Tuesday, October 7
Time
Session Title & Description
Speakers
Location
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Welcome
A Celebration of the Pivotal Role Innovation Plays in the Future of Energy
Plenary Core
9:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Invitation to Experience the Innovation Zones
Immerse in Solutions Building a More Resilient Energy Future While Ensuring Customer Centricity and Creating Economic Growth
Workshop Zones
11:15 AM -11:20 AM
Break
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Keynote Session
When to Strategically Invest in Impactful Innovations so They Are Available at Point of Need
Plenary Core
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Session
Why We Should Accelerate Growth by Empowering Innovators Within National Grid and the Wider Industry
Plenary Core
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Keynote Session
How to Convene and Connect Diverse Networks to Enhance Collaboration and Awareness
Plenary Core
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Plenary Core
2:10 PM -2:20 PM
Transition to Plenary Core
Mezzanine
2:20 PM – 2:50 PM
Welcome Back & Fireside Chat
Plenary Core
2:50 PM-3:00 PM
Transition to Workshop Zones
Workshop Zones
3:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Innovation Workshop
Advancing Customer Affordability: Regulatory Frameworks to Support Innovation
Affordability Workshop Zone
3:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Innovation Workshop
Resiliency Revolution: Innovation at the Edge of Electrification and Gas
Resilience Workshop Zone
3:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Innovation Workshop
Growth Reimagined: Scaling Smarter, Cleaner, and Faster
Growth Workshop Zone
4:25 PM - 4:40 PM
Break
4:40 PM - 5:10 PM
Fireside Chat
Hear What the Future of Energy Holds
Plenary Core
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Plenary Core
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Networking Reception
Plenary Core
Wednesday, October 8
Time
Session Title & Description
Speakers
Location
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Dialogue
Evolving Priorities Across Utility CVC's: Balancing Strategic Intent With Market Shifts
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Palm Garden
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking & Breakfast (cont.)
1-1 Meetings Available to Book
Speaker
Palm Garden
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Main Keynote Hall
10:50 AM - 11:35 AM
Plenary Panel
Leading Through Transformation: How Utility Executives Are Balancing Innovation With Reliability
Main Keynote Hall
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Plenary Panel
Grid Meets Gigawatts: What the Data Center Industry Needs From Utilities, and What Comes Next
Main Keynote Hall
12:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking & Lunch
1-1 Meetings Available to Book
Palm Garden
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Utility-Startup Presentations
Grid Technologies: Unlocking Hidden Infrastructure Capacity for Rising Energy Demands
Breakout Room 1-4
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Utility-Startup Presentations
AI-Powered Grid Expansion: Transforming Infrastructure Planning And Construction
Breakout Room 1-4
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Utility-Startup Presentations
Smarter Grid Security: Next-Generation Tools Against Physical and Cyber Threats
Breakout Room 1-4
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Utility-Startup Presentations
Collaborative Pathways to Net Zero: Next-Generation Decarbonization Solutions
Breakout Room 1-4
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Networking Break
1-1 Meetings Available to Book
Palm Garden
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel & Workshop
Modernizing the Grid: Enabling Flexibility for Resilient Energy Systems
Breakout Room 1-4
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel & Workshop
From Hard Hats to Robots: Innovation in Utility Construction
Breakout Room 1-4
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel & Workshop
Integrated Energy Planning: Utility-Collaboration Models That Drive Progress
Breakout Room 1-4
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Networking Break
1-1 Meetings Available to Book
Palm Garden
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Afternoon Panel
How Utility CIO's Are Leading the Digital Transformation And Integrating AI
Main Keynote Hall
5:30 PM - 5:55 PM
Afternoon Fireside Chat
Main Keynote Hall
5:55 PM -6:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote
Main Keynote Hall
6:15 PM - 6:20 PM
Closing Remarks
Main Keynote Hall
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
NGA Member Dinner, By Invitation Only
Off Site
Thursday, October 9
Time
Session Title & Description
Location
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking & Breakfast
Palm Garden
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Opening Remarks & Panel Sessions
Main Keynote Hall
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Academia Session
How Stanford, MIT & Harvard Are Shaping the Next Wave of Grid Innovation
Main Keynote Hall
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Accelerator Session
From Lab to Grid: Navigating The Utility-Startup Partnership in the Age Of AI
Main Keynote Hall
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
NGA Member-Only Workshop
Capturing Value from Utility Innovation Activities: Live Discussion
NGA 2026 Planning
TBC
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NGA Member-Only Site Visit
VEIR Superconductor Technologies
Available for up to 15 people. If interested in joining, please contact [email protected]
VEIR Headquarters