Name: AEG Chicago 26Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Affordability & Grid Optimization
Start: 2026-07-23T11:30:00.000-05:00
End: 2026-07-23T16:30:00.000-05:00
Location: Burns & McDonnell

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Advanced Energy Group (AEG)

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12:30pm - 1:30pm Welcome + Opening Remarks

Speakers present critical obstacles to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop these obstacles into one point of focus: 

"Regarding Affordability & Grid Optimization, to achieve Chicagoland's energy, health and prosperity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is  _________."

Strategically placed at tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.

4:00pm - 4:30pm Task Force Challenge and Conclusion

Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.

Request an Invitation to the July 22nd Executive Dinner:

26Q3 Chicago Executive Dinner: Affordability & Grid Optimization

AEG Chicago 26Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Affordability & Grid Optimization

Rohan Kremer Guha

Isha Sura

Chris Perkes

Josh Weidenaar

Will Sullivan

Sophie Thuis

Bryan Rogers

Kelly Matuszewski

Ciara Henry

Quinn Ruiz

Chicago Climate Week (ChiCW)

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Chicago GA Ticket

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AEG Sponsor Pass

Regarding Affordability & Grid Optimization, to achieve Chicago's energy, health and prosperity goals a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _______.
Speakers present (8 minutes / 5 slides) a critical obstacle to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop presented obstacles into one point of focus.

Chicago Speaker Pass

As a Discussion Leader, your role is to lead an inclusive discussion after speaker remarks and present your table's proposed 12 month / 90 day solution. Each table has 6 - 8 public/private/civic leaders and competes as a team to present the most compelling/feasible action plan to the selected speaker challenge. There is nothing you need to prepare in advance. Priority given to AEG Sponsors.

Chicago Discussion Leader Pass

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Chicago Gov/Np Ticket

4 Passes
1 Featured Discussion Leader Invite
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