Houston Energy & Climate Week Powering Tomorrow's Workforce hosted by NES Fircroft
Houston is where bold workforce solutions meet breakthrough innovation.
Join us at the HoYOUSton Career Track, a signature event of Houston Energy & Climate Week 2025, where executives, business leaders, and workforce strategists explore the talent, skills, and partnerships shaping the future of energy. ✨
This half-day event is designed to spark dialogue, share insights, and build connections, featuring two engaging panel discussions, a keynote, and a networking mixer that will bring together decision-makers and the talent shaping the future of energy, climate, and innovation - fields that are transforming the future and converging right here in Houston.
⚡New Energies – New Opportunities
As the energy landscape evolves, companies are innovating in lithium, carbon management, and other emerging technologies to meet growing low-carbon demands. Hear from leaders building the next generation of infrastructure and discover how workforce capabilities are shifting to support growth and innovation, and how talent from traditional industries is fueling the shift toward cleaner energy solutions.
🎤 Moderated by: Mark LaCour, Editor in Chief & Podcast Speaker of OGGN
✨Featured Speakers:
Chris Celano, COO, Stardust Power
Jay Keener, CEO, Altillion Inc.
James Walker, CEO, Nano Nuclear
Don Leach, SVP, Carbon Cycle
🌎Keynote by NES Fircroft: “Powering Tomorrow's Workforce” - Discover how workforce needs are evolving across clean energy, with insights on shifting roles, talent gaps, and the macro forces shaping the next generation of careers.
⚡The Heat, Power, and Progress of Data Centers
Explore how energy and tech talent are converging to sustainably power the digital age—from AI-driven demand to renewable solutions for hyperscale data centers, and what this means for talent strategy and cross-industry collaboration.
🎤 Moderated by Michelle Musson, Analyst, Orennia
✨Featured Speakers:
Hussein Shel, Chief Digital Officer, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Rafael Hernandez, VP Commercial, Last Energy
Mansur Masood, Director Data Center Origination, NRG
Ian Rock, CTO, TerraFlow Energy
🤝 Networking Mixer
Keep the energy going after the panels! Stay for networking and make meaningful connections. Enjoy lite bites from Texas Charcuterie Co. and drinks by Henry Poured while you mix, mingle, and make connections with industry leaders, rising talent, and the changemakers driving the future of energy 🌎
Who Should Attend?
💡 Whether you're an industry leader, HR and talent acquisition professional, hiring decision-maker, or a career changer, the HoYOUSton Workforce Development Day is your chance to:
Connect with peers shaping the future of energy
Discover emerging roles, in-demand skills, and training pathways
Network with top employers, talent, and industry leaders
Be part of building a future-ready workforce for Houston and beyond
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with Houston Energy and Climate Week organizers.
Houston Energy and Climate Week is organized by Allies in Energy, a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) community of business leaders, investors, and philanthropists dedicated to advancing energy and climate literacy through collaboration and partnership.