Week-long programming on technology,
innovation and decarbonization—centered in the "CERAWeek Innovation
Agora"—will be a major focus at the world's preeminent energy
conference, to be held in Houston
March 10-14
HOUSTON, March 6,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Microsoft, Amazon
Web Services (AWS), Google, Fervo, AIQ, and Commonwealth Fusion,
will be among the technology and innovation speakers at CERAWeek by
S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy conference—to be held
in Houston March 10-14.
CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex
world will examine an era of multifaceted change—in policy,
technology and geopolitics—that is reshaping the global energy
landscape.
The CERAWeek Innovation Agora will serve as the center of
technology and innovation programming at the conference. Featuring
a community of technologists, startup entrepreneurs, venture
capitalists and investors, thought leaders, policymakers and
corporate innovators, the Innovation Agora will showcase
transformational technology platforms in energy and adjacent
industries—including presentations from more than 250
start-ups—ranging across AI, decarbonization, low carbon fuels,
cybersecurity, hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility,
automation, and more.
The CERAWeek Innovation Agora program is available to all
CERAWeek registrants and will comprise a series of
thought-provoking conversations, presentations and discussions,
including its signature Voices of Innovation series of intimate,
one-on-one conversations with thought leaders, Agora Studio
sessions featuring moderated dialogues with 2-3 guest speakers
on emerging and disruptive technologies, as well Agora Pods
featuring demonstrations and case studies. The 2025 program will
also feature Agora Hubs—dedicated areas focused on carbon, climate
and new energies.
The 2025 CERAWeek Innovation Agora program will also
include:
- Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition:
Hosted by
The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, the Houston
Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and TEX-E, the competition will
feature 40 energy ventures that are focused on driving efficiency
and advancements towards the energy transition. Presentations will
be evaluated by a special judging panel of energy industry experts
and investors.
- NexGen at CERAWeek Program (NEW for 2025):
New
for 2025, the NexGen programming track will focus on the critical
link between academia and industry and how to create dynamic
environments that cultivate top talent, uncover fresh ideas, and
unlock newfound energy transition pathways. NextGen accelerates
these connections through engaging programming, targeted networking
events and collaborative discussions that inspire and spark the
next generation of talent, ideas and alliances.
- The Nexus (NEW for 2025):
A new collaborative
and interactive destination, the Nexus introduces NextGen
programming to CERAWeek audiences—showcasing both the latest and
next generation research and development in energy as well as the
next generation of talent to enter the industry. The Nexus is also
the centerpiece for Agora Studio and Voices of Innovation sessions,
as well as many other interactive experiences to help foster
dynamic exchanges on emerging and disruptive technologies with
industry leaders, academics and ecosystem participants.
The 2025 program will also feature the "Clean Energy Commons"
fostering connections for the innovation ecosystem as well as the
"Clean Tech Corridor" where delegates can meet entrepreneurs
building promising companies.
Key themes to be explored throughout the Innovation Agora
program include:
- AI and Digital
- Power, Grid and Electrification
- Hydrogen and Low-carbon Fuels
- Climate and Sustainability
- Technology and Innovation
- Managing Emissions
- The Capital Transition
- Mobility and Transportation
"The CERAWeek Innovation Agora embodies the dynamic energy
innovation ecosystem that is unlocking new technologies and
charting new pathways to the future," said Jamey Rosenfield, CERAWeek Founder and Co-chair.
"This unique community—comprised of traditional energy companies,
start-ups, technology companies, innovation thought leaders and
investors—reflects the resourcefulness and ingenuity that is being
applied to both the challenges and opportunities of the energy
future."
"Technology and innovation have marked the history of energy—and
they most certainly will shape its future," said Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, S&P Global and
CERAWeek conference chair. "This year's conference theme, 'Moving
Ahead' focuses on an era of multifaceted change. New technologies
that carry the potential to transform how energy is produced,
managed and consumed will also be a major source of energy demand
themselves. Meeting the moment will not only require
next-generation ideas, but also the ability to scale those ideas
and ensure the robust supply chains needed to sustain them. The
central role that innovation plays in the energy ecosystem will be
on full display at CERAWeek."
Among the technology and innovation leaders to address CERAWeek
delegates are: (partial list)
- Marco Alverà, Co-founder and CEO, TES
- Roeland Baan, President &
Chief Executive Officer, Topsoe
- Dr. Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General, World Nuclear
Association
- Lord John Browne
of Madingley, Chairman, Beyond Net Zero
- Aura Cuellar, President, LanzaTech
- Jen Easterly, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Evenstar Cyber, LLC
- Meg Gentle, Executive Director
of the Board, HIF Global
- Tim Latimer, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
Fervo Energy
- Ernest Moniz, Founder and CEO, Energy Futures Initiative,
former U.S. Secretary of Energy
- Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Sunita Narain, Director General,
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Emily Olson, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs
Officer, Vale Base Metals
- Maria Pope, President and CEO,
Portland General Electric
- Ruth Porat, President & Chief Investment Officer,
Alphabet and Google
- Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive
Officer, Gentari Sdn Bhd
- Uwem Ukpong, Vice President of
Global Services, Amazon Web Services
- Jason Zander, Executive Vice President, Microsoft
Visit www.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the
most up-to-date program information (subject to change).
Registration Information
CERAWeek by S&P Global 2025 will be held March 10-14 at the Hilton Americas—Houston.
Further information and delegate registration is available at
www.ceraweek.com.
Media Accreditation
Media registration is now open. Members of the media interested
in covering CERAWeek 2025 are required to apply for
accreditation.
Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the
following link:
https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/cw25/mediareg/login
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