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Erik serves as a Digital Solution Architect for GE Vernova and has over 20 years of Utility Automation (managerial/technical) experience focused on control center applications Prior to his current position, Erik served as the Executive of Smarter Grid Solutions North America (SGS) – a Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc (MEPPI) company. Erik led the commercial aspects of the SGS business bringing Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) capabilities to Utilities, Renewable Energy Developers, R&D agencies, and Renewable Energy Owner/Operators. Erik has over 25 years of Utility Automation (managerial/technical) experience focused on control center applications such as EMS/DMS/GMS/MMS and has previously been with Alstom and GE. He started his career in Distribution Engineering at two mid-western utilities and has an MBA from Bethel University of St. Paul, MN.

Ahmed is the CEO/founder: Electric Bridge Consulting and 100% Energy Club, Utility of the Future and R&D manager, & climate champion. He is an Adjunct professor, author of six books & 12 Professional Engineering courses; active member on seven boards, and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) cybersecurity working group chair and Research Advisory Council Chair & IEEE emerging technologies adviser. Ahmed has over 20 years of experience at Con Edison, PSE&G, PEPCO, and First Energy. Technical adviser/project manager: PSEG Clean Energy Future, NJ 100% clean energy & 2,000 MW energy storage mandate, intelligent substation & smart transmission, PSEG 2030 100% net-zero and Race to Zero, change management and workforce of the future. Con Edison Distribution Engineering ALVA Award for 21st Century Leader

Xavier is the Founder, XIR Group and most recently served as the Executive Director of Utilities and Energy Management at University of Texas, Austin. Xavier Rivera Marzán is a nationally recognized leader in infrastructure strategy, energy systems, and facilities resilience, with over three decades of executive experience across higher education, mission-critical environments, and strategic advisory roles. As Managing Partner of XiR Group LLC, Xavier advises public and private sector organizations on utilities modernization, risk management, climate resilience, and strategic infrastructure investment—including through public-private partnerships (P3s). He most recently served as the Executive Director of Utilities and Energy Management at the University of Texas at Austin, where he led a 220-person division responsible for operating one of the nation's largest campus microgrids, serving over 50,000 students, medical facilities, and high-performance research labs. During his tenure, he launched UT's Career Map Program, advanced cutting-edge technologies like vehicle-to-grid charging, and implemented infrastructure strategies aligned with the CHIPS and Science Act and sustainability goals. Previously, Xavier held executive roles at the University of Kentucky, Purdue University, and Georgetown University, where he led transformational projects including a 55 MW solar procurement agreement, smart campus initiatives, and the management of $120 million in federal grants for fuel cell transit innovation. He has testified before utility commissions, advised on national energy policy, and presented at major facilities and energy summits. Xavier holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology, a Master's in Leadership from Georgetown University, a post-graduate degree in Data Science and Business Analytics from McCombs School of Business at UT Austin, and executive certificates in project management and risk management. He is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) and bilingual in English and Spanish.

Colonel (ret) Paul Roege, USA, is the former Senior Energy Advisor, U.S. Army Materiel Command, DARPA PM, and former Chief, U.S. Army Operational Energy Office Paul most recently served as the Senior Energy Advisor to U.S. Army Materiel Command where he worked with Army leaders, experts, and stakeholders to help internalize resilience principles, and to achieve step enhancements in adaptive posture among force projection, sustainment and industrial base systems. Paul was educated in nuclear sciences and engineering at the United States Military Academy and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned the degree of Nuclear Engineer. For over 45 years, he has led technology-based research, engineering, and construction projects and organizations in government and private sectors. As a US Army officer, Paul managed construction programs in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America, including reconstruction of Iraqi oil production systems in 2003. During his last mobilization, Colonel Roege developed the Army’s operational energy doctrine and catalyzed adoption of resilience as DoD’s risk management framework. While serving as a DARPA program manager, he initiated a project to develop a small transportable nuclear reactor for military use. In his civilian career, Mr. Roege led engineering and nuclear safety activities in nuclear fuel cycle, special nuclear material stabilization, waste management, and infrastructure systems on Department of Energy sites. He currently balances research and advocacy about energy transformation and resilience with direct engagement with innovative energy startups, especially involving next-generation energy architectures and nuclear technologies, on which he has published over 20 papers, articles, and book chapters.

Mahmoud Shouman previously served as Division Lead of JB&B's dedicated Building Intelligence (BI) division. He brings a passion for innovative and sustainable engineering solutions and a proven track record of thought leadership and successful BI deployments. Mahmoud works throughout the industry’s major verticals, applying a high level of expertise across BI platforms and integrations with building systems and end-user technologies. Well-recognized by his peers in the industry for award-winning and high-profile designs and projects, he was selected to sit on several executive committees, including Building Intelligence Group, where he continues to push the envelope on what is possible in the nascent space of BI engineering, and is the Chair of the CSA committee for Intelligent Building Systems. Mahmoud is also the founding chair of Building Intelligence Group (BIG-NYC)—a cross-disciplinary education, support, and networking organization—and a volunteer with the American Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). He is a regular speaker at industry discussions, including the Commercial Observer and WiredScore. Mahmoud has extensive experience in portfolio digitization, use case strategy, and the development of portfolio-wide standards, in addition to the digital enablement of building systems and the design of BI technologies, software and use cases for master systems integration. His focus on teamwork, project delivery, and client satisfaction, is further evidenced by his work prior to joining JB&B on projects such as The Hospital for Sick Children’s SickKids Patient Support Centre, Toronto, ON; Canadian Federal Government House of Commons, Ottawa, ON; and Bangalore International Airport Terminal 2 and the Multi-Mode Transportation Hub, Bengaluru, India.

Carlo currently serves as the Senior Executive Director for Facilities Services, West Texas A&M University and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the College Vice President of Business Affairs; a cross-functional collaboration environment to support operational reliability and efficiency of the campus. Prior to his current position, Carlo served as Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC from) Aug 2021 - Oct 2023. As Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer at CCAC, a Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team member reporting to the College President and the Board of Trustees., Carlo implemented the largest SMART Campus community college project in the USA based on the Siemens IoT Enlighted system and the use of artificial intelligence to compensate for the lack of HVAC and Electricians employees, achieving energy savings of about 30%, and visibility of space utilization in real-time. Carlo also lead Campus Master planning, new construction, renovations, contracts management and negotiations, capital planning & development, facilities project design & renovations, Space management, Real estate management, Physical plant operations & maintenance including deferred maintenance and life cycle, Utilities system master plan, including Solar, and energy procurement, Environmental health & safety compliance, parking & transportation services, emergency management, public safety and security forces (+ 65 officers). He managed an operating budget of approximately $90 million for new construction, renovations and operations. Lead a workforce of over 200 personnel, professional, outsourced and labor union workers. Prior to his work for CCAC, Carlo served as the Assistant Director for Operations and Research Support for The University of Texas, El Paso from .June 2011 - Aug 2021 . While at UTEP, Carlo managed an operation of professional, technical, and non-technical personnel in leading, training and developing the team to operate and maintain 90 buildings (5.2M sq. ft.) on campus and remote locations, a $500M Physical plant, $108M annual research expenditures. Several of his duties included Utilities management, HVAC Systems, Thermal plants operation, 3.6 Million Chilled water storage tank, Campus-wide Access Control, Fire Alarm systems (Simplex), Generators, Research equipment, High-Tech/High-Risk buildings operation and certifications, including Biosafety Level III laboratories, Cleanrooms, and vivarium. Carlo has also served as the Director of Facilities Management, Universidad de Monterrey. He holds multiple degrees including a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and International Business from the University of Texas, El Paso; Universidad de Monterrey in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Automation from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León