8th of September

13th IBESA U.S. Energy Storage Day | Workshop 201

Date: September 8, 2025
Venue: The Venetian Las Vegas, Level 2, Titian 2305

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

201: Advanced Perspectives on Energy Storage – Innovation, Intelligence, and Market Adaptation

In 2025, the energy storage sector in the United States faces a pivotal moment – marked by rapid technological evolution, shifting market signals, and the growing complexity of project deployment. This advanced 4-hour workshop is designed for professionals ready to tackle these challenges head-on.

Tailored for stakeholders across the full value chain the session explores cutting-edge business models, the strategic role of artificial intelligence, and the operational intelligence needed to optimize performance in an increasingly dynamic grid environment.

Key topics include AI-driven forecasting and control, hybrid and co-located systems, and sustainable revenue strategies. Through real-world case studies and expert-led dialogue, participants will also assess the impact of various configurations on decarbonization goals and market viability.

If you are navigating complexity, scaling innovation, or seeking clarity in a fast-changing landscape, this workshop delivers the insight and connections you need.

Agenda

Advanced Perspectives on Energy Storage – Innovation, Intelligence, and Market Adaptation

Date: September 8, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Venue: The Venetian Las Vegas, Level 2, Titian 2305

AGENDA

12:30 PM | Navigating Changing Environments for Energy Storage

Speaker: Isshu Kikuma, Senior Associate, Energy Storage, BloombergNEF

12:50 PM | 1-for-1 Net Metering is the Past – America’s Virtual Power Plant Future is NOW

Speaker: Blake Richetta, Chairman and CEO, sonnen, Inc. USA

01:10 PM | The BESS Investment Case After OBBB

Speaker: Olivier Beaufils, Head of US Central, Aurora Energy Research

01:30 PM | Turning Waste Into Worth: The Revenue Potential of AI-Optimised Energy

Speaker: Ruchira Shah, General Manager of Software Product Management, Wärtsilä Energy Storage

01:50 PM | Empowering Sustainable Energy: The Role of Battery Storage in Virtual Power Plants

Speaker: Leo J Hedrick, CEO, Kowint Energy

02:10 PM | NETWORKING BREAK

02:50 PM | Solving SOC Challenges in LFP Batteries with Predictive Analytics

Speaker: Ted James, President, North America, ACCURE Battery Intelligence, Inc.

03:10 PM | Optimizing Storage with Advanced Forecasts

Speaker: Matt Stevenson, Senior Technical Account Manager, Clean Power Research

03:30 PM | Virtual Power Plants 2025: Scaling Smarter, Powering Stronger

Speaker: Kevin Joyce, Global Lead for Retail Electricity and Virtual Power Plants, Tesla

03:50 PM | From Port to Pad: Navigating U.S. Logistics for BESS Projects

Speaker: Rasmus Hage, Director of Strategic Development – Renewable Energy, Americas, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

04:10 PM | Powering North America: Delivering Value through Local Manufacturing and Comprehensive Energy Storage Solutions

Speaker: Barry Meng, General Manager, North America, ACE Battery

04:30 PM | CLOSING