About the Forum

Commercialization, Not Conversation

We connect international energy and AI innovators with the senior enterprise buyers who can deploy their solutions at scale — in the fastest-growing energy market in America.

Closing the Gap Between Demand and Innovation

The Southeast US is experiencing the largest energy demand surge in a generation — but companies driving that demand lack direct access to international technology providers who have already solved these problems at scale.

The Forum closes that gap. 80–100 senior decision-makers sit across the table from proven innovators — and walk out with pilot commitments, not business cards.

Christopher "Che" Mott

Director | Lead AI Solution Architect

10+ years advising 30+ international companies on US market expansion. Commercial outcomes with Apple, GE, Cisco, Verizon, and United Airlines. Co-founded Aravo Solutions (20% of Fortune 100). Led AI applications at Oracle. MBA UC Berkeley.

  • GM North America — multiple energy system and AI optimization tech companies
  • Co-founded Aravo Solutions — 20% of Fortune 100
  • Founding team — Point-One Ventures (ASML & NXP as LPs)
  • Led AI applications at Oracle; enterprise systems at IBM
  • MBA, UC Berkeley (Haas School of Business)

Who This Forum Connects

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Industry Operators

Senior energy buyers with active budgets and deployment timelines. Curated introductions to vetted technology providers who've solved what you're facing.

VP Energy · Facilities Director · Sustainability Lead · Utility Operator
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Emerging Tech Leaders

Proven international solutions seeking US market expansion. Direct access to enterprise decision-makers with budget and authority.

Energy Tech · AI Platforms · Battery · Grid · Efficiency · Electrification

Forum Format

A structured day designed to move from introduction to commitment.

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Core Forum (Daytime)

Executive sessions and rapid innovation pitches focused on specific SE US deployment opportunities.

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CEO Evening

Intimate setting for senior attendees to discuss strategic partnerships and investment.

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Follow-on Tracks

Commercialization and investment programs for matches identified during the Forum.

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Deployment Day

Turning Forum commitments into operational pilots with specific deployment scenarios.

Why the Southeast United States

The SE US is where energy demand, enterprise scale, and regulatory opportunity converge.

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Data Center Boom

Atlanta ranked #1 for new data center construction in 2024. AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and QTS are investing billions in Georgia alone — each facility needing 50–300MW of reliable power.

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Industrial Reshoring

Advanced manufacturing is returning to the SE US at scale. EV battery plants, semiconductor fabs, and chemical processing expansions are driving massive new energy demand.

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Grid Modernization

Georgia Power projects 8,500 MW of new load by 2030. Duke Energy, TVA, and Southern Company are executing the largest grid modernization programs in the country.

Our Team

The people behind the Forum.

Christopher Mott

Christopher Mott

Managing Director | AI Solution Architect

Co-founded Aravo Solutions (20% of Fortune 100). Led AI at Oracle. MBA UC Berkeley. 30+ international companies commercialized in the US.

Sujit Das

Sujit Das

Lead Energy Systems Architect

30+ years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Top 2% globally cited energy researcher. 100+ publications. Advisor to NYSERDA.

Thomas de Vries

Thomas de Vries

Energy Systems Implementation

Shell, ORTEC, Mirion Technologies. MSc TU Delft. Board member, Dutch Chamber of Commerce SE US.

Kim Neel Wyon

Kim Neel Wyon

Investment & Strategic Global Operator

Senior Partner, Optiteam. Former Chairman, Danish Business Angels. Three decades in investment syndications and venture building.

Werner Fischer

Werner Fischer

EMEA Deep Tech & Venture Pipeline

Catalyze Group. Founded VC Launchpad. €50M+ in early-stage funding secured. UC Berkeley research on open innovation.

Roman Chukhvitsky

Roman Chukhvitsky

U.S. Market Expansion & International Chambers

Belmonri Services International. Executive Director, Swedish-American Chamber GA. 26+ SE chambers activated. Former UN advisor.

Ievgen Krasovytskyi

Ievgen Krasovytskyi

Agentic AI Systems

Head of Marketing, OWOX. 15+ years in management. Builds AI-first operational systems for scalable execution.

Joshua Rice

Joshua Rice

Go-to-Market & Southeast Industry Engagement

Equifax, IHG, RR Donnelley. Board member, Atlanta Council on International Relations (ACIR).

Jonnell Minefee

Jonnell Minefee

Distributed Energy & Deployment

CEO, Solar Tyme USA. Chair, Georgia Solar Energy Association. Solar deployment across GA counties, EMCs, and workforce programs.

Andrea Pinabell

Andrea Pinabell (tentative)

Sustainability & Strategic Impact

AC Impact Advisors. Former President, Southface Institute. $1B+ in operational efficiency at Starwood (1,500+ sites). Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute. Home Depot.

Past Partners & Ecosystem

Organizations we've worked with to connect international innovation with US enterprise.

Global AI Venture

The organization behind the Forum. Commercialization-first since 2013.

200+
Companies Showcased
500+
US Industry Leaders Engaged
10+
Years Operating
1,000+
Expert Network

Commercial engagements generated with Apple, GE, Cisco, Disney, United Airlines, Bank of America, and many others. The Energy & AI Forum is the next evolution — focused on energy innovation and AI-driven infrastructure in the Southeast US.

Interested in Attending?

Whether you're an enterprise buyer or an international innovator, the Forum is designed for you.

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