At the end of the conference, a private group was able to tour Port Fourchon, which is known as the premier port facility supporting oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, Fourchon is headed toward a role as a leading service supply port for all forms of offshore energy, including wind energy. The site is primed to help service the burgeoning offshore wind marketplace in the Gulf of Mexico.

This networking opportunity exceeded our expectations and sold out before the event began! All attendees had the opportunity to chat with potential business providers, and set up a 10-minute meeting during this two-hour time block.

The goal of this session was to allow clean energy professionals the chance to gain business prospects or cultivate existing relationships during a facilitated matchmaking event.

200 people participated in a 5K jog or walk around the French Quarter.

While sessions throughout the conference incorporated DEI themes, the events below were additional DEI-focused opportunities to really home in on these critical industry topics.

Energy Transition for All Luncheon

Attendees heard from company leaders at various stages of their journeys to integrate DEI into their business practices. Ticket sales benefited Get Lit, Stay Lit, a New Orleans effort to use solar-powered microgrids as a means to help communities withstand extreme weather events.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) in Action

BP and WRISE proudly sponsored the DEI in Action reception, which offered the opportunity to meet WRISE Fellows and learn about the program.

Veterans Happy Hour

Veterans were invited to meet at the ACP booth (#100) during the Exhibit Hall happy hour.