Nodal Trader Conference
October 21 - 23 | Washington, DC, USA
Connecting traders with opportunities
The Nodal Trader Conference is the key event of the year for the U.S. power trading community. Held for over 20 years, it brings together senior-level traders, investors, utilities, regulators, and representatives of the ISOs and RTOs. Hear updates on the past year, and examine new directions.
Explore the challenges for nodal traders, and get a better understanding of how the markets operate for traders, independent power generators, and utilities.
This year’s event includes a special focus on regulations and government activity in nodal markets. Explore changes in nodal market design, federal government priorities, growth in demand for electric power, and much more.
Topics we will explore include:
- New trends in evolving power markets
- AI demand growth trends and new directions
- Update on FERC – new priorities and new initiatives
- Power stability challenges, ensuring reliability
- ISO reforms and reorientation
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Early Bird Rate: $1,949
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Standard Rate: $2,199
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Agenda
*Agenda subject to change. All times are in ET.
Back by popular demand
Yes Energy Workshop
Kick off Nodal Trader with an exclusive, expert-led workshop to dig into the trends, dynamics, and data strategies shaping nodal power trading today.
Explore evolving market dynamics, regulatory developments, trading strategy, and the data and analytics tools helping market participants stay ahead.
This workshop is designed for Nodal Trader attendees who want to go deeper — more signal, less noise, and direct access to the experts behind the data.
Space is limited. See the agenda for more information.
Time: Wednesday, October 21 | 1:00 pm
Cost: Free for Nodal Trader Conference registrants
Sponsored by Enverus
Networking Reception Boat Cruise
Enjoy an evening of networking and discover Washington, DC from a fresh vantage point as you network while gliding past its world‑famous memorials and striking waterfront landscapes
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Boarding: 4:45pm – 5:15pm
Cruising: 5:15pm – 7:15pm
Vessel: Inner Harbor Spirit
Departing & Disembarking: Pier 4, 580 Water St SW
*Transportation to and from the hotel will be provided
Speakers
More speakers will be announced soon
Keynotes
FERC
Commissioner
David LaCerte
PJM Interconnection
EVP, Governmental and Member Services
Asim Z. Haque
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Chief Engineer and NERC Fellow
Mark G. Lauby
Day One - Thursday, October 22
Nodal Exchange
Chairman and CEO
Paul Cusenza
Sidley Austin
Partner
Ken Irvin
Synmax
Vulcan Product Lead
David Bellman
PowerGem
Director of Market Analysis
Sean Meany
AQ Energy
AI and Data Center Engineer
Wish Bakshi
EPAM Systems
Managing Principal
Rebecca Bollenbach
Monitoring Analytics
President
Joseph Bowring
Power Source – S&P Global Energy
Director
David Murray
Potomac Economics
President
David Patton
ERCOT
Director, Market Design & Analysis
Gordon Drake
Appian Way Energy Partners
Managing Partner
Abram Klein
Concentric Energy Advisors
CEO
Danielle Powers
Meteomatics
Meteorologist
Jeffrey Wetterlin
Amperon
CEO
Sean Kelly
Sunairio
CEO
Rob Cirincione
Day Two - Friday, October 23
FERC
Acting Director, Division of Investigations
Jay Matson
Citadel
Chief Compliance Officer
Ike Gibbs
The Brattle Group
Principal
Shaun Ledgerwood
California ISO
Director, Market Performance and Advanced Analytics
Guillermo Bautista
Western Power Trading Forum
Executive Director
Scott Miller
Potomac Economics
Deputy Director, ERCOT IMM
Andrew Reimers
Lumora Technologies
Co-founder & CTO
Jessie Anderson
Lumora Technologies
Co-founder & CEO
Mariah Carter
Nodal Exchange
Director Environmental Markets
Caroline Gentry
Network with the Industry
Don't miss your chance to do business with senior-level traders, investors, utilities, regulators, and representatives of the ISOs and RTOs. Companies that attend this event include:
Pricing
Register by July 10
Super Early Bird Rate
$1,749
Government/Utility Rate Available
$1,199
Register by September 18
Early Bird Rate
$1,949
Register by October 23
Standard Rate
$2,199
Rates are in USD and are not inclusive of local taxes or VAT. Americas Region event terms and conditions apply.
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Demonstrate your strengths, raise your company profile, and maximize your ROI as we bring key industry players and decision-makers to you. At the S&P Global Energy Nodal Trader Conference, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their products and services, and distinguish themselves from the competition. We offer a full range of opportunities and packages, and can even tailor solutions to suit your needs.
Contact us to start a conversation about your goals
Martin Falkenberg
Commercial Partnership Manager
Venue
Ritz-Carlton Washington DC
1150 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Accommodation and reservation details
Your conference registration does not include accommodations. A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees only at a discounted group rate.
You will receive our room block information after registration.
Room Rates
Run of House: $420 + taxes and fees
** Please note: S&P Global Energy is not associated with any third-party reservation agents. Making any reservations through a third party may put your credit at risk of a compromise. To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.