Forum: The Future of Energy - Leveraging Policy to Empower Energy Justice

Time:
July 28, 2023 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Room 310 A

Day 2

Day 2 is Career & Professional Development + Tech Day, featuring exclusive career-boosting workshops for professionals. Also on tap is our annual TechConnect & Demo Day event, which offers attendees access to leading tech pros and content creators discussing the latest tech tools, strategies, and applications.

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The energy industry is undergoing rapid, revolutionary changes, heightening the importance of two corporate priorities: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Investors and consumers increasingly look for energy companies that practice sustainability and minimize their ecological footprint. There are also greater expectations for the industry to better reflect racial and gender diversity in its workforce, leadership, and supplier partnerships. Our panel of energy industry leaders and experts discuss the volatile social and tech trends shaping the future of energy, the implications for Black-owned suppliers, and what economic opportunities lay ahead for savvy investors.

Moderator: Ralph Cleveland, President and CEO of the American Association of Blacks in Energy

Welcome Remarks: Sponsor Remarks: Kenyatta Miles, Energy Policy Advisor, Shell USA

Panelists:
Dr. Robert Bullard, Founding Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, Texas Southern University
Mark A. Crawford, Senior Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, BP
Amanda C. Downey, Head of Business Performance, VP, Strategy Development & Partnerships, New England Jurisdiction, National Grid
Gregory Wetstone, President, and Chief Executive Officer- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)

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