This event is postponed to Fall, 2026. As soon as the new dates are available we will post them.
Welcome to the Military Energy Summit!
In 2026, the Military Energy Summit (previously known as 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.
What Happened in 2025?
The 17th Military Energy Summit (previously Operational Energy Summit) took place on February 25-26, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. The two-day event brought together 200+ 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. Last year’s event focused on a range of topics that included 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.
2026 is expected to be our biggest iteration yet!
Why Should You Attend In 2026?
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 resilience efforts
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
This is a well run and very informative event. Time is well used and speakers are high quality.
Really appreciated the depth of speaker experiences, breadth of subjects covered, and the overall quality of the briefings and discussions.
2025 Speakers Included
Honorable Sharon Burke, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy, Department of Defense, Event Chair
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))
Mr. Michael R. Keller, Assistant Commander, Public Works Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, (NAVFAC), US Navy
Deak Roh, Acting DASD 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
Major General Michelle K. Donahue, Commanding General CASCOM and SCOE, US Army
Mr. Michael Darrow, Chief, Installations Readiness Division, Military Programs, HQ, Army Corps of Engineers, US Army
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)
Captain Nathan Gammache, Commander, NAS Whidbey Island,, US Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Nix, Space Nuclear Power Lead and Advanced Space Operations Software Branch Chief (RVSX), US Space Force
Joe Miller, President, BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC.
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
James Walker, CEO and Head of Reactor Development, Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.
Lieutenant Colonel Steven M. Massie II, Deputy Chief, Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery, US Transportation Command
Alan J Ballard, CEM, Energy Manager, Maine Army National Guard
John Vonglis, Chairman, Advisory Board for Strategic Initiatives, Executive Director of Global Government Affairs, Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.
Glidas PRECHEUR, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence
Mr. Keith Yamanaka, Army Garrison Hawaii Energy Branch Chief, US Army
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