About the Event

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council will hold its annual Opportunities in Energy event on Tuesday, November 17, 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.

Registration for this year’s Opportunities in Energy will open on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.