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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum – Sept 16 – Sept 17, 2026 – Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION:September 16–17, 2026\nRice University – Jones Graduate School of Business\nHouston, Texas\n\nThe 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum (ETVF) brings together energy innovators, investors, corporations, and the broader energy ecosystem to showcase technologies advancing a more sustainable, reliable, and lower-carbon energy future.\nNow in its 23rd year, the forum features industry speakers, investors, and promising startups from across the United States and beyond. It also serves as the anchor event for the inaugural Energy and Climate Startup Week in Houston.\nFeatured Keynote Speakers\nSean M.\nChief Economist, Phillips 66\nSean M. will open the forum with an economic outlook examining the macroeconomic trends shaping the energy industry, including AI-driven electricity demand, infrastructure investment, and evolving energy markets.\nIra Ehrenpreis\nFounder & Managing Partner, DBL Partners\nTesla Board Member & SpaceX Investor\nIra Ehrenpreis will close the forum by sharing insights on scaling transformative companies, commercializing breakthrough technologies, and what investors look for in the next generation of energy innovators.\nCall for Energy Ventures\nApplications are now open for companies interested in presenting at the 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum. Selected ventures will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations to leading investors, corporate partners, and industry experts while participating in curated networking and business development opportunities.\nApplication Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration Type\nFee\nDeadline\n\n\nEarly-Bird Registration\n$395\nSeptember 7, 2026\n\n\n\nEarly-bird attendees will hear from investors, operators, and founders tackling the challenges of energy commercialization, including deploying new technologies, building resilient infrastructure, and scaling hard-tech companies in an increasingly complex energy landscape.\n
URL:https://upstreamcalendar.com/events/register-now-for-the-rice-alliance-for-technology-and-entrepreneurship-23rd-annual-energy-tech-venture-forum-sept-16-sept-17-2026-houston-tx/
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,Houston Oil and Gas Events Calendar
LOCATION:Janice and Robert McNair Hall, 1900 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
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