States Driving the Energy Transition: Strategies for Regional Development

Electrical Engineer, graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering (FIMEE) at the University of Guanajuato, with a Master's degree in Administrative Management from the National Technological Institute of Mexico.He has 37 years of experience in the energy sector, including 32 years with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), where he held various positions, advancing from Office Manager to General Manager of the Bajío Division. Under his leadership, the division achieved recognition as the number-one division in the country.In October 2021, he founded the Energy Agency of the State of Querétaro and has served as its Director ever since. In this role, he has developed major projects focused on ensuring a reliable electricity supply, improving energy efficiency, and advancing the energy transition, helping sustain the State of Querétaro's continued economic growth and development.

Lic. Daniel Sada González is Director General of the Nuevo León State Energy Agency, where he leads sustainable energy initiatives, as well as the planning and orderly, strategic development of the state's energy sector, taking into consideration the basic needs of society, private industry, and government. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, during which he has been involved in the development of key infrastructure, including the Nueva Era Pipeline, where he led the relationship with Howard Energy Partners and oversaw the regulatory permitting process in Mexico. He has also participated in the conceptualization and development of natural gas transmission pipelines in the United States, as well as in the development of various power generation projects in both countries using different technologies, including stationary and mobile systems powered by natural gas, diesel, and renewable energy.In addition, he has more than 10 years of experience in the evaluation and development of international businesses and projects. This includes extensive experience leading teams and coordinating the work required by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to obtain Presidential Permits for cross-border infrastructure projects between the United States and Mexico. These processes involved securing federal, state, and local permits, as well as conducting a range of social, economic, cultural, and environmental studies required for authorization.His professional career has focused on commercial management and international business, with an emphasis on designing and implementing energy solutions that generate significant social, environmental, and economic impact. His work contributes to sustainable development and the competitiveness of Mexico's energy sector, and he now applies this expertise with a particular focus on the State of Nuevo León.

Director and founder of Grupo AMERALI, a company specializing in energy projects and energy training. She holds a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from UNAM. Her career combines entrepreneurial vision, technical expertise, and project execution. She has led the grid interconnection of more than 80 power plants, as well as solar photovoltaic projects, and has trained more than 1,000 professionals, contributing to the development of specialized skills for the industry. She has been recognized twice as one of the top 100 leaders in Mexico's energy sector and as one of the 50 inspiring women in energy. She is an international speaker, a fellow of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and the creator of the Eneramix podcast. Currently, through Grupo AMERALI, she drives projects, knowledge, and solutions that help accelerate the energy transition and generate value for companies.