POWERGEN™ 2027 Announces Keynote Program Featuring Industry Leaders Addressing Grid Reliability, AI, and the Future of Power Generation

Executive Leaders from Utilities, Grid Operations, and Energy Organizations to Take the Stage During POWERGEN™ 2027 in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- POWERGEN™, the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers, today announced its keynote lineup for POWERGEN™ 2027, taking place January 18-21, 2027, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The keynote program will bring together utility executives, grid operators, technology leaders, and energy experts to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of power generation.

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The keynote program will explore how the industry is responding to rapidly growing electricity demand, evolving reliability requirements, cybersecurity concerns, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on grid operations and infrastructure planning.

Opening Keynote: Supply, Demand and the Next Build Cycle

The keynote program begins on Tuesday, January 19, with the Opening Keynote, an executive discussion examining the convergence of accelerating load growth, infrastructure investment, reliability expectations, and the next generation of power development. Featured speakers include Dick Garlish, President of Rocky Mountain Power; Darin Carroll, CEO of PacifiCorp; Curtis Mansfield, SVP Power Delivery at PacifiCorp; Elaina Ball, Chief Strategy Officer at CPS Energy; and Jacob Tetlow, Chief Operating Officer at APS.

As the North American power sector navigates unprecedented demand growth driven by electrification, manufacturing expansion, and emerging technologies, the discussion will provide attendees with strategic insights into utility planning, generation development, and grid readiness.

Wednesday Keynote: Securing the Grid in the Age of AI

On Wednesday, attendees will hear from industry leaders exploring the intersection of cybersecurity, reliability, and artificial intelligence as utilities navigate an increasingly connected grid. Speakers include Brian Harrell, Chief Security Officer at FirstEnergy; Puesh Kumar, SVP of Enterprise Security, Resilience and National Security Policy at AEP; Adrienne Lotto, SVP of Grid Security, Technical & Operations Services at the American Public Power Association; and Dino DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer at Tenable.

The session will examine the challenges and opportunities facing today's power sector as utilities balance innovation, cybersecurity, and the operational realities of serving growing energy demand.

Thursday Keynote at Center Stage: When the Grid Needs It Most: Reliability, Readiness and the Performance Gap

Taking place on Thursday, January 21, at POWERGEN's Center Stage, the closing keynote will focus on reliability performance, operational readiness, and maintaining grid resilience amid rising demand and increasingly complex system conditions.

Featured speakers include Mike Caravaggio, Vice President, Energy Supply-Reliability at EPRI; Mark Lauby, NERC Fellow and Chief Engineer; David Kezell, Director of Weatherization at ERCOT; and Matt Gardner, VP, Power Generation System Operations at Dominion Energy.

Located directly on the exhibition floor, Center Stage will provide attendees with an interactive setting to engage with industry leaders and gain insights into the strategies, technologies, and operational approaches needed to strengthen grid performance and reliability.

Bringing Industry Leaders Together

The keynote program features an accomplished lineup of executives, operators, engineers, and thought leaders representing utilities, grid operators, research organizations, cybersecurity experts, and energy innovators from across North America.

"The power industry is facing a defining moment as unprecedented demand growth, emerging technologies, and reliability expectations converge," said Wayne Bishop, Executive Vice President, Energy, Clarion Events. "POWERGEN's keynote program brings together the leaders and perspectives our industry needs to help navigate what's next."

For more information and the latest keynote updates, visit www.powergen.com.

About POWERGEN™

POWERGEN™ serves as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals, bringing together utilities, generators, technology providers, EPCs, consultants, and industry leaders to discover solutions, share knowledge, and advance the future of energy.

About Clarion Events North America

Based in Shelton, CT, Clarion Events North America is one of the fastest growing and more diverse event organizers in the United States. Our events cover a variety of formats from hosted buyer models, content-led community events, enthusiast events and regional and large-scale tradeshows led by industry and community experts.

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