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Speaking Opportunities


image The 20th Microgrid & Off-Grid Innovation Forum 2025 focuses on the latest technology advances and business models for the deployment of microgrids in remote and off-grid scenarios, as well as grid-connected environments. A series of in-depth presentations and interactive panel discussions will examine the most recent market developments, applications, case studies and lessons learned to date.

Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a presentation or organizing a panel discussion session are encouraged to submit a proposal to speak@microgridinnovation.com by Friday, June 13, 2025.

Guidelines for Submitting a Proposal

Panel sessions are 75-90 minutes in length and feature 3-4 speakers, each presenting for 15-20 minutes. Stand-alone speaking slots are 30 minutes in length. Individuals who wish to deliver a presentation or organize a panel session with multiple speakers should submit the following:
    1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
    2. Presentation (or panel session) title
    3. Type of session -- stand-alone or panel 4. Abstract (150 words)
    5. Biography and photo of proposed speaker(s)
    6. Bullet list of 3-4 Key Takeaways
Additional Guidance
  • We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by the Program Advisory Group to ensure depth of information and relevance to the program.

  • Presentations that emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are particularly welcome.

Topics To Be Covered:
  • Microgrids for servicing fast-growing data center, building electrification and EV charging loads
  • Off-grid, remote, and rural use cases and deployments
  • System feasibility, design, and implementation
  • Microgrid performance to date and lessons learned
  • Business models and Value-of-Resilience for multiple stakeholders
  • Behind-the-meter case studies: hospitals, municipal, military and C&I implementations
  • Utilizing microgrids to cope with grid outages and crisis situations
  • Utility-driven microgrids and deployment partnerships
  • Customer perspectives and experience with microgrids
  • Value stacking for energy storage and resilience
  • Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid renewable energy systems
  • Unlocking practical innovation in microgrid systems and utility operations
  • Microgrid control and performance management: Achieving seamless transition
  • Regulatory and public policy developments impacting microgrids
  • Standards and interoperability issues
  • Market drivers and opportunities worldwide

For further information or to discuss a speaking proposal, please contact:

Daniel Coran
Program Manager
20th Microgrid & Off-Grid Innovation Forum 2025
info@microgridinnovation.com
+1-815-310-3343