Program Overview

This year we are excited to bring a full two days of programming that will include:

 

Keynote Speeches

High-caliber keynote presentations from leading minds in industry, academia, and government.

Ben “Bud” M. Brigham, Anthem Ventures/Brigham Resources
Trevor Houser, The Rhodium Group
David G. Victor, The University of California at San Diego
Scott W. Tinker, Bureau of Economic Geology

 

Panel Discussions

Panel discussions covering the most dynamic and relevant trends in energy policy, energy markets, and energy technology innovation.

The United States as an Energy Exporter: Advantages, Difficulties, and Risks for Energy Security
Renewable Defense: What do Military Directives Mean for Diffusion of Energy Technology
Job Creation During the Life-Cycle of Energy Technologies
Advanced Geothermal Systems
Boom Towns: Evaluating the Economic and Social Challenges of Rapid Development in Rural America
Financial Innovation in Renewable Energy
Managing the Demand Side of Natural Gas Resource Abundance

 

Workshops

Breakout sessions providing opportunities for discussion and collaboration on a variety of municipal, regional, and national energy concerns. Workshop topics will be announced in early December.

90 Degree Turn: New Challenges and Opportunities in Horizontal Drilling
Building the Clean Energy Corridor
Methods and Tools for Energy Research
Entrepreneurship in Clean Energy
Influencing and Measuring an Individual’s Impact on Energy Use – How Faculty, Students, and Staff Can Help Meet the 2020 Goal
Student Leadership in Campus Energy Education

 

Research Spotlight Talks

Modeled after the highly-successful TED Talks format, these short presentations will showcase cutting edge research from preeminent research faculty.

Implications of Multiple “Green” Technology Choices on the Rebound Effect from Households
Michael F. Blackhurst
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Do We Have to Choose: Mitigate GHG Emissions or Grow the Economy?
Carey King
Research Associate, Center for International Energy & Environmental Policy (CIEEP), Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin

Powered Paint: Nanotech Solar Ink
Brian A. Korgel
Matthew Van Winkle Regents Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Decision Pathways – Technologies To Guide Our Energy Future
Suzanne Pierce
Research Assistant Professor, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin.

 

Texas Energy Research Challenge

A competitive, cross-disciplinary energy research competition will award over $20,000 in prize money across three categories: engineering, physical & natural sciences, and social sciences. Click here for more info.

 

Career Opportunities

An evening reception and other meetups will give attendees a chance to expand their networks. A special Student-Only Energy Career Fair will connect employers with graduate students.