Name
Plenary: The Human Side of the Energy Transition: ESG, DEI, and What it Means Today
Date & Time
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM
Chéri Smith Jessica Lawrence-Vaca Souzi Weiland Noemi Gallardo
Description

The industry has experienced unprecedented change in the last two years. These changes have created uncertainty: timelines have shifted, funding avenues have changed, and ambitious projects and companies have had to scale back - but for many in our industry who were attracted to a career in renewables due to its transformative nature, our values have remained. In the wake of such whiplash, this plenary session will take a look at the future of infrastructure, where women fit into the next wave of growth and shaping the future and how we can still move the needle towards building a responsible industry.