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Dam Safety – Roundtable Dialogue

CLEAN CURRENTS 2026

Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Day: 9/24/2026

Room Number: CC Central: Roundtable Dialogues Room

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The hydropower industry has some of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and safety-focused professionals in the energy sector. Dam safety programs across the country reflect years of investment, rigorous inspection cycles, and a deeply ingrained culture of stewardship - and that work has never been more important or more visible.

This roundtable is a space for dam safety professionals to connect with peers, share what they are navigating, and learn from one another. The regulatory environment is evolving, the scope of asset oversight is expanding, and the demands on dam safety teams continue to grow - this is an opportunity to tackle the hot topics together, in a candid and collegial setting.

This is your room - filled with people who understand the weight of the work and the pride that comes with it. Come ready to share, connect, and leave with something useful.

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Thomas Fitzgerald

Facilitator

Principal at Schnabel Engineering

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Jillian Lawrence

Conversation Starter

Chief Operating Officer, Confluence Hydro at Hull Street Energy, LLC

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Seth Green

Conversation Starter

Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Alabama Power at Southern Company

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Gene Sirca

Conversation Starter

Chief Hydro Dam Safety Engineer at American Electric Power

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Keane Sommers

Conversation Starter

Director of Power Systems at Yuba Water Agency

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David Olson

Conversation Starter

Branch Chief, Program Management, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

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