Explore the Special Activities Taking Place at IESNA Texas 2025
Each year, we strive to create an exciting, engaging, and educational space for our attendees – and these new-for-2025 activities bring the IESNA experience to the next level. Space is limited: to secure your access, click here to register.
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Tuesday Luncheon:
Texas Load Growth and the Rise of DERs in the ERCOT GridTuesday, November 18 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Join Will McAdams for a timely keynote exploring the rapid rise of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Aggregated DERs (ADERs) within the context of ERCOT’s accelerating load growth. As Texas experiences unprecedented demand, McAdams will examine how decentralized energy assets are shaping the grid’s future. He will also share insights from the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, offering a regulatory and policy perspective on how Texas can adapt to its shifting energy landscape while addressing efficiency and infrastructure challenges.
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Happy Hour, Featuring the Heated Exchange
Tuesday, November 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Kick off evening activities with a happy hour on the exhibit hall floor, featuring a spicy panel of our association partners. New for 2025, the Heated Exchange is a session that brings the heat — literally! Panelists will explore industry trends and resources while taking on a progressively hotter lineup of hot sauces from local company, Yellowbird.
Moderator:
- Pete Parsons: Executive Director, Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES)
Panelists:
- Matthew Boms: Executive Director, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA)
- Emmitt Muckles: CEO, S.E Power Consulting, and Certified NABCEP- affiliated trainer
- Raina Hornaday: General Manager and Co-Founder, Caprock Renewables, and Board Member, CleanTX
Yellowbird hot sauces will also be available for tasting at the party. -
Event Party
Tuesday, November 18 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Don't miss the IESNA Texas party, featuring drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a casual environment to connect with peers. Special features at this year's party include hot sauce tasting and the Solar Bowl football toss tournament. The party is complimentary for all conference and exhibit hall passholders—be sure to stick around for a fun night!
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Wednesday Breakfast:
The Energy State: Texas’ Role in the Future of Clean EnergyWednesday, November 19 from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Texas has cemented its position as a national leader in solar and storage deployment, but what’s next for the Lone Star State when it comes to clean energy? In this timely breakfast presentation, Joshua D. Rhodes, PhD, breaks down where things stand in Texas and what the future holds for the state’s solar and storage leadership, now that lawmakers have stepped back from efforts to restrict renewables. From evaluating the state’s growing clean energy generation portfolio to dissecting transmission bottlenecks and the grid’s evolving role, Dr. Rhodes will explore how Texas can continue to lead — on its own terms. Join us for a candid look at the strengths, flexibility assets, and potential vulnerabilities of Texas’ clean energy market.
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Recharge Ranch
Open for the Duration of IESNA Texas
Our Recharge Ranch area (located within the exhibit hall) offers comfortable seating to relax, charge your devices, play board games and chat with peers.
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