2019 Presentations
2019 Presentations
2019 Keynote Speakers
Opening Speaker: Jonathan Weisgall, Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Thursday Lunch Speaker: Michael Sokol, California Energy Commission
Banquet Dinner Speaker: Hectro Castro Vizcarra, Inter-American Dialogue
2019 Panels
Imperial Valley's Natural Resources, The Promise of Opportunity: Past, Present and Future
This panel invites discussion about the history of renewable energy industries in the Imperial Valley, as they were brought to the area and flourished and are situated in a strategic placement for great expansion and opportunity in the region.
- Laura McDonald, Sunrise Strategies Group
- Andy Horne, Imperial County
- John Lormon, Procopio
- Cody Hill, LS Power
- Jason Minagla, ITC Holdings Corporation
- Jamie Asbury, Imperial Irrigation District
Imperial Valley Agriculture: New Crops, Manufacturing and Technologies
Join us for a discussion of current trends and the future of agriculture in the Imperial Valley, with in depth looks at new crops and technologies that are shaping the region.
- Steve Benson, Benson Farms
- Jerry Feitelson, Agribody Technologies
- Wayne Richman, California Hemp Association
- Rob Brown, Synthetic Genomics
- Oli Bachie, University of California Cooperative Extension
Whiskey is for Drinking; Water is for Fighting Over
Listen to industry professionals discuss their takes on the water industry, including policy forecasting, industry comparisons and conservation.
- Tom Dubose, Dubose Design Group
- Charles DuMars, Law and Resource Planning Associates
- Kevin Kelley, Imperial Irrigation District
- Adam Davis, Ecosystem Investment Partners
- Genevieve Johsnon, Bureau of Reclamation
Geothermal Tomorrow: New Developments and Mineral Extraction
Join us for a dedicated panel discussing the geothermal industry, including technology advancments, regional industry changes and expansion in the Imperial Valley.
- Charlene Wardlow, CA Dept. of Conservation
- Angelina Galiteva, CAISO Board
- Will Pettitt, PhD, Geothermal Resource Council
- Vince Signorotti, EnergySource
- Rod Colwell, Controlled Thermal Resources
The State of Energy: How Policy Affects Industry
This panel brings together legislators and industry professionals for a comprehensive discussion of the geothermal industry, with a focus on understanding industry demands and policy constraints.
- Phil Rosentrater, Salton Sea Authority
- Supervisor Ryan Kelley, Imperial County Board
- V. John White, CEERT
- Tomas Oliva, Rep. Juan Vargas 51st District
- Carl Stills, 8 Minute Energy
Communications, Technology and Digital Inclusion
Hear about a multitude of industry opportunities and developments in the region with respect to communications and technology.
- Buz Schott, Charter Communications
- Teri Sanders, Imperial County Office of Education
- Antonio Romayor, Jr., El Centro Elementary School District
- Philip Deneef, GeoLinks
- Matt Rantanen, Tribal Digital Village
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