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ACRRE 2026

Resilient by Design

Where leaders in clean energy, housing, finance, and community development come together to build stronger communities, accelerate equitable investment, and create resilient places where everyone can thrive.

Atlanta, Georgia
August 18–20, 2026
National Center for Civil & Human Rights

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Why Attend

Where Capital, Community, and Climate Solutions Converge

Build Relationships

Connect with executives, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of resilient communities.

Discover Opportunities

Uncover capital, partnerships, and projects across clean energy, development and community investment.

Gain Industry Insights

Learn from leading experts on climate finance, green banking, and equitable development strategies.

Create Lasting Impact

Turn ideas into action with initiatives that advance resilience and prosperity for all communities.

Featured Topics

The Issues That Move the Field Forward

Speakers & Panels

The Voices of ACRRE 2026

Power Day · Day 1

The Voices of Power Day

Meet the leaders, mayors, and innovators driving resilient communities and clean energy forward.

Teresa Thomas-Smith — Event Moderator · Mayor, City of Palmetto
Tarika Dorner — Power Day Moderator · Project Manager, Training and Outreach, GA Department of Community Affairs
Cherie Ong — Principle, Good Place
Ingrid Thompson — Co-Founder and Executive Director, Nehemiah Project Community Development Corporation
Dana Clare Redden — Founder and CEO of Solar Stewards
Tonya Hicks — Moderator · President and CEO, Power Solutions Inc

Power Day · Day 1

Day 1 Panels

Powering Communities Panel
Powering Projects Panel
Powering Capital Panel
Powering Leadership Panel

August 19 · Day 2

Network for Success

The Wednesday program represents the heart of Network for Success (N4S). N4S is intended to give project developers, financial institutions, municipalities, and community-based owners timely strategies for developing opportunities, with resilience examined from the household through the city scale. Most importantly, an environment that encourages networking.

Shelita Compton — Director; Commercial Real Estate Appraiser; Affordable Housing Advocate
Brandon Little — Director of Region 4 at HUD
Miracle Wilson — City of Atlanta Sustainability Ambassador
Jordan Taylor — Founder and CEO, SynergyGrid
Kasheef Wyzard — Senior Director of Tech and Innovation at Dream.Org
Reginald Parker — President & Chairman, Trustee at Freedman Green Bank

August 19 · Day 2

Day 2 Panels

Resilience Starts at Home Panel
Smart Communities
What I Wish I Knew Panel
The Future of Utilities in 4D
State of the Clim8

August 20 · Day 3

ACRRE Convention

The final day of the ACRRE Convention brings together visionaries, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of clean energy, climate resilience, and community empowerment.

Cameron Flowers — Founder and CEO of Floreo Labs
Anthony Kinslow II — Founder and CEO of Gemini Energy Solutions
Rob Barrimond — Chief Technology Officer, Freedman Green Bank
Lena Sherman — Chief Lending Officer at Freedman Green Bank
Dr. Tim Amin Web — VP of Investment, Trustee at Freedman Green Bank
Jamal Jessie — Manager, Community & Workforce Development, Google Data Centers

August 20 · Day 3

Day 3 Panels

Tools to Power Projects
Make Sense Underwriting 101
The New Power Equation Panel

August 20 · Day 3

Keynote Speaker

Tonya L. Hicks — Keynote Speaker

Tonya L. Hicks

President and CEO, Power Solutions Inc

Tonya L. Hicks is the President and CEO of Power Solutions, Inc. and Managing Principal of Women Do Everything, LLC. A pioneering entrepreneur and journeyman electrician, she made history as the first African American woman to achieve IBEW journeyman status in Mississippi.

With more than two decades of experience spanning renewable energy, electrification, and digital automation, Tonya has grown Power Solutions into a leading electrical contracting, energy solutions, and facility maintenance firm. In 2022, she launched a domestic manufacturing division under the sheEV brand, producing electric vehicle chargers and battery energy storage systems to support the clean energy transition.

Through Women Do Everything, Tonya advances workforce development, entrepreneurship, and access to high-paying careers in the skilled trades. She also serves as Board Chair of Partners in Action for Healthy Living (PAHL), where she leads initiatives focused on healthy homes, sustainability, and workforce development in underserved communities.

Tonya serves on the boards of C5 Georgia Leadership Foundation and the Georgia Women's Chamber of Commerce. Her work and leadership have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes Japan, and Project Drawdown's Neighborhood Series.

A Leadership Atlanta alumna and Sustainability Ambassador for the City of Atlanta, Tonya has received numerous honors, including Minority Contractor of the Year (NAMC, 2021), Top 100 Women in Construction (2023), and ATL Plus Magazine's 50 Most Powerful Women (2024). In 2024, she became the first American to win the Global Tech Start-up Award from Women in Tech Global in Paris, France.

In 2025, Tonya was named to the Grist 50 Fixer List and recognized as one of the Atlanta Business League's 100 Women of Influence. In February 2026, she was honored by the NAACP in Meridian, Mississippi, for her leadership and contributions to business and community impact.

The Venue

National Center for Civil & Human Rights

Set in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this iconic institution honors the legacy of the civil rights movement and the ongoing struggle for human dignity. Its mission mirrors our own — building communities where equity, justice, and resilience are designed into the fabric of place.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights building exterior, Atlanta
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA

Nearby Hotels

  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Downtown0.1 mi
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park0.2 mi
  • Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown0.2 mi

Who Should Attend

A Room Built for Decision Makers

Investors

Climate investors seeking pipeline and impact.

Developers

Affordable housing and mixed-use developers.

Green Banks

Capital providers financing the transition.

Municipal Leaders

City officials driving local resilience.

Utilities

Energy providers advancing clean power.

Foundations

Philanthropies funding equitable growth.

Nonprofits

Community organizations on the front lines.

Contractors

Builders delivering resilient infrastructure.

Convention Experience

More Than a Conference

Inspirational Keynotes

Visionary leaders on the future of resilient communities.

Executive Panels

Cross-sector dialogue on the toughest challenges.

Leadership Roundtables

Intimate, facilitated conversations with peers.

Networking Experiences

Curated connections that turn into partnerships.

Sponsor Showcase

Discover solutions from industry-leading providers.

Investment Matchmaking

Pre-scheduled meetings between capital and projects.

Live Artist Experience

Watch resilience interpreted live by a featured artist.

Evening Reception

Celebrate under the Atlanta skyline with peers.

Sponsorship

Put Your Brand at the Center of the Conversation

National Visibility

Reach executives in our extended network.

Qualified Leads

Connect directly with decision-makers ready to act.

Executive Networking

Reserved access to VIP receptions and roundtables.

Thought Leadership

Share your expertise on stage and in programming.

Industry Recognition

Align your brand with the resilience movement.

Partnership Opportunities

Co-create initiatives that outlast the event.

Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

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Sponsor Inquiry Form

Testimonials

Trusted by Leaders Across the Field

"ACRRE delivered three days of incredible networking, impactful workshops, and meaningful connections with amazing leaders."

EMMANUEL KIMATHI

Advanced Power Solutions

"ACRRE brought together like-minded leaders committed to advancing climate and economic resilience in the communities that need it most."

DR. RENEE CARVER

The Justice Climate Fund

"I really appreciated being able to meet folks whose strengths matched my weaknesses."

ANTHONY K.

Gemini Energy Solutions

Registration

Reserve Your Seat

EARLY BIRD — SAVE 15% — ENDS JULY 17TH

Power Day

Elevate women across clean energy, real estate, finance, and community development.

$119/ all-access$149

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All-Access Pass (Days 1–3)

Full access for executives and practitioners.

$499/ all-access$549

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  • Everything from Power Day
  • Everything from ACRRE Convention
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ACRRE Convention (Days 2–3)

The complete ACRRE experience with exclusive access.

$445/ all-access$495

SAVE 15% — ENDS JULY 17TH

  • Keynotes
  • Panels
  • Networking sessions
  • Municipal reverse pitch
  • Banquet luncheon
  • Museum tours
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Diverse leaders collaborating to build resilient communities

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