Conference Format

The 18th annual Duke University Energy Conference will leverage Duke’s reputation as an academic institution at the center of the global energy conversation to address the energy transition.

Keynote Conversations

Speaker Panels

Networking Receptions

Today’s energy system faces growing and often competing demands: affordability, reliability, security, and sustainability. This year’s conference will bring together leaders and experts to explore how these tensions are shaping decisions across the energy landscape.

From rising costs and infrastructure investment to system reliability, market design, and risk allocation, discussions will examine who pays for and who benefits from America’s energy future. We will also look ahead to how capital and policy are guiding the pace and direction of the energy transition.

At its core, the conference will confront a key challenge: not all expectations may be met at once. Understanding how these tradeoffs are made is essential to building a resilient, future-ready energy system.

Registration opens Fall 2026

2026 Conference Schedule

To be announced.

Keynote Speakers

To be announced.

Programming and Panel Discussions

To be announced.

Getting Around Durham

Hotels

JB Duke Hotel (4.6 stars)
0.2 miles from Fuqua (6 min walk)
Bar and restaurant

Washington Duke Inn & Hotel (4.7 stars)
0.4 miles from Fuqua (9 min walk)
Pub, restaurant, and golf course

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham (4.2 stars)
1.1 miles from Fuqua (3 min drive)
Bar and restaurant

Hilton Durham Near Duke (4.0 stars)
2.5 miles from Fuqua (8 min drive)
Restaurant

Map of Durham area with directions to Duke University Fuqua School of Business

Food and Drinks

West End Wine Bar | $$ Wine Bar
Ponysaurus Brewing | $$ Brewery
Motorco | $$ Live Music and Bar
Velvet Hippo| $$ Rooftop Bar

The Duke University Energy Conference is part of:

Questions?

Interested in becoming a 2026 Energy Conference Sponsor? Have other questions?

Contact us:

energyweek@duke.edu