2nd Annual AABE Midwest Regional Summit

Schedule

Tue Nov 11 2025 at 07:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

DTE Energy Headquarters | Detroit, MI

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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 regionโ€™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 leadershipโ€”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, weโ€™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
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:15 AM
Breakfast, Networking & Leadership Coaching Sign-Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:55 AM
Message from Our Host
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM
Remarks from Government Officials
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:15 AM
Keynote Address: Paving the Midwestโ€™s Clean Energy Pathway

Info: - Where does the Midwest stand in todayโ€™s energy landscape?
- What rapid transitions and opportunities are emerging?
- What strategic investments are essential to shape the regionโ€™s clean energy future?


๐Ÿ•‘: 09:40 AM
Panel 1: Advanced Leadership Pathways for Clean Energy

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


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 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.


๐Ÿ•‘: 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 regionโ€™s clean energy future


๐Ÿ•‘: 12:10 AM
Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 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?


๐Ÿ•‘: 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.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:40 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:50 PM
Workshop 2: Lead Where Youโ€™ve Landed โ€“ 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.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:40 PM
Closing Remarks
๐Ÿ•‘: 06:00 PM
Evening Dinner Reception
Day 2 - November 12, 2025
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:00 AM
Breakfast, Networking & Leadership Coaching Sign-Up
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM
Workshop 3: Sustaining Your AABE Chapter โ€“ 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.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:20 AM
Message from Our Sponsor
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:25 AM
Leadership Mentoring & Development Sessions

Info: - Round 1: 10:30 โ€“ 11:00 AM
- Round 2: 11:05 โ€“ 11:35 AM


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM
Lunch & Keynote Address: AABEโ€™s Blueprint for Development

Info: - How has AABE supported mentorship and leadership development?
- What actions can enhance AABEโ€™s impact?
- How can AABE continue cultivating leaders for the clean energy future?


๐Ÿ•‘: 12:05 AM
Leadership Mentoring & Development Sessions (Continued)

Info: - Round 3: 12:10 โ€“ 12:40 PM
- Round 4: 12:45 โ€“ 1:15 PM


๐Ÿ•‘: 01:30 AM
Closing Remarks
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DTE Energy Headquarters, 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit, United States

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