The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.

​During the virtual Summit, speakers will explore topics ranging from green workforce development, the current state of the energy landscape, the future of climate action, building next generation businesses, mobility and transportation access, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence and data centers. Community and industry leaders, alongside key stakeholders and policymakers, will discuss the challenges they face and the policy solutions they are developing in response.

​The 2026 Energy & Commerce Summit will air virtually on July 22 on YouTube.

Panel Overview

• Jobs of Tomorrow: Building a Green Workforce for the Future
• The Energy Landscape: State of Play, Challenges, and Solutions
• Building Next Generation Businesses
• Mobility and Transportation Access in AA & NH/PI Communities