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Thursday, October 3, 2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM) GMT-6

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170 S Main St 2nd Floor Conference Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

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9:30 AM

Registration and Networking
Registration and Networking

10:00 AM

Welcome
Welcome by current WEN Utah president, Anne Oliver

10:15 AM

Industry Keynote: "State of the Union"
The world's largest economy is lagging on the energy transition. Energy-related emissions in the US fall just 40% by 2050 in BloombergNEF’s base case, leaving more than half of today’s emissions unabated. A net-zero transition for the US requires a highly electrified end-use economy that overcomes its attachment to cheap natural gas, as well as the rapid commercialization and adoption of clean molecules. The energy transition is at a pivotal moment, with states like Utah actively positioning its...
The world's largest economy is lagging on the energy transition. Energy-related emissions in the US fall just 40% by 2050 in BloombergNEF’s base case, leaving more than half of today’s emissions unabated. A net-zero transition for the US requires a highly electrified end-use economy that overcomes its attachment to cheap natural gas, as well as the rapid commercialization and adoption of clean molecules. The energy transition is at a pivotal moment, with states like Utah actively positioning itself for a clean energy future. The state has a difficult tightrope to walk between growing industrial load and maintaining reliable power. This presentation showcases BNEF's pathways towards net zero and a deep dive into Texas power markets as the US deals with emerging opportunities in hydrogen, decarbonization in steel and the complexities of grid modernization.
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11:15 AM

AI Reshaping How We Work
Demo by Slalom: Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. Slalom's human-centered approach to AI is anchored in three core beliefs: 1-Accessible to ALL, 2-Empowering for ALL, 3-Representative of ALL.

12:15 PM

Networking Lunch
Lunch and Networking

1:15 PM

Women Leading the Way Panel
Women Leading the Way Panel
-Brandy Smith, Utah Clean Energy (moderator)
-Candyce Fly Lee, Williams
-Amanda Smith, AES
-Denise Dragoo, Snell & Wilmer

2:15 PM

How To Intentionally Live Your Life Full of Purpose

3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions (choose 1)

1. Energy Innovations Panel
o Amanda O’Connor, Power Engineers (moderator)
o Emily Burks, AES
o Dr. Glenn Sjoden, University of Utah
o Eve Davies, Rocky Mountain Power


2. Negotiation Workshop - Handling Difficult Conversations
o Sarah Ridel, Pattern Energy (host)
o James Holbrook, University of Utah Law School

4:00 PM

Scavenger Winner Announced
Scavenger Hunt Winner Announced

4:10 PM

Closing Remarks
Closing by incoming WEN Utah president: Tina Maniatis, Dyno Nobel

4:15 PM

6:00 PM

Mixer
Mix and Mingle
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