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2023 Energy Freedom Summit
IDEAS THAT ENERGIZE OUR COMMUNITIES
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce welcome you to the 2023 Energy Freedom Summit in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region. Join us to learn about the latest developments in energy and network with energy industry experts.
In Partnership with:
OCT. 18, 2023
Tysons, VA
At the 2023 Energy Freedom Summit, you'll have the chance to hear from influential speakers who are at the forefront of the energy industry. From renewable energy sources to sustainable practices, this event will explore various topics that are shaping the future of energy in our region.
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Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and discover innovative solutions. Whether you're an industry professional, a leader in the community, or simply curious about the energy sector, this summit is for you!
2023 Energy Freedom Summit
Keynote Speaker
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Host
Hon. James Campos
Marco V. Ávila, P.E.
Michel Zajur
MDHCC Energy Committee Chair / Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy (DOE)
MDHCC: Chairman of the Board / President & WSP: Vice President / Civil Engineer / Program Manager
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: President/CEO
James Campos currently serves as Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade in Virginia under the Youngkin administration, with a portfolio focused on energy development, innovation and advancement.
Marco V. Ávila, P.E. currently serves as the Chairman of Board and President of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Marco is also a Vice President and Certified Program Manager at WSP, providing engineering and program management services for major infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.
Michel Zajur currently serves as the President and CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As the founder of VAHCC, Michel has built a powerful and influential network spanning across the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond, enhancing business and economic development opportunities for those in search of the American dream.
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Co-Hosts
Nelson Reyneri
Ramiro Cavazos
Jose Perez
Roger A. Campos J.D.
Chairman, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce / Director of Strategic Alliance and Policy, NRG Energy
President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO, Hispanics in Energy
President & CEO, Minority Business Roundtable
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Keynote Speakers
Travis Kavulla
Former United States Secretary of Energy
President & CEO, United States Energy Association & Former Deputy Secretary, United States Department of Energy
Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Moderators
Chelsea Jenkins
Danny Vargas
Jerry Silva
Stephanie Yarborough J.D.
Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia
President & CEO, VARCom Solutions / Chairman, GO Northern Virginia Economic Development Initiative / Former Chairman, Virginia Board of Workforce
Regional Energy Development & Innovation
Partner & Co-Chair, Economic Development, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Presenters
Hon. Caren Merrick
Jose Perez
Allison Skipper Mayer
Nelson Reyneri
Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia
President & CEO, Hispanics in Energy
Senior Advisor, Womble Bond Dickinson / Former Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland
Chairman, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce / Director of Strategic Alliance and Policy, NRG Energy
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Panel One - Energy Evolution: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Anthony Livianos PhD
Hon. Melissa Burnison
Michael Treviño J.D.
Hon. Bernard L. McNamee J.D.
CEO, US Energy Stream
Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs Berkshire Hathaway
Executive Director, Treviño Consulting Group
Partner, McGuire Woods LLP / Former (FERC) Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Panel Two - Energy Opportunities in Virginia & Maryland (DMV) Supplier and Workforce Development
Glenn Davis
Barry DuVal
Dr. Zack Valdez
Edward H. Baine
Director of Energy Commonwealth of Virginia
President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Chief of Staff, US Department of Energy Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains
President, Dominion Energy Virginia
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Panel Three - Energy Project Financing
Hon. Paul Dabbar
Bob Pender
Hayes Framme
Warren Jones
CEO, Bohr Quantum Former Under Secretary for Science US Department of Energy Former Managing Director, JP Morgan Chace & Co.
Cofounder, Venture Global
Head of Growth and New Markets, Orsted
CEO, BluePath Finance
2023 Energy Freedom Summit Panel Four - Energy Development & New Generation Innovation
Hon. Ted Garrish
Scyller Borglum PhD
Roxana Bekemohammadi
Emil Avram
Principal, Annapolis Energy Consulting (AEC) Former Assistant Secretary of International Affairs & Nuclear Energy, US Department of Energy
Vice President, Underground Storage Energy, WSP
Founder & Executive Director, US Hydrogen Alliance
Vice President, Business Development Dominion Energy Virginia
Hon. Dan Brouillette
Hon. Mark Menezes
Hon. Wayne Christian
Announcing More Speakers & Guests Soon
Proposed Agenda
OCT 18, 2023
1:00 - 8:30
Program
8:30 - 9:30
Networking & Cocktail Reception
A comprehensive and detailed agenda will be available soon.
Panel Topics
Panel 1: Energy Evolution (Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow)
Panel 2: Energy Opportunities in Virginia & Maryland Metro Area Supplier & Workforce Development
Panel 3: Energy Project Financing
Panel 4: Energy Development & New Generation Innovation