Event Details and Registration

CESA's Business Development Forum, the annual gathering of energy storage leaders from across North America, takes place October 12, 2022, at Napa's River Terrace Inn, an elegant and upscale hotel overlooking the Napa River and nature preserve. Open to everyone, including non-members, join industry leaders — executives, principals and decision-makers — for premier in-person business networking opportunities and an insightful, educational program on the latest energy storage macrotrends.

Update 10/11/22: We are sold out for this event!

Program Overview

(Subject to Change)

Optional Day Activities for Additional Registration

  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Golf Outing at Eagle Vines Golf Club - SOLD OUT

  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Wine Tasting / Microgrid Tour at Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery and Artesa Vineyards & Winery - SOLD OUT

  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Safety Series: Staying Current - SOLD OUT

    • Speakers: Katherine Balanza, Director of HSE, esVolta, LP; Jignesh Maun, P.E., Deputy Fire Marshal, City of Santa Clara; Mark Neuburger, Legislative Representative in Housing, Land Use and Transportation, California State Association of Counties; Charles Picard, Senior Engineer of Energy Product Applications, Tesla

    • This roundtable will discuss the challenges of standards and codes keeping up with technologies as well as best practices in managing these transitions. Operationally, the roundtable will discuss the importance of ensuring timely and updated coordination to be prepared to respond to safety events if they occur.

    • Sponsorship for this event is available

    • Lunch is included from 12:00-1:00 PM.

Business Development Forum Schedule | Reception Event
“Informed Storage Businesses Start Here” - SOLD OUT!

  • 3:30 PM – Welcome and Introductions

  • 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM – Pricing, Commodities, and Deployments: Where It’s All Going

    • Speaker: Logan Goldie-Scot, Head of Clean Power, BloombergNEF

    • This sessions lays out forecasts for renewables and storage deployments that reflect recent federal legislation, supply chains, the War in Ukraine, and more.

  • 4:45 PM - 5:25 PM – Achieving California’s Vision

    • Speaker: Alice Reynolds, President, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

    • Learn about upcoming plans and actions to steer the CPUC towards achieving California’s goal of providing safe, affordable, clean, and reliable energy. 

  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM – Reception

    • 6:30 PM – Managing Responsibilities for California Through Climate Change

    • Guest Speaker: Senator Bill Dodd

    • As a State Senator who serves on key committees, hear from Senator Dodd on how he supports Napa and all Californians.

Where to Stay

River Terrace Inn is an elegant downtown Napa riverfront retreat, overlooking the Napa River and nature preserve. Relax in River Terrace Inn’s well-appointed guestrooms and enjoy our restaurant, ALBA, featuring an outdoor riverside terrace, full bar, and weekly live music. Napa’s best tasting rooms, wine bars, fine dining, and downtown shopping are also within a short walk.

Update 9/29/2022: We have sold out on discounted lodging rates. Please find our suggestions for your hotel accommodation.

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We have limited sponsorship packages available, which include advertisements, dedicated social media posts, audio and logo recognition, and/or podium time. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Grace Pratt, Policy Analyst.