Event Information

A welcome reception and networking event will be held the evening of Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The conference will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Clinton Presidential Center. Governor Asa Hutchinson will kick off Wednesday’s events by signing a Proclamation honoring October as Energy Month. Event attendees will then hear updates from industry leaders on a number of topics, including a discussion around the development of equitable pathways for career education and skills development within Arkansas’s clean energy sector. Attendees will also hear from legal and legislative professionals on topics focused on the current landscape surrounding advanced energy initiatives. The emPOWER event will also include a luncheon and industry awards presentation and a sponsor trade show.

Accomodation Information

This year, we’re pleased to announce a room block and secured a special rate of $149/night through the Hilton Garden Inn. You can either book through this link or mention AAEA when you call to reserve before the September 30 deadline!

Event Reception

Please join us for a complimentary reception to be held the evening of Tuesday, October 11th from 4-6pm at the Agasi7 rooftop bar atop the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Little Rock. Meet and network with fellow conference-goers against the background of the city skyline. We hope to see you there! Guests may RSVP for the reception on both the individual and sponsorship registration forms.