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Operational Energy Summit - 2025 Agenda

Operational Energy Summit - 2025 Agenda

For its 17th year, the IDGA Operational Energy Summit will bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward.

Taking place from February 25 - 26, 2025 at the Bethesda Marriott, Maryland, this year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.

  • Join in on discussions about the critical issues surrounding military energy
  • Hear updates from DoD and DoE leaders about projects, programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing military energy capabilities
  • Learn about current challenges, and strategies for energy security, both domestically and on the battlefield
  • Explore the complexities of contested environments and their effects on energy sufficiency and reliability

>>Download the 2025 agenda to learn more

Defense Innovation Unit's Energy Portfolio Presentation by Dr. Andrew Higier

Defense Innovation Unit's Energy Portfolio Presentation by Dr. Andrew Higier

The 'Defense Innovation Unit's Energy Portfolio' presentation was delivered by Dr. Andrew Higier, Director of the Energy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at 2024's Operational Energy Summit. His presentation highlighted how the DIU strengthens the national security innovation base and provided an in-depth look into its energy portfolio, covering key areas such as demand reduction, refuelling & contested logistics, batteries & extreme conditions, and efficiency & usage.

Dr. Higier will be returning as a speaker in February, where he will be discussing 'Fostering Innovation in Defense Energy' on Day 1. Downloading this presentation offers a preview of the insights and developments he is expected to share this year.