EnerCom Announces SM Energy as a Keynote Speaker at the 31st EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference, on August 19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

EnerCom, Inc. ("EnerCom") is pleased to announce that Beth McDonald, President & CEO of industry leader SM Energy, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the 31 st annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, on August 19, 2026, at the Westin Denver Downtown. Other keynote speakers participating in the conference include Ron Gusek, CEO of Liberty Energy. Recognized as the largest independent investor conference serving the global oil and gas industry and the broader energy sector, EnerCom Denver brings together public and private energy companies, institutional investors, family offices, analysts, and industry leaders from across the energy value chain. Attendees are encouraged to mark their calendars as EnerCom once again convenes the industry's leading decision-makers for three days of unparalleled networking opportunities, high-level presentations, and meetings.

Ms. McDonald joined SM Energy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in September 2024. In September 2025, Ms. McDonald was appointed to the position of President. In January 2026, Ms. McDonald was appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer, and to the Board of Directors. As CEO, Ms. McDonald led the merger of SM Energy and Civitas Resources, expanding the company's scale across the highest-return U.S. shale basins. Ms. McDonald has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining SM Energy, Ms. McDonald most recently served as Executive Vice President – Strategic Planning, Field Development and Marketing for Pioneer Natural Resources Company. For approximately the last twenty years, Ms. McDonald worked in roles of increasing responsibility at Pioneer, holding leadership positions focusing on both the Permian Basin and South Texas. Prior to joining Pioneer, Beth held various engineering roles at Hess Corporation and Total E&P USA. Ms. McDonald currently serves as an Industry Board Member for the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University and is a member of the Advanced Women Executives in Energy. BS, Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, Professional Engineer, Texas.

EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference kicks off with the annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, August 17th at Colorado National Golf Club. The golf event is sponsored by global sponsor Netherland, Sewell & Associates, and EnerCom. The tournament is a fundraiser for IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education. By participating in the charity golf tournament ($150 donation per golfer), you directly help create inclusive college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities in Colorado, fostering their academic growth, social development, and career advancement. Your participation makes a real difference.

Following the Charity Golf Tournament, EnerCom Denver will host a VIP Welcome Mixer: an exclusive, invitation-only event for presenting companies, qualified investors, and conference sponsors, designed for high-level networking. The conference's company presentations, industry panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings between management teams and qualified investors will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19. Tuesday evening's Casino Night networking event features a professionally hosted casino experience with poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps tables using "fun money" (no cash value). Open to all registered attendees, the event also includes a charity poker tournament, along with food, drinks, and entertainment. Held at The Westin Denver Downtown, EnerCom Denver annually hosts an in-person audience of more than ...