Thomas Biddinger

With programs operating in Washington, DC, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and a virtual National program, the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing a new kind of energy leader. We believe creating a diverse community of change-makers across sectors and disciplines will drive the transition to an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient energy ecosystem. Over the last six years, CELI has trained over 800 emerging leaders across 450+ organizations through our signature Fellowship program and an additional 6,000+ students and professionals through our clean energy educational programing. Join us as we empower a new kind of energy leader. You can follow us: On Twitter @Energy_Leaders On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CleanEnergyLeaders

CleanCapital is an industry-leading clean energy investment platform. Since 2015, CleanCapital has worked to accelerate investment in distributed solar and storage assets to address the urgent threat of climate change. To date, CleanCapital has invested more than $950 million in projects and companies that align with its mission. In total, the company has successfully acquired projects totaling more than 370 MW spanning 26 states and U.S. territories.

venVelo is a venture fund and business accelerator focused on early-stage opportunities. venVelo was formally launched in 2012 and quickly established itself as one of the most active venture funds in central Florida. In addition to its investments, venVelo board members have been frequent speakers, panelists, and venture competition judges around the state. venVelo also has donated money to a variety of firms working to develop the central Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Calibrant Energy aligns solutions to accelerate your energy transition. Established in 2020 by two of the most respected and innovative companies in energy technology and the energy transition, Siemens and Macquaries Green Investment Group. Our deep industry experience, our leadership in the energy transition, and our commitment to delivering value to our customers is what sets us apart.

With programs operating in Washington, DC, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and a virtual National program, the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing a new kind of energy leader. We believe creating a diverse community of change-makers across sectors and disciplines will drive the transition to an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient energy ecosystem. Over the last six years, CELI has trained over 800 emerging leaders across 450+ organizations through our signature Fellowship program and an additional 6,000+ students and professionals through our clean energy educational programing. Join us as we empower a new kind of energy leader. You can follow us: On Twitter @Energy_Leaders On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CleanEnergyLeaders

CleanCapital is an industry-leading clean energy investment platform. Since 2015, CleanCapital has worked to accelerate investment in distributed solar and storage assets to address the urgent threat of climate change. To date, CleanCapital has invested more than $950 million in projects and companies that align with its mission. In total, the company has successfully acquired projects totaling more than 370 MW spanning 26 states and U.S. territories.

venVelo is a venture fund and business accelerator focused on early-stage opportunities. venVelo was formally launched in 2012 and quickly established itself as one of the most active venture funds in central Florida. In addition to its investments, venVelo board members have been frequent speakers, panelists, and venture competition judges around the state. venVelo also has donated money to a variety of firms working to develop the central Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.