This one and a half day event provides a full-day educational session, a business meeting, and the opportunity to network with North America's gas and electric utility executive community. The agenda is developed by the WEI President and Board Chair to deliver provocative discussions and identifies strategic drivers that influence energy utilities in North America and is driven by the yearly theme. Each year the Board of Directors convenes twice, once in January, and the second coincides with the WEI Annual Meeting in September. At this meeting, the Board of Directors convenes a business session to evaluate WEI’s accomplishments and determine the direction of the association.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Roger Dall'Antonia, President and CEO, FortisBC
- Program Location
- Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Who Should Attend
- WEI Board of Directors members
- Select invitees
- Registration Options
Board Members + Special Invite Attendee: $599 USD
This meeting is by invitation only. Registration includes all meal events, educational sessions, and digital meeting materials.
Guest tickets are available for $150 to current WEI Board of Directors members and allow a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany the Board member at the event. Guest registration includes all meal events.
Special Invite registration includes all meal events, education sessions, and meeting materials. Does not include the two Business Sessions.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public.
- For more information contact Amy Nye, Director of Programs at (971) 303-2119.
Agenda
Sunday, January 29, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Executive Committee - Business Session
Current Executive Committee Members Only.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception + Board Dinner
All Board Members and special invites are welcome.
Sponsored by Burns & McDonnell.
Monday, January 30, 2023
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Black & Veatch.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome + Opening Remarks
Speaker(s): Roger Dall'Antonia, President and CEO, FortisBC
Roger Dall’Antonia, President and CEO of FortisBC, and Chair of WEI, welcomes the group and highlights key points to this year’s theme of Pathways to a Clean Energy Transition.
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Global Energy CEO Outlook
Speaker(s): Brad Stansberry, Partner and ENRC Industry Lead, KPMG LLP
KPMG will present and discuss key takeaways and results from their annual Global Energy CEO Outlook survey.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
2023 Industry Trends
Facilitator(s): Roger Dall'Antonia, President and CEO, FortisBC
Panelist(s): Andrea Roszell, Director, Global Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure, Guidehouse, Brad Stansberry, Partner and ENRC Industry Lead, KPMG LLP, Joanne Campbell, Managing Director, Business Transformation - Energy, Ernst and Young LLP
As a follow up to the survey discussion, a group of top global consultants join the conversation to discuss their top opportunities and risks for executives to consider in 2023.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Emerging Technologies
Facilitator(s): Mike Elenbaas, Associate Vice President, Black & Veatch
Speaker(s): Neva Espinoza, Vice President of Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Kristine Wiley, Vice President, Hydrogen Technology Center, GTI Energy
EPRI and GTI will lead the group through a conversation on future emerging technologies for energy companies. We will explore current and developing technologies as well as future ideas that could change the industry.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Sponsored by PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Visions for a Clean Energy Transition
Speaker(s): Martin Adams, General Manager and Chief Engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Roger Aines, Energy Program Chief Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Member News + Discussion of Key Initiatives
Board members will update their peers on key projects and initiatives at their companies. We will discuss long-duration storage, virtual power plants, grid modernization efforts, hydrogen and more. Members are encouraged to bring important updates to the table to share with others for awareness.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Board of Directors - Business Session
Current Board Members Only.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking Reception + Dinner
All Board Members and special invites are welcome.
Sponsored by Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Hotel + Travel
- Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- 1107 Jamboree Rd.
- Newport Beach, California 92660
- Phone: 949-729-1234
Click here to make your reservation now.
- The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is the perfect place to work, play, relax, meet, dine, and simply be yourself. Superb services and amenities, including a self-serve Mac Station, gift shop, same day laundry services and public Wi-Fi add up to an unforgettable stay. Travelers on the go appreciate "grab & go" food options in Lobby Lounge, Mobile Check-in and the E-Concierge. Our convenient hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport, Fashion Island and Balboa Island, and we have a Hertz Rental Car right at the hotel to simplify your travels.
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (949) 729-1234 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $245 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until January 6, 2023 or until the WEI room block is full.
