The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, utilities, RTOs/ISOs, developers, investors, and technology providers to assess current efforts, identify persistent challenges, and explore implementable strategies to accelerate transmission development. Participants will engage with decision-makers shaping the Western grid, share lessons from recent initiatives, and evaluate practical solutions to improve grid flexibility, reliability, and resilience. This timely gathering offers an opportunity to align on the next steps and advance the infrastructure needed to support a clean energy future across the Western states.