*The focus areas and agenda are designed to be flexible and may evolve to address emerging priorities. This ensures a proactive response to the challenges and opportunities impacting Hispanics and small businesses.
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12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Registration (1st floor) 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! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Avanzando with Bluewave Graduation (Anasazi South) Celebrate the achievements of rising leaders with the Avanzando Graduation, recognizing individuals who have completed a transformational program empowering them to drive impact and innovation in their communities and industries. ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 4th Annual USHCC Energy Summit Welcome Reception (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. ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration (1st floor) 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session Breakfast: The Energy Ecosystem of Tomorrow (Eldorado Grand Ballroom, 1st floor)
Panel: Steering the Energy Transformation: Strategies from Industry’s Top Executives
Panel: Cross-Border Collaboration This dynamic discussion will explore the pivotal role of the U.S.-Mexico partnership in shaping North American energy independence, economic resilience, and industry innovation. Experts will share insights on how small businesses can leverage cross-border trade and energy opportunities to drive growth, strengthen supply chains, and enhance competitiveness in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how strategic collaboration can unlock new markets and fuel the future of energy. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Breakout Session: Dual-Sector Synergy: Green Builds Business Educational Fund Session(Anasazi North, 1st floor) Additional details about this workshop will be shared soon. Stay tuned for more information! | Breakout Session: Empowering Communities Through Utility Innovation (Anasazi South, 1st floor) Examine how utilities advance energy equity, renewable integration, and smart grid technologies while engaging Small and Hispanic enterprises. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | General Session Lunch: Navigating the Energy Evolution (Eldorado Grand Ballroom, 1st floor)
Panel: The Role of Energy in National Resilience and Economic Strength
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Breakout Session: Powering Energy Expansion Through a Stronger Small Business Supplier Pipeline (Anasazi South, 1st floor) Small businesses are the backbone of the energy industry, driving growth, competition, and innovation. This session will explore strategies to help suppliers integrate into energy supply chains and meet industry demands. As utilities and energy companies launch multibillion-dollar infrastructure investments, there is a growing commitment to allocating a share of this spending to a larger pool of suppliers. The discussion will highlight pathways for small businesses to build strong industry partnerships, including strategic collaborations and joint ventures with larger energy companies. | Breakout Session: Energy Innovations in Aviation, Aerospace, Defense & Space Tourism (Anasazi North, 1st floor) Energy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation and space exploration, from commercial space travel to advanced aerospace technology. This panel will bring together industry leaders to discuss groundbreaking advancements in battery storage, microgrid solutions, AI-driven energy efficiency, hydrogen, and electric propulsion, and supplier diversity in the aerospace sector. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Supplier Marketplace: (Roundtables): Procurement in Action: Unlocking Opportunities for Small & Hispanic Businesses (Zia C, 1st floor) Discover practical strategies for empowering Hispanic and small businesses to access procurement opportunities in the energy sector. These interactive roundtables will focus on building supplier capacity, overcoming barriers, and connecting with key industry stakeholders to scale and succeed in a competitive market. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Closing Networking Reception “Connecting for Impact: Partnerships in Energy” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Women in Energy: Powering the Future | Sunrise Networking & Open House As the Energy Summit comes to a close, join us in celebrating the impact of women driving the future of energy. Start your morning with inspiring conversations and meaningful connections at this dynamic gathering of women leaders in energy. Engage with industry trailblazers, innovators, and rising professionals as we discuss opportunities, challenges, and strategies for advancing in the evolving energy sector. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Women in Energy: Powering the Future | Celebration at the Santa Fe Opera
More details forthcoming! |