Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit
The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation invites you to join us at the annual Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit, which will take place from June 12th - June 14th 2024 at Imperial Valley College.
Every year, the Summit brings together experts and leaders from top industries and the region. This year, a three-day event will cover an array of crucial topics, including geothermal, solar energy, Lithium Valley developments, transmission advancements, and clean transportation.
Attendees will have ample opportunities to network and join conversations that will continue to shape Imperial Valley’s future.
Attendees may request a list of conference attendees who have opted in to share their contact information. Please email oscar@thychic.com for more information.
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Day 1: June 12th at Brawley Elk's Lodge
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June 12, 2024 at 3:00PM — 5:30PMEconomic Forum
Sponsored by County of Imperial
Jason Jackson, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Ryan Kelley, County of Imperial Board of Supervisors
Eric Reyes, Los Amigos de la Comunidad
Elizabeth Espinoza, EnergySource Minerals
Roy DiBernerdini, Clean Water Ventures
Roque Barros, Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation
Timothy Kelley, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
@ Brawley Elk's Lodge - 161 S Plaza St, Brawley, CA 92227
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June 12, 2024 at 5:30PM — 7:30PMReception
Sponsored by CalEthos
Day 2: June 13th at Imperial Valley College
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June 13, 2024 at 7:30AMRegistration & Breakfast
Sponsored by Southwest Security
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8:30AM — 9:00AMWelcome Speaker
Jason Jackson, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Timothy Kelley, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Dr. Lennor Johnson, Imperial Valley College
Luis Plancarte, County of Imperial
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9:00AM — 9:30AMOpening Speaker
Sponsored by RWE Clean Energy
Rosibel Ochoa, University of California, Riverside
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9:30AM — 10:45AMInnovations in Energy
Sponsored by Sunrise Strategies Group
Laura McDonald, Sunrise Strategies Group, Moderator
Steve Lawrence, Secure Energy Sources
Justina Gamboa-Arce, Imperial Irrigation District
Karen Mathis, NSAI Energy
Eric Oesterling, Horizon West Transmission
Shayne Ferber, Nightpeak Energy
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10:45AM — 11:30AMLithium Valley Specific Plan Area Formation
Brian Mooney, RICK Engineering
Shannon Baer, RICK Engineering
Shavgar Reknai, RICK Water Resources
Matt Valerio, Dudek
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11:30AM — 12:30PMLithium & Geothermal
Sponsored by EnergySource Minerals
Charlene Wardlow, Moderator
Michael McKibben, University of California, Riverside
Alissa Sanchez, ORMAT Technologies
Jim Turner, Controlled Thermal Resources
Carmen Rene, EnergySource Minerals
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12:30PM — 2:00PMLunch
Sponsored by Sun Community Federal Credit Union
Patrick Carey, Sun Community Federal Credit Union
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2:00PM — 2:45PMGreen Fleets, Policy, and Compliance
Sponsored by Procopio
John Lormon, Procopio, Moderator
Patricia Monahan, California Energy Commission
Hannon Rasool, California Energy Commission
Jose Marquez, California Department of Transportation
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2:45PM — 3:30PMZero & Near Zero Emission Vehicles
Sponsored by SoCal Gas
Deborah McGarrey, SoCal Gas, Moderator
Roy DiBenerdini, Clean Water Ventures
Walter Watcher, Sunline
Geoff Hirson, Indaba
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3:30PM — 4:30PMMeeting of the Moderators
Sponsored by Sheppard Mullin
Laura McDonald, Sunrise Strategies Group, Moderator
Charlene Wardlow, Moderator
Shannon Baer, RICK Engineering, Moderator
John Lormon, Procopio, Moderator
Deborah McGarrey, SoCal Gas, Moderator
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4:30PM — 6:30PMReception
Sponsored by BHE Renewables and Rick Engineering
Day 3: June 14th at Imperial Valley College
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June 14, 2024 at 8:00AM — 8:30AMBreakfast
Sponsored by Intersect Power
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8:30AM — 9:00AMImperial Valley's New Economy
John McMillan, San Diego State University
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9:00AM — 9:30AMRecompete Pilot Program
Karen Connolly, San Diego Regional Policy Innovation Center
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9:30AM — 10:00AMK-16 Collaborative
Sally Cox, Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges
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10:00AM — 11:15AMLithium Valley Workforce Study
Sponsored by Employment Training Panel
Erik Freeman, Northwestern Mutual
Priscilla Lopez, County of Imperial
Ryan Kelley, County of Imperial
Efrain Silva, Imperial Valley College
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11:15AM — 12:00PMCalifornia Jobs First
Roque Barros, Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation, Moderator
Timothy Kelley, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Sher Cowie, Imperial Regional Chamber of Commerce
Bobby Brock, Imperial Valley Community Foundation
Alma Silva, Imperial Regional Alliance
Gil Rebollar, County of Imperial
