Houston Energy & Climate Week Closing Ceremonies
The Houston Energy & Climate Week 2025 Closing Ceremonies will reflect on a week of powerful dialogue, bold ideas, and new connections, honoring the innovators, educators, industries, and communities who are driving Houston forward.
We’ll spotlight highlights from the week and share a preview of what’s ahead.
Expect an inspiring lineup of speakers, as well as a vibrant showcase of our culture and creativity. Whether you attended one event or many, this is your chance to reconnect, celebrate, and close the week together.
8:00 - 9:00 - Breakfast and Networking - Cup of Joey
9:00 - 9:15 - Welcome with Allies in Energy President, Lindsay Roe, Co-Chairs 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week, Ingrid Velsaco and John Rowe
9:15 - 10:00 - Confronting Climate Gridlock with Dr. Dan Cohan, Professor at Rice University, and Jana Schey, Founder Practical Evolution
10:00 - 10:40 - The Intersection & Climate and Energy - Radha Balani, Managing Partner, Think Beyond, Marcelo Medeiro-Campos, Professor UTD, Cath Conlon, Blackwood Skyfarm @ Post Houston, James Rees, Operations & Strategy, Noverram, with Juli Allen Rush, UH Adjunct Professor, Foresight Progra
10:40 - 11:00 - Break with Expo Tables
11:00 - 11:15 - Hack the Head Hackathon Awards - Katie Rosario with Octopus Energy and Judges
11:15 - 12:00 - Houston: An Unstoppable City of Firsts - Lindsay Roe, John Rowe, Ingrid Velasco, Juliana Gairazar and Katie Mehnert
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