

Invest in Georgians First Annual Stakeholder Summit Kickoff
Join a meaningful gathering of Georgia’s leading voices across clean energy, business, policy, community advocacy, and economic development for the inaugural Invest in Georgians Leadership Convening.
This curated convening will bring together influential stakeholders for a timely conversation on how investments in Georgia’s energy future shape the issues people care about most: economic opportunity, jobs, public health, affordability, and community prosperity. Through three dynamic panel discussions, attendees will explore the intersection of energy, equity, economic growth, and quality of life while examining what it truly means to invest in Georgians.
Featured conversations include:
Panel #1: “Why Invest in Georgians?”
Exploring the connection between energy investment, economic mobility, and stronger communities.
Panel #2: “Building the Future We Want”
A discussion on the partnerships, innovation, and community leadership needed to create a healthier and more prosperous Georgia.
Panel #3: “Powering Georgia’s Future: Policy, Accountability & Public Leadership”
Examining the role of policy, regulation, and civic leadership in shaping Georgia’s long-term energy future.
Confirmed speakers include:
Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Atlanta
Daniel Blackman, Renaissance 94
Dana Clare Redden, Solar Stewards
Rev. Michael Malcom, People’s Justice Council
Matthew Wesly, SVP Community Development, Groundswell
Dr. Reginald Parker, Freedmen Green Bank and Trust
Christian Dacus, Marketing & Communications, Georgia Conservation Voters
Michael Hawthorne Jr, Sierra Club
In addition to thought-provoking discussions, the convening will provide dedicated opportunities for networking and relationship-building among leaders working to shape a healthier, more prosperous, and more resilient future for Georgia.
Attendance is intentionally limited to foster meaningful dialogue, strategic connection, and high-impact engagement among decision-makers and changemakers from across the state.
Food will be served!
Space is limited.