Register Now for the Power Resilience Forum Jan 21-23, 2026 – Houston
INTRODUCING: POWER RESILIENCE FORUM 2026
The Power Resilience Forum (PRF) 2026 is the premier event on grid resiliency, bringing together leaders from across the power sector to address the new realities of planning and operating the grid in an era of extreme weather and wildfires. Utility executives, operators, technology providers, regulators, and investors meet here to share strategies and build the partnerships needed to strengthen the grid and define the next playbook for resilience.
The Ad Hoc Group works closely with innovators, utilities, and regulators on the adoption of resilience technologies, while Latitude Media provides in-depth coverage of the industry and has built an audience of power sector professionals that are actively engaged with its daily news and virtual and in-person events.
The leadership teams of both organizations have helped launch and run some of the most successful industry events of the last two decades.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Utility operators and decision makers
- State regulatory commissioners and staff
- Federal and state government leaders
- Resilience technology companies
- Insurers
- Finance/investors
- Rating agencies
- Consultants
- Nonprofits
Wednesday, January 21
12:00–4:00pm – Pre-Conference EPRI Workshop
As a part of the Power Resilience Forum, this Climate READi© half-day workshop will equip attendees with the tools and strategies needed to assess and manage physical climate risk to the power system and identify adaptation strategies. As extreme weather events increasingly challenge grid resilience, the Climate READi Framework — developed with input from over 40 power companies and 100 global stakeholders — offers a rigorous, standardized approach for evaluating risk and guiding investment decisions.
While the Framework provides technical guidance for defensible assessments, enabling proactive resilience investments will require coordinated planning and stakeholder engagement. Through this workshop session, participants will gain practical insights to support forward-looking risk management and help shape a climate-resilient power system for the future.
Note: The EPRI workshop requires separate registration.
5:30–7:00pm – Opening Reception
Thursday, January 22
7:30–8:30am – Breakfast
8:30–9:00am – Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Julia Hamm – Partner, The Ad Hoc Group & PRF Host
- Stephen Lacey – Executive Editor & Co-Founder, Latitude Media & PRF Host
- Jason Ryan – EVP, Regulatory Services & Government Affairs, CenterPoint Energy & PRF Advisory Board Co-Chair
- Morgan Scott – VP, Global Outreach & Partnerships, EPRI & PRF Advisory Board Co-Chair
9:00–9:30am – Opening Keynote: From Stability to Surprise
Traditional weather patterns are shifting in ways that defy historical norms. This keynote explores why grid planners and operators must adapt to an increasingly uncertain climate.
Speaker: Sunny Wescott – Chief Meteorologist, Federal Government
9:30–10:10am – Building the Nation’s Most Resilient Coastal Grid
- Chairman Thomas Gleeson – Public Utility Commission of Texas
- Julie Caruthers Parsley – CEO, Pedernales Electric Cooperative
- Eliecer Viamontes – President & CEO, Entergy Texas
- Jason Wells – President & CEO, CenterPoint Energy
- Moderator: Judge Edward Emmett – Baker Institute, Rice University
10:10–10:30am – Designing for the Storm: FPL’s Grid Resilience Playbook
- Manny Miranda – President, Next Level Energy
- Moderator: Miranda Ballentine – Senior Advisor, The Ad Hoc Group
10:30–11:00am – Networking Break
11:00–11:30am – Built to Solve: Strengthening Reliability Under Pressure
- Kamran Ali – SVP, AEP
- Michelle Vargo – SVP, Puget Sound Energy
- Moderator: Duke Austin – President & CEO, Quanta Services
11:30–11:50am – Utility Leaders Pitch Their Toughest Technology Gaps
- Andy Abranches – VP, Wildfire Mitigation, PG&E
- Linda Ferrone – Orlando Utilities Commission
- Moderator: Lidija Sekaric – VP, NRECA
11:50am–12:30pm – Do All Utilities Need Wildfire Mitigation Plans?
- John Colella – Moelis & Company
- Robert Kenney – Xcel Energy Colorado
- Ann Rendahl – Washington UTC
- Bryan Spear – Technosylva
- Michael Wara – Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
12:30–1:30pm – Lunch
1:30–2:30pm – Open Circuit Live
3:50–4:20pm – Coffee Break
5:30–7:00pm – Networking Reception
Friday, January 23
7:30–8:30am – Breakfast
8:30–8:40am – Welcome Back
Julia Hamm & Stephen Lacey
8:40–9:05am – Keynote: Embedding Resilience in Innovation
Speaker: Pedro Pizarro – President & CEO, Edison International
2:45–3:00pm – Closing Session
