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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.
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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.
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.






Power Day · Day 1
Day 1 Panels




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.






August 19 · Day 2
Day 2 Panels





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.






August 20 · Day 3
Day 3 Panels



August 20 · Day 3
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.

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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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
Power Day
Elevate women across clean energy, real estate, finance, and community development.
SAVE 15% — ENDS JULY 17TH
- Elevate women across clean energy, real estate, finance, and community development.
All-Access Pass (Days 1–3)
Full access for executives and practitioners.
SAVE 15% — ENDS JULY 17TH
- Everything from Power Day
- Everything from ACRRE Convention
ACRRE Convention (Days 2–3)
The complete ACRRE experience with exclusive access.
SAVE 15% — ENDS JULY 17TH
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Networking sessions
- Municipal reverse pitch
- Banquet luncheon
- Museum tours
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