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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, May 16, 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 Include (but are not limited to):
  • Microgrids for data centers and EV charging infrastructure
  • Microgrids as a strategy for grid resilience and outage management
  • Maximizing time-to-power and energy reliability for C&I end users
  • Business models for multi-stakeholder, multi-partner microgrids
  • Leading North America case studies and lessons learned to date
  • Advances in enabling technologies and systems
  • Grid-tied, utility distribution microgrids and integration with the larger grid
  • Solar PV, CHP, LNG, and energy storage strategies within microgrid systems
  • Minimizing energy costs and integrating renewables on-site
  • Microgrid design, analysis, and feasiblity planning tools
  • Regulatory and public policy trends and developments
  • Evolving the traditional utility business model
  • System monitoring, management, operations and control
  • Recent deployments internationally and key lessons for the U.S.

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