The NY-GEO 2025 Planning Committee has been working hard to develop a program packed with valuable content.
Below is the Schedule at a Glance. Simply click on the Track Titles to access detailed information about the sessions, descriptions, and presenters.
PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITES • TUESDAY, APRIL 22
DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
Gold Sponsor Remarks: Titian Burris / ClimateMaster, Inc.
NY-GEO Update: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director
Day 1 Keynote: James (Jamie) Van Nostrand / Chair Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts
NY-GEO ANNUAL DINNER • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Welcome & MC: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director
Dinner Sponsor Message: Kim Ojanne & Mikko Ojanne / Rototec, LLC
GeoStar Top Job Awards Presentation: John Thomas / WaterFurnace International
A National Perspective: IGSHPA / Geothermal Exchange Organization / Mission Geo
Dinner Keynote: Radina Valova / Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission
DAY 2 • THURSDAY, APRIL 24
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
Gold Sponsor Remarks: WaterFurnace International
NYSERDA Remarks: Susanne DesRoches / Senior Vice President of Clean & Resilient Buildings
Keynote: US Representative Paul Tonko, New York’s 20th Congressional District
DAY 2 PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION
9:00 am - 10:00 am
TOPIC: Change in Administration; Geo Industry Impacts & Actions
MODERATOR: Venetia Lannon / VP Con Edison New York & NY-GEO Board Member
PANEL:
- Ryan Dougherty / Geothermal Exchange Organization
- John Thomas / WaterFurnace International
- Colette Gagnet / Eide Bailly
- Brock Yordy / Geothermal Drillers Association
