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  • February 8-11, 2027
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  • JUNE 15-17, 2026
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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 offered attendees at IESNA Flagship 2026 the opportunity to gain key insights. 

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2026 Complete Line-Up

Wednesday, February 18

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: "Intersolar Interconnections" featuring Sean White (HeatSpring / White House Energy) and Bill Brooks (Brooks Engineering)

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: "The Clean Energy Story the Industry Keeps Getting Wrong" featuring Sammy Roth (Climate-Colored Goggles)

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: "Editors Roundtable" featuring Julian Spector (Canary Media), Sammy Roth (Climate-Colored Goggles), and Darrell Proctor (Power Magazine)

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: "Why AI Data Centers Are Forcing a Rethink of the Power Grid" featuring Jon Parrella (Terraflow Energy)

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch break

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: "What Contractors Need to Know About Where the Market Is Actually Moving" featuring Rob Smith (ABC Supply Co.) and Eric Cieslak (ABC Supply Co.)

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM: "American Manufacturing, Growth and Next Generation Energy Solutions" featuring Dean Solon (Create Energy) and Joseph Fahrney (Create Energy)

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM: "Three M&A Deal Killers" featuring Benoy Thanjan (Solar Maverick Podcast) and Kimberlee Centera (TerraPro Solutions)

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: "Your 2026 Hiring Strategy" featuring Jon Semingson (Peak Demand) and Jing Tian (Tigo Energy)

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM: "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)

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM: "Why Long Duration Storage Is Becoming Essential for Grid Reliability" featuring Anna Siefken (LDES Council)

 
Thursday, February 19

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: "The Energy Story Is Shifting. Are We Reading It Right?" featuring Amy Harder (Axios)

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: "Where Data Centers Are Driving the Next Clean Energy Boom" featuring Michael Thomas (Cleanview)

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: "When Wall Street Meets Climate Storytelling: How Narrative Shapes Capital Flows" featuring Russell Gold (T1 Energy)

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM: "Energy Management, Data Centers, and Batteries" featuring Sean White (HeatSpring / White House Energy) and Ty Fenton (FlexGen)

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM: "How States Are Racing to Firm the Grid for Data Centers and Growth" featuring Doreen Harris (NYSERDA)

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM: "Key Messaging Tactics You Need to Win in 2026" featuring Spenser Meeks (Apex Presentations)

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM: "After the ITC, What’s the Prospect for U.S. Residential Solar?" featuring Emmitt Muckles (S. E. Power Consulting) and Bryan Thomas (Stormentum)

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM: "Recycling: A Chat About End of Life Solar" featuring Kate Collardson (Solar Recycle Org) and Emilie O'Leary (Green Clean Solar)

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: "Where Are These Reliable, Cost-Effective Systems Hiding?" featuring Barry Cinnamon (Cinnamon Energy)

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM: "Where Solar and Storage Stand Heading Into 2026" featuring Darren Van't Hof (SEIA)

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM: "The Next Evolution of EV Charging Infrastructure" featuring Karim Farhat (Walmart)

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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
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Stage Sponsor

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Hear the Recordings

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