The Global Energy Network Advisory Board is comprised of number prominent individuals to help achieve its mission. They include academics from not only USC but other major academic/research institutions. It also includes experts/leaders from the private sector and government. The following are some of the categories for the Advisory Board Members:
- Selected key industry leaders from member companies and top academic leaders.
- Selected academic leaders from USC and other universities plus technology experts from industry and government including United States National Energy Laboratories.
- Selected government representatives both in the US and abroad.
The advisory board will provide guidance on strategic, technical directions of GEN as well as its fund raising efforts.