Agenda

11:00am - 4:00pm    Golf Tournament  @ Grayhawk (Requires separate registration)        Sponsored by OPIS

10:00am                     EMA Board Meeting

5:00pm - 7:30pm      Registration Desk Check-In

6:00pm - 7:30pm      Welcome Reception

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8:00am - 9:00am  Registration & Check In

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8:00am - 9:00am   Networking Breakfast  Sponsored by Tradition Energy         

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9:00am - 9:10am   Opening Remarks - EMA Chairman, Jack Velasquez, Director of Environmental Markets, Marex Spectron

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9:10am - 9:30am   Opening Keynote - Standing on the Shoulders of Those Who Came Before Us: Lessons Learned for the Future of Environmental Markets

Dan Kalafatas, Chairman and Co-Founder, 3Degrees

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9:30am - 10:00am  The Energy Election Nexus: What's at Stake for Markets?

Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of energy markets in light of the upcoming federal election. Our panel of experts will explore how presidential candidates Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s policy stances on energy could shape market dynamics, influence investment strategies, and drive – or squander – technological advancements. From renewable energy incentives to fossil fuel regulations and climate goals, we’ll analyze the potential impacts of different policy directions and what they mean for stakeholders across the energy sector.

• Moderator: Morgan Beeler, Policy Analyst, STX Commodities
• Eric Scheriff, Senior Managing Director, Capstone
  
• Janet Peace, Head of Advisory Services, Anew
  

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10:00am - 10:30am Fireside Chat: Federal Policy Updates

• Moderator: Matthew Lithgow, Senior Carbon Market Specialist, Uniper
• Kevin Poloncarz, Partner, Covington Burling LLP

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10:30 am - 11:00 am  Networking Break  Sponsored by: Incubex and Nodal Exchange

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11:00 am - 11:45am  Compliance RECs Updates

• Moderator: Jack Velasquez, Director of Environmental Markets, Marex Spectron
  
• Roman Kramarchuk, Head of Climate Markets & Policy Analytics, S&P Global
• David Lamis, Team Lead RECs, ACT Group

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11:45 am - 12:30pm Compliance Carbon

This panel offers the opportunity to learn from leading analysts on US compliance carbon market trends.  Catch up on market news, policy and fundamental drivers.  Join us in a substantive discussion on key issues and uncertainties that will impact market dynamics and pricing for years to come.  

• Moderator: Mark Scorsolini, Head of US RECs, STX Commodities
• Jennifer McIsaac, VP Market Analysis, ClearBlue Markets
• Dan McGraw, Head of Regulatory Analysis, Mercuria
• Gabriel Stoltzfus, Senior Associate, cCarbon
  

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12:30pm - 1:30pm  Networking Lunch

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1:30pm - 2:15pm Voluntary RECs Updates

• Moderator: Stephen McComb, Managing Director, IncubEx
  
• Michelle McGinty, Program Outreach Senior Manager, Center for Resource Solutions
• Rory Corcoran, Trader, Enel North America
  

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2:15pm - 3:00pm Voluntary Carbon

• Katie Sullivan, Managing Director, IETA
• Matt Evans, Director, Environmental Commodity Partners and Chairman, Up Energy
• Arjun Patney, Low Carbon Originator, bp

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3:00 pm - 3:15pm Networking Break      Sponsored by: Incubex and Nodal Exchange

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3:15pm - 4:00pm Data Center Load Growth and its Impact on the Environmental Markets

How will the grid accommodate this large new demand, and how will the voluntary and compliance attribute markets as well as the carbon markets respond?

• Moderator: Ali Shajrawi, Vice President, Environmental Markets Analysis and Trading, LS Power
• Mason Emnett, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Constellation
• Jeff Seidel, Senior Director, Vistra Energy

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4:00pm - 5:00pm  LCFS - Updates on regional and proposed programs, how programs interact

• Moderator: Nathan Clark, Managing Director, IncubEx
• Philip Sheehy, Technical Director, ICF
• Pawan Mehra, Senior Economic Advisor, cCarbon
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5:30pm - 7:30pm  Neon Desert Reception   Sponsored by: Constellation

Unwind and connect with fellow attendees at the vibrant Neon Desert Reception. This outdoor reception sponsored by Constellation will feature, delicious bites with a local spin, and unlimited hydration. Even if you don't have neon on, we'll be sure to have some accessories to light up your night!

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8:00am - 9:00am    Networking Breakfast

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9:00am - 9:45am  International Policy, Challenges and Opportunities

• Moderator: Caroline Gentry, Director, Environmental Markets, Nodal Exchange
• Adam White, Secretary General, RECs Energy Certificate Association
• Dr. Achim Ufert, Senior Analyst, Uniper
• Marine Delhommeau, Vice President, Head of EU Office, Uniper

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9:45am - 10:00am The Energy Transition: A Minnesota Perspective

‍Charles Sutton, Principal, Sutton Consulting LLC

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10:00am - 10:15am Networking Break

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10:15am - 11:00am  Can You Trade That? Tax Credit Edition

• Moderator: Jonathan Brown, Head of US Renewables, Statkraft
• Cris Eugster, CEO, Ever.green
• Laura Stern, Managing Partner, Hilltop Renewables

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11:00am - 12:00pm Industry Upgrade: How to Leverage Technology to Enhance Environmental Markets

• Moderator: Ken Nelson, President, Blue Delta Energy
• Jim Downs, CEO, Connamara
• Brian Fellon, SVP, Xpansiv
• Ben Gerber, President, M-RETS

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12:00pm Conference Adjourns

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