About this Event
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat and networking event to explore the future of the electric grid! This event will feature a conversation with Astrid Atkinson, CEO of Camus Energy, moderated by climate journalist Lisa Martine Jenkins of Latitude Media. Together, they’ll explore how the growth of electricity demand, spurred by electric vehicle adoption and AI data center expansion, is changing how utilities plan for and operate the electric grid.
After the discussion, enjoy light snacks, drinks, and the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals who are passionate about the future of clean energy.
Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!
This event is hosted by the Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) New York Chapter and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), with venue sponsorship from our friends at NineDot Energy and food and beverage sponsorship from Camus.
Agenda:
5:30-6:00 pm ET - Arrival
6:00-6:45 pm ET - Fireside Chat & Audience Q&A
6:45-7:30 pm ET - Networking & Drinks
We can’t wait to see you all again and hope you can join us!
YPE, CELI, NineDot Energy & Camus
Speakers
Astrid Atkinson is CEO and Co-Founder of Camus, a grid orchestration software platform for electric utilities. Astrid built her career on managing complex, distributed systems. Before founding Camus, she spent 15 years at Google in systems reliability, most recently as Senior Director of Software Engineering. Astrid is frequently quoted in top energy and climate publications. She serves on the Gridwise Alliance’s Board of Directors and speaks globally as a thought leader on distributed systems and reliability engineering.
Lisa Martine Jenkins is an editor at Latitude Media, which covers the new frontiers of the energy transition through in-depth business journalism, research, events, and podcasts. She was previously a reporter for Protocol and Morning Consult, and her work has appeared in Heatmap, The Guardian, and Civil Eats, among others. In 2017, she was the Overseas Press Club Foundation's Stan Swinton Fellow, placed at The Associated Press in Mexico City. Earlier in her career, she worked in production for both the Marketplace Morning Report radio program and San Francisco's Commonwealth Club.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, United States
