Rice University and CERAWeek Partnership
2025 Rice University Special Programs and Speaker Schedule
Monday, March 10, to Friday, March 14, 2025
Rice at CERAWeek
Rice University is excited to participate in CERAWeek 2025, where our faculty and thought leaders will engage in high-level discussions and showcase groundbreaking research. Through our involvement in the Executive Conference, Innovation Agora, and Partner Programs, we will address some of the most critical challenges in the energy sector.
📍 Learn more about CERAWeek: CERAWeek Website
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
Our Key Engagements
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Executive Conference: Rice leadership participates in high-level dialogues on energy markets, policy, and geopolitics.
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Innovation Agora: Showcasing Rice’s cutting-edge research in sustainability, technology, and energy transition solutions.
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Partner Programs: Collaborative efforts driving industry connections, innovation, and transformative impact.
📄 Download the full PDF schedule here
Rice University Speaker Schedule
Monday, March 10
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7:00 - 8:30 AM
Speaker: Kenneth Medlock
Program Type: Future Energy Leaders | Session Type: Breakfast
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2:30 - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Ramamoorthy Ramesh
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: Climate Hub
Session: Which Technologies Are Ready for Gigaton Scale?
Tuesday, March 11
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9:30 - 10:15 AM
Speaker: Haotian Wang
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Lyceum Lab
Session: Next Generation Electrolyzers and Electrolysis
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9:30 - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Matteo Pasquali
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Amphitheater
Session: Collaboration Spotlight: The Carbon Hub – A Public-Private Partnership Leading the Way to a Sustainable Carbon Economy
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1:30 - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Carrie Masiello
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Lyceum Lab 3
Session: Valuing Nature-Based Solutions for CO2 Removal
Wednesday, March 12
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3:30 - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Ramamoorthy Ramesh
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: Climate Hub
Session: Primary Energy Fallacy
Thursday, March 13
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9:30 - 10:15 AM
Speaker: Aditya Mohite
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Lyceum Lab
Session: Plasma Foundry for Scalable Industrial Decarbonization
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9:30 - 10:00 AM
Speaker: Matteo Pasquali
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Amphitheater
Session: The State of Industrial Decarbonization as Seen from Environmental Philanthropy and Academia
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10:30 - 11:35 AM
Speaker: Matteo Pasquali
Program Type: Executive Conference | Session Type: Plenary
Session: Strategic Roundtable: Materials Transition
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1:00 - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Paul Cherukuri
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: Climate Hub
Session: State of Clean Energy Innovation: Going Fast, Going Slow?
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1:30 - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Anshumali Shrivastava
Program Type: Innovation Agora | Session Type: NextGen Amphitheater
Session: University Innovations: The Next Wave of AI
Energy Venture Day & Pitch Competition
As part of CERAWeek 2025, the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship presents the annual Energy Venture Day & Pitch Competition on March 12. This highly anticipated event brings together over 40 emerging energy ventures that are driving efficiency and innovation in the energy transition. Startups will pitch their companies before industry experts and investors for a chance to win cash prizes.
The top three ventures from each industry track will be recognized at the event's conclusion, with the highest-scoring venture advancing to compete in the Startup World Cup Competition in San Francisco. The university track, TEX-E Prize, will award $50,000 in cash prizes to support the next generation of energy innovators.
📅 Learn more about Energy Venture Day & Pitch Competition
In preparation for this premier event, a free Pitch Preview will be held on March 11 at The Ion, allowing participants to refine their pitches and gain valuable feedback.
📍 Register for the Pitch Preview at The Ion
Stay tuned for live updates and insights by following Rice Sustainability Institute’s LinkedIn