NGA's Inaugural Energy Innovation Summit

Taking place September 25-26, Marriott Springfield Downtown, Springfield, MA

NGA’s inaugural Energy Innovation Summit will bring together professionals from across the natural gas and clean energy industries to connect and learn about leading practices, technologies and opportunities in the energy evolution.

Target audience: Northeast utility personnel and contractors supporting the energy transition and the development and use of emerging fuels.

Dates: September 25-26, 2025

Agenda:

Thursday, September 25

• Exhibit Hall Opens
• Evening Networking Reception with Exhbitors

Friday, September 26

• Registration and Open
• Keynote Session: To Be Announced
• Panel: Non-Pipe Alternatives
  • John Ciovacco, President, Aztech Geothermal
  • Brian Welsh, Vice President, National Fuel
  • Liam Needham, Director, Eversource
• Panel: Emissions Reduction & Mitigation
  • Kimberly Harriman, Deputy CEO, Avangrid
  • Vincent Gaeto, President, Liberty
  • Jerry Ryan, Managing Director, New Jersey Resources
  • Brian McDonald, Owner & Principal, PTNGS
  • Rick Trieste, Manager RD&D, Con Edison
  • Sharon Paterson, Business Development, MIQ
• Panel: Emerging Fuels Integration
  • Kristine Wiley, Vice President, GTI Energy
  • Donald Chahbazpour, Director, National Grid
  • Justin Stankiewicz, Director and General Manager, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
  • Mark Gunsalus, Vice President, NYSEARCH
• Keynote: What Did we Learn, and Where do We Go from Here?
• Closing

Confirmed Speakers:

Location:

Marriott Springfield Downtown

Springfield, MA

Registration Rates:
Member - $475
Non-Member - $675

Government Employees - $225

Registration is open, please click here!

Exhibit tables are available but limited!

Exhibit table Member rate: $1,995

Exhibit table Non-Member rate: $3,400

Exhibitor Schedule:

Set up: September 25 - 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Reception with Exhibitors: September 25 - 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open: September 26 – 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Tear Down: September 26 – 3:30 PM

To register for an exhibit table please click here or contact NGAEvents@northeastgas.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Contact NGAevents@northeastgas.org for more information!

Cancellation Policy:

Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.

Hotel Accommodations at
Marriott Springfield Downtown
2 Boland Way
Springfield, MA 01115

Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each individual. NGA has secured a block of rooms with a rate of $169.00 plus applicable tax per night.

To make your reservation, reserve rooms online by calling 413-781-7111 or by clicking here.

Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, September 5th, 2025 to secure group rate.

If you have any questions, please contact NGAEvents@northeastgas.org of NGA (NGAEvents@northeastgas.org)