*Disclaimer: Please note that session topics are subject to change based on evolving policy priorities, speaker availability, or other relevant factors. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) reserves the right to modify session content to ensure discussions remain timely and aligned with current issues.
Day 01
We look forward to welcoming you to the Energy Summit! Be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, receive your event credentials, and ensure you're all set for the event!
USHCC’s Educational Fund and community proudly recognize the latest graduates of our Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave program—innovative, resilient businesses now prepared to deliver higher-value solutions across the energy sector and beyond.
Our Avanzando supplier leaders, representing a range of industries, mark a significant step forward in building a more competitive and future-ready supply chain. As part of the program, this ceremony will feature a fireside chat with a previous Avanzando graduate—now a market leader in sustainable, renewable e-tractors—who will share insights on how their company leveraged the program to expand procurement opportunities.
Please join us on April 20 as we celebrate Cohort 6 and their achievements in completing this rigorous program. In partnership with Blue Wave, this initiative has equipped participants with the strategic tools, knowledge, and capabilities needed to compete on the global stage and stand out as supply chain solutions for corporations seeking to lead in a globally competitive marketplace.
Running every 20 minutes from La Fonda on the Plaza and the Governor's Mansion
Step into an unforgettable evening of elegance and connection at the historic New Mexico Governor’s Mansion. This exclusive reception brings together Hispanic business trailblazers, energy industry leaders, and influential policymakers in a distinguished and inspiring setting. Forge meaningful relationships and ignite transformative conversations that will set the stage for groundbreaking collaborations in the days to come. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of a night that celebrates leadership, innovation, and the power of partnership.
Day 02
We look forward to welcoming you to the Energy Summit! Be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, receive your event credentials, and ensure you're all set for the event.
Senator Mary Landrieu brings nearly two decades of congressional leadership at the intersection of energy policy, small business growth, and national resilience. As chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, she helped shape major national policy, including the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act and the RESTORE Act.
In this keynote, Senator Landrieu will outline what it will take to strengthen U.S. energy reliability and affordability, expand domestic energy security, and ensure that small businesses and suppliers can compete and grow across the energy value chain.
Presented by: Natural Allies for A Clean Energy Future
This bipartisan, solutions focused mainstage conversation is grounded in recent national research and data on affordability, infrastructure, and the cost of living. We will connect the data to household budgets and small business growth, and elevate practical, bipartisan steps to lower costs and strengthen reliability so Hispanic entrepreneurs and working families can thrive in America’s evolving energy economy.
Presented by: Chevron
As the energy landscape evolves, reliability and competitiveness remain non-negotiable. This conversation will explore pragmatic decarbonization strategies in oil and gas, including methane reduction, operational efficiency, electrification, and emerging solutions such as carbon capture. The focus will be on what is scalable now, what is financeable, and how suppliers can engage in the next wave of projects without getting buried in complexity. Panelists will also discuss how smarter field execution, including stronger data visibility, better maintenance prioritization, and practical digital tools, is helping operators deploy crews more effectively, streamline workflows, improve production, and support lower-carbon outcomes without sacrificing reliability.
Programmed by: The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the National Utilities Diversity Council
Description: As AI adoption and data center growth drive major new electricity demand, regulators, utilities, and market participants are being pressed to balance innovation, grid reliability, infrastructure readiness, and affordability. Featuring leaders from New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and New Mexico, this nonpartisan discussion will examine how states are approaching large-load growth, transmission and generation investment, consumer cost pressures, and the policy and regulatory choices shaping competitiveness.
The conversation will explore how states can support economic growth and emerging technologies while protecting reliability and keeping customer impact front and center.
Programmed by: The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Regulators from New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Oklahoma will discuss how states are responding to rising demand, affordability pressures, reliability concerns, infrastructure needs, and long-term system growth. This conversation will examine where state approaches are aligning or diverging, the shared pressures shaping decision making, and the regulatory choices that will influence project delivery, grid readiness, and consumer protection.
This fireside chat will highlight how a Hispanic-owned energy company is helping meet growing demand for reliable, flexible power solutions through battery energy storage and related technologies. The conversation will focus on resilience, operational performance, and smarter project execution, while underscoring the innovation, leadership, and market opportunity Hispanic-owned businesses bring to the evolving energy economy.
Presented by: ExxonMobil
As energy development accelerates across the Southwest and nationwide, success increasingly depends on partnerships that align private capital, Tribal Nations, community priorities, and multiple levels of government. This mainstage conversation will explore how leaders work across jurisdictions and interests to coordinate decision making, timelines, and investment, moving projects from concept to execution with greater certainty and speed.
Panelists will discuss practical partnership models that strengthen collaboration, reduce friction, and create durable value, including joint development, revenue participation, and long-term procurement, operations, and workforce strategies.
As AI and cloud growth increase demand for data centers and industrial infrastructure, the ability to deliver power reliably, affordably, and at speed has become a defining competitiveness issue. This session will bring together energy, technology, utility, and policy leaders to discuss interconnection readiness, infrastructure sequencing, generation and transmission planning, flexible operations, and the conditions needed to support growth without compromising reliability or affordability. The discussion will also examine how supplier readiness, local workforce capacity, and long-term infrastructure planning can help regions and businesses participate more fully in the buildout required to support digital infrastructure at scale.
AI and cloud growth are accelerating data center investment across the country, but the impact on a region extends well beyond electricity demand. This session will explore the broader ecosystem that shapes responsible data center growth, including jobs, workforce development, supply chain expansion, water strategy, biodiversity and land stewardship, infrastructure planning, and long-term community benefit. The conversation will examine how states, companies, and communities can align digital infrastructure investment with broader economic development goals while creating tangible opportunities for local businesses, manufacturers, and suppliers. It will also highlight how related investments in advanced energy and manufacturing can strengthen regional competitiveness and support a more durable, future-ready industrial base.
Programmed by: The USHCC in partnership with The AHCC
Delivering large-scale projects requires a strong supply chain, skilled workforce, reliable equipment, regulatory compliance, and steady capital. This session brings together experienced panelists to offer practical guidance for contract-ready businesses, including small businesses, looking to build capacity and compete for larger opportunities. Through live discussion, audience Q&A, and brief elevator-style pitches, industry leaders, energy companies, economic development partners, workforce leaders, lenders, and capital providers will respond in real time to attendee needs, barriers, and growth opportunities. Participants will leave with clearer pathways to move from opportunity to execution.
Join an exclusive Procurement Roundtable at the USHCC Energy Summit featuring Lynn Buckley, Responsible Sourcing & Business Development Sourcing Director at Baker Hughes, as she shares strategic insights on supplier engagement and responsible sourcing in today’s evolving energy landscape. This dynamic session offers a unique opportunity for diverse businesses to connect, gain actionable guidance, and position themselves for high-value partnerships within the Baker Hughes supply chain.
Join us for an exclusive procurement roundtable hosted by Shell’s Supplier Development Advisors. This interactive session will connect diverse suppliers with industry leaders to discuss procurement opportunities, supplier readiness, and strategies for building meaningful partnerships in the energy sector.
Join us at the USHCC Energy Summit for an exclusive Procurement Roundtable hosted by Kairos’s Power Procurement Lead, Mallory Bailey—where industry leaders and innovative suppliers come together to spark meaningful connections and real business opportunities. This dynamic session is designed to open doors, share insights, and empower diverse businesses to compete and thrive in today’s evolving energy marketplace.
Close out day two with great conversations, new connections, and a well-earned chance to unwind. Join fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders at our networking reception—where the ideas don’t stop when the sessions end.
Day 03
Hosted by: Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Join us for an offsite sunrise gathering celebrating the women helping lead and shape the future of energy. This informal morning will bring together leaders from across business, policy, and community for connection, conversation, and recognition in a relaxed and welcoming setting. It is an opportunity to build relationships, honor impact, and start the day with shared energy and inspiration.