Participating Event Criteria
To be listed as an official HECW event, your event must meet the following criteria:
Required criteria
- Topic relevance: The event must be substantively focused on energy and/or climate topics. Entertainment-only events are not eligible.
- Professional quality: The event should provide genuine value to attendees through education, networking, or action.
- Open to the public or clearly defined audience: Events should be accessible to the HECW community. Private, invitation-only events may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Houston-based: Events must take place in the greater Houston area during HECW week.
- Code of conduct compliance: All events must comply with HECW's code of conduct and create a welcoming environment for all participants.
Preferred criteria
- Diverse speakers and panelists representing multiple perspectives
- Clear learning outcomes or networking value for attendees
- Commitment to sustainability in event production
Not eligible
- Pure marketing or sales events
- Events with no substantive energy/climate content
- Events that conflict with HECW's values of inclusion and respect