Kelly Speakes-Backman
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs
Invenergy LLC
Empower Women. Empower Results.
Advancing Women is Key to Industry Resilience.
After ACP launched the EmpowHER Forum at CLEANPOWER 2024 and EmpowHER receptions across 2024 events, we were encouraged to launch a full, three-day EmpowHER conference.
EmpowHER 2025 will mark the inaugural ACP conference dedicated to advancing women in clean energy. The event will feature an array of sessions including keynote addresses, breakout discussions tailored to different leadership levels, interactive workshops, retreat-like networking events and wellness activities.
Gain fresh insights, all set within a dynamic environment at The Ballantyne.
EmpowHER ensures women are provided the opportunities, network, and substantive resources to grow their clean energy careers.
Who Should Attend?
This exclusive event is designed for executive and senior leaders, as well as mid-level managers ready to elevate their leadership potential. Join a community of accomplished women to exchange insights, tackle industry challenges, and uncover emerging trends while building meaningful connections that will support your leadership journey long after you leave Charlotte.
Wednesday, August 6
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Impact
EmpowHER will kick off with a half-day of meaningful connection and insight. The program begins mid-day with registration and welcome networking, followed by a general session with inspiring keynotes and speakers discussing future leadership in the industry.
Attendees can expect to connect with topics and each other through breakout sessions and workshops designed to deliver practical strategies for both mid-level and senior women leaders looking to grow their influence and lead with confidence.
Thursday, August 7
Day 2: Driving Growth Through Leadership
Prepare to dive into a program full of leadership development and peer engagement opportunities. Attendees will participate in roundtables, targeted breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops—each designed to provide strategic insights and key takeaways. Programming will cover a range of perspectives, while wellness breaks and speed networking sessions create space for meaningful connection and reflection.
Friday, August 8
Day 3: From Insight to Action
The final half-day of EmpowHER will center on reflection, action, and next steps. After optional morning wellness activities, attendees will enjoy a closing brunch reception and networking session that will bring the full community together to share commitments, build accountability, and leave with renewed clarity on how to lead with impact in their roles—and across the industry.
2025 Program Co-Chairs
Stephanie Smith
COO
Eolian
Featured 2024 Speakers
Erica Dhawan
Internationally recognized leading authority, speaker and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration and innovation
Laura Beane
President
Vestas, North America
Kelly Darnell
Chief Operating Officer
American Clean Power Association
Theresa Eaton
CEO & Owner
WECS Renewables
Susan Nickey
Chief Client Officer
HASI
Evening Receptions & Networking
Each day concludes with dedicated receptions and dinner events designed to foster informal, yet impactful, professional connections.
These gatherings offer a relaxed setting for meaningful conversations, peer learning, and relationship-building across leadership levels—creating space for ideas to spark, collaborations to form, and support networks to grow beyond the formal program.
Join Us in Charlotte
Event location is The Ballantyne: A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28277, US
ACP has negotiated discounted rates
Discounted rooms are only available for registered for EmpowHER 2025 attendees. The hotel booking link can be found in your registration confirmation email. Please contact conference@cleanpower.org with questions.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsorship
Be recognized as the event’s exclusive Presenting Sponsor, with high visibility before and during the conference.
Sessions
Align your brand with the heart of EmpowHER programming by sponsoring the event sessions.
Dinner
Plaster your company logo across one of the well-attended dinners of the event.
Luncheon
Plaster your company logo across one of the well-attended lunches of the event.
Breakfast & Breaks
Boost brand recognition at one of the most well-attended networking moments: breakfast and coffee breaks.
Reception
Become the official event reception sponsor.
Event Sponsorship
Set your organization apart—position your company as an official event sponsor and gain visibility across event materials.
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