Welcome to the Operational Energy Summit!
For its 17th year, the
Operational Energy Summit will bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. This year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.
We will explore energy storage as a critical component in the transition to electrification and global fuel logistics. Guided by thought leaders, we will look at alternative energy sources, including nuclear and solar power, along with microgrids and technologies for enhancing grid security. As the demand for energy increases to support both current and future weapon systems and technologies, we will discuss strategies for achieving energy resilience, security, reliability, and sufficiency.
Join us to explore the complexities surrounding operational and installation energy.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Get up to date on the alternative energy programs, and energy innovation projects across the Department of Defense and Department of Energy
- Hear about the latest energy requirements and initiatives from the US Department of Defense and allies to enhance and streamline energy
- Review the progress made on both military installation and operational energy strategy and uncover opportunities to enhance mission success
- Grow your knowledge and understanding of the impact and implementation of sustainability efforts throughout the Department of Defense
Very informative with good presentations and clear definition of today’s situation and future vision. Good questions/discussions.
2025 Event Chair
- Honorable Sharon Burke, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy, Department of Defense
2025 Speakers
- Rebecca Isacowitz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience & Optimization (DASD(ERO)), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment (ASD(EI&E))
- Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering System Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers, US Navy
- Steven L. Schleien, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Continuity and Mission Assurance (DC&MA), Department of Defense
- Rear Admiral George Bresnihan, Commander, DLA Energy, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Dr. Kimberly Spangler, Director, SERDP & ESTCP, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Energy and Environment Resilience
- Dr. Annie Kammerer, Chief of the Nuclear Power Branch Office of the Chief of Engineers (OCE), Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA)
- Dr. Andrew Higier, Director of the Energy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Dr. Jeff Waksman, Program Manager, Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), Office of the Secretary of Defense
- James Caley (Jim), Director of Operational Energy Department of the Navy, US Navy
- Kirk A. Phillips, Director, Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (OEA), US Air Force
- Eric Shields, Senior Battery Advisor, Industrial Base Policy Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
- Colonel Mark Bortnem, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina, US Marine Corps
- Captain Newt McKissick, Senior Military Advisor of the Energy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Nix, Space Nuclear Power Lead and Advanced Space Operations Software Branch Chief (RVSX), US Space Force
- Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Pearl, Innovation Strategist, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Strategic Studies Group, Headquarters Air Force, US Air Force
- Dr. Nat Horner, Director, Grid Cybersecurity and Communications, Office of Electricity, Department of Energy
- John Quirk, Majority PSM, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, US Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Alan J Ballard, CEM, Energy Manager, Maine Army National Guard
- Glidas PRECHEUR, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence
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Venue
Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road, 20814
Bethesda, Maryland
Phone: (301) 897-9400
Group Rate: $169.00 per night, excluding applicable taxes and fees.
Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on the reservation link below. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.
Book your group rate for Operational Energy Summit 2025 KTNV287S8Y6Cut-off date: Monday, February 03, 2025. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.
