LIVE STREAM EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 24TH, 2022
The Role of Distributed Energy
Day 1
General Session
Day 1
Perspectives Breakouts
Day 1
Pioneers Breakout
Day 1
Trailblazers Breakout
The Evolving Grid
Day 2
General Session
Day 2
Perspectives Breakouts
Day 3
Pioneers Breakout
Day 2
Trailblazers Breakout
The Future
8:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Booths Open
9:00 AM
Remarks by Senator Dan Sullivan (virtual or recorded)
9:05 AM
“The Reality of Climate Change: Implications for Alaska”
Keynote Presentation by Ray Leonard (Linden Energy Holdings)
9:45 AM
“Net Zero by 2050: A Corporate Strategy”
Plenary Presentation by Edwin Makkinga (Enbridge)
10:30 AM
PIONEERS
“Maximizing the Power of Variable Renewables”
Mike Atkinson (Hitachi)
PERSPECTIVES
“Alternative Fuels”
Moderator: Erin Whitney
(ACEP)
- Cato Esperø (ZEEDS)
- Geoff Larson (Alaska Brewing)
- Erin Whitney (ACEP)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Mining In A Net-Zero World”
Moderator: Corri Feige (SOA
Dept. of Natural Resources)
- Sunil Kumar (Kinross Gold)
- Jim Coxon (Northern Star Resources Limited)
- Lance Miller (NANA)
12:00 PM
Lunch Presentation by Tony Seba
PIONEERS
“Scaling up Geothermal: Challenges and Potential for Alaska”
Moderator: Chris Rose (REAP)
Nick Goodman (CYRQ)
PERSPECTIVES
“Dealing with Carbon”
Moderator: To Be Announced!
- Kipp Coddington (University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources)
- Kevin Connors (EERC)
- Justin Freeman (Coffman)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Nuclear’s Role in our Sustainable Future”
Moderator: Gwen Holdmann
(ACEP)
- Bruce McDowell (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
- Marc Nichol (NEI)
- Mike Valore
(Westinghouse) - Cristian Rabiti (USNC)
“Powering Asia From Alaska” Keynote Presentation
Moderator: Ray Leonard (Linden Energy Holdings)
Panelists:
- Frank Richards
- Mead Treadwell
ABOUT THE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Pioneers:
Spend the hour with recognized experts on an exploration of an emerging technology area. Learn about the most current developments in the field and implications for Alaska and the Arctic. This track is lecture-happy with an opportunity for Q&A.
Perspectives:
This track highlights discussion and Q&A amongst a panel of experts that will explore multiple dimensions of a particular technology or subject matter. Bring your questions and help generate a lively dialogue!
Trailblazers:
Hear directly from the people that are designing, developing and managing some of the most interesting and innovative energy projects on the planet.
Agenda subject to change.
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