CERAWeek 2025: Shaping the Future of Energy Through Innovation
HOUSTON, March 6, 2025 – The world’s premier energy conference, CERAWeek by S&P Global, is set to return to Houston from March 10-14, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world,” will bring together leaders from the technology and energy sectors to examine the transforming global energy landscape.
Key figures from major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google will be among the speakers at the event, alongside innovators from companies such as Fervo, AIQ, and Commonwealth Fusion. The conference will delve into crucial areas like AI, decarbonization, and cybersecurity, as well as the roles of hydrogen and nuclear energy in the future.
Innovation Agora at the Heart of the Event
The CERAWeek Innovation Agora will act as the central hub for technology and innovation discussions. It will showcase the newest advancements in AI, digital power, and emission management. The Agora will host more than 250 startups, offering a platform for emerging technologies and ideas. This portion of the event is open to all CERAWeek registrants.
Several new features will be introduced in 2025, including:
- NexGen Program: This program will focus on strengthening the connection between academia and industry, aiming to cultivate talent and accelerate innovation in the energy transition.
- The Nexus: A new interactive space designed to highlight the latest research and development, aiming to foster conversations between industry leaders, academics, and other ecosystem contributors.
Key Events and Themes
The conference will feature a number of key events, including the Energy Venture Day pitch competition, where 40 energy ventures will showcase their projects to a panel of industry experts and investors.
Key themes to be explored throughout the Innovation Agora program include:
- AI and Digital Power
- Grid and Electrification
- Hydrogen and Low-carbon Fuels
- Climate and Sustainability
- Managing Emissions
- The Capital Transition
- Mobility and Transportation
According to Jamey Rosenfield, CERAWeek Founder and Co-chair, “The CERAWeek Innovation Agora embodies the dynamic energy innovation ecosystem that is unlocking new technologies and charting new pathways to the future.”
Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and CERAWeek conference chair, emphasized the importance of innovation: “Technology and innovation have marked the history of energy—and they most certainly will shape its future.” He added that the conference theme focuses on how new technologies will transform energy production, while also contributing to energy demand.
Registration and Information
For a complete list of speakers and the latest program updates (subject to change), visit www.ceraweek.com. Registration information is also available on the website.
