Energy Executive Summit
Dynamic transformation of the energy industry
The Summit is a three-day executive forum designed specifically for energy leaders to discuss current trends and issues the industry faces, hear from top industry leaders and expand networking opportunities.
A select group of C-suite panelists and key stakeholders representing diverse energy organizations will engage participants in dynamic discussion and debate about the transformational change taking place in today’s energy industry. Summit speakers are widely respected, influential energy industry and academic leaders — participants are experienced leaders with over 30 percent being officers and vice presidents and another 30 percent directors. Speakers and participants represent a wide range of professional domains across strategic business areas including technology, marketing and communications, finance, regulatory and public policy, human resources and engineering.
The unique learning environment covers broad topics and diverse perspectives, providing abundant opportunities to learn and network across the industry around key topics shaping energy company strategy.
Summit topics
Keynote sessions
- Changing Energy Landscape
- Strategic Trends in Consumer Engagement
- The Power Grid of the Future
- Climate Impact: Stakeholders, Resilience, and Affordability Risk
Fireside chats
- CFO Discussion — Managing Risk While Investing in the Future
- New and Emerging Technologies
- Stakeholder Engagement
Executive panels
- Business Intelligence Panel — Leading the Digital Transformation
- Legal and Regulatory Issues Panel — The New Energy Marketplace
- Operations Panel — A Distribution System in Transition
- CPO and Supplier Panel — Supply Chain Strategies
- Strategic Human Resources Panel — Building a Future-Ready Workforce
- Fire and Ice Panel — Climate Impact
- CEO Panel — Pathways to the Future
World-class faculty
Summit speakers are widely respected and influential leaders.
Presenters include:
- Executive Vice President and Group President, Utilities and Chief Customer Officer, Xcel Energy
- Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Southern Company
- Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, New York Power Authority
- Senior Vice President, PNM Operations, TXNM Energy
- Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Xcel Energy
- Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Transformation, Lower Colorado River Authority
- Vice President, Digital Solutions and Chief Information Officer, Portland General Electric
- Chief Human Resources Officer, Puget Sound Energy
- Vice President, Utility Operations, OGE Energy Corp.
- Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, MDU Resources
- Partner, Bain and Company, Inc.
- Director, Climate READi, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Stewardship, EPRI
- Vice President, Marketing and Communications, OGE Energy Corp.
- Chief Utility Innovation Officer, AES Corporation
- Founder, Iliox Advisors
Registration and fees
Dates and location
- June 23–25, 2026, Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID
- September 2026, Washington, D.C.
Fee
$2,950 includes instruction, materials, continuing education units, meals and special events. Register early and receive a $100 discount.
- Coeur d’Alene, ID, $2,850 before March 20
- Washington, DC, $2,850 before June 26
Cancellations and substitutions
Please submit substitutions/cancellations and requests for refunds by email to uieec@uidaho.edu. Requests made before the deadline below will be processed less a $500 administrative fee.
- Coeur d’Alene, ID cancellation request deadline is April 21, 2026
- Washington, D.C. cancellation request deadline is July 21, 2026
Substitutions will be accepted until the first day of the program and processed for no additional fee. You may also choose to carry your registration forward to the next offered Energy Executive Summit. No refunds will be made for cancellations after these dates (April 21 for CDA Summit and July 21 for DC Summit).
Logistics and schedule
Coeur d’Alene Summit schedule
The first scheduled function is a Program Launch on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Coeur d'Alene Hagadone Event Center.
The final event is a dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Summit attendees will join the EEC Class of 2026, as well as members of the Advisory Board, faculty and staff. While enjoying a dinner buffet prepared by chefs at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, take in the beauty of one of the area’s most spectacular lakes.
The 2026 Summit Schedule will be posted in the spring.
Washington D.C. Summit schedule
The dates for the 2026 East Coast Energy Executive Summit will be posted in the coming weeks.
Meals and lodging
Once you register, the EEC staff will send you a confirmation email with the link to reserve your room.
Please let us know if you have dietary needs or requests.
Dress
Dress throughout the Summit is business casual for both attendees and presenters.
Register for the Energy Executive Summit
Register today for the 16th annual Energy Executive Summit in Coeur d’Alene, ID, June 23 – 25, 2026.
Register for the East Coast Energy Executive Summit
Register today for the 4th annual East Coast Energy Executive Summit in Washington, DC, September 2026.
Contact us
For more information about Energy Executive Education, contact us at: uieec@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6265.
The energy industry is changing dramatically and the Energy Executive Summit gives you a chance to learn what's happening across the country. When you leave the Summit, you have a better grasp of some of the challenges, the opportunities and the potential solutions that you can apply in your own company.
Daniella Piper
Executive vice president and chief innovation officer, New York Power Authority
Energy Executive Course (EEC)
Gain insights into the top challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector, while enhancing your leadership skills, industry knowledge and professional effectiveness.