Houston Energy & Climate Week: Power of the "&" VIP Dinner
This invitation-only gathering, hosted by Allies in Energy, will convene inaugural supporters, visionaries, and media in the energy and climate sectors. It will provide a unique opportunity to network, share insights, and discuss pivotal challenges and innovations shaping Houston's future.
This event is underwritten by BBVA, Breakthrough Energy, and individual donors.
"Houston is Unstoppable: The Power of & in Unlocking Hidden Capital to Reinvent America"
Houston thrives on innovation and grit, but today’s shifting political and economic landscape demands solutions that embrace the power of &. It’s not just about corporate partnerships, angel investors, or even venture capital—it’s about tapping into & combining hidden capital from family offices and impact capital to build a resilient funding ecosystem. By leveraging the & in solutions, Houston’s builders and backers can lead America’s next great reinvention.
This fireside chat will uncover the trillion-dollar opportunity to transform America, starting in Houston. Join us for bold ideas, candid conversations, and actionable insights. This isn’t just a dinner—it’s a movement to secure Houston’s place as the epicenter of unstoppable progress.
5:00 PM - Networking
5:30 PM - First Course
6:00 PM- Opening Remarks, Lindsay Roe, President of Allies in Energy
6:15 PM - Fireside Chat with Founders, CEOs, and Funders
Aaron Fitzgerald, CEO of Mars Materials
Zimri Hinshaw, CEO of Rhoem Materials
Sarah Angello, Founder of Daffodill
To be announced
Katie Mehnert, CEO ALLY Energy
7:00 PM - Dessert
7:45 PM- Closing
Proceeds from this VIP dinner benefit Allies in Energy, the 501 (c) (3) nonprofit host of Houston Energy and Climate Week. If you wish to donate, please visit https://givebutter.com/HECW
HOST COMMITTEE
Lindsay Roe, Director of Digital Innovation, Core Laboratories & President, Allies in Energy
Ingrid Velasco, 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week Co-Chair
John Rowe, 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week Co-Chair
Elizabeth (Liz) Franzen, Senior Manager, KPMG, Treasurer, Allies in Energy
James Prince, Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer, ADM & Board Director, Allies in Energy
Monical Krishnan, Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy, and Board Director, Allies in Energy
Kent Albert Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, CLS Wind, and Board Director, Allies in Energy
Katie Mehnert, CEO, ALLY Energy, Founder, Allies in Energy, and Co-Founder of Houston Energy and Climate Week
Juliana Garaizar, Founding Partner, Energy Tech Nexus, Board Director, Allies in Energy, and Co-Founder of Houston Energy and Climate Week
Houston Energy and Climate Week is organized by Allies in Energy, a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) community of business leaders, investors, and philanthropists dedicated to advancing energy and climate literacy through collaboration and partnership.