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Energy Freedom Summit

IDEAS THAT ENERGIZE OUR COMMUNITIES

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce welcome you to the 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. 17, 2024

1:00PM - 8:00PM

MGM National Harbor, MD

About the Summit

At the 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!

Sponsors & Partners

LEADING IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

2024 Energy Freedom Summit 
Keynote Speaker

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Federal Energy Update - Omar Franco

2024 Energy Freedom Summit Host

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Hon. James Campos

Marco V. Ávila, P.E.

Michel Zajur

Energy Committee Chair Executive Director, Virginia TRRC

President & CEO, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Vice President, WSP

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.

2024 Energy Freedom Summit Co-Hosts

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Nelson Reyneri

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Jose Perez

Chairman of the Board United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Director, Strategic Alliances and Policy

President, Hispanics in Energy

Emcee / Welcome / Keynote

Nadia Marquez PABST - Emcee

Secretary Kelly Gee - Welcome Message

Secretary Caren Merrick - Keynote Speaker 

The Honorable Lisa Gordon Hagerty - Keynote Speaker

Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at Aypa Power, a Blackstone Portfolio Company

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Secretary of the Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia

Former Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Security Administration

Panel 1: How to Win Government Contracts

Jose Perez - Moderator

Roger Campos 

Bettty Manetta

Richard (Dick) Otero

President, Hispanics in Energy

Chairman/CEO Minority Business Roundtable

Argent President & CEO

CEO, The 8A Authority

Charles Smith

Small Business Federal Contracting Consultant Former Director, US Department of Energy, OSDBU

Panel 2: Mid Atlantic Energy Landscape and Forecast

Hon. James Campos - Moderator

Serena McIlwain 

Director Glenn Davis

The Hon. Steve Winberg

Energy Committee Chair 

Secretary of Maryland Department of Environment

Director of the Virginia Department of Energy

Former Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, United States Department of Energy

Panel 3: Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Kristal Hartsfield - Moderator

The Hon. Bruce J. Walker, JD

The Hon. Melissa Burnison

Brian George

Chief Executive Officer National Alliance for Equity in Energy & Infrastructure (NAEEI)

Advisor to Pacific Northwest National Lab for Energy & Environment and National Security: Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Electricity

Vice President, Federal Affairs at Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Former Assistant Secetary of Intergovernmental Affairs, US Department of Energy

Development and Policy, U.S. Federal Lead at Google

Panel 4: SMR/AMR Outlook

Chelsea Jenkins - Moderator

Erich Fritz 

Jeff Miller

Brian McCormack 

President and Founder of Cosolve; Former Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade Commonwealth of Virginia

Manager - Power Generation & Business Development, Dominion Energy

Senior Director of Business Development, Terrapower

Founder - United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power and Partner, Equinox Global Solutions

Lisa Gordon - Hagerty - Speaker

Former Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration

Panel 5: Energy Innovation & Generation

Jerry Silva - Moderator

Connor Prochaska

Frederick H. Hoover 

Scyller Borglum PH.D.

TRRC, Director of Energy Commonwealth of Virginia Former Department of Energy Senior Advisor

Chief of Strategic Partnerships, BOHR Quantum Technology, Former Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions

Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission 

Vice President, Underground Storage Energy National Business Line at WSP

Alex Nuñez - Speaker

Senior Vice President & Regulatory Affairs, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company

Fireside Chat with Energy Thought Leaders

Nelson Reyneri - Moderator

Mike Rombach

Director of Strategic Alliances and Policy NRG Energy

Vice President and General Manager NRG Consumer, East

Speakers

Announcing More Speakers & Guests Soon

Proposed Agenda

OCT 17, 2024

1:00 - 6:45

Program

6:45 - 8:00

Networking & Cocktail Reception

A comprehensive and detailed agenda will be available soon.

Agenda

Panel Topics

Panel 1: How to Win Government Contracts

Panel 2: Mid-Atlantic Energy Landscape and Forecast

Panel 3: Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Panel 4: Small Modular Reactor (SMR) / Advance Modular Reactor (AMR) Outlook

Panel 5: Energy Innovation and Generation

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