Caroline Brannock
Caroline is the Senior Sales Manager of Battery Technology for BASF Stationary Energy Storage, where she is responsible for finding new projects for the NAS Batteries system and expanding the division’s North American presence. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from North Carolina State University, an MBA from Duke University, and a BS in Chemistry […]
Marius Bakke
Marius heads up Rystad Energy’s global solar research, covering the solar supply chain and PV projects globally. He works closely with key clients, supporting them with tailored market intelligence and insights. Marius has an educational background in material science and nanotechnology centered around semiconductor physics and photovoltaics.
Yen Yeh
Yen T. Yeh is the Executive Director at the Volta Foundation with over a decade of experience in the development of battery systems at MIT, Apple, and leading startups in Silicon Valley. At the Volta Foundation, Yen is passionate about promoting innovation and sustainability within the battery industry, and is committed to building strong partnerships […]
Scott Clavenna
Scott Clavenna is Co-founder and CEO of Latitude Media, where he is leading its strategy and expansion into news, industry research and events on the frontiers of climate technology. Most recently, Scott Clavenna served as Chairman of Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, where he contributed to the strategic guidance of Wood Mackenzie’s work in the […]
Karim Farhat
Dr. Karim Farhat is a nationally recognized e-mobility business leader and under-forty innovator in utility and energy sectors, with 20 years of expertise in transportation electrification, smart EV charging, and distributed energy resources. Currently, Karim leads revenue generation and partnerships for retail EV charging at Walmart, with strong ambitions to expand reliable and affordable public […]
Sylvia Leyva Martinez
Sylvia is a Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, leading the US Utility-scale Solar service. She covers market dynamics, business models, and financial strategies for utility-scale solar projects in the US and Canada. Previously a Senior Consultant, Sylvia led various projects in power markets, energy transition, and renewable asset valuation. She has experience in cost optimization […]
Stephanie Loucas
Stephanie Loucas is Chief Development Officer for Renewable Properties based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California. As Chief Development Officer, Stephanie’s responsibilities include the development and execution of solar projects throughout the United States. She collaborates with a variety of stakeholders from landowners, investors, governmental agencies, community members, utilities and contractors […]
John Smirnow
John Smirnow, Principal of Smirnow Law, is a leading solar industry expert and international trade lawyer. He has nearly three decades of legal and government affairs experience and is a former associate and counsel to two international law firms and a leading customs and international trade boutique. He also served as Legal Advisor to Chairman […]
Rob Gardner
With over a decade of experience working on federal policy, Rob works closely with Congress and federal agencies in formulating and advancing public policy priorities. Prior to joining SEMA, Rob served as a Policy Advisor at Baker Donelson where he advised advanced battery, solar, and climate tech companies navigating the IRA, IIJA, and trade policy. […]
Stephanie Bell
Stephanie represents clients in all aspects of international trade matters and trade remedy proceedings, including antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings and Customs matters. She has worked on numerous matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), the U.S. International […]
Anthony Laurita
Anthony Laurita leads Government Affairs for SMA America and has worked at the nexus of politics and clean energy since 2017. Anthony began his career in Denver by working in the State Capitol during the 2019 General Assembly. Anthony has a bachelors from Colorado State and a Master’s in International Relations and Economics from Johns […]
Veeral Hardev
Veeral has over 20 years of experience with deep tech companies commercializing novel nanotechnology products and has secured several multimillion-dollar partnerships with leading global companies such as Samsung, LG, 3M, AGC, NSG, ENEOS and Andersen Corporation. Currently, as Head of Business Development for RoboForce, Veeral is leading the company’s business development, merketing and investor relations. […]