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HOUSTON, TX – March 18, 2026 – Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC (EMC) today announced major updates for EMC25, including the confirmation of its Day 2 Keynote speaker, the Final Nominees for the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award, the launch of the new Broker Excellence Award, and early sponsor partners!

Neville Ravji, CEO Budget Power, named Day 2 Keynote Speaker

EMC is pleased to welcome Neville Ravji, Chief Executive Officer of Budget Power (and Sunrise Energy Holdings) as our Day 2 Keynote Speaker. Neville will also participate in the EMC25 CEO Roundtable, sponsored by CAPCO, with executives from APG&E, Arbor, Shell Energy, CPV Retail and Clearview Energy to discuss growth strategies, market evolution, and the future of competitive energy.

Supplier of the Year Finalists Announced

EMC also announced the final nominees for its prestigious Supplier of the Year Award, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and impact in the competitive energy industry.

The 2026 nominees include:

• Atlantic Energy
• APG&E
• Chariot Energy
• CPV Retail
• Discount Power
• Indra Energy
• Northeastern Power
• Rhythm Energy
• Vistra Corp

The award winner will be announced live on the main stage during the Awards Presentation on Day 2 of EMC25 with a post-event press release and announcements recognizing this year’s winner!

Introducing the Broker Excellence Award

In addition, in recognition of its 25^th conference, EMC is now accepting final submissions for its new Broker Excellence Award, created to recognize organizations demonstrating exceptional performance, market impact, customer value, and commitment to excellence within the broker community. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026, and submissions may be completed online at BROKER SUBMISSION. Early nominees include Eisenbach Consulting, AMPICA Energy Solutions, Spartan Marketing Group, and NextEra Advisors, with additional submissions still coming in. The winner will be recognized on Day 2 during the Awards Presentation!

Expanded Programming and On-Site Experience

Key discussions at EMC25 will explore “THE POWER SHIFT” and future of competitive energy growth, emerging retail choice states, fraud prevention, artificial intelligence, market design, regulation, customer ownership, SB-6 and the future of ERCOT, data centers, EVs, distributed generation, and technology as a proven competitive advantage in retail energy.

Sessions will be supported by leading industry voices and will feature perspectives from executives and market leaders representing companies such as Customized Energy Solutions (CES), VertexOne, ESG Global, EDF Trading, Kinergy Solutions, Atlantic Energy, CG Infinity, Enersponse, Rhythm Energy, APG&E, NextEra Energy, Constellation, Vistra Corp, NRG, BP Energy, Shell Energy, CPV Retail, Budget Power, Clearview Energy, AnswerNet TPV, Nexxa Group, EIQdigital, Feller Law Group, MedTractions, Center for Resource Solutions (Green-e), REAL, Softsmiths (ennrgy.com), Earth Etch, Paymentus, 257 (Two Five Seven), nGenue, Nordic Energy Services, ENGIE, ERCOT, Priority Power, BOX/Apps Direct, Arbor, Japan Electric Renewables Americas, Chariot Energy, Gorilla, Optimus Loyalty Solutions, Quantum, Blackhawk Networks, ClearWarranty, CYA, TLP Software, escoAdvisors, Emerios, and many more!

Designed to maximize both learning and connection, EMC25 will feature 11 panels, Fastball presentations, a dynamic exhibit hall, private hosted events, and two days of unmatched networking. Event highlights include the Day 1 private luncheon hosted by WNS in the Westheimer Room, the Day 2 Women’s Energy Alliance networking breakfast (members only) gathering, and sustainability-focused support from APG&E as Carbon Neutral Offset Partner Sponsor and SPINAKR as Sustainable Excellence Partner Sponsor.

Leadership Perspective

 “EMC25 is shaping up to be one of biggest, and most impactful events to date,” said Jack Doeuck, Founder of Energy Marketing Conferences. “We’re bringing together the leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who are actively driving the industry forward. From our keynotes and CEO Roundtable to the introduction of a new award recognizing excellence across the market, this Spring’s event is focused on real conversations, real insights, and real opportunities to connect and grow.”

For those invested in the retail energy sector, EMC25 is a high-value opportunity for insight, visibility, business development, and meaningful industry connection. To view the conference agenda and register, please visit the Energy Marketing Conferences website event page: EMC25 INFO

Readers can also follow EMC’s broader industry conversations through The Energy Insider Podcast on Spotify, featuring host Jack Doueck and other voices from across the competitive energy sector discussing market trends, leadership, innovation, and the issues shaping the future of the business.

Readers are also encouraged to explore MAGNIFYI® Earth Etch’s growing energy and policy news platform, to subscribe for updates and register their companies in the MAGNIFYI® Industry Directory for added visibility across the market.