Innovation Edge: Powering Energy

Join us for a fireside chat hosted by the WIPP Education Institute’s Procurement Center of Excellence as part of the Innovation Edge℠: Powering Energy series. This engaging conversation will feature Angela Dingle, CEO of WIPP Education Institute, and Don Nelson, Founder of 2iU Strategies, exploring how women-owned businesses can take the lead in shaping the future of solar and AI-powered infrastructure.

The clean energy transition and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. Solar technology continues to expand as a cornerstone of sustainable energy, while AI is driving smarter, more efficient systems across every sector. Together, these forces create immense opportunities for women entrepreneurs to enter new markets, forge partnerships, and build supply chains that are not only resilient but inclusive.

Don is an executive advisor and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of cross-sector experience spanning engineering, technical sales, fundraising, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship. While earning…