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January 20-22, 2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 

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POWERGEN Logo

 

January 20-22, 2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 

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Attend high-level, elevated conversations featuring executives and thought leaders about prominent issues affecting the power generation sector. Center Stage is located inside the POWERGEN exhibit hall in BOOTH 3030, capturing the added buzz of the show floor.

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SESSION SCHEDULE

More Sessions To Be Announced!

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10:15 AM
  1. How to Power your Data Center Within 24 Months
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    Data centers face an urgent challenge: securing clean, reliable power within a 24-month timeframe. This session presents a innovative solution that combines natural gas and advanced nuclear power to m ...
    Brian Gitt
    Brian Gitt, Head Of Business Development - OKLO
    Peter Smith
    Peter Smith, SVP Development - RPower
1:00 PM
  1. How to Build an Investable Carbon Capture Value Chain
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    With several projects around the world reaching final investment decisions, momentum is building for the carbon capture industry. In this session, a panel of experts from across the value chain will e ...
    Aidan Blount
    Aidan Blount, CCS Commercial Manager - Shell Low Carbon Solutions
    Julie Cranga
    Julie Cranga, VP Market Decarbonisation Solutions - Technip Energies
    Spencer Schecht
    Spencer Schecht, Senior Business Development Lead - Americas - Global CCS Institute
2:00 PM
  1. Learnings From a Decade of Operations at SaskPower
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    The Canadian power generator SaskPower has operated a 1 Mt/y post-combustion carbon capture facility for over 10 years, using Shell’s CANSOLV CO₂ Capture System with ongoing support from Shell Catalys ...
    Zuri Epp
    Zuri Epp, Sr Engineer, Sustainment Capital Programs, Generation Asset Management & Planning - SaskPower
    Laurent Thomas
    Laurent Thomas, Licensing Technology Manager CO2 Capture Technologies - Shell Catalysts & Technologies
10:15 AM
  1. Weatherization and the Future Resilience of Power Generation in Texas
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    In response to the catastrophic Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 3, mandating weatherization requirements for power generation, natural gas, and transmission ...
    Raihan Khondker
    Raihan Khondker, Manager, Weatherization and Inspection - ERCOT
    Garry Waggoner
    Garry Waggoner, Vice President, Generation Services - Fossil and Renewables Generation - Vistra
    Richard Sake
    Richard Sake, Operations Manager, Fleet Support - Constellation
11:30 AM
  1. Revitalizing Nuclear: The Roadmap for Palisades and Beyond
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    In a groundbreaking move, Holtec International has embarked on the journey to bring Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant back online after its shutdown in 2022. This panel will examine the technical, re ...
    Patrick O’Brien
    Patrick O’Brien, Director, Government Affairs and Communications - Holtec International
    Chris Ferraro
    Chris Ferraro, Vice President, Nuclear Sales for North America - SIEMENS Energy, Inc.
    Cory Stansbury
    Cory Stansbury, Fellow Engineer, Beyond Electricity - Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
1:00 PM
  1. Powering Data Centers with Large Reciprocating Engines
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    Wärtsilä presents Powering Data Centers with Large Reciprocating Engines, a panel discussion offering an educational overview of RICE technology including its benefits, a detailed technology compariso ...
    Andrew Phillips
    Andrew Phillips, Business Development Manager, Region North - Wartsila
    Kees de Grijs
    Kees de Grijs, General Manager Business Development - Wartsila North America Inc.
    Sean Hughes
    Sean Hughes, Business Development Manager, Data Centers - Wärtsilä Energy North America
    Scott Angelmaier
    Scott Angelmaier, Business Development Manager Agreements North America - Wärtsilä Energy North America
    Tom Mergen
    Tom Mergen, VP & Central/East US Business Development Leader - Stanley Consultants
2:15 PM
  1. Workforce Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Power Generation
    Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    As the power generation sector expands to meet rising energy demands, the industry faces a growing need for skilled labor in the midst of an aging workforce and evolving employee expectations. This pa ...
    Cesar Reyes
    Cesar Reyes, Director, HR-Labor Relations - Entergy
    Tahnee Roubidoux
    Tahnee Roubidoux, Vice President of Workforce Planning and Staffing - Zachry Group
    Jerry Grissom
    Jerry Grissom, Vice President of Labor Relations and Workforce Development - Alabama Power

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