Black History Month

February 20, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Energy Education Center
6090 N Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91702

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Exhibitor Registration

Resilience in Action: Powering Progress Beyond Challenges

Program

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Networking, Refreshments, Exhibitors, and Optional Smart Energy Experience Tour

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Guest Speakers, Awardee Presentation and Entertainment

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Networking, Exhibitors, and Optional Foodservice Technology Center Tour

Guest Speakers

  • Acquanetta Warren

    Mayor
    City of Fontana

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  • David Steward

    Chief Executive Officer and President
    World Wide Technology

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Natalie White

    Vice President, Community Relations
    LA Sparks

    Bio | LinkedIn

Executive Speakers

  • Pedro J. Pizarro

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Edison International

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Steven D. Powell

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Funmi Williamson

    Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

Emcee

  • Francheska Wilson

    Director, Transmission and Distribution
    Southern California Edison

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Entertainment

Honorees

Community Partnership Award

  • Black Chamber of Orange County

  • Black Clergy Alliance

Gwen Moore Diversity Award

  • OpConnect

Clean Energy Champion Award

  • GRID Alternatives