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.
WATCH ONLINE @ https://climateweekhouston.com/2025-live
or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re2CRXtAIIw
Expect an inspiring lineup of speakers, along with 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.
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, Expert Partner, Think Beyond, Kyla Gaganam, Youth Coordinator, One Earth One Chance and Curator, Cath Conlon, CEO Blackwood Educational Land Institute, James Rees, Founder, Noverram, with Juli Allen Rush, UH Adjunct Professor, Foresight Program
10:40 - 11:00 - Break with Expo Tables
11:00 - 11:15 - Hack the Heat Hackathon Awards - Katie Rosario with Octopus Energy and Judges
11:15 - 11:30 - Reflection on the Week with a musical performance by Raycheal Winters
11:30-12:00 -The Power of AND - Everyone Can Play A Role - discussion with Angela Blanchard, Born for Storms, and Francisco Sanchez, Senior Advisor for Economic Development, Hagerty Consulting moderated by Lindsay Roe, President of Allies in Energy
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