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Energy & Entrepreneurship Navigating the Future of Climate Tech

HOUSTON, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TEX-E (Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship), a nonprofit empowering the next generation of energy and climate tech leaders, will host its inaugural TEX-E Conference on April 15, 2025 at the Ion, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, researchers, and corporate partners to explore the future of climate and energy innovation.

Held in Houston—the energy capital of the world—the conference will feature expert-led sessions on artificial intelligence in energy, climate venture funding, and the evolving energy workforce.

Featured Agenda Highlights:

• 1:15 PM — Keynote Address: Fueling the Future: Balancing Energy Demands with Net Zero Solutions
  Bobby Tudor, CEO, Artemis Energy Partners
  
  
• 1:50 PM — Emerging Technologies & AI in Energy
  Rob Schapiro, Senior Director, Energy Partnerships, Microsoft
  Prakash Seshadri, SBP of Engineering, Electrification Software, GE Vernova
  Birlie Bourgeois, Director, Shale and Tight Asset Class, Chevron
  Timothy Butts, TEB Tech (moderator)
  
  
• 2:30 PM — Break
  
  
• 2:40 PM — The Climate Capitalists: Funding the Next Generation
  Neal Dikeman, Partner, Energy Transition Ventures
  Eric Rubenstein, Founding Managing Partner, New Climate Ventures
  Jim Gable, President, Chevron Technology Ventures
  Juliana Garaizar, Venture Partner, ClimaTech Global Ventures
  Adam Ali, TEX-E Fellow (moderator)
  
  
• 3:20 PM — Interactive Trivia Session
  
  
• 3:30 PM — The Talent Transition: Navigating Energy Careers in a Changing World
  Gin Kinney, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, NRG
  Loretta Williams Gurnell, SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation
  
  
• 4:10 PM — Closing Remarks & Next Steps

The TEX-E Conference is made possible through generous sponsorships. Oxy (Occidental Petroleum) serves as the event's Megawatt Sponsor, the premier level of support, and Woodside Energy joins as a Kilowatt Sponsor.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX
RSVP / Media Inquiries: https://lu.ma/d1lmvbda

About TEX-E
TEX-E (Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship) is a nonprofit organization uniting Texas's top universities, industry leaders, and entrepreneurial talent to accelerate innovation in energy transition and climate technology. Headquartered in Houston—the energy capital of the world—TEX-E equips the next generation of climate-tech entrepreneurs through a comprehensive suite of programs, including a year-long Fellows program, Energy Ventures courses, a startup boot camp, and a business plan competition with significant prize funding. The organization also supports internships and startup acceleration, providing students with career-launching opportunities and real-world experience. TEX-E is building a robust digital network that connects students, researchers, and industry professionals across Texas to form a vibrant, purpose-driven innovation ecosystem.

Media Contact:
Faith Kelnhofer
Chief of Staff / TEX-E
fkelnhofer@tex-e.org
(706) 308-7428

Website: https://tex-e.org

SOURCE TEX-E