Speaker Series
Our Speaker Series is open to our Powerhouse community and to the public. It supports our mission to develop energy and carbon solutions at-scale that achieve global impact.
No registration is necessary to attend. The Speaker Series is held on Thursdays in Powerhouse classroom 104 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m (except where noted).
Please note that this speaker series takes place on Wednesday.
Presenter: Tim Blodgett, Platte River Power Authority, Chief Strategy Officer
Topic: TBA
Presenter: Frank VanGessel
Topic: AI-Native Methods to Model, Predict, and Optimize Complex Engineering Systems
Presenter: Adam Altenhofen, US Bank
Topic: Renewable Energy Finance and Tax Credits
Presenter: Colonel Thomas Banker, Director of Homeland Defense and Resilience
Topic: TBA
Presenter: Ron Hale, Generac
Topic: TBA
The Future of Northern Colorado: Panel & Networking Event
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: LSC Ballroom, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Join Ignite by I4E, sponsored by the Energy Institute, for an evening of conversation and connection about where Northern Colorado is headed, and who’s building it.
Hear from leaders shaping the region’s innovation and startup ecosystem:
- Shay Har-Noy, Director, Techstars
- Timothy Jones, COO, Innosphere
- Richard Magid, PhD
The panel will cover the opportunities and challenges ahead for Northern Colorado’s economy, entrepreneurs and innovators. Afterward, stay to network with founders, researchers, students and community leaders.
Whether you’re building a company, growing your career or just curious about the region’s future, we’d love to see you there.