Kelly Speakes-Backman
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs
Invenergy LLC

After successful EmpowHER programming at CLEANPOWER and receptions at other ACP events, ACP expanded the initiative into a full three-day conference in 2025. The inaugural EmpowHER Conference brought together 200 women leaders in clean energy for candid conversations, powerful sessions, and genuine connection — proving EmpowHER is more than a moment; it’s a movement.
In 2026, EmpowHER returns to Charlotte with even more space to learn, lead, and lift each other up.
EmpowHER ensures women are provided the opportunities, network, and substantive resources to grow their clean energy careers.
EmpowHER brings together women leaders from across the clean energy industry to connect, share experiences, and support one another in shaping the future of the sector.
Through networking events, candid leadership conversations, and programming throughout the week, EmpowHER creates space for women across clean power to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and grow within a rapidly evolving industry.
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned industry leader, EmpowHER offers opportunities to expand your network, gain new insights, and strengthen the community driving the clean energy transition forward.
With more receptions, daily networking activities and a smaller crowd, attendees described EmpowHER 2025 as almost like adult summer camp. Attendees left having built deeper, stronger relationships with women from across the industry.

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Plaster your company logo across one of the well-attended dinners of the event.
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Plaster your company logo across one of the well-attended lunches of the event.
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Support a morning fitness activity that brings attendees together to start the day energized. Includes event t-shirts.
Plaster your company logo across one of the most well-attended networking activities: breakfasts and coffee breaks!
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Become the official event reception sponsor.
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Put your company logo front and center with the Badge Sponsorship, one of the most sought-after opportunities at the event, with badges displayed by all attendees and vendors.
Lanyard branding is one of the most highly-demanded sponsorship opportunities. With this sponsorship, you can place your company’s logo around the necks of all attendees.
Set your organization apart—position your company as an official event sponsor and gain visibility across event materials.
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Place your company’s logo front and center on tote bags, which attendees will use to collect conference giveaways, information, and business cards.
Sponsor the notepads and place your company’s logo front and center when attendees use these during the event.
Support a hands-on networking activation that encourages attendee interaction and connection.
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Executive Vice President of Public Affairs
Invenergy LLC

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