Rice at CERAWeek 2025: Leading the Conversation on the Future of Energy
CERAWeek by S&P Global, one of the world’s premier energy conferences, will return to Houston for its 43rd annual gathering from March 10–14, 2025, at the Hilton Americas-Houston and George R. Brown Convention Center. This year’s conference will convene top global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the energy landscape.
Rice University will play a prominent role in these critical discussions — with faculty, researchers, and experts featured across multiple sessions at both the CERAWeek Executive Conference and the Innovation Agora.
Key Themes at CERAWeek 2025
The CERAWeek 2025 agenda will explore pivotal energy issues, including:
✅ Power, Grid, and Electrification
✅ Renewables and Low-Carbon Fuels
✅ Capital Transition and Investment in Energy
✅ Innovation and Emerging Technologies
✅ Climate and Sustainability
✅ AI and Digitalization in Energy
Rice at the Forefront of Energy Innovation
Rice’s delegation to CERAWeek will highlight its leadership in sustainability, advanced materials, energy transition strategies, and cutting-edge technologies. Faculty and researchers will showcase advancements in carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, AI-driven energy solutions, and more.
Among the Innovation Agora topics where Rice’s expertise will shine:
🔹 Decarbonization & Low-Carbon Technologies
🔹 AI in Energy Systems & Cybersecurity
🔹 Hydrogen & Nuclear Innovation
🔹 Critical Minerals & Sustainable Mining
🔹 Mobility & Automation in the Energy Sector
Rice will also be actively engaged in the Agora Hubs, dedicated to discussions on climate, carbon, and emerging energy solutions — a natural fit given Rice’s deep commitment to sustainability research and its role as a leader in energy innovation.
Where to Find Rice at CERAWeek
📍 Stop by and see us! Visit our kiosk on Innovators Row in the Clean Energy Commons (Level 3 at the George R. Brown Convention Center) to connect with Rice experts and learn about our latest research and innovations in energy and sustainability.
🔹 Representatives from the Rice Sustainability Institute will be on hand at the kiosk to discuss Rice’s leadership in sustainability research and energy transition solutions.
📞 Have questions? Contact:
- Maria Martinez | Phone: 713.348.3015 | Email: mmtz@rice.edu
- Gabriela Mendoza | Phone: 713.348.3011 | Email: gm77@rice.edu
Looking Back and Ahead
In 2024, CERAWeek tackled topics such as funding the energy transition, geothermal advancements, and AI in energy. Building on those discussions, 2025 will push even further into transformational technologies and strategies for a resilient energy future.
📌 Registration for CERAWeek 2025 is still open. Join Rice’s experts and other global leaders in shaping the next chapter of energy innovation.
🔗 For a schedule of Rice’s speakers at CERAWeek 2025: si.rice.edu/rice-ceraweek-2025
🔗 Read the Rice News article on Rice at CERAWeek: news.rice.edu/news/2025/rice-energy-expertise-be-featured-ceraweek
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