June 16- 18, 2025   The Diplomat Beach Resort | Hollywood, FL

About #SEDFORUM & Contact Information

About the Smart Energy Decisions Forum

The Smart Energy Decisions (SED) Forum helps energy professionals find energy suppliers and sustainability solutions for emissions reduction and energy efficiency.

Built on a foundation of pre-scheduled, dual opt-in meetings, SED Forums connect energy buyers with leading renewable energy solutions providers that offer capabilities including advisory/consulting services, community solar, energy as a service, energy storage, offsite renewable project/PPA, onsite solar, purchased RECs, and more.

Offering a comprehensive event agenda that includes both broader educational sessions and small-group peer-to-peer learning, the SED Forum explores important topics like: solar + storage, innovations in RE-sourcing, financing models, RE procurement trends & strategies.

Produced by Smart Energy Decisions, the annual event empowers energy professionals to find credible energy solution providers, form new professional relationships, and gain key industry insights

How Can you Participate in #SEDFORUM?

Attend as an Energy Buyer

Meet privately with qualified energy solution providers to discuss your specific goals. Learn from—and connect with—experienced peers who have successfully implemented renewable strategies. 

Sponsor as a Solutions Provider

Secure three days of one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified energy customers. Participate in engaging networking events that deliver the time, access, and connection points you need to find—and close—new business.

Not Sure?

Schedule a quick phone call with team to see if participating in #SEDFORUM can help you meet your goals.

Meet Our Team

Wes Doane

VP, Clean Energy

John Failla

Founder

Lisa Carroll

Director of Energy Buyer Partnerships

Aly Ward

SENIOR EVENT MANAGER

Marjorie Ferris

SALES DIRECTOR

Hallee Schoyer

Account Executive

Dan Ventura

DIGITAL PRODUCT DIRECTOR

Debra Chanil

Director of Editorial and Research

Lindsey Clancy

Marketing Manager

Rachel Moser

Digital Product Manager

Kirsten Cutler

Content Manager

Sam Porter

Marketing Coordinator

Amanda Dyer

Sales Coordinator

Jessica Pancake

Event Coordinator

Contact Us

 

Need help?

Here’s how you can get in touch with the right person.

For General Inquiries

Energy Buyers

  • Lisa Carroll, Director of Energy Buyer Partnerships
  • +1 (203) 731-7757

Energy Solution Providers

Conference Programming

  • Debra Chanil, Director of Editorial and Research
    +1 (207) 842-5653

Marketing & Branding

About Diversified

Diversified’s acquisition of hosted buyer event and digital media business, Smart Energy Decisions, in 2022 complements Diversified’s existing Clean Energy portfolio already serving solar, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure markets. Founded in 2016 by John Failla, SED is the organizer of the Smart Energy Decisions Forums, which informs and supports commercial and industrial electric power customers and they navigate the transition to renewables and minimize consumption of fossil fuels.

Diversified, established in 1949 and with offices worldwide, is a leading international media company with a portfolio of 50+ major exhibitions and conferences, online communities, and digital/print publications. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified is a third-generation, family-owned business.

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