MIX: Monthly Innovation Exchange

Join us for MIX, a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, share ideas, and strengthen our innovation community. Startup, Policy, Industry, Academia, Creatives, Entrepreneurs, researchers, civic leaders, and ecosystem partners come together to explore a rotating theme through lightning talks, small-group conversations, and informal networking. Whether you’re launching a new venture, driving scientific discovery, or building community infrastructure, MIX is a space to connect, learn, and grow—together. Enjoy happy hour bites, meaningful dialogue, and the chance to get inspired by others shaping the future in and around our region.

​This Month’s Topic: Powering Sacramento – Clean & Affordable Energy Futures 

Powering Sacramento will explore how folks and organizations across sectors are advancing clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions. We’ll look at the intersection of innovation, equity, and sustainability — from startups pioneering new technologies,  policymakers shaping energy access, to community leaders ensuring that the transition benefits everyone. We want to know what’s happening right here in our backyard, and what pieces are missing from the picture to advance lasting energy solutions. 

Featured Speakers Include:

James Frasher – Director of R&D, SMUD

Rosie Yacoub – Electrification Team Lead, 350 Sacramento

Wilfredo Cruz – Executive Director, Community Resource Project

Orville Thomas – CEO, California Energy Power Innovation Collaborative

Fallon Vaughan – Director of Business Development at BoxPower

Agenda

​Arrive early – beat the traffic & work from the space!!

​5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival & Open Networking

​5:30 – 6:30 PM | Facilitated Idea Exchange

​•  Brief background on the chosen theme for the month.

​•  Expert Lightning Talk

​•  Roundtables

​6:30 – 6:45 PM | Reflections & Wrap-Up

​6:45 – 7:15 PM | Open Networking