Alan Gunn from EPAM joins the Energy Trade Show Podcast to unravel the complexities of mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector. He shares insights into EPAM’s acquisition of Essentia, highlighting the transformative journey from a small team to a powerhouse with access to 55,000 professionals. Discover how this strategic move has empowered them to undertake ambitious projects, such as transitioning a major ISO’s technology infrastructure to the cloud. Alan discusses the synergies that have emerged, allowing them to tackle larger projects and offer comprehensive consulting services, from technology solutions to business strategy and SaaS implementation. 

Alan also reflects on the value of conferences, emphasizing the importance of attendee engagement and thoughtful agenda planning. He shares anecdotes from his experiences, including reconnecting with industry peers and gaining insights from thought leaders like Jason Delgado and Chevron’s macroeconomic perspectives. The conversation touches on the role of creativity in overcoming challenges and the significance of understanding what you truly want before embarking on new ventures. Join hosts Ben Seligson and Reena Friedman Watts as they navigate the dynamic world of energy trade shows, bringing you the latest insights from industry experts and exploring the evolving landscape of energy solutions.

(00:00) The energy trade show podcast focuses on what’s happening at energy conferences
(00:28)  Let’s change our name to epac. I mean, people don’t know who EP Pam is
(00:52) Acquired by EPAM back November last year
(02:56)  Essentia before the acquisition had about 80, 90 people
(05:50) Alan: I’ve never seen so many people at one conference
(06:42) What makes a good conference? I think, number one, attendees
(07:56) I thought some of the data Heat gave was supportive of relative demand management
(08:52) I’ve been through some interesting mergers and acquisitions

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