Grid Innovation Hub: Grid Interconnection Forum + Energy Tech Mixer

Join hosts Adam Shaw (Grid Innovation Hub) and Tom Nudell (Piq Energy) for an invite-only GIH Gathering in San Francisco. It is a room full of people actually building the infrastructure and technology powering the future.

Interconnection has become the single largest bottleneck in the modern grid.
On July 8, we're putting 75 interconnection leads, project developers, hyperscaler procurement teams, and utility decision-makers in one room at 9Zero San Francisco — with hundreds more joining live on Zoom.
We'll discuss the new Batch Zero rules in ERCOT, where the rule changes are most aggressive, then zoom out to compare how the same forces are playing out across the country.
We will talk about what's actually changed, what's coming, and how the people doing the work are adapting.
PLUS enjoy complimentary sushi on us from Pabu Izakaya!

Hosted by

Connect to the grid faster with Piq. Leading developers use Piq to bring grid studies in-house to find better sites, design better projects, and take full control of their most important decisions.
Fireside Chats With

Tom Nudell, Founder & CEO of Piq Energy

John Cheney, Founder & CEO of Axonar

Alexander Oulette, Founder of Diligence OS
Expert Panel

Agenda
4:00 – 4:30 PM · Arrival & Mingle
Doors open with light bites, beverages, and networking
4:30 – 5:15 PM · Fireside: ERCOT's New Interconnection Playbook
with John Cheney & Tom Nudell
5:15 – 5:30 PM · Buffet & Drinks
Curated sushi, Japanese soda, and Yuzu TKTK
5:30 – 6:15 PM · Panel: Solving the Bottleneck Across the Grid
With Tom Nudell, John Cheney, and more to be announced soon.
Moderated by Adam Shaw
6:15 – 7:00 PM · Energy Technology Mixer

Who is going to be there?
📈 Hyperscalers
🏗️ Project Developers
🧑‍💻 Tech & Startups
⚡️ Utilities & ISOs

Hosted By
Adam Shaw · Founder · Grid Innovation Hub

Event Partners
This forum is made possible by our Event Partners.
Presenting Partner: Piq Energy
Space Provided By: 9Zero SF

FAQ
Is this in-person or virtual?
Both. You can attend in person at 9Zero in San Francisco (75 seats, approval-based) or live on Zoom from anywhere in the world. Pick the ticket type that fits.
Why is the in-person event approval-based?
We curate the room to keep the conversation high-signal. When you register, share a sentence on your role and why you're interested. We aim to confirm within 48 hours.
I'm not working in ERCOT, is this still relevant?
Yes. The fireside uses ERCOT as the case study because the rule changes are most aggressive there, but the panel covers what's happening across major US grids (CAISO, MISO, PJM, NYISO, and beyond). Most attendees in the room will be working across multiple ISOs.
Will the session be recorded?
Yes. Virtual ticket-holders receive on-demand access within 48 hours. In-person attendees receive the recording as a follow-up.
What's the dress code?
Business casual or whatever you want.
What is Grid Innovation Hub?
Grid Innovation Hub (GIH) is an ecosystem of 2,000+ energy innovators across utilities, technology, project development, and corporate procurement. We host and curate events that bridge the innovation gap between modern electricity demands and legacy energy firms. Learn more at gridinnovationhub.com.