2nd Annual AABE Midwest Regional Summit

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 region’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 leadership—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, we’ll identify actionable solutions to strengthen leadership readiness and drive progress in future grid manufacturing, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Info: - Where does the Midwest stand in today’s energy landscape?
- What rapid transitions and opportunities are emerging?
- What strategic investments are essential to shape the region’s clean energy future?

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

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.

Info: Join two leading policy experts for a candid discussion on recent regulatory changes, practical implementation, and how policy is shaping the region’s clean energy future

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?

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.

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.

Info: This session offers practical strategies to grow and retain AABE chapter membership, with two focused discussions on strengthening collective impact.

Info: - Round 1: 10:30 – 11:00 AM
- Round 2: 11:05 – 11:35 AM

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

Info: - Round 3: 12:10 – 12:40 PM
- Round 4: 12:45 – 1:15 PM

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DTE Energy Headquarters, 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit, United States