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2025 Opportunities in Energy
November 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
About the Event
The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council will hold its annual Opportunities in Energy event on Wednesday, November 19, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville.
This all-day event invites members and stakeholders to hear about new and innovative “opportunities” in the advanced energy sector, including trends, businesses, technologies, partnerships and initiatives.
At the event, TAEBC will present a state or local leader with the annual Thomas B. Ballard Advanced Energy Leadership Award. The award honors exemplary leadership and success in championing, connecting, and strengthening Tennessee’s advanced energy economy.
Attendees will receive breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the event. A networking happy hour will follow the event programming.
If you are a presenting supporter, event supporter, student, startup, government official, speaker, or Gold or Platinum TAEBC Member, please email [email protected] or [email protected] to receive your free promo code.
Preliminary Programming
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Keynote Speaker: Carl Coe, Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Energy
Carl Coe, Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will headline a fireside chat moderated by Marianne Wanamaker, Dean of the University of Tennessee Baker School of Public Policy. Coe helps manage all aspects of DOE with over 150,000 employees and a $50 billion budget. A key part of his role is working closely with the 17 National Labs and driving the agency’s top initiatives, including AI, Quantum, Fusion, Nuclear Energy, and Critical Minerals.
Panel: The Power of Three
Three of Tennessee’s most influential leaders take the stage together for a rare conversation about the future of energy. Representing a university that fuels talent, a national lab that drives discovery, and a utility that powers millions, these executives will share how they’re making bold moves, sparking innovation, and shaping what comes next for the Tennessee economy. This is a chance to hear directly from the decision-makers charting the course for energy in our region and how their leadership will impact community and economic development for decades to come.
Presentation: Restoring America’s Ability to Enrich Uranium
First in Fusion: Panel Conversation featuring Type One Energy
Thomas B. Ballard Award, Presented by Orano
Panel: Building Tennessee’s Workforce for What’s Next
As energy and manufacturing continue to transform at lightning speed, so does the demand for new skills. This conversation brings together leaders who are reimagining how Tennessee trains, supports, and elevates its workforce. From cutting-edge training models to partnerships that link industry and education, panelists will share how they’re preparing Tennesseans not just for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow’s economy.
Panel: Inside the Boardroom
Tennessee’s advanced energy economy is a powerful driver of growth, innovation, and opportunity. To fully capture this momentum, industry and the Tennessee Valley Authority must work hand-in-hand. In this conversation, board members of the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council will share their vision for how TVA and industry can partner to unlock even greater economic success for the state and region. From advancing innovation to powering economic development success, panelists will highlight the pathways where collaboration can turn today’s energy opportunities into lasting prosperity for Tennessee.
Power Pitches: Advanced Materials
Power Pitches: Energy Efficiency
Power Pitches: Housing & Construction
Power Pitches: Robotics
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