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POWERGEN International® Announces Keynote Speakers from Microsoft, U.S. Department of Energy, and Entergy for its 2024 Event

POWERGEN International® Announces Keynote Speakers from Microsoft, U.S. Department of Energy, and Entergy for its 2024 Event

Brian David Johnson, Futurist, Author, Professor 

Renowned futurist, author, and professor, Brian David Johnson, is set to deliver a groundbreaking keynote address at POWERGEN International 2024. Johnson, who served as Intel Corporation's first-ever futurist from 2009 to 2016, is currently a professor at Arizona State University's Global Futures Laboratory and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society. With over 40 patents and several best-selling books to his name, including "A Threatcasting Textbook," "The Future You," and "21st Century Robot," Johnson has dedicated his career to helping organizations envision their future. His insights promise to ignite discussions on the future of power generation and technology. 

 

Bradford Crabtree, Assistant Secretary for DOE Fossil Energy and Carbon Management 

Mr. Brad Crabtree, the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, brings nearly three decades of experience in energy and climate policy to POWERGEN International 2024. A key player in advancing carbon management technologies to meet climate goals, create high-wage jobs, and support domestic energy and industrial production, Crabtree's leadership is poised to provide invaluable perspectives on the role of fossil energy and carbon management in the evolving energy landscape. 

 

Todd Noe, Director of Nuclear Technologies Engineering, Microsoft 

Todd Noe, a visionary leader in nuclear energy engineering at Microsoft, spearheads research, development, and deployment of innovative energy technologies. Leading Microsoft's efforts to support datacenter growth and sustainability, he is the architect of the company's strategic roadmap for integrating new nuclear energy, aligning with the 100/100/0 commitment by 2030. Actively engaged in collaborative efforts within the clean energy sector, Noe explores nuclear technologies for efficient, reliable, and carbon-free energy solutions. With a distinguished background in the U.S. commercial nuclear power industry, including transformative leadership at the Tennessee Valley Authority, he is a respected authority and sought-after speaker in the realm of innovative energy technology. Todd Noe stands at the forefront of shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. 

 

Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO, Entergy New Orleans, LLC 

Completing the distinguished lineup is Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. Deanna has been a driving force behind the company's commitment to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Rodriguez's extensive experience, including overseeing the creation of the Entergy Charitable Foundation and leading community development initiatives after Hurricane Katrina, positions her as a thought leader on the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable energy practices. 

“We are thrilled to be bring the power generation industry together once again in New Orleans in a few weeks. Our keynote speaker lineup is set to ignite discussions that transcend boundaries, inspiring innovation and shaping the future of the power generation industry. POWERGEN is at the forefront of transformative ideas, where energy visionaries converge to illuminate the path towards a sustainable and dynamic energy landscape," said Jamie Reesby, Vice President of Generation at Clarion Events, Inc. 

The POWERGEN International 2024 keynote sessions promise to be a source of inspiration, innovation, and actionable insights for professionals in the power generation industry. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders who are shaping the future of energy. 

 

For more information about POWERGEN International® and to register visit powergen.com.    

 About POWERGEN International®  
POWERGEN International® stands as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. Bringing together power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users, it serves as a platform to explore innovative solutions amid the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. POWERGEN fosters a progressive environment for our core audience, supporting their evolution, while also attracting new energy professionals embracing the clean energy movement towards Destination 2050.  

About Clarion Energy  

Clarion Energy is part of Clarion Events. With over 30 events in addition to media properties that cover the oil, gas, power and energy sectors, Clarion Energy is one of Clarion's largest portfolios. Learn more here: us.clarionevents.com.    

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"This is my first year at POWERGEN and so far I can just say, wow, this event is huge. I never thought I would have access to so many different vendors and so many different experts in the energy industry by coming to an event like this."
Caitlyn Watkins
Cleco
"It's my first time at POWERGEN. I'm having a great time walking around and seeing all of the booths in the exhibit hall and everything that everybody's trying to sell me, as well as a lot of very useful technical presentations. My particular favorite has been the carbon capture track, but they've all been good that I've attended so far."
Janelle Dana
Entergy
"Hi, I’m Chad Lemoine with Entergy... here as a corrective actions program specialist. It’s my first time at POWERGEN, so it’s been great for networking. I’ve met personnel at our plants I’d only talked to on the phone, so that face-to-face interaction has been really good. I’ve enjoyed meeting new people, learning about what they do, and how it interacts with my work... Overall, it's been a really good time." 
Chad Lemoine
Entergy
"I think my favorite part of the conference has been essentially the Smarter Power Plant Track. There's been a lot of good [takeaways] for us because our plans are quite old, so there's a lot of manual readings and things, but me being the IT generation, I think it could be done better. So having a lot of these [takeaways] from companies who have [accomplished what] we are wanting to do is great. It's been really eye opening networking with all of the exhibitors [as well]. It's my first time here, but I don’t think it's going to be my last."
Jonathan Hellborg
Svensk Kraftreserv
“Nel’s chosen to sponsor and be part of POWERGEN because it's one of the more important shows in the hydrogen market, also the power generation market in general. Over the years, we've seen a shift in POWERGEN from more traditional power generation to a greater presence with renewables, and now with hydrogen, as an energy source, moving into the future.” 
Chris Van Name
Nel Hydrogen
“We're here today at the conference because I believe this is the largest power generation conference there is in the country. One, it's a way to get our name out and that's why we're sponsoring it. But two, it's also a great way to connect with other groups, other organizations and, you know, meet the people who are actually important for our own progression as a company.” 
James Walker
Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc
“We come to POWERGEN every year because it's a great show you can make great contacts in the renewable space, great contacts in the data center space, great contacts in the commercial industrial space. So that's why we're here every year. You should be here too.”
David D’Escoto
Maddox Industrial Transformer