Thank you for attending Third Way's 5th Annual Arizona Convening.
We brought together leaders, thinkers, but most importantly doers in Scottsdale from March 9-11, 2026. This year's gathering was a working session, a real chance to roll up our sleeves and shape a bold, pragmatic shared vision for America's energy future.​​​​
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This event followed Chatham House rules.
What We're Reading
America’s energy future depends on an actionable strategy. Affordability, reliability, and innovation will come from pragmatism and collaboration. We need new ideas and an all-of-the above approach to meet demand, lower prices, and establish the United States as a leader in the global energy race.
We have a lot of questions for the leaders and experts joining us in Scottsdale. What is the real state of America’s energy sector? What policies can work at the national and state level? How do we compete with China’s manufacturing strength? How do we innovate in the sector and how do we build more?
Below you’ll find some of the articles Third Way experts are reading that guided our discussions together.
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Third Way: More is More: An All-of-the-Above Strategy for America’s Energy Cost Crisis
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New York Times: Don't Look Now, but the Green Transition Is Still Happening
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Canary Media: US to overwhelmingly build clean power in 2026
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World Economic Forum: Global energy in 2026 will be marked by growth resilience and competition
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New York Times: U.S. Automakers Risk Being Reduced to Niche Producers of Gas Vehicles
Agenda
4:00PM Opening Remarks
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​Josh Freed, SVP Climate and Energy Program, Third Way
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State of Energy
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Ben King, Director, Rhodium Group
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Fireside Chat: On the Ground Energy Perspectives
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, VP of Climate & Energy, Third Way (moderator)
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Maren Mahoney, Director, AZ Office of Resiliency
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5:30PM Reception & Dinner
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9:00PM Day Ends
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