July 14-16, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN

Keynote: Midwest Utility Executives on Reliability, Resilience & the Road Ahead

July 15, 2025
Nicollet Ballroom A-C
Keynote
With the Midwest grid facing unprecedented demands, utility executives must navigate evolving energy policies, extreme weather events, and the transition to a cleaner, more resilient power system. In this keynote panel, leaders from Consumers Energy, Great River Energy, the Midwest Reliability Organization, and AES Utilities will share their perspectives on the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s energy future. From grid reliability and resource adequacy to decarbonization and customer expectations, this discussion will provide invaluable insights into how Midwest utilities are adapting to change while ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable power for their communities.
Speakers
Garrick Rochow
Garrick Rochow, CEO - Consumers Energy
Ken Zagzebski
Ken Zagzebski, Senior Vice President and President, Utilities - AES
Priti Patel
Priti Patel, Chief Transmission Officer - Great River Energy
Sara Patrick
Sara Patrick, President and CEO - Midwest Reliability Organization