Powering Our Future: Careers in the Evolving Electricity Sector

Join the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA Women in Energy Initiative (WIE), and the NYU SPS Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and Young Professionals in Energy NYC for a dynamic conversation on the expanding career opportunities within the power and electricity sector.

As global efforts to electrify and decarbonize accelerate and as new technologies like AI drive unprecedented electricity demand, professionals across areas such as utilities and project finance are shaping a rapidly evolving landscape.

This event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the skills, pathways, and innovations defining the next generation of energy careers. Whether you’re exploring entry points into the field or seeking to pivot your professional focus toward a more sustainable energy future, this discussion will offer valuable insights and practical guidance on how to make an impact in this critical and growing sector.