Michelle Rice
President
TV One and CLEO TV
A Luncheon at CLEANPOWER 2026
Advancing women leaders is good for business.
ACP's EmpowHER receptions and events are designed to connect, inspire, and advance women in clean energy.
ACP has a dedicated portfolio of EmpowHER events, including receptions at major conferences and an annual EmpowHER conference. The 2026 conference will take place August 5–7 at The Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC. These events aim to advance the leadership of women in clean energy.
The EmpowHER luncheon at CLEANPOWER, designed for both middle and upper management professionals, will feature prominent speakers and meaningful networking opportunities to strengthen the community of women leaders and move the industry forward.
Stay tuned for details on this year’s luncheon!
Designed to celebrate, inspire, and elevate women leaders in clean energy, this event will offer dynamic speakers, meaningful networking, and candid conversations on leadership, mentorship, and breaking barriers in the energy sector.
2025 Program Schedule
- 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM: Opening Remarks
- 11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Keynote Address
- 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Lunch and Informal Networking
- 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM: Fireside Chat
- 12:35 PM – 12:55 PM: Facilitated Networking
- 12:55 PM – 1:00 PM: Closing Remarks
2025 Keynote Speaker
Featured 2025 Speakers
Kelly Darnell
COO
ACP
Stephanie Smith
COO
Eolian
Serena Rwejuna
Partner
White & Case
Join Us for #ACPEmpowHER26 in Charlotte, NC
EmpowHER 2026 returns as ACP’s dedicated conference 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.
