Speaker Group: 2026 Speakers

John Orlando

John Orlando, retired in 2024 from FDNY with 27 years of service.  He was Supervising Fire Marshal of the Lithium-Ion Task Force and Director of Training for the Bureau of […]

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Martin Chown

Mr. Martin Chown works as a Senior Energy Analyst on the SmartBidder team, helping Ascend deliver expertise in energy markets, optimization techniques, and battery technology to its clients. His role focuses on developing […]

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Michael Huisenga

As the leader of business development, partnerships, and commercial management for Ascend Analytics’ SmartBidder platform, Michael Huisenga plays a key role in advancing storage bid optimization solutions. He works closely with energy […]

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Brandt Vermillion

Brandt Vermillion is the US Market Lead at Modo Energy, where he leads analysis and forecasting across North American power markets, with a particular focus on battery energy storage, ancillary […]

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Allison Perlman

Allison advises investors, lenders and developers on transactions involving renewable energy and energy transition projects across the United States. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of renewable energy transactions, including […]

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Joan White

Joan White is the Senior Director of Storage and Interconnection Policy. She advances the rapid deployment of storage and solar through advocacy and as an expert witness in state and […]

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Michael Watson

Mike Watson is a recognized leader in the Battery Energy Storage industry, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, product development, and strategic growth initiatives. With a background in electrical engineering […]

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Hassan Nadeem

As Senior Manager, Commercial Innovation at Fluence, Hassan bridges customer needs with the company’s global product and technology offerings to deliver tailored solutions that maximize value. Hassan leads total cost […]

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Rahul Verma

Rahul Verma is an engineer and economist with over 15 years of experience in the power markets and supply chains. Rahul’s expertise is in building techno-economic models for utility scale […]

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