Register Now for 2026 KBH Energy Center Symposium – Sept 11, 2026 – Austin, TX
The New Energy Equation: Demand, Power, and Geopolitics
September 11, 2026
8:00 AM–6:30 PM CT
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
Join energy leaders, policymakers, and leading academic voices at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center’s annual symposium for a focused discussion on the forces shaping the future of global energy.
This year’s program will examine the evolving energy landscape, including rising power demand, AI, capital flows, supply chains, and geopolitical risk. The symposium will also feature a special September 11 anniversary session focused on energy, security, and national resilience, presented in collaboration with the Clements Center for National Security.
Highlighted Speakers
- Michael Wirth — Chairman of the Board and CEO, Chevron
- Daniel Yergin — Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author, The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power
- Wil VanLoh — Founder and CEO, Quantum Capital Group
- Vicki Hollub — Former President and CEO, Director, Occidental Petroleum
- John Arnold — Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Arnold Ventures
- Gloria Moncrief — President and CEO, Montex Drilling Company
Registration
Registration closes September 2.
- Government & Public Service: $200
- Standard Registration: $500
- UT Faculty & Staff: Contact the organizers for registration
- Journalists & Media: Submit the media application form
