Energy Symposium

When: June 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: The Hotel at Kirkwood

Join us for the Energy Symposium as we take a closer look at the restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center and the role it will play in shaping the region’s energy future. Through the lens of regional, state and national energy needs, attendees will explore the broader impact of the restart, alongside economic development research and insights into how energy demand is influencing growth and investment. The program will also feature a panel of business leaders sharing perspectives on what the restart means for the business community and regional economy.

Date & Time

June 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location

The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Have Questions?

Lucas Hayes
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(319) 665-6397

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Lauren Grask
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Tickets

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$115

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Table of 10

$900

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Tickets are not refundable after June 16, 2026 Early Bird Cutoff Date: June 2, 2026

Agenda

Keynote Presentations

James P. Danly

Deputy Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy

Ray Wheaton

Director of Restart Operations – Duane Arnold Energy Center
NextEra Energy

Garrett Goldfinger

Senior Director of Nuclear Development
NextEra Energy

Crystal Stiles

Executive Director of Economic Development and Strategic Campaigns
NextEra Energy

Panel Discussion

Samantha Norris

Member
BrownWinick

Bob Gaffney

CEO
Rinderknecht Associates

Mike Sadler II

Business Manager/Financial Secretary
UA Local 125

Andrew St. John

CEO
Central Iowa Power Cooperative

Krista Tanner

President & CEO
ITC Holdings Corp.

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