Energy Southeast's 45th Anniversary Power Supply Conference

Power Supply Conference

The 2026 Energy Southeast Power Supply Conference will take place April 26–29, 2026, at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama.

The conference agenda is now available and includes sessions on power supply, industry trends, economic development, and state and federal political insights.

2026 Power Supply Conference Agenda

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Energy Southeast Reception, Dinner and Fireworks Show (Beach Deck)

7:00 a.m.

Breakfast (Salon EFGH)

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

(Salon ABCD)

Welcome
Gary Fuller, Chairman, ESE Board of Directors

Energy Southeast Overview
Fred Clark, President/CEO, Energy Southeast

45th Anniversary Member Cities Awards
Fred Clark, President/CEO, Energy Southeast

Distinguished Service Awards
Representative Paul Lee

APPA in Action: Resources, Advocacy, and Results for Public Power
Jeff Haas, Senior Vice President, American Public Power Association

What’s Hot, What’s Not
Jay Garner, Garner Economics

Southern Power Overview and Business Update
Robin Boren, President, Southern Power

Free Afternoon
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Awards and 45th Anniversary Reception & Dinner (Salon EFGH)

7:00 a.m.

Breakfast (Foyer EF)

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

(Salon ABCD)

Economic Development/Community Development
Kenneth Boswell, Director, ADECA

The Value of SEPA
Virgil Hobbs, Adminstrative & Chief Executive,
Southeastern Power Adminstration

Insider’s View of Washington
Rob Talley, President, Talley & Associates

Overview of the Economy and An Investment Outlook for 2026
Fran Smitherman, Director of Equity Research
Regions Investment Management

Closing Remarks
Fred Clark, President/CEO, Energy Southeast

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast (Voyagers Restaurant)

8:00 a.m.

Conference Adjourned
Depart at your leisure.