The Houston Energy & Climate Week 2025 Closing Ceremonies will reflect on a week of powerful dialogue, bold ideas, and new connections, honoring the innovators, educators, industries, and communities who are driving Houston forward.  We’ll spotlight highlights from the week and share a preview of what’s ahead.  Expect an inspiring lineup of speakers, along with a vibrant showcase of our culture and creativity. Whether you attended one event or many, this is your chance to reconnect, celebrate, and close the week together.

9:00 - 9:15 - Welcome with Allies in Energy President, Lindsay Roe, Co-Chairs 2025 Houston Energy and Climate Week, Ingrid Velsaco and John Rowe

9:15 - 10:00 - Confronting Climate Gridlock with Dr. Dan Cohan, Professor at Rice University, and Jana Schey, Founder of Practical Evolution

10:00 - 10:40 - The Intersection & Climate and Energy - Radha Balani, Expert Partner, Think Beyond, Kyla Gaganam, Youth Coordinator, One Earth One Chance, and Curator, Cath Conlon, CEO Blackwood Educational Land Institute, James Rees, Founder, Noverram, with Juli Allen Rush, UH Adjunct Professor, Foresight Program

10:40 - 11:00 - Break with Expo Tables

11:00 - 11:15 - Hack the Heat Hackathon Awards - Katie Rosario with Octopus Energy and Judges

11:15 - 11:30 - Reflection on the Week with a musical performance by Raycheal Winters

11:30-12:00 -The Power of AND - Everyone Can Play A Role - discussion with Angela Blanchard, Born for Storms, and Francisco Sanchez, Senior Advisor for Economic Development, Hagerty Consulting, moderated by Lindsay Roe, President of Allies in Energy