Intelligence, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
Manasquan, New Jersey
Jeremy Fielding
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Partner
Kekst CNC
New York, NY
Andrea Vittorio
Senior Reporter
Bloomberg Industry Group
Washington, D.C.
J.C. Boggs
Partner
King & Spalding, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
Washington, D.C.
Michael Hewitt
Rear Admiral (ret.), Co-Founder and CEO
IP3
Fairfax County, Virginia
Scott Aaronson
Senior Vice President, Security and Preparedness
Edison Electric Institute
Washington, D.C.
Mirel Sehic
Global VPGM Cyber Security
Honeywell
Atlanta, Georgia
Greg Sim
Partner
2020Partners
Miami Beach, Florida
John Miri
President
Electric Grid Cybersecurity Alliance
Austin, Texas
Luke Szymczak
Former Managing Director, Securities Analyst and Investor
JP Morgan Asset Management and Prudential Securities
New York, NY
Dr. Lani Kass
Strategic Advisor, Former Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
McLean, Virginia
Carla Sands
Former U.S. Ambassador, Denmark & Vice Chair, Center for Energy and Environment
America First Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
Dail St. Claire
Independent Board Director
Verde Clean Fuels (NASDAQ: VGAS)
New York, NY
Madhava Utagikar
CISSP, CISO & Senior Vice President, Resilience
LCRA
Austin Texas
Gerry Garcia
Chief Audit Executive
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, Texas
Bill Hetherington
Chief Executive Officer
Bandera Electric Cooperative
Spring, Texas
Nikesh Jindal
Partner
King & Spalding
Washington, D.C.
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