BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Association of Women in Energy - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://awenergy.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Women in Energy
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20251230T014305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T132414Z
UID:7555-1768910400-1768915800@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:AWE Energy Exchange: January Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Association of Women in Energy for our January Energy Exchange\, held on the third Tuesday of the month\, January 20. \nThis session features Carrie Simpson\, Vice President of Markets at Southwest Power Pool (SPP)\, who oversees the development\, design\, and delivery of SPP’s market-based services. With more than 20 years of experience across operations\, power marketing\, regulatory affairs\, and market design\, Carrie brings deep insight into how power markets function and why they play a critical role in grid reliability and resilience. \nIn this Lunch & Learn\, Carrie will explore the topic “How Power Markets Strengthen the Grid\,” offering a high-level perspective on the role markets play in supporting reliability\, coordination\, and efficient system operations as the grid continues to evolve. \nThis session is part of AWE’s ongoing Energy Exchange series\, designed to foster learning\, connection\, and leadership among women in the energy industry. \nRegister here:https://app.glueup.com/event/awe-energy-exchange-january-session-166991/
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/awe-january-2026-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:past
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AWE-Website-Graphics-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20260117T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T111358Z
UID:7556-1771329600-1771335000@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:February 2026 AWE Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:AWE’s February 2026 Lunch & Learn is happening on Tuesday\, February 17 — part of our ongoing AWE Energy Exchange series. \nWe host the AWE Energy Exchange on the third Tuesday of every month\, creating space for connection\, learning\, and conversation across the energy industry. \nMore details coming soon. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/february-2026-awe-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20260114T094258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T030733Z
UID:7587-1771488000-1771524000@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Power Matters Conference | Navigating Load Growth in Energy
DESCRIPTION:As energy demand continues to accelerate\, the power industry is facing new challenges driven by large loads\, data center expansion\, and the infrastructure required to support them. \nJoin the Association of Women in Energy for our 2026 Power Matters Conference\, a one-day event focused on how utilities\, developers\, policymakers\, and technology leaders are responding to rapid load growth and a changing grid. \nThis conference will explore key topics including interconnection\, permitting\, policy shifts\, financing structures\, and workforce transformation. The day will feature expert-led panels followed by an industry networking happy hour. \nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026Location: Austin Central LibraryFormat: Panel discussions + networking happy hour \n  \nKeynote Speaker\n \nKelly TomblinPresident & CEO\, El Paso ElectricKelly Tomblin brings decades of executive leadership in the electric utility sector\, offering a strategic perspective on grid modernization\, customer-focused transformation\, and managing growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. \n  \nFeatured Speakers\n \n \nJody AllisonVice President\, Customer Experience Operations & Transformation\, Xcel Energy \nBrenda BarrettPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nChantelle BarrettoPower Origination Projects Manager\, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) \nManon Chappat AlarcónDirector of Partnerships\, Greentown Labs \nCarrie Collier BrownPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nMaria De La CruzDistribution Planning Supervisor\, Austin Energy \nAnn DelenelaVice President & Chief Information Security Officer\, Entergy \nTrisha ElizondoChief Executive Officer\, Energy Renewal Partners \nSandra EscobedoVice President\, Customer Account Management\, Austin Energy \nSean FoxVice President\, Renewables Market Lead\, WSP USA \nCameron FrebergManager\, Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies\, Austin Energy \nNing Lin\, PhDChief Economist\, Bureau of Economic Geology\,The University of Texas at Austin \nKatherine Paton-IlseTeam Lead\, Power Markets\, Enverus \nReagan ReddPolicy and Business Analyst\, Goff Policy \nDilawar SyedFaculty\, LBJ School of Public Affairs & McCombs School of Business\,The University of Texas at Austin \nNathan ZinkVice President\, Renewables – Site Civil Engineering\, WSP USA \n  \nPanel Topics\n\nThe Data Center Surge\nPolicy in Motion\nUtility Decision-Making\nPermitting Pathway\nEmerging Technologies & Workforce Transformation\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/2026-power-matters-conference/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library Austin\, Texas\, Austin Central Library\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AWE-LinkedIn-Website-Graphics-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20260308T103306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T103306Z
UID:8348-1771488000-1771524000@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Power Matters Conference | Navigating Load Growth in Energy
DESCRIPTION:As energy demand continues to accelerate\, the power industry is facing new challenges driven by large loads\, data center expansion\, and the infrastructure required to support them. \nJoin the Association of Women in Energy for our 2026 Power Matters Conference\, a one-day event focused on how utilities\, developers\, policymakers\, and technology leaders are responding to rapid load growth and a changing grid. \nThis conference will explore key topics including interconnection\, permitting\, policy shifts\, financing structures\, and workforce transformation. The day will feature expert-led panels followed by an industry networking happy hour. \nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026Location: Austin Central LibraryFormat: Panel discussions + networking happy hour \nTo register\, click here. \n  \nKeynote Speaker\n \nKelly TomblinPresident & CEO\, El Paso ElectricKelly Tomblin brings decades of executive leadership in the electric utility sector\, offering a strategic perspective on grid modernization\, customer-focused transformation\, and managing growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. \n  \n\n\n  Featured Speakers\nJody AllisonVice President\, Customer Experience Operations & Transformation\, Xcel Energy \nBrenda BarrettPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nChantelle BarrettoPower Origination Projects Manager\, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) \nManon Chappat AlarcónDirector of Partnerships\, Greentown Labs \nCarrie Collier BrownPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nMaria De La CruzDistribution Planning Supervisor\, Austin Energy \nAnn DelenelaVice President & Chief Information Security Officer\, Entergy \nTrisha ElizondoChief Executive Officer\, Energy Renewal Partners \nSandra EscobedoVice President\, Customer Account Management\, Austin Energy \nSean FoxVice President\, Renewables Market Lead\, WSP USA \nCameron FrebergManager\, Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies\, Austin Energy \nNing Lin\, PhDChief Economist\, Bureau of Economic Geology\,The University of Texas at Austin \nKatherine Paton-IlseTeam Lead\, Power Markets\, Enverus \nReagan ReddPolicy and Business Analyst\, Goff Policy \nDilawar SyedFaculty\, LBJ School of Public Affairs & McCombs School of Business\,The University of Texas at Austin \nNathan ZinkVice President\, Renewables – Site Civil Engineering\, WSP USA \nPanel Topics\n\nThe Data Center Surge\nPolicy in Motion\nUtility Decision-Making\nPermitting Pathway\nEmerging Technologies & Workforce Transformation\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/2026-power-matters-conference-navigating-load-growth-in-energy/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library Austin\, Texas\, Austin Central Library\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:past,upcoming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AWE-LinkedIn-Website-Graphics-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20260308T103743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T132254Z
UID:8350-1773748800-1773754200@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:March 2026 AWE Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:AWE’s February 2026 Lunch & Learn is happening on Tuesday\, March 17 — part of our ongoing AWE Energy Exchange series. \nWe host the AWE Energy Exchange on the third Tuesday of every month\, creating space for connection\, learning\, and conversation across the energy industry. \nMore details coming soon. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/march-2026-awe-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/march-17.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093547
CREATED:20260412T105843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T110142Z
UID:8469-1776861000-1776864600@awenergy.org
SUMMARY:April Energy Exchange: The Nuts & Bolts of Commercial Contracts in the Energy Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free virtual Lunch & Learn session as part of AWE’s ongoing Energy Exchange series. \nCommercial contracts shape nearly every energy deal—but too often\, the most important risk decisions are buried in language few people feel comfortable challenging. In this practical and engaging session\, we’ll break down the fundamentals of commercial contracts in plain English\, focusing on the clauses that drive risk\, value\, and leverage in energy transactions. \nDesigned for professionals across commercial\, development\, finance\, operations\, and legal roles\, this session will provide the clarity and confidence needed to navigate contracts that shape long-term outcomes in the energy industry. \nSpeaker\n \nBrenda BarrettPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nBrenda has devoted much of her 20-year legal career to serving clients in the energy industry\, particularly those involved with public utilities and renewable energy projects. She provides comprehensive counsel on corporate transactions\, project and corporate finance\, and governance\, and is highly experienced in the development\, acquisition\, and operation of innovative energy resources. Known for her detail-oriented\, goal-driven approach\, Brenda is a valued partner to energy clients\, offering practical solutions and guidance throughout all stages of their business endeavors. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n• How commercial contracts allocate risk in energy deals\n• Key clauses that drive value\, leverage\, and long-term outcomes\n• Where risks are often hidden—and how to spot them\n• How to ask better questions during contract negotiations\n• Practical tools to navigate contracts with confidence\n \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 22\nTime: 12:30 PM (CT)\nFormat: Virtual (Lunch & Learn)\n \nRegister\n\nSecure your spot and join the conversation:\n\nhttps://app.glueup.com/event/awe-energy-exchange-april-session-177997/
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/april-2026-awe-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/brenda-april-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR