The 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit will be held at The Hanger facility, University of Louisiana Monroe  in Monroe, Louisiana. This event, organized in collaboration with the Delta Economic Research & Sustainability District, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and 21st Century Workforce Development, aims to unite government, universities, and private industry to discuss the future of job growth, new industries, workforce training, and The Rise of North Louisiana. Stakeholders from 29 parishes in Central and North Louisiana will be invited to explore a sustainable future. With Meta in Richland and local universities and technical schools preparing for the workforce of tomorrow, discussions will include emerging topics such as solar, wind turbines, blue hydrogen, and more. Louisiana's primary industry, oil and gas, along with energy sectors, will also participate to help shape the future alongside all stakeholders.

Register here: Sustainability Summit 2026
 

Agenda Topics/ Saturday, October 3rd

9:00 Welcome

9:20-10:30 Legislator’s Panel: The Sustainable Economic Future of North Louisiana

10:40-11:30 LSU Energy Institute Talk

11:30-12:30 Entergy & Meta

Breakout Sessions 12:30-1:00

The Future of Nuclear Energy (Session A)

Workforce Development of Emerging Sustainability Industries (Session B)

Breakout Sessions 1:15-1:45

Artificial Intelligence (Session A)

Wind Energy for the Future (Session B)

Breakout Sessions 2:00-2:30

Learning About Data Centers and Utility Bills (Session A)

Solar Energy to the Utility Grid (Session B)

Breakout Sessions 2:45-3:15

Carbon Sequestration Role on Economic Development (Session A)

Using Biomass for Energy (Session B)