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Baker School Southeast Energy Policy Forum

August 11 - August 12

OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT

Presented by the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and the Center for Energy, Transportation & Environmental Policy

The annual Southeast Energy Policy Forum convenes industry leaders, nonprofits, university experts, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and government officials for accessible policy analysis, insights into the policy process, and policy – centered discussions on emerging energy challenges and technologies.

DATE: August 11 – 12, 2026

LOCATION: Agriculture and Natural Resources Building, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN

TICKET FEES: General Admission: $500; Government & NonProfit: $300; Faculty/Student: Free

SPEAKERS: 20 Speakers

The 2026 Forum will focus on several key energy areas:

1. Data Center Growth, Innovation & Market Development
2. Energy Markets, Reliability & Infrastructure
3. Nuclear Energy and Finances
4. Policy, Community Impact & Stakeholder Alignment
5. Technology & the Future of Demand
6. Thought Leadership & Civil Discourse

Details

Venue

  • UTK Campus

Organizer

  • Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs