2020 Energy 2.0 Recap
Our world is on an unsustainable energy path which will require unprecedented cooperation across society. Energy 2.0 is the un-conference where we celebrate diverse perspectives, people, and companies who are driving the energy transition forward.
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- Josh Levs, emcee, author of All-In, former CNN and NPR journalist, and United Nations equality advocate and Katie Mehnert, founder and chief executive officer, Pink Petro
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Unlock your inner activist to make a personal difference in the energy sector. Judaline Cassidy, activist tradeswoman, AOL maker, author and speaker
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Now is the time to be courageous and authentic as the energy. Industry reinvents itself in a new world where sustainability is crucial. Stephanie Cox, chief executive officer, Wood Americasst COVID 19 world has created unique challenges. We have lots of work to do when it comes to the energy transition. It’s going to take all forms of energy and all kinds of people and ideas to power us into the next era. In this segment we’ll talk allyship and a framework for how we can work together to achieve big goals.
- Katie Mehnert, CEO of ALLY by Pink Petro
- Shantera Chatman, ALLY Consultant and President, PowHer Consulting
- Paula Glover, CEO and President of American Association of Blacks in Energy
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- A look at sustainable and responsible solutions to help meet today’s and tomorrow’s demands for energy. Jennifer Hartsock, vice president and chief information officer, Baker Hughes.
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- What are the current challenges impacting the energy industry and what does the future hold? Hillary Holmes, partner and co-chair capital markets group, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Julie Wilson, director of exploration research, Wood Mackenzie
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- Whether you are a conservative, progressive or somewhere in between, we must unite on pro-environmental reforms. Benji Backer, founder and president., American Conservation Coalition
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- What actions and strategies for success can companies take to reach net zero? What role does academia, the public and private. Sector plan in the process? What are the barriers and how can individuals play a role? Tara Karimi, chief science officer, Cemvita Factory and Meghan Nutting executive vice president of policy and communications, Sunnova Energy Corporation
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- What is the key ingredient energy companies should rely on to drive the new future? Paula Glover, president and chief executive officer, American Association of Blacks in Energy
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- What are the workforce challenges and opportunities ahead of the energy industry? Arquella Hargrove, coach, Epic Collaborative Advisors; Deane Ilukowicz, senior vice president, global human resources, TPI Composites.
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Jeff Bridges Academy Award-winning actor, artist, producer, and humanitarian; General Wesley Clark, and Katie Mehnert, founder and chief executive officer, Pink Petro. Katie Mehnert talk about the energy transition and climate change.
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- Allyson Anderson Book, vice president, energy transition, Baker Hughes, Benjamin Backer, president and founder, American Conservation Coalition; and Danielle Butcher, chief operating officer and co-founder of the American Conservation Coalition
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- Trish Uhl, Creator, Learning Systems Engineering Framework™ and founder, Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum
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- Geeta Thakorlal, president – digital, Worley; Jennifer Hohman, chief information officer and vice president, Seadrill; David Reid, chief marketing officer, NOV
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- Debra Stewart, Shell (retired), and Paula Northern, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
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Energy 2.0 In Review
March 16, 2020
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Robert Bryce to Address ‘Women and the Wealth of Nations’
February 17, 2020
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Meet Judaline Cassidy, Feminist Plumber and Energy Advocate
February 17, 2020
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A Tipping Point: What Does Climate Action Look Like?
January 13, 2020
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