The Energy Smörgåsbord: All-of-the-Above for an Energy System in a New Era

The event will take place Wednesday, September 23 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Midtown, Manhattan. Please indicate your interest by filling out your contact details in the Google Form. NOTICE: You are not guaranteed a spot by filling out this form. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted by the Consulate to confirm your attendance. This event is a collaboration with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Build Edison. ########## Event itinerary: 1:00 – 1:30 Guest Arrival & Networking Welcome refreshments and informal introductions with policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors from Sweden and New York. 1:30 – 1:35 Welcome Remarks Consul General Erik Ullenhag 1:35 – 1:45 Opening Keynote Speaker: “The Renewables Power Play and Leadership Levers” Mike Richter, President, Brightcore Energy 1:45 – 2:15 Panel 1: "Frameworks and Financing for the Energy Smörgåsbord" How can policy, capital, and partnerships set the table for an abundant Energy Smörgåsbord, bringing together the right ingredients for long-term success? Panelists: Niclas Carlson, Director of International Market Development and Investment, Swedish Energy Agency Lila Preston, Partner and Co-Head of Growth Equity Strategy, Generation Investment Management Marco Padula, Director, Office of Markets and Innovation, New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) Emilie Nelson, Executive Vice President and COO, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Moderator: Kristin Barbato, Founder and CEO, Build Edison 2:15 – 2:25 Break 2:25 – 2:55 Panel 2: "The Power Generation Platter and Energy Mix " Moving beyond the headlines, we will examine real-world projects, emerging use cases and innovations shaping the energy future on both sides of the Atlantic. Panelists: Jacob Stedman, CEO, Blykalla Anthony J Fiore, Chief Program Officer, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Annika Brack, Head of Global Political Affairs, Hitachi Energy Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Skanska USA Moderator: Kristin Barbato, Founder and CEO, Build Edison 3:00 – 4:00 Networking Reception A networking reception with drinks, light bites, and opportunities to connect with the speakers, event partners and fellow attendees. 4:00 End of event