Honorable Sharon Burke

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Department of Defense

Honorable Sharon E. Burke is the Founder and President of Ecospherics, a research and advisory firm that specializes in energy security, critical minerals, climate security, and related challenges. Burke has been a leader at several civic organizations, including the Center for a New American Security, where she started the Natural Security program. She has held senior positions in the U.S. government, starting her career in the Energy and Materials Program of the U.S. Office of Technology Assessment and most recently serving as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy. A native of Los Angeles and educated at Williams College and Columbia University, Burke is a frequent public speaker, writer, and strategic advisor to corporate boards, national laboratories, and U.S. government agencies.

Conference Day 1 - February 25, 2025

8:50 AM CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS

9:30 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING MILITARY RESILIENCE ACROSS THE ARMED FORCES THROUGH INSTALLATION ENERGY

Exploring the role of microgrids for energy reliable energy and resilience
Learning about successful use cases of microgrids on military installations
Understanding the current state of microgrid implementation, and strategies for successful implementation

3:00 PM WOMEN IN DEFENSE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION IN THE LIVING ROOM

5:00 PM CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS

Conference Day 2 - February 26, 2025

9:00 AM CHAIR'S WELCOME REMARKS

9:30 AM KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: INSIGHTS FROM ARMY COMBINED ARMS SUPPORT COMMAND

Honorable Sharon Burke, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,

Department of Defense

Major General Michelle K. Donahue, Commander, Combined Arms Support Command/

Sustainment Center of Excellence, US Army

10:30 AM FIRESIDE CHAT: SPACE SOLAR POWER FOR THE DOD

Honorable Sharon Burke, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,

Department of Defense

Baiju Bhatt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aetherflux

12:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: GRID SECURITY ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND AT HOME

· The cyber threat landscape, understanding the risks to energy security both on the battlefield and domestic settings

· Strategies for grid security, exploring innovation technologies and solutions for enhancing grid resilience

· Discussing potential challenges of the future, what could potential conflicts, and emerging threats bring in regard to grid security

1:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE ENERGY

· Insights into energy policy, strategy and initiatives

· Aligning defense energy strategies with national sustainability goals

· Discussing the innovative technologies advancing military energy including renewable energy technology and microgrid systems

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