Innovating for Tomorrow
Tulane University is set to host its inaugural Future of Energy Forum from November 13 to 15, 2024. This landmark event will bring together global thought leaders to explore innovative solutions for meeting worldwide energy demands while advancing towards a sustainable, lower-carbon future.
Centered around the theme "Can Energy Pragmatism Secure Our Energy Future?", the forum promises to be a melting pot of ideas from business, government, academia, and nonprofit sectors. Discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Emerging Technologies and Policy Innovations: Exploring cutting-edge solutions shaping the energy landscape
- Adapting Investment Strategies: Examining financial approaches to support sustainable energy development
- Consumer Behavior and Energy Transition: Understanding the role of public engagement in energy sustainability
- Louisiana's Expanding Energy Landscape: Showcasing the state's transition from traditional oil and gas to alternative energy innovations
In a move to foster widespread engagement, Tulane University has made this event free and open to the public. The forum will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
- Ken Ahmann, COO, Colusa Indian Energy
- Dustin Davidson, Deputy Secretary, Louisiana Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources
- Former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
- Rob Guthrie, CEO, Bernhard
- Dr. Roderick Jackson, U.S. Department of Energy Oppenheimer Fellow
Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts emphasized the significance of the event, stating at a press conference, "Energy impacts every dimension of modern life; its future is the future of us all. Tulane's Future of Energy Forum will convene leaders from across politics, business, science, and society to engage in vital conversations that will shape the energy systems of tomorrow."
The forum will also highlight the NSF Engines: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine, spearheaded by Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL). This initiative, supported by a $160 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation and an additional $67.5 million from Louisiana Economic Development, aims to advance the global energy transition through high-impact technology development and innovation.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pivotal discussion shaping our energy future. Mark your calendars for November 13 to 15 and join Tulane University in exploring pragmatic solutions for tomorrow's energy challenges. For more information and to register, visit energyforum.tulane.edu.
