Preparing the Grid for Energy Transition (North America)

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  Ryan Gibbons Senior Manager Business Development @ Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group

  Ryan Gibbons is a Senior Manager, Business Development at Avangrid. In this role, Mr. Gibbons evaluates economic, policy, and market factors to identify growth opportunities for Avangrid’s transmission business. Mr. Gibbons works with a broad array of stakeholders to develop transmission projects that advance corporate, state, and local policy and reliability goals and contribute to the clean energy transition. Prior to joining Avangrid in 2019, Mr. Gibbons worked in business development, policy development, & cybersecurity for various private and federal entities. Mr. Gibbons earned an MBA from the George Washington School of Business and a BA from Wake Forest University.

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  Craig Lewis Executive Director @ Clean Coalition

  Craig founded the Clean Coalition in 2009 and has over 30 years of experience in policy and technology innovation, including the proliferation of Solar Microgrids and Community Microgrids. Prior to founding the Clean Coalition, Craig held numerous positions in the wireless, semiconductor, banking, and renewable energy industries. Previously VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts, he was the first to successfully navigate a solar project through California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard solicitation process. Craig was energy policy lead on Steve Westly’s 2006 California gubernatorial campaign. His resume includes senior government relations, corporate development, and marketing positions at leading wireless, semiconductor, and banking companies such as Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Barclays Bank.

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  Jennifer Obertino Senior Vice President & Global Energy Practice Leader @ AECOM

  Jennifer Obertino, PE is the Global Energy Practice Leader for AECOM. In this pivotal role she leads a team of energy practitioners across the globe, guiding clients through development and delivery of transformative energy projects and programs. Jennifer's commitment to providing the best service to clients aligns perfectly with AECOM's goal of delivering a better world through sustainability and resilience. Her accountability for technical excellence and professional development ensures that her team is equipped to address the challenges of grid modernization, decarbonization, and renewable energy integration.

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  Michael Case Senior Vice President & Energy National Business Line Executive @ WSP USA

  Michael is the National Business Line Executive Leader for Energy, which provides professional services related to the energy transition in key markets that include renewable energy, electrification, hydrogen and underground storage and disposal, in addition to conventional power generation and transmission and distribution. Mike joined WSP in 2005. In his most recent role as Senior Vice President, National Markets Director/Power, Mike leveraged his extensive experience to support continued growth across all end markets and geographies. He has provided overall management of business and technical operations for power and thermal generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and energy management, with responsibility for delivering high-profile projects and programs involving multiple engineering disciplines and cross-sector collaboration.