View the conference agenda and then register here for Chicago Booth’s annual Energy Forward conference. We will examine the trends and opportunities that are defining the energy markets this year and into the future.

We are thrilled to welcome our distinguished keynote speakers:

  • Ted Brandt, CEO and Founder, Marathon Capital
  • Joel Gay, President and CEO, Energy Recovery
  • RJ Johnson, Executive Director & Head of Origination, NextEra Energy Resources

Additionally, we will be hosting a range of engaging panels on electric vehicles, energy policy, oil & gas, renewables, and utilities & the smart grid.

We are grateful to our sponsors for their continued support and for their energy industry leadership.

Cost: $20-$60

Agenda

8:30 am–9:00 am

Registration

9:00 am–9:15 am

Opening Remarks

9:15 am–10:00 am

Opening Keynote Address: Joel Gay

10:15 am–11:15 am

Panel Sessions: Oil & Gas and Renewables

11:30 am–12:15 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm–1:00 pm

Lunch Keynote Address: Ted Brandt

1:15 pm–2:15 pm

Panel Sessions: Utilities & Smart Grid and Policy

2:30 pm–3:30 pm

Panel Session: Electric Vehicles

3:45 pm–4:30 pm

Closing Keynote Address: RJ Johnson

4:30 pm–6:00 pm

Cocktail Reception and Networking

Areas of Focus: Energy Markets
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Energy Markets
Well-functioning markets are essential for providing access to reliable, affordable energy. EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is lauded as a promising way to reduce emissions and lower energy costs. Yet, a robust body of research demonstrates that not all efficiency investments deliver. EPIC...
Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy
Lower technology costs and supportive public policies are driving an increase in renewable energy in markets around the world. EPIC research is assessing the costs, benefits, and efficiency of policies...
Fossil Fuels
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Fossil Fuels
Under current policies, fossil fuels will play an important role in the energy system for the foreseeable future. EPIC research is exploring the costs and benefits of these fuels as...
Transportation
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Transportation
Mobility is central to economic activity. Yet, a lack of fuel diversity and continued demand growth have made the transportation industry a major contributor to global pollution and carbon emissions....
Electric Power
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Electric Power
As the electric power system faces new pressures and opportunities, EPIC research is working to identify the mix of policies needed to accelerate the global transition to clean, reliable, affordable...
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Well-functioning markets are essential for providing access to reliable, affordable energy. EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
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Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy
Lower technology costs and supportive public policies are driving an increase in renewable energy in markets around the world. EPIC research is assessing the costs, benefits, and efficiency of policies...
Fossil Fuels
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Fossil Fuels
Under current policies, fossil fuels will play an important role in the energy system for the foreseeable future. EPIC research is exploring the costs and benefits of these fuels as...
Transportation
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Transportation
Mobility is central to economic activity. Yet, a lack of fuel diversity and continued demand growth have made the transportation industry a major contributor to global pollution and carbon emissions....
Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is lauded as a promising way to reduce emissions and lower energy costs. Yet, a robust body of research demonstrates that not all efficiency investments deliver. EPIC...