Event Programming Guidelines
HECW events should be substantive, professional, and focused on energy and climate topics. Here are the programming guidelines for official HECW events:
Content standards
- Substantive content: Events must provide genuine educational, networking, or action value. Entertainment-only events are not eligible.
- Energy and/or climate focus: The primary topic must be energy, climate, or the intersection of the two.
- Professional quality: Events should be well-organized and reflect positively on HECW and Houston.
- Balanced perspectives: HECW welcomes diverse viewpoints on energy and climate. Events should not be purely advocacy or promotional.
Diversity and inclusion
- Events should feature diverse speakers and panelists representing multiple backgrounds, sectors, and perspectives
- Events should be accessible and welcoming to all attendees regardless of background
- HECW encourages events that specifically engage underrepresented communities in energy and climate
Code of conduct
All HECW events must comply with HECW's Code of Conduct. This means:
- Creating a safe and respectful environment for all participants
- Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful behavior
- Promptly addressing any code of conduct violations
Sustainability
HECW encourages event organizers to minimize the environmental impact of their events by choosing venues with sustainable practices, minimizing printed materials and single-use items, offering plant-based food options, and completing the HECW carbon accounting form after your event.