Name: AEG Philadelphia 26Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Affordability & Grid Optimization
Start: 2026-08-06T11:30:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-08-06T16:30:00.000-04:00
Location: WSP USA

Play to win at what matters most. AEG is a business supported by sponsors to design and lead stakeholder engagements that deliver systemic change on energy, health and prosperity.

Advanced Energy Group (AEG)

Unless stated otherwise, AEG tickets are refundable up to 72 hours in advance with written notice. PR Energy Week tickets may be transferred or refunded two weeks prior to start.  

12:30pm - 1:30pm Welcome + Opening Remarks

Speakers present critical obstacles to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop these obstacles into one point of focus: 

"Regarding Affordability & Grid Optimization, to achieve Philadelphia's energy, health and prosperity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _________."

Strategically placed at tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.

4:00pm - 4:30pm Task Force Challenge and Conclusion

Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.

Don't forget to register for our Stakeholder Dinner:

26Q3 Philadelphia Executive Dinner: Affordability & Grid Optimization

AEG Philadelphia 26Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Affordability & Grid Optimization

Danielle Jouenne

Paul Fallis

Wayne Barnett

Labaron Lenard-Palmer Labaron Lenard-Palmer

Jon Lesher

David Ellis

John Tull

Richard Negrin

George Bivens

Jessica Noon 

All AEG Events & Locations, 20 AEG Passes, 8 DL Opportunities, 2 Speaker Opportunities - $25K per year

Signature Sponsors

All AEG Events and locations. 10 AEG Passes. 4 DL Opportunities. Price: Negotiable. Requires Invitation. Priority for nonprofits.

Partner (Gov/Nonprofit)

Carbon League Fellows

Includes networking lunch. See event terms for refund policy.

Philadelphia GA Ticket

Includes networking lunch. Exclusively for AEG 2026 Sponsors.
AEG Sponsor Passes can be redeemed up to 48 hours prior to the event.

AEG Sponsor Pass

Regarding Affordability & Grid Optimization, to achieve Philadelphia's energy, health and prosperity goals a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _______.
Speakers present (8 minutes / 5 slides) a critical obstacle to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop presented obstacles into one point of focus.

Philadelphia Speaker Pass

As a Discussion Leader, your role is to lead an inclusive discussion after speaker remarks and present your table's proposed 12 month / 90 day solution. Each table has 6 - 8 public/private/civic leaders and competes as a team to present the most compelling/feasible action plan to the selected speaker challenge. There is nothing you need to prepare in advance. Priority given to AEG Sponsors.

Philadelphia Discussion Leader

Exclusively for government and nonprofit organizations. Includes networking lunch.

Philadelphia Gov/Np Ticket

4 Passes
1 Featured Discussion Leader Invite
Branding Across Event Materials
Outreach Support for Passes