Energy Solutions in a New Era Hosted by JERA & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The energy world is entering a period of profound change — and Houston sits at the very heart of it. Join JERA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for an evening of candid conversation on how established energy leaders and bold startups can shape what comes next.
What we ask of energy is changing. Electrification, industrial decarbonization, and a new class of large loads — led by AI and data centers — are driving power demand at a pace never seen before. The question is no longer only how do we add clean generation?, but how do we serve rising demand on a grid with limited headroom? One answer builds new supply; the other shifts demand intelligently — and where the two meet, the next-era power system comes into view.
As part of Houston Energy + Climate Startup Week, this session brings JERA and MHI leadership together with leading energy and climate innovators, Fervo Energy and Emerald AI, for an open dialogue on collaboration and open innovation. Whether you're a founder, investor, corporate, researcher, academic, or policymaker, come connect with the people building the future of energy.
What to expect
Short introductions to JERA's and MHI's open innovation activities and U.S. strategy
A ~45-minute panel discussion with industry leaders and pioneering startups, Fervo Energy and Emerald AI, on how corporates and startups build trust and scale together
A ~30-minute networking reception to connect with key players across the energy & climate ecosystem
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕞 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)
📍 The Ion, "Forum Stairs" — Houston, TX
🎟️ Free & open to all — investors, startups, corporates, academia, and government are welcome
Come for the ideas, stay for the connections. We look forward to seeing you there.