2nd Annual AABE Midwest Regional Summit

Get ready for a high-energy gathering of Midwest professionals at the 2nd Annual AABE Summit - it's going to be a blast!

About this Event

2nd Annual AABE Midwest Regional Summit: Manufacturing and Driving the Future to Clean Energy in the Midwest.

Hosted by the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) - Midwest Region, this one-and-a-half-day summit is dedicated to empowering professionals to lead the charge in sustainable innovation across the Midwest. The event will explore leadership development, transformative technologies, and collaborative strategies to accelerate the region’s clean energy transition.

The summit is designed to achieve three critical goals:

• Advance Leadership PathwaysEquip professionals with tools to navigate career growth in energy leadership—from board service to entrepreneurial ventures.
• Spotlight Cutting-Edge InnovationShowcase transformative technologies reshaping the energy industry.
• Cultivate Strategic CollaborationFoster partnerships to accelerate regional innovation and workforce readiness.

Together, we’ll identify actionable solutions to strengthen leadership readiness and drive progress in future grid manufacturing, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Agenda

Day 1 - November 11, 2025

🕑: 07:15 AM
Breakfast, Networking & Leadership Coaching Sign-Up

🕑: 08:45 AM
Welcome Remarks

🕑: 08:55 AM
Message from Our Host

🕑: 09:00 AM
Remarks from Government Officials

🕑: 09:15 AM
Keynote Address: Paving the Midwest’s Clean Energy Pathway

Info: - Where does the Midwest stand in today’s energy landscape?

- What rapid transitions and opportunities are emerging?

- What strategic investments are essential to shape the region’s clean energy future?

🕑: 09:40 AM
Panel 1: Advanced Leadership Pathways for Clean Energy

Info: Explore direct routes to executive leadership in the Midwest’s clean energy transition. Hear from seasoned leaders on how to overcome barriers, accelerate your career, and drive innovation for a sustainable future.

🕑: 10:30 AM
Break

🕑: 10:40 AM
Panel 2: Innovating for Future Energy Demand

Info: Discover how technologies like digital twins and machine learning are transforming energy operations. Learn how innovation is enabling smarter, more sustainable energy solutions across the Midwest.

🕑: 11:30 AM
Fireside Chat: Energy Policy & Implementation in the Midwest

Info: Join two leading policy experts for a candid discussion on recent regulatory changes, practical implementation, and how policy is shaping the region’s clean energy future

🕑: 12:10 AM
Lunch

🕑: 01:30 PM
Keynote Address: Leaders Driving the Grid

Info: - Who are the bold leaders guiding this transformation?

- How do diverse voices shape the future of energy?

- What strategies must leaders adopt to navigate the evolving grid?

🕑: 01:50 PM
Workshop 1: Cultivating Community Engagement & Strategic Collaboration

Info: Learn how to build impactful partnerships that drive regional innovation and workforce readiness. Gain actionable strategies for collaboration and community engagement essential to the clean energy transition.

🕑: 02:40 AM
Break

🕑: 02:50 PM
Workshop 2: Lead Where You’ve Landed – Value-Added Leadership

Info: Part two of our leadership series focuses on growing leadership within your current role. Learn how to leverage ERGs, AABE chapters, and cross-industry partnerships to amplify your impact and lead from any position.

🕑: 03:40 PM
Closing Remarks

🕑: 06:00 PM
Evening Dinner Reception
Day 2 - November 12, 2025

🕑: 07:00 AM
Breakfast, Networking & Leadership Coaching Sign-Up

🕑: 08:00 AM
Workshop 3: Sustaining Your AABE Chapter – The Power of Retention & ERG Synerg

Info: This session offers practical strategies to grow and retain AABE chapter membership, with two focused discussions on strengthening collective impact.

🕑: 10:00 AM
Break

🕑: 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks

🕑: 10:20 AM
Message from Our Sponsor

🕑: 10:25 AM
Leadership Mentoring & Development Sessions

Info: - Round 1: 10:30 – 11:00 AM

- Round 2: 11:05 – 11:35 AM

🕑: 11:45 AM
Lunch & Keynote Address: AABE’s Blueprint for Development

Info: - How has AABE supported mentorship and leadership development?

- What actions can enhance AABE’s impact?

- How can AABE continue cultivating leaders for the clean energy future?

🕑: 12:05 AM
Leadership Mentoring & Development Sessions (Continued)

Info: - Round 3: 12:10 – 12:40 PM

- Round 4: 12:45 – 1:15 PM

🕑: 01:30 AM
Closing Remarks

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