Year 1
September 9–13, 2024
Houston Does Hard Things
The inaugural Houston Energy & Climate Week — 85 self-organized events, 3,600+ attendees, and a city that proved it could bring the full energy and climate ecosystem together.
Co-ChairsKatie Mehnert & Juliana Garaizar
3,600+
Attendees
85
Events
80+
Speakers
4
Countries
What Made Year 1 Historic
Inaugural Week
First-ever HECW — Houston sets the stage for a new national conversation on energy and climate.
Unity Commitment
A cross-industry pledge: oil & gas is part of the solution, not the problem.
Live Graphic Recording
Peter Durand of Alpha Chimp captured the week's big ideas in real time.
Mayor's Proclamation
Official City of Houston proclamation recognizing HECW's inaugural week.
Event Photos
Visual Notes
By Peter Durand · Alpha Chimp