The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) will host its Annual Meeting in Boulder, Colorado, from October 27 to 30, 2026. This event brings together state and territory energy leaders, federal agency representatives, and private sector partners to share innovations, discuss energy policy, and collaborate on solutions to national energy challenges.
This year’s meeting celebrates NASEO’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of advancing state and territory energy leadership, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and elevating innovative approaches to energy policy, infrastructure, affordability, and reliability.
Attendees will benefit from:
- Energy policy insights on emerging priorities, regulatory developments, and national energy challenges.
- Peer learning and collaboration through regional meetings, technical discussions, and breakout sessions.
- Emerging technology perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI), advanced nuclear, geothermal energy, and other technologies shaping the energy landscape.
- Energy resilience strategies focused on grid reliability, infrastructure investment, and cybersecurity.
- Public-private partnership opportunities to advance energy innovation, strengthen energy security, and support state and territory priorities.
Connect with Hagerty
This year, Hagerty’s Senior Managing Associate, Justin Bukartek, will represent our team at the NASEO 2026 Annual Meeting. As an emergency management and energy infrastructure expert with over 15 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Justin brings a unique perspective on the interdependencies between energy systems and other critical infrastructure.
We look forward to connecting with energy leaders, federal partners, and industry stakeholders to explore strategies that strengthen energy resilience, grid reliability, and cross-sector collaboration.
To learn more about the NASEO Annual Meeting, visit NASEO’s official website.
About Our Team
Justin Bukartek is a Senior Managing Associate with more than 15 years of operational experience in the emergency management field. His professional background spans both the public and private sectors, giving him a deep understanding of disaster planning and coordinated community response. Previously the Director of Emergency Management for an investor-owned utility, Justin now leverages his expertise to support the development and growth of Hagerty’s energy sector.