How does it work?

The ethos of Houston Energy & Climate Week mirrors the collaborative leadership seen in cities such as London, Washington DC, San Francisco, and New York.

Allies in Energy will produce five anchor events throughout the week. Details regarding streamed events will be announced on our website closer to September 2025. For all other registered events under our official program, we encourage you to return to our site on an ongoing basis, where you can view each event's contact details and information.

Additional HECW-recognized events are self-organized and registered on our calendar, fostering collective ownership and active participation.

The gathering values diverse perspectives, recognizing their importance in creating effective solutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, a path that ensures all voices contribute to our shared goal of a just transition to a net-zero future. Houston Energy & Climate Week acknowledges the contributions that all energy sources make to the transition and encourages open discussions about how we can transition effectively.

Themes and cross-cutting topics include

Energy & Climate
Innovation & AI
Finance
Agriculture & Food
Health
Space
Arts
Water
Policy
Workforce
Adaptation & Resilience
Community Engagement
Mobility & Transport
Nature-Based Solutions
Environmental Justice
Youth

There will be multiple event formats including

Expert roundtables or town halls
Networking events (e.g., happy hours, startup summits, pickleball competitions)
Hackathons or workshops
Panels or forums with subject matter experts
Tours of sustainability sites (e.g., LEED buildings, urban farms, etc.)
Volunteer opportunities (e.g., clean-up events, tree planting, etc.)
Exhibitions (e.g., showcasing art, science, or technology)
Community events tied to local climate action