Register Now for the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum – Sept 16 – Sept 17, 2026 – Houston, TX

September 16–17, 2026
Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Business
Houston, Texas

The 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum (ETVF) brings together energy innovators, investors, corporations, and the broader energy ecosystem to showcase technologies advancing a more sustainable, reliable, and lower-carbon energy future.

Now in its 23rd year, the forum features industry speakers, investors, and promising startups from across the United States and beyond. It also serves as the anchor event for the inaugural Energy and Climate Startup Week in Houston.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Sean M.
Chief Economist, Phillips 66

Sean M. will open the forum with an economic outlook examining the macroeconomic trends shaping the energy industry, including AI-driven electricity demand, infrastructure investment, and evolving energy markets.

Ira Ehrenpreis
Founder & Managing Partner, DBL Partners
Tesla Board Member & SpaceX Investor

Ira Ehrenpreis will close the forum by sharing insights on scaling transformative companies, commercializing breakthrough technologies, and what investors look for in the next generation of energy innovators.

Call for Energy Ventures

Applications are now open for companies interested in presenting at the 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum. Selected ventures will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations to leading investors, corporate partners, and industry experts while participating in curated networking and business development opportunities.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026

Registration

Early-bird attendees will hear from investors, operators, and founders tackling the challenges of energy commercialization, including deploying new technologies, building resilient infrastructure, and scaling hard-tech companies in an increasingly complex energy landscape.