Houston Energy & Climate Week: Power of the "&" VIP Dinner
This invitation-only gathering, hosted by Allies in Energy, will convene inaugural supporters, visionaries, and media in the energy and climate sectors. It will provide a unique opportunity to network, share insights, and discuss pivotal challenges and innovations shaping Houston's future.
This event is underwritten by BBVA, Breakthrough Energy, and individual donors.
"Houston is Unstoppable: The Power of & in Unlocking Hidden Capital to Reinvent America"
Houston thrives on innovation and grit, but today’s shifting political and economic landscape demands solutions that embrace the power of &. It’s not just about corporate partnerships, angel investors, or even venture capital—it’s about tapping into & combining hidden capital from family offices and impact capital to build a resilient funding ecosystem. By leveraging the & in solutions, Houston’s builders and backers can lead America’s next great reinvention.
This fireside chat will uncover the trillion-dollar opportunity to transform America, starting in Houston. Join us for bold ideas, candid conversations, and actionable insights. This isn’t just a dinner—it’s a movement to secure Houston’s place as the epicenter of unstoppable progress.
5:00 PM - Networking
5:30 PM - First Course
6:00 PM- Opening Remarks, Lindsay Roe, President of Allies in Energy
6:15 PM - Fireside Chat with Founders, CEOs, and Funders
Aaron Fitzgerald, CEO of Mars Materials
Zimri Hinshaw, CEO of Rhoem Materials
Sarah Angello, Founder of Daffodill
Timothy Smith, Chairman of Allocator Exclusive & Single Family Office Committee
Katie Mehnert, CEO ALLY Energy
7:00 PM - Dessert
7:45 PM- Closing
Proceeds from this VIP dinner benefit Allies in Energy, the 501 (c) (3) nonprofit host of Houston Energy and Climate Week. If you wish to donate, please visit https://givebutter.com/HECW
HOST COMMITTEE
Lindsay Roe, Director of Digital Innovation, Core Laboratories & President, Allies in Energy
Ingrid Velasco, 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week Co-Chair
John Rowe, 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week Co-Chair
Elizabeth (Liz) Franzen, Senior Manager, KPMG, Treasurer, Allies in Energy
James Prince, Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer, ADM & Board Director, Allies in Energy
Monical Krishnan, Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy, and Board Director, Allies in Energy
Kent Albert Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, CLS Wind, and Board Director, Allies in Energy
Katie Mehnert, CEO, ALLY Energy, Founder, Allies in Energy, and Co-Founder of Houston Energy and Climate Week
Juliana Garaizar, Founding Partner, Energy Tech Nexus, Board Director, Allies in Energy, and Co-Founder of Houston Energy and Climate Week
Houston Energy and Climate Week is organized by Allies in Energy, a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) community of business leaders, investors, and philanthropists dedicated to advancing energy and climate literacy through collaboration and partnership.