CLEANPOWER in Color-Opening Panel: Leading Through the Storm-CEO Perspectives on Resilience, Growth, and the Future of Clean Energy. Real Talk. Real Leadership. Real Optimism for The Future of Clean Energy

Monday, June 1, 2026

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CT

Location: George Bush Ballroom (Level 3)

Moderator(s)

Kelly Veney Darnell

Chief Operating Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP) and President, Clean Power Institute (CPI)
American Clean Power Association
Washington, District of Columbia

Panelist(s)

Jason Allen

CEO
LRE
Dallas, Texas

Presenter(s)

Carla Walker-Miller

Founder and CEO
Walker-Miller Energy Services

Panelist(s)

Robert Tabb

President & Chief Executive Officer
Signal Energy
Ken Young

President & CEO
Apex Clean Energy | Incoming ACP Board Chair

At a time when the clean energy industry faces policy uncertainty, market volatility, and growing public scrutiny, leadership has never mattered more.

This CEO panel brings together trailblazing leaders from across the clean energy ecosystem to share how they are navigating headwinds while continuing to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

Through candid conversation, these executives will reflect on the realities of leading organizations in challenging environments—making tough decisions, sustaining teams, and staying anchored in mission when the path forward is not always clear.

Importantly, this discussion will go beyond challenge to focus on resilience and opportunity. Panelists will explore why they remain optimistic about the future of clean energy, where they see the next wave of growth, and how diverse leadership is shaping stronger, more adaptive companies.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead in uncertain times—and why, despite today’s challenges, the long-term outlook for clean energy remains not only viable, but powerful and transformative.

This session is only open to CLEANPOWER in Color ticket holders. Register and learn more.