Past Conferences
Past Conferences
Since 1978, EPIC has been a cornerstone for professionals, vendors and exhibitors alike, offering a platform to showcase the latest advancements, explore emerging trends and foster meaningful connections that drive our industry forward.
2026
THE 47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Featured speakers included:
- DR. SCOTT TINKER, a keynote who brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy.
- DAN MEERS, a professional mascot and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. The humorous message he shares has encouraged thousands to strive for the best in life and enjoy it each and every step along the way.
1,345
Participants
216
Exhibit Booths
2025
THE 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Featured speakers were:
- MANLEY FINEBERG, a dynamic keynote who inspires participants to step up in a new way to overcome resistance and reach higher than ever by cultivating themselves and those around them through Vertical Lessons.
- SHAWN RILEY, a lifelong technologist and entrepreneur, who started his first company at the age of 16. Shawn delves into artificial intelligence, quantum computing robotics and everything else changing with them.
1,175
Participants
214
Exhibit Booths
2024
Our 45th annual conference!
Featured speakers included:
- ROBERT BRYCE, an author, podcaster and film producer who has written about energy, power, politics and innovation for more than three decades.
- HOLLY HOFFMAN, a South Dakota native and Survivor season 21 cast member, shared her perspective on why adversity is about who you really are and what is inside of you.
1,470
Participants
35
States & Canada
212
Exhibit Booths
50
Presenters
2023
Featured speakers included:
- ALEX EPSTEIN, a philosopher who argues that “human flourishing” should be the guiding principle of industrial and environmental progress and founded Center for Industrial Progress in 2011 to offer a positive, pro-human alternative to the green movement.
- MARK JOHNSON, Camouflage Communication, a military vet who travels the world speaking about survival and overcoming adversity.
1,539
Participants
606
Exhibitors and Sponsor Reps
220
Exhibit Booths
45
Presenters