Upcoming Event

US Energy at a Crossroads: Dominance or Disruption?

Oct 21, 2025
New York
Doors open at 9:00 AM ET

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US Energy at a Crossroads: Dominance or Disruption?

The second edition of the Aurora Energy Transition Forum will bring together senior and influential leaders from the US energy sector—developers, utilities, investors, government, tech, and finance—to make sense of this moment. We’ll explore the risks and realities behind the headlines:

What does “energy dominance” mean in an age of interconnection bottlenecks, policy uncertainty, and shifting geopolitics?
How much data center load growth can we really expect to see over the next decade?
Can dispatchable generation like gas and battery energy storage scale fast enough?
How are investment strategies evolving in response to the changing market?

The question isn’t just how we will power America’s future: it’s who will shape it. Join us in New York this fall to examine where the US goes next—and who leads the way.

Catch the best moments from our 2024 event!

Why attend?

Go beyond the headlines: Engage directly with senior leaders from utilities, finance, development, technology, and government shaping the future of North America’s energy transition.
Explore actionable solutions to today’s challenges: From permitting and interconnection delays to capital constraints and market uncertainty—explore what’s holding projects back and how to move forward.
Understand the real implications of AI: Leave the buzzwords behind and hear how load growth from AI and digital infrastructure is really driving grid planning, clean energy deployment, and investment strategies across the power sector.
Gain a strategic edge: Hear from top investors how U.S. energy policy and global geopolitics are impacting capital flows, cost of capital, and project viability.
Join a community that matters: Join a curated group of senior decision-makers in a high-level setting designed to foster meaningful dialogue – more than just your usual networking.

Agenda

9:00 am

Registration, Breakfast and Networking

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

10:00 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

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10:00 am - 10:10 am

10:10 am

Keynote Opening Address

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10:10 am - 10:30 am

10:35 am

Plenary Session - State of the Union: Unleashing American Energy Dominance?

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10:35 am - 11:25 am

11:30 am

Aurora Keynote

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11:30 am - 11:50 am

11:50 am

Panel Discussion - Powering the Digital Boom

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11:50 am - 12:20 pm

12:20 pm

Delegate Lunch

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12:20 pm - 1:45 pm

1:50 pm

Panel Discussion - Battery storage 2.0: Where does smart capital go next?

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1:50 pm - 2:40 pm

2:45 pm

Aurora Keynote

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2:45 pm - 3:05 pm

3:10 pm

Coffee and Networking Break

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3:10 pm - 3:50 pm

3:55 pm

Panel Discussion - Financing the transition: Investment strategies for uncertain times

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3:55 pm - 4:45 pm

4:45 pm

Concluding Remarks

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4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Networking Drinks Reception

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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

6:00 pm

Networking Dinner

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On the campaign trail, President Trump pledged to restore “American energy dominance”. Just months into the new administration, that promise is already reshaping markets in ways few could have anticipated.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), once heralded as a generational catalyst for clean energy investment, faces a patchwork of freezes and rollbacks. Tariffs raise the risk of higher prices for energy consumers, offshore wind projects have been stalled or cancelled, and tax incentives for clean energy appear to be under threat.

At the same time, the U.S. needs power now more than ever. Interconnection queues have been slow to bring online new generation and order books for new gas turbines are backed up until the late 2020s.

Therein lies a growing paradox: How can the United States unleash “energy dominance” and meet demand, particularly the  surging needs of AI-driven data centers, while simultaneously walking back many of the policies designed to foster a cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power system? For many in the industry, 2025 represents a critical juncture, as a moment that could redefine the trajectory of America’s energy future.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Lauren Fitman
Event Logistics Coordinator
events@auroraer.com

Rita Andrews
Events Manager
rita.andrews@auroraer.com

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Why partner with us?

Aurora Energy Research is Europe’s leading power market analytics provider. Our events bring together senior decision-makers from across the energy sector to engage on key topics such as power markets, renewables, PPAs, hydrogen, storage, CO₂ pricing, and energy finance.

By partnering with us, you’ll gain visibility among high-level stakeholders, position your brand as a thought leader in the energy transition, and connect with key industry players in a curated, influential setting. Our events are backed by rigorous analysis and trusted to inform major policy and investment decisions worldwide.

Global Presence

Our global event series spans major energy hubs, including the Aurora Energy Transition Summit in Warsaw (February), the Spring Forum in London (April), the Berlin Summit (September), the Energy Transition Forum in New York (October), the Energy Finance Conference in Paris (October), and the London Summit (November) focused on the UK market.

Interested in partnering with us?

We’re always open to new and exciting opportunities for collaboration. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact Priscilla Castro.

Pricing

Standard Ticket: $1,495.00
Aurora Subscriber Ticket: $945.00

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Speakers

Aurora’s events bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for insightful discussions and data-driven analysis, shaping the future of energy.

Sandhya Ganapathy

Sandhya Ganapathy

CEO, EDP Renewables North America

Manu Asthana

Manu Asthana

President & CEO, PJM

Pablo Vegas

Pablo Vegas

President & CEO, ERCOT

Susan Nickey

Susan Nickey

EVP & Chief Client Officer, HASI

Rich Powell

Rich Powell

CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association

Pat Wood III

Pat Wood III

CEO, Hunt Energy Network

Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Chief Operating Officer, Eolian

Will Hazelip

Will Hazelip

President, National Grid Ventures

Julia Perrier

Julia Perrier

Managing Director, Icon Infrastructure

Andrew Waranch

Andrew Waranch

Founder, President, & Chief Executive Officer, Spearmint Energy

Jonathon Kaufman

Jonathon Kaufman

Senior Managing Director , Investment Banking Strategic Advisory Evercore

John Feddersen

John Feddersen

Founder & CEO, Aurora

Oliver Kerr

Oliver Kerr

Managing Director for North America

Julia Hoos

Julia Hoos

Head of USA East, Aurora

Gaurav Sen

Gaurav Sen

Market Lead for SPP, Aurora Energy Research

Olivier Beaufils

Olivier Beaufils

Head of US Central

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