Gas South, a leading natural gas provider in the Southeast, and parent company Cobb EMC will host "Energy Forward," a new virtual symposium on key issues affecting the energy industry's future.

The forum, which is free to attend, will take place on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST. Registration for "Energy Forward" can be done by visiting Energyforward.Eventbrite.com.

"Even before the pandemic, there were already significant shifts happening in the energy market," said Kevin Greiner, President & CEO of Gas South. "While the current circumstances keep us from bringing people together in a traditional sense, we are excited to have so many thought leaders joining us virtually to engage on these critical issues and trends in our industry."

"Energy Forward" will feature virtual panels on the following topics:

• Energy Disruption: Adjusting To A New Market will explore the supply and demand dynamics that are creating disruptions and opportunities for businesses around the Southeast.

• Covid-19: Utilities & Resiliency will assess how the pandemic has fundamentally altered the energy sector and the short- and long-term impact on the industry.

• Reimagining Energy: A Low Carbon Future will address the pathways to more sustainable sources of energy and the ensuing opportunities for innovation, investment and market share.

• Southeast Spotlight: Energy As An Economic Driver will discuss energy's role in creating economic growth in the Southeast and the competitive advantages inherent to operators in the region.

"I am excited to facilitate a discussion on Energy Disruption and how the market has changed from just a year ago and what the potential disruptions of the future might be," said Peter Heintzelman, President & CEO of Cobb EMC. "I hope you can join us."