2024 Kansas Economic Policy Conference
Powering the Future of Kansas

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October 24, 2024
Burge Union, Lawrence, Kansas

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Join us to discuss the future of energy in Kansas.
What opportunities do innovations in energy offer to communities facing the challenges of climate change? What impacts do communities need to grapple with as they adopt large-scale energy installations? How can Kansas prepare for a future without fossil fuel?



Agenda
Thursday, October 24th


8:15
 Registration, Coffee & More
8:45
 Welcome & Introduction
  Photo of Barbara A. Bichelmeyer
Barbara A. Bichelmeyer, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, The University of Kansas

9:00
 Morning Keynotes

Kansas Economic Update
  Photo of Donna Ginther
 Donna Ginther, Director, Institute for Policy & Social Research and Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics, The University of Kansas

  Energy in Kansas
  Photo of Jay Jay Kalbas, State Geologist of Kansas, Director of the Kansas Geological Survey, Professor of Geology, The University of Kansas
10:15
 Break
10:30
 Introduction
  Photo of Arash Mafi Arash Mafi, Executive Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The University of Kansas
 
Conversation: Energy and Local Communities


  • Karen Willey, 3rd District County Commissioner, Douglas County
  • Uma Outka, Professor, University of Kansas School of Law
  • Jeanette Collier, Executive Director, NEK-CAP, Inc.


Moderators
  • Deb Miller
  • Jim McLean, Political Correspondent, Kansas News Service
11:20
 Break
11:30
 Introduction
  Photo of Shelley Hooks Shelley Hooks, Vice Chancellor for Research, The University of Kansas

  Conversation: Energy and Industry

  • Alan Anderson, Energy Practice Group Chair, Polsinelli & University of Kansas School of Law
  • Paul Suskie, Executive Vice President, Regulatory Policy & General Counsel, Southwest Power Pool Inc.
  • Jason Klindt, Senior Director, External Affairs Evergy

Moderators
  • Deb Miller
  • Jim McLean, Political Correspondent, Kansas News Service
12:20 Lunch
1:15 Introduction
  Photo of Chancellor Girod Douglas A. Girod, Chancellor, The University of Kansas
  Conversation: The Future of Energy in Kansas

Photos of (L to R) Andrew French, Senator Fagg, Representative Delperdang, and Senator Francisco

  • Andrew French, Chairperson, Kansas Corporation Commission
  • Michael Fagg, Kansas State Senator, District 14, Senate Utilities Committee
  • Leo Delperdang, Kansas State Representative, District 94, House Utilities Committee
  • Marci Francisco, Kansas State Senator, District 2, Senate Utilities Committee
Moderators
  • Deb Miller
  • Jim McLean, Political Correspondent, Kansas News Service
2:45
 Closing Remarks
Donna Ginther, Director, Institute for Policy & Social Research and Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics, The University of Kansas
3:00
 Adjourn

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