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The Hub

Insightful Interviews in a Dynamic Space

Located in the IESNA exhibit hall, the Hub is the only educational space open to all attendees. Through interviews with top product and solution providers, industry thought leaders, and association partners, the Hub offers attendees the opportunity to gain key insights. 

Check back soon for updates on the 2026 Hub Stage to come!

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SunCast Media, is a digital-first marketing agency for the Clean Energy industry whose flagship SunCast Podcast spotlights people, companies, and market trends.

2025 Hub Overview

  1. 2025 Events and Trends,” featuring Wes Doane, VP of Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, and Nico Johnson, Founder of Suncast Media
  2. Behind the Victory – 2025 Solar Games Champs & Twende Solar,” featuring Robin Swanhuyser, Executive Director at Twende Solar, Huston Solar’s Cam Smith and Brandon Newcomer, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  3. The AI Revolution & Energy: Why Now, What’s Next?” featuring Bryan Villano, Co-Founder and CEO at ContractPower
  4. “Boosting Solar Project Profits with Domestic Content & Real-Time Data,” featuring Mike Hall, CEO at Anza
  5. “Building Your Brand and Charting Your Path,” featuring Catherine McLean, Founder and CEO at Dylan Green, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  6. “Data, Collaboration, and Scalability: QBi’s Formula for Renewable Energy Success,” featuring Santiago Estrada, CEO at QBi Solutions, Ethan Ehlers, VP of Sales – North America at QBi Solutions, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  7. “Energy Capital Podcast: Live from IESNA 2025,” featuring Doug Lewin, Author of The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter and host of The Energy Capital Podcast
  8. “Energy Storage Codes and Permitting – SEAC Resources for Installers and AHJs,” featuring Jeff Spies, Founding Member at SEAC
  9. “New Product Showcase: Innovations in Conductors, Energy Storage & Safety,” moderated by Chris Crowell, Solar Builder, and featuring Dave Dong, Director of Vertical Growth – North America at nVent, Stephanie Choi Brookes, Chief Marketing Officer at Emtel Energy USA, and Cody Sellers, Business Development at GME Supply
  10. “Fireside Chat with Maria Robinson,” featuring Maria Robinson, President and CEO of IREC, and Nico Johnson, Founder of Suncast Media
  11. “How AI, Robotics, and Battery Storage are Reshaping the Energy Industry,” featuring Brandon Hong, Account Executive at Moment Energy, and Leo Ma, Founder and CEO at Roboforce
  12. “Hybrid Systems in the Face of Grid Instability,” featuring Paul Walker, Computer Numerical Control Machinist at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
  13. “Industry Podcaster Roundup,” featuring Joe Ordia, CEO of Solar Surge, Chris Cowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder, Sean White, Solar Instructor at Heatspring, and Nico Johnson, Founder of Suncast Media
  14. “Safe, Simple, Scalable: How Yotta Block is Redefining Commercial Energy Storage,” featuring Andrew Tanner, Chief Technology Officer at Yotta Energy, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  15. “Scaling Solar & Storage: How Automation is Powering Manufacturing,” featuring Dr. Sebastian Gatz, VP, Renewable Energies & Strategic Partnerships at Von Ardenne, and Hugh McDermott, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing at ESS Inc.
  16. “SEG Solar on Stability, Strategy, and Scale,” featuring Jim Wood, President and CEO at SEG Solar
  17. “Solar Startups: Founders Share Insights on Growth, Challenges & Innovation,” featuring Adrienne Pierce, CEO at New Sun Road, David Penalva, Co-Founder and CEO at SolarGrade, and Steve Williams, CEO at Clean Solar Solutions America
  18. “Storytelling That Sells: How to Connect, Then Convince,” featuring Spenser Meeks, Principal at Apex Presentations, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  19. “Strategies for Success: Insights from Clean Energy Startup Founders,” featuring Joe Perez, Co-Founder, Business Development at Sunstack Racking, Bryan Villano, Co-Founder & CEO at ContractPower, and Glenn Laga, Founder & President at Commercial Solar Panel Recycling
  20. “Streamlining Project Development Amid Rising EPC Costs,” featuring Jake Anderson, Co-Founder and Head of Business at PVcase
  21. “The Fight for Clean Energy: Jael Holzman on Journalism, Opposition, and Community Buy-In,” featuring Jael Holzman, Senior Reporter at Heatmap News, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  22. “The Solar-Roofing Crossover with ABC Supply,” featuring James Mason, VP, Renewable Energy, at ABC Supply, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
  23. “Virtual Power Plants: Opportunities, Regulations, and Tools to Drive Long-Term Growth,” featuring Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer at FranklinWH
  24. “Why Getting NABCEP Certified is Even More Important with the New Administration,” featuring Sean White, Veteran Solar Trainer at Heatspring, and Nico Johnson, Founder of SunCast Media
Presenting Sponsor

Yotta Energy logo

Supporting Sponsor

ABC Supply Co Logo

Stage Sponsor

QBI Solutions

Interested in participating in the Hub? Contact our team for details.

Hear the Recordings

Visit the IESNA 2025 Insights Series to listen and to get a high-level overview by IESNA Digital Editor, Krista Simicich. 

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