Affordable Power Conference & Expo

Affordable Power Conference & Expo

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About The Affordable Power™ Conference & Expo

Affordable Power™ Conference & Expo is a strategic partnership between NAATBatt International and New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST) — two organizations at the forefront of energy innovation, storage and grid modernization.


The conference was born from a shared recognition: explosive demand for power driven by data centers, AI, advanced manufacturing and electrification is outpacing traditional energy infrastructure. Meeting this challenge requires the full energy ecosystem working together.
Affordable Power™ brings those stakeholders into one room — data center operators, utilities/grid operators, energy developers, technology providers, investors, engineers, policymakers and large energy users — to explore practical solutions ready to deploy today.

About Us

About NAATBatt International

NAATBatt International is the leading trade association dedicated to accelerating the commercialization and adoption of advanced battery technology and energy storage solutions in North America. Through industry collaboration, education, advocacy and networking, NAATBatt supports the development of technologies that strengthen energy security, grid resilience and economic growth.

About NY-BEST

NY-BEST (New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium) is a nonprofit organization focused on growing the energy storage industry and advancing the deployment of energy storage technologies. NY-BEST works with industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and economic development organizations to position New York as a global leader in energy innovation and grid modernization.

A Shared Mission

Affordable Power™ reflects the shared commitment of NAATBatt and NY-BEST to foster collaboration, accelerate innovation and help ensure that the power needed to fuel economic growth, technological advancement and AI-driven development remains reliable, resilient and affordable for all.

Together, we are uniting the energy community to solve one of the defining challenges of our time.

2026 Conference Advisory Board

The Affordable Power™ Conference Advisory Committee has curated a dynamic program designed to address the biggest power challenges of our time. Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies, grid modernization, energy storage, generation, policy, financing and infrastructure development.

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Mariam Awara COO Pulsenics
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Sanjoy Banerjee Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering & CEO Urban Electric Power The City College of New York / Urban Electric Power
Photo of Ilias Belharouak
Ilias Belharouak Corporate Fellow and Head of Electrification Section Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Alyssia Bostrom Business Development & Partnerships Electrification Academy
Photo of Kimberly Branson
Kimberly Branson Vice President, Business Development Adden Energy
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Emily Burlinghaus Director, Energy Storage Manufacturing & Supply Chain SEIA
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John Cerveny Sr. Director and Program Manager NENY Supply Chain NY-BEST
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Paul Charles CEO, President and Founder Charles and Associates, LLC
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Giselle Cheung CEO Powernap Energy
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Gabe Cowles Interim CEO Urban Electric Power
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Fouad Dagher Director of Clean Energy Development National Grid
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Daniel Danquah Senior Energy Storage Engineer Silicon Ranch
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Emily Dickens Chief Commercial Officer Octet Scientific
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Michael Euripides Senior Vice President/Revenue Simba Chain
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Jurgen Garche Senior Professor Ulm University
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Eva Gardow Program Manager EPRI
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Allen Goodman President ECG Consulting
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Austin Hanohano Director of Sales And Business Development Digatron Group
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Davion Hill Managing Director Momentum Energy Storage Partners
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Bo Lee Co-Founder & CEO Akku Energy Devices
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Xiaolin Li Chief Scientist Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Troy Miller Sales Leader, Solar and Storage GE Vernova
Photo of Ahmed Mohamed
Ahmed Mohamed Professor The City College of New York
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Nadia Pabst Senior Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs Aypa Power
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Phillip Ridley Senior Research Associate CUNY Energy Institute
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Kelly Sarber Chief Commercial Officer EPIC Star Energy
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Beth Schroeder Co-Founder Belay Energy Solutions
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Ryan Spray Principal Scientist Exponent
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Russ Weed President Clean Tech Strategies
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David Whipple Senior Director, Industry Development Empire State Development
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Stan Whittingham Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Materials S&E CUNY Binghamton