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Leadership Conference for Women in Energy

June 9 - 10, 2026 Alpharetta, GA Landis & Gyr

“Such a diverse group of women who all want to share their knowledge and advice. I am so happy I came. I will implement what I learned for the rest of my career.” 

Designer II, Arizona Public Service

“This was an excellent women’s event full of encouragement and relevant topics that hit home for career progression. Powerful content and insightful dialogue.” 

Customer Experience Operations Supervisor, Arizona Public Service

“Great content, conversation & support. Very inspirational and motivating. I already have a list of improvements to implement for myself and my team. If you’re ready for change and positive improvement, this is the place!” 

Director, Marketing, Hubbell Power System
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“I am just a few years into my career and starting to think about finding a leadership role. This conference has given me so many nuggets of wisdom that I will use for a lifetime as I grow into a leader.” 

Regulatory Analyst, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

“You don’t often find a conference where every topic is applicable to you, but this conference hit the mark! Very beneficial to every woman working in the energy industry today!” 

Transmission Business Operations Specialist, Western Area Power Administration

“This was a very thoughtful representation of what emerging and current leaders need to stay inspired to continue reflecting on “our why” as we seek to add value to our organizations.” 

Community Engagement Strategist, Portland General Electric

“This conference will provide you with some of the most valuable leadership strategies to apply in your career and in your personal life.”

Manager, Con Edison

“Great, interactive conference. Offered a wide range of expertise and advice from all perspective. The conference was extremely informative and inspirational. Enjoyed every minute.”

Principal Auditor, ISO New England

“I'm going to leave this conference with confidence knowing that the struggles and experiences I go through daily are being experienced by so many other women in the industry, and they are killing it.”

Utility Forester, Duquesne Light

“An Eye Opening Experience ... extremely profound & enlightening! A wealth of information from successful, established, and humble speakers.”

Senior Planning Analyst, ConEdison

The Leadership Conference for Women in Energy is a high-impact leadership development experience that combines practical, skills-based training with meaningful industry recognition. Designed for women working in operational, regulatory, and technical energy environments, this conference equips attendees with real-world leadership tools while celebrating the women driving progress across the industry.

This experience delivers hands-on learning through case studies and interactive sessions. Participants gain practical frameworks they can immediately apply to strengthen decision-making, communication, risk management, and team leadership.

Recognition is thoughtfully integrated into the program through the Executive of the Year and Rising Star Awards, positioning honorees as learning partners rather than just award recipients. These industry leaders share real challenges, lessons learned, and proven leadership approaches.

This unique blend of training and recognition creates a conference that delivers both measurable professional development and meaningful celebration of leadership impact.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze how the energy transition is redefining executive leadership expectations, decision-making, and risk management
  • Evaluate real executive leadership decisions to identify trade-offs, lessons learned, and implications for future leadership choices
  • Identify leadership behaviors and career strategies that contribute to sustained executive impact and industry recognition
  • Apply executive presence techniques to communicate complex technical and strategic issues clearly to senior leadership
  • Review influence strategies to advance priorities and drive outcomes without direct authority
  • Demonstrate effective communication approaches for navigating high-stakes meetings and critical leadership conversations
  • Apply practical leadership frameworks shared by senior executives to address real organizational challenges
  • Evaluate mentorship as a strategic leadership tool for developing talent and strengthening leadership pipelines
  • Assess succession readiness and leadership continuity strategies in the context of a multi-generational workforce
  • Analyze data-driven insights on the state of women in energy to identify barriers, opportunities, and pathways to enterprise-level leadership roles
  • Identify transferable leadership principles from an executive career journey to inform personal leadership growth and decision-making
  • Create a personalized 90-day leadership action plan aligned with organizational goals and measurable business outcomes

Leadership Conference for Women in Energy Awards

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before May 07, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $295.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Day one

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Day two

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Agenda

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Alpharetta, GA

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM

Leadership Recognition Luncheon

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

6:30 PM

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:00 AM

Executive Keynote: Defining Leadership in the Energy Transition

This period of unprecedented change is reframing what executive leadership looks like. This session equips leaders with a forward-looking perspective on the leadership behaviors, decision-making mindsets, and strategic capabilities required to lead through regulatory uncertainty, workforce disruption, and accelerating innovation.

Lisa Magnuson CMO Landis & Gyr

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Networking Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Executive Panel: The Future of Energy Leadership

This candid executive panel goes beyond polished success stories to explore the real decisions, trade-offs, and leadership lessons that shape high-impact careers. Featuring award nominees and senior leaders, the discussion focuses on pivotal moments that tested judgment, resilience, and values. Attendees will hear honest reflections on what leaders would do differently, the decisions that mattered most, and the skills today’s leaders must intentionally develop to remain relevant and effective. Participants leave with hard-earned insights they can apply to their own leadership paths.

Moderator: Sylvia Zamarripa Interim Director, Strategic Workforce Readiness & Development CPS Energy

Renuka Chatterjee Vice President, Operations Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Stacey Crowley Vice President, External Affairs CAISO

Diane Holder VP, Engineering and Strategic Engagement Reliability First

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Leadership Recognition Luncheon

This celebratory luncheon honors outstanding women leaders whose impact is shaping the future of the energy industry. Through brief remarks, attendees gain inspiration and practical perspective on what sustained leadership excellence looks like across different career stages and organizational contexts.

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Applied Leadership Workshop: Executive Presence & Strategic Communication

Leadership influence requires the ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and strategic intent. This practical workshop focuses on real-world leadership communication challenges faced by women in energy. Attendees will learn techniques for translating complex technical information for executive audiences, influencing outcomes without direct authority, and navigating high-stakes conversations where credibility and presence matter most. Participants leave with actionable tools to strengthen their executive presence immediately.

Theresa Byrne CEO, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; Author InPower

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Networking Break

3:30 - 4:45 PM

Leadership Innovation Spotlights

This fast-paced session showcases executives sharing practical leadership frameworks they actively use, not just stories of success. Each spotlight delivers tools, models, or approaches attendees can adapt within their own teams and organizations. The focus is on scalable leadership practices that drive results in complex, evolving environments, ensuring participants walk away with concrete takeaways they can implement.

Ramneek Dimen Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Recurrent Energy

Mandip Samra CEO & General Manager Burbank Water & Power

Victoria Rombach Manager, Energy Assistance Policy & Partnerships Consumers Energy

5:00 - 6:30 PM

Awards Reception & Networking

Agenda

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Alpharetta, GA

Power Breakfast Roundtables

8:15 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:30 PM

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Power Breakfast Roundtables

These facilitated roundtable discussions offer peer-driven insight into critical leadership capabilities. Attendees benefit from shared experiences, practical advice, and actionable strategies they can take back to their organizations.

  • Mentorship as a Leadership Skill
  • Succession Readiness
  • Leading Multi-generational Teams

Kelly Weaver Vice President, Human Resources – Americas Landis & Gyr

Andrea Spalding Director of HR – America Landis & Gyr

9:00 - 9:30 AM

The State of Women in Energy

Grounded in data and focused on outcomes, this session examines why leadership pipelines break and what leaders can do to change that outcome. Attendees gain insight into positioning themselves for enterprise-level roles, building career resilience amid market volatility, and making intentional moves that sustain long-term leadership growth. This session provides both context and strategy for navigating leadership advancement in today’s energy landscape.

Laticia Holbert Sr. Manager, Workforce Development ComEd

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Networking Break

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Executive of the Year Session

Featuring the 2026 honoree, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership journey, decisions, and lessons that defined an executive career. The focus is on transferable leadership principles and strategies attendees can apply at their own career stage.

Kaye Ceille CEO Sterling Solutions

10:15 - 11:00 AM

Resilient Leadership Strategies

Burnout has become a critical leadership issue—impacting performance, decision-making, and team culture. This session explores the root causes of burnout for leaders, the early warning signs often overlooked, and the science behind recovery. Participants will learn practical strategies to restore energy, rebuild resilience, and create sustainable work habits that support long-term well‑being. The session also highlights how leaders can model healthy behaviors, set boundaries, and design team environments that reduce burnout risk for everyone. Attendees will leave with actionable tools they can apply immediately, both personally and within their organizations.

Cindy Edwards President River City Construction

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

90-Day Leadership Action Plan

This hands-on working session is designed to turn insight into execution. Attendees will develop a personalized 90-day leadership action plan aligned with their organizational priorities and professional goals. This session equips participants with a tangible plan they can share with managers and immediately begin implementing, ensuring the conference delivers measurable value long after it ends.

Theresa Byrne CEO, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; Author InPower

12:30 PM

Conference Adjourns

Speakers

Theresa Byrne

CEO, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; Author
InPower

Kaye Ceille

CEO
Sterling Solutions

Renuka Chatterjee

Vice President, Operations
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Stacey Crowley

Vice President, External Affairs
CAISO

Ramneek Dimen

Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Recurrent Energy

Cindy Edwards

President
River City Construction

Laticia Holbert

Sr. Manager, Workforce Development
ComEd

Diane Holder

VP, Engineering and Strategic Engagement
Reliability First

Lisa Magnuson

CMO
Landis & Gyr

Victoria Rombach

Manager, Energy Assistance Policy & Partnerships
Consumers Energy

Mandip Samra

CEO & General Manager
Burbank Water & Power

Andrea Spalding

Director of HR – America
Landis & Gyr

Kelly Weaver

Vice President, Human Resources – Americas
Landis & Gyr

Sylvia Zamarripa

Interim Director, Strategic Workforce Readiness & Development
CPS Energy

Location

Landis & Gyr
30000 Mill Creek Ave, Ste 100
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Nearby Hotels/Airports

Continuing Education Credits

Credits

IACET

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EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this conference

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case studies & PowerPoint presentations

CPEs

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference CPE Credits: 10.0
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event.  Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Who Should Attend

Women and men within the energy industry seeking a solution-oriented discussion on how to implement change in the industry, and female professionals within the energy industry striving to develop the necessary skills and confidence for success in a male-dominated field.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Do you want to drive new business through this event’s powerful audience? Becoming a sponsor or exhibitor is an excellent opportunity to raise your profile before a manageably sized group of executives who make the key purchasing decisions for their businesses. There is a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available that can be customized to fit your budget and marketing objectives, including:

  • Platinum Sponsor
  • Gold Sponsor
  • Bronze Package
  • Vendor Panel
  • Hospitality Sponsor

Please contact Mark Waldrop at [email protected] or 720-988-1260 for more information.

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