Intelligent Power: Modernizing the Frontier of Energy

 The intelligence age runs on electrons. As computational demands scale exponentially, our energy infrastructure is being pushed to its limit. The frontier of progress now depends on our ability to generate, distribute, and manage power on a totally different level.

This session will examine how "Intelligent Power" is modernizing the energy landscape—from the grid to batteries to next-gen production—and what this means for the massive capital flows required to build it.

Key Discussion Points:

• How can we align the rapid-fire innovation of "Machines" with the long-cycle physical realities of energy infrastructure?
• How can investors identify and fund durable value within a capital-intensive and rapidly evolving energy stack?
• How can Boston best combine research, capital, and operating talent to lead the modern energy frontier?

Speakers

Dr. Marie Fagan | Chief Economist, London Economics International

With some 40 years of experience in research and consulting for the energy sector, Marie Fagan’s career has spanned international upstream and downstream oil and gas, global coal, North American gas markets, North American power markets, renewable energy and de-carbonization, and regulated electric and gas utilities. She has advised industry clients, financial clients, regulators, and public interest organizations. She has served as an expert witness in oil, gas, and electric power litigation and regulatory matters.

 Previously, Dr. Fagan held the role of Chief Economist at London Economics International LLC based in Boston, Massachusetts. She led and participated in engagements requiring deep expertise in the electric power sector, including utility management performance audit engagements and performance-based and cost-of-service ratemaking cases. She provided expert advice related to analysis of total factor productivity (“TFP”) studies in support of performance-based rate filings. She led high-profile analyses of data center demand growth and its implications for utility investment and customer rates.

 Dr. Fagan also led and participated in client engagements related to oil and natural gas market and infrastructure issues, including serving as independent expert for the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

 From 1996 to 2014, Dr. Fagan was with Cambridge Energy Research Associates (“CERA,” now part of IHS Markit/S&P Global), in roles of increasing responsibility and impact, spanning the oil, natural gas, and electric power sectors. Before joining CERA, she served as an economist with the United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”). Dr. Fagan is the author of original research with publications in academic and industry journals. She holds a PhD in Economics from the American University in Washington, DC; and a BS in Finance (magna cum laude) from the University of Connecticut.




Aakash Garg, CFA | Program Manager, Project Management Office, Commonwealth (moderator)

Aakash Garg is a Program Manager in the Project Management Office at Commonwealth, a Waltham-based Registered Independent Advisor (RIA) firm. He has over 15 years of experience in the fintech industry. In his role, he oversees the direction, coordination, execution, and completion of programs to ensure alignment with Commonwealth’s strategy and goals. Before joining Commonwealth, Aakash worked with several investment and custodian firms in a various roles. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Applied Physical Science from the University of Delhi and an M.S. in Software Engineering from BITS-Pilani, India. Aakash is a CFA® charterholder and member of Program and Education Advisory Council of the CFA® Society of Boston. He is also a board member of the Project Management Institute Central Mass Chapter, and serves on the Advisory Council of Clark University for its Master’s Program in Project Management.


 Joubin Hatamzadeh

Speaker info coming soon!

When and Where

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Location: CFA Society Boston, 101 Federal St, Suite 502, Boston, MA 02110

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