Plan To Attend CFC Forum 2022 Breakout Sessions

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

10:30—11:30 a.m.

American Politics Today
Bill Kristol, commentator, magazine editor and former chief of staff for Vice President Dan Quayle, offers a true insider’s perspective American politics. Kristol unmasks underlying trends and daily headlines, weighing in on the fundamental issues and all the latest buzz. Ever informative, he outlines the big picture with the details only an insider can provide.

Creating Effective Board-CEO Relationships for Your Co-op’s Competitive Business
Many co-ops are already offering services beyond electricity, and many more are considering it. The skill set to manage and govern a competitive business such as broadband, gas or other services is different from the traditional electric business model. We will examine what those skills are with people who have created a culture with the board and CEO that gives the co-op the best chance for long-term success.

Crypto Mining and Mobile Loads: Opportunity or Risky Business?
Cryptocurrency miners use powerful computers that demand large amounts of electricity. What’s the hitch here? It’s the trailer hitch, as many of these data centers are mobile. Hear from co-ops receiving and accepting crypto power requests to learn more about this opportunity should a miner pull up in your driveway.

1:45—2:45 p.m.

Battery Technology & Storage
Battery energy storage can be a useful technology to offset peak demand, improve resiliency, defer infrastructure upgrades and integrate renewables. Hear from co-ops that have installed battery storage and their lessons learned as well as others in the process of installation. 

Cybersecurity: What’s Coming and How To Prepare
Arguably one of the biggest threats to the U.S. utility infrastructure, cybersecurity is always a hot topic and electric cooperatives are not immune. Hear from former Pentagon Chief of Staff Eric Rosenbach and NRECA Chief Scientist Emma Stewart on current trends, tips and ways to make sure you’re ready when hackers have you in their sights.

The Future of Work Is Now—Are You Ready?
What will leaders and their teams have to do to thrive today and beyond to the year 2030? Cheryl Cran, founder of NEXTMapping, will share current workforce trends and strategies on how to adapt to stay relevant. Learn key ideas and steps to engage your staff through today’s fast-changing workplace dynamics, and ensure you have the tools to keep pace.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

9:30—10:30 a.m.

ESG: What, Why and How?
What is ESG? What impact could it have on cooperatives in the future and how should they be thinking about it? Hear from two co-ops on their ESG journey. Learn what led to their decisions, the framework chosen and how ACES has helped guide the process. 

Inside the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Carlos Pascual, senior vice president of Global Energy at S&P Global and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, provides his insight on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Joined on stage by ACES CEO Mike Steffes, they will cover the global impacts of the conflict including cost, reliability, resiliency and future carbon reduction goals.