2025
Impact Investing Conference
STUDENT ORGANIZED, DC-WIDE, CONFERENCE ON IMPACT
GW’S SECOND ANNUAL
APRIL 19th
2201 G St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Ric and Dawn Duques Hall
11 AM - 2 PM
Check in from 10-10:45AM
Keynote Speakers
Donna Attanasio
Managing Director, Lawyer, former practice in electricity regulatory law
GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Ken Shimberg
Managing Director, Client Portfolio Management Team Lead
Strategic Investment Group
Carbon Policy Advisor, former State Regulatory Policy Advisor at Edison Electric Institute and former Director of Legislative Affairs at Berkshire Hathaway Energy
PacifiCorp
Mike Sullivan
Senior Vice President - Project Finance, and Principal at Simcore Partners
TransPecos Banks, Simcore Partners
Michael Park
Managing Partner, former Head of US Low Carbon at Bechtel Enterprises and former Invesment Officer at the US Department of Energy
Simcore Partners
Dan Lee
CLEAN ENERGY | INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE | CORPORATE COMPLIANCE | ENERGY LAW AND POLICY
CLEAN ENERGY | INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE | CORPORATE COMPLIANCE | ENERGY LAW AND POLICY
The conference aims to create an inclusive space for professionals and students alike to explore innovative approaches, best practices, and emerging trends in impact investing, sustainable finance, and law. Through panel discussions, guest speeches, and networking sessions, students can broaden their perspectives, build connections, and acquire insights that will shape future endeavors in impact-focused fields.
CONFERENCE THEMES
CLEAN ENERGY
CLEAN ENERGY
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE
ENERGY LAW AND POLICY
ENERGY LAW AND POLICY
Conference Schedule
10:00-10:45 AM: Registration Opens and Check-In
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 1 - Presentations from Speakers
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Networking Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Session 2 - Q&A Panel
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Networking
make the trip.
The conference location sits at an optical location accessible to GW, American, Georgetown, and Howard
Check out FIRST conference!
In 2024, we host the first inaugural Impact Investing Conference. The conference invited industry leaders across impact investment, sustainable finance, international development, and clean energy. 50+ students from GW and other universities gained invaluable insights from our speaker presentations and Q&A Panel.
JOIN US
Join us at the Impact Investing Conference as we embark on a journey to inspire positive change, foster collaboration, and empower the next generation of impact-driven leaders.
