Eggs & Issues: Midwest Energy Summit

Join us for the Midwest Energy Summit in Fargo or via Livestream. Speakers from across the energy industry and with varying beliefs on long-term energy approaches will be present to have a robust discussion about energy in the Midwest. The morning will be energized by dynamic speakers giving TED-style talks and several panel discussions made up of diverse perspectives on various trending topics in the world of energy.

• Future of Energy, Power Supply & Grid Reliability
• Energy Legislative Policy
• Environmental, Social and Governance Energy Goals

The summit will be powered by the FMWF Chamber's Eggs & Issues sponsors, along with additional summit sponsors. The event is being co-hosted by the Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Full Agenda & Speakers
14 of the 15 speakers will be presenting in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn.
8 a.m.
Speaker: Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Presenting virtually
The National Energy Landscape.
8:25 a.m.
Panel: Future of Energy, Power Supply & Grid Reliability
Regional role in the overall energy landscape and visions for the future of energy, power supply and grid reliability.
Moderator: Lt. Governor Brent Sanford
Panelists:
Julie Fedorchak, Chair, ND Public Service Commission
Chris Clark, President, MN ND & SD Xcel Energy
Mac McLennan, President/CEO, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Brian Tulloh, Executive Director External Affairs, MISO North
9:15 a.m.
Speaker: Tony Clark, Senior Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
 Electric Reliability and Resilience: Deconstructing the Texas and California Energy Crises – Lessons for the Midwest
9:30 a.m. 
Panel: Energy Legislative Policy
State and federal energy policy and its effect on the energy industry.
Moderator: Stacey Dahl, Senior Manager of External Affairs, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Panelists:
Sen. Jessica Bell, ND Senator, District 33
Rep. Pat Garofalo, MN Representative, District 58B
Congressman Kelly Armstrong, ND
10:15 a.m. 
Panel: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Energy Goals
Understanding ESG and the need for efficient, affordable and sustainable energy solutions.
Moderator: James Leiman, ND Commerce Commissioner
Panelists:
John Di Donato, Vice President, Development and Origination, NextEra Energy Resources
Al Rudeck, President, ALLETE Clean Energy
Barry Simonson, Director, Line 3 Replacement Project, Enbridge