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08/13/2026
Join Us for November’s USAEE Conference — Speaker Spotlight: Bob Fryklund and Jim Simpson
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Register today for the 2026 USAEE/IAEE North American Conference and then join us November 15—18 in Pittsburgh!
43rd USAEE North American Conference
Sunday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 18
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Reservations are also open at the conference host hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown at the special USAEE group rate of $159 per night.
The theme for this year's conference is DISRUPTION: The State of Energy Markets in 2026 and Beyond. Sessions will feature vital and timely topics including crude oil supply disruptions, large load growth in electricity markets, energy affordability, natural gas and LNG, nuclear, and more. Join us in Pittsburgh and hear what leading subject matter experts have to say about these and other topics, all against the backdrop of the extraordinary energy market disruptions of 2026.
Bob Fryklund is the Chief Upstream Strategist at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Bob has 46 years’ experience working for majors, independents, and consultancies, with more than half of that in executive leadership roles. He focuses on advising companies, boards and leadership teams on areas that lead to high impact value creation – portfolios, IPO’s, restructuring, M&A. He is globally recognized expert on Upstream and won the AAPG Presidents award for his Thought Leadership. A frequent keynote speaker for both public and private events, he is also a well-known moderator and media source. Bob gives back to the industry via mentoring women leaders, and he also sits on multiple industry boards- IPAA, ARPEL, AAPG CAB, AAPG Trustee Associate and Hamilton College. He holds an AB in Geology from Hamilton College and resides in Houston, Texas.
As CEO and co-founder, Jim Simpson launched East Daley Analytics to disrupt a market by driving transparency in energy commodity and capital markets. On this mission, East Daley Analytics has become the go-to, trusted source for the most accurate and detailed North American energy expertise by connecting micro-level commodity data with macro-level capital market insights. Jim commonly refers to this as “connecting the molecules to money.” As a 23-year veteran of the energy industry, Jim’s experience analyzing and managing energy information and commodity risk for the gas and power industries has enabled him to understand the complex market dynamics that create market events. As a former co-owner and executive at BENTEK Energy, Jim built and led the research group that pioneered the standard for today’s natural gas supply and demand analytics. Bentek Energy was sold to Platts/S&P Global in 2011. Earlier in his career, he spent extensive time at Enron modeling large structured transactions in both gas and power, as well as trading natural gas.
In addition to a dynamic lineup of speakers, conference highlights include:
- The opening reception: Kick off conference in style at the DoubleTree Pittsburgh Downtown's elegant upper foyer.
- Arrive earlier on Sunday, November 15 and join us for an exclusive tour of a Pittsburgh-area energy facility. Tour site and details coming soon; registration required.
- Unparalleled networking and career-building opportunities — for both students and professionals
- Concurrent sessions featuring research, case studies, and analysis from industry, academia, and government practitioners.
Don’t miss out on this must-attend event!
Now is also the perfect time to join us as a conference or association sponsor! Provide vital support for USAEE's mission and enjoy a range of benefits that enhance visibility and impact both at the conference and year-round!
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