Future of Global Energy Conference Presented by Shell USA, Inc.

Center for Houston’s Future, the Greater Houston Partnership and Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) invite you to the annual Future of Global Energy presented by Shell USA, Inc.

As global energy demands increase, we face a critical question: How do we balance economic growth with the need to reduce carbon emissions? This conference is where industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and academics gather to find solutions.

Conference Theme

Houston’s Role in Meeting the Dual Energy and Climate Challenge

As global energy demands soar, we must balance economic growth with urgent climate action. This conference delves into Houston’s unique position to lead in this effort, driving innovation, collaboration, and investment towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Key Topics

• Understanding Local and Global Energy Demand: What does growing demand mean for Houston’s energy industry?
• Balancing Growth and Sustainability: How can we meet energy needs while reducing our carbon footprint?
• Investment Opportunities: What’s holding back investment in scaling low-carbon energy solutions, and how can we change that?
• Houston’s Role in Innovation: Discover how Houston is driving economic growth while pioneering new energy technologies.
• Leveraging Partnerships: Explore how collaboration across industries, academia, and government can accelerate progress.

Conference Highlights

• Emerging Talent Program with support from Chevron: Emphasizing the importance of recruiting and nurturing talent equipped to navigate the dual energy and climate challenge.
• Judged Poster Competition: TEX-E will host a “dual challenge” poster competition featuring contributions from TEX-E fellows and local university students.
• Innovation Expo: A showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions for addressing the dual challenge.

Conference Activities

• Morning plenary: Lorie K. Logan, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will share insights on the current state of the economy.

• Startup Innovation Expo showcasing Houston’s progress in technology development across all energy transition pathways
• Luncheon Keynote: Dr. Carmichael Roberts will discuss Houston’s ambitions as a low-carbon finance capital.

• Innovation Expo: Experience a showcase of technologies and solutions for meeting the dual challenge during the afternoon break.
• Emerging Talent Program: This year’s conference places a special emphasis on emerging talent in energy, underscoring the success of our industry’s ability to recruit and retain great talent.
• Breakout sessions: Tackle topics like “More Energy, More Value,” “Houston – Epicenter of Energy Innovation for Scale,” “Creating New Opportunities by Solving the Dual Challenge,” and “Meeting the Dual Challenge, What is Holding Back Progress?”

Agenda

Register Here

Full Program Individual Admission

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Questions?

Contact Samantha Hodges shodges@houston.org or 713-844-3686

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Mary Doughtie mdoughtie@futurehouston.org or 713-844-9362

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