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 all attendees the opportunity to gain key insights into innovative technologies and market trends.

Presentations for the 2027 event will take place on Tuesday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 10 during exhibit hall hours. Watch for the full schedule to come.

Browse 2026 Sessions

“Intersolar Interconnections” featuring Sean White (HeatSpring / White House Energy) and Bill Brooks (Brooks Engineering)
“The Clean Energy Story the Industry Keeps Getting Wrong” featuring Sammy Roth (Climate-Colored Goggles)
“Editors Roundtable” featuring Julian Spector (Canary Media), Sammy Roth (Climate-Colored Goggles), and Darrell Proctor (Power Magazine)
“Why AI Data Centers Are Forcing a Rethink of the Power Grid” featuring Jon Parrella (Terraflow Energy)
“What Contractors Need to Know About Where the Market Is Actually Moving” featuring Rob Smith (ABC Supply Co.) and Eric Cieslak (ABC Supply Co.)
“American Manufacturing, Growth and Next Generation Energy Solutions” featuring Dean Solon (Create Energy) and Joseph Fahrney (Create Energy)
“Three M&A Deal Killers” featuring Benoy Thanjan (Solar Maverick Podcast) and Kimberlee Centera (TerraPro Solutions)
“Your 2026 Hiring Strategy” featuring Jon Semingson (Peak Demand) and Jing Tian (Tigo Energy)
“Growing The C&I Marketplace Opportunity” featuring Jim Wood (SEG Solar), Tim Montague (Clean Power Hour), Rob Smith (ABC Supply Co.), and Joe Ross (Chint Power Systems Americas)
“Why Long Duration Storage Is Becoming Essential for Grid Reliability” featuring Anna Siefken (LDES Council)
“The Energy Story Is Shifting. Are We Reading It Right?” featuring Amy Harder (Axios)
“Where Data Centers Are Driving the Next Clean Energy Boom” featuring Michael Thomas (Cleanview)
“When Wall Street Meets Climate Storytelling: How Narrative Shapes Capital Flows” featuring Russell Gold (T1 Energy)
“Energy Management, Data Centers, and Batteries” featuring Sean White (HeatSpring / White House Energy) and Ty Fenton (FlexGen)
“How States Are Racing to Firm the Grid for Data Centers and Growth” featuring Doreen Harris (NYSERDA)
“Key Messaging Tactics You Need to Win in 2026” featuring Spenser Meeks (Apex Presentations)
“After the ITC, What’s the Prospect for U.S. Residential Solar?” featuring Emmitt Muckles (S. E. Power Consulting) and Bryan Thomas (Stormentum)
“Recycling: A Chat About End of Life Solar” featuring Kate Collardson (Solar Recycle Org) and Emilie O’Leary (Green Clean Solar)
“Where Are These Reliable, Cost-Effective Systems Hiding?” featuring Barry Cinnamon (Cinnamon Energy)
“Where Solar and Storage Stand Heading Into 2026” featuring Darren Van’t Hof (SEIA)
“The Next Evolution of EV Charging Infrastructure” featuring Karim Farhat (Walmart)

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