The annual Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit, sponsored by ORMAT Technologies, took place June 15, 2023 at Imperial Valley College.The 2023 Summit kicked off with a Sponsor Appreciation BBQ and Press Conference on Wednesday evening, June 14th on The Patio at Las Chabelas Restaurant in Brawley. Every year, the Summit brings together experts and leaders from top industries and the region. This year, the full-day event covered geothermal, solar, Lithium Valley, transmission and clean transportation, including electric vehicle and battery supply chain, green hydrogen and renewable natural gas and fuels. This year, the Summit also featured an interactive Listening Session led by California Forward in preparation for their upcoming California Economic Summit that will be hosted and centered around Imperial and Coachella Valleys in October 2023. Attendees had ample opportunities to network and join conversations that will continue to shape Imperial Valley’s future.