Built for action
not observation

Leadership isn't learned in a lecture hall. It's forged through real challenges, honest conversations, and the courage to grow alongside peers who understand what's at stake. This is what our leadership experiences are all about.

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Our approach

Rooted in learning experience design (LXD)

Our approach is grounded in Learning Experience Design (LXD) - an interactive, human-centered method that moves beyond content and theory to engage leaders through structured activities that challenge assumptions, deepen connections, and build confidence in how you lead.

These experiences are creative, practical, and rooted in real utility challenges - helping you move from insight to action.

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.

— Benjamin Franklin

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What I appreciate about U2030 is how it shows up at every level. Personally, it’s helped me build my voice as an industry speaker and step into more visible leadership opportunities. For my team, it’s created alignment and shared perspective. And for our organization, it’s opened doors to ideas and connections we wouldn’t have found on our own.

— U2030 Member

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U2030 genuinely puts people first. In an industry where the pressure is constant and very public, having a space where you’re seen as a person - not just a title - is incredibly grounding. That’s not something I take for granted.

— U2030 Member

Events

Our events are immersive, human-centered experiences where utility leaders don’t just learn-they test decisions, share openly, and leave ready to lead differently.

calendar_todayApr. 22, 2026 location_onFrancis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC

ENERGIZE Retreat

Step away from daily pressures and immerse yourself in human-centered learning that cultivates confidence, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

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calendar_todayJun. - Aug., 2026 location_on5 cities nationwide

INFLIGHT Workshops

Immerse yourself in a one-day Learning Experience Design (LXD) workshop that explores the Golden Age of Service - restoring human-centered…

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calendar_todaySept. 28-30, 2026 location_onSaint Kate Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

SPARK Annual Meeting

Examine how utility leadership, communities, and emerging technologies, like AI intersect - and how to navigate the tension between progress…

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Programs

Structured leadership journeys that blend utility expertise with the human skills - empathy, influence, and self-awareness - needed to drive authentic transformation.