Energy Week Preview: Facility Site Visit

Energy Week begins with a special preview experience for a select group of students. Participants will visit an energy innovation facility or industry site to explore emerging technologies and the infrastructure shaping the future of energy. Registration and more details coming soon.

Monday, November 9

Breaking into Energy Workshop & Happy Hour

Explore career opportunities across the energy industry through an interactive workshop featuring professionals from across the energy value chain. The event will cover careers in energy, sustainability, power, climate technology, policy, finance, and more, followed by networking and informal conversation with fellow students and industry professionals. Sponsored by Talisman. Registration and more details coming soon.

Community Dinner & Panel: Securing Our Energy Future

Join us for dinner and a moderated discussion on the future of energy security. Panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding affordability, grid reliability, and the evolving regulatory landscape, with perspectives from across the energy ecosystem. Registration and more details coming soon. 

Tuesday, November 10

Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition – Final Round

The Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition, now in its 14th year, is sponsored by the Duke Fuqua MBA Energy Club and the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project at Duke University. Registration for the final round is coming soon.

Fireside Chat: The Dual Challenge: Energy Access & Environmental Justice

This conversation will examine the opportunities and tradeoffs involved in expanding access to reliable energy while advancing the energy transition and addressing environmental justice. Registration and more details coming soon. 

Common Ground: Environmental Perspectives on the New World of Energy

This engaging, participatory event will discuss and tackle the environmental underpinnings of the clean energy buildout. Featuring Duke Nicholas School of the Environment alumni from intersectional but interrelated energy careers, we will start together and learn about the nuances of building responsible clean energy, then we will break out into rooms to break down real-world industry problems, provided by each one of our panelists. This event is hosted and sponsored by the Nicholas School’s Energy Club and the Global Energy Access Network Club.

Please note that this interactive event will be capped. You must be available for the entire time out of respect for our speakers and the collaborative nature of the event. Registration coming soon. 

Wednesday, November 11

The Duke University Energy Conference draws 400+ attendees each year and features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. This year’s theme is “Delivering on Expectations” and will bring together industry leaders and experts to explore how they navigate the tensions of affordability, reliability, security, and sustainability facing the energy industry right now. The conference is free to attend for all Duke students, staff, and faculty.

Thursday, November 12

Energy & Technology Panel

Discover how technological innovation is transforming energy systems and accelerating the energy transition at scale. Registration and more details coming soon.

Innovation Showcase

Explore energy innovation at the Innovation Showcase! Discover Duke and the Triangle’s growing energy hub through the work of local startups, researchers, and student entrepreneurs. Hear three-minute pitches highlighting emerging energy technologies and solutions, connect with presenters during an interactive, catered poster session, and network with attendees. Registration coming soon.

Friday, November 13

Pratt Unfiltered

Pratt School of Engineering concludes Energy Week with an open conversation on energy and the future of engineering. Designed to encourage free inquiry and thoughtful dialogue, Pratt Unfiltered will bring the week to a close with an energy-focused discussion. Registration and more details coming soon.