Energy Frontiers

Third Annual Energy Confrence hosted by the CU Energy Club

Thursday April 5th, 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Glenn Miller Ballroom, UMC (map)

Once again we will show case some of the university's top research in our poster competition, will have engaging speakers representing the forefront of thought leadership in the field, and an opportunity to connect with representatives from companie you want to work for. 

Schedule of the day:

  • Poster Session 11-12:30pm Glenn Miller Ballroom
  • Lunch 12-1pm Glenn Miller Ballroom
  • Panel 1-3pm UMC 235 with overflow in Glenn Miller East)
  • Career Fair 3-4:30pm Glenn Miller ballroom
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 Poster Session:

Come see the top research being done here at CU.  See both ground breaking scientific discoveries as well as business plan competitions.  Judges from NREL will be on site to pick the winners in each category, but it is up to you to choose the $500 grand prize!  Check out the poster presenters here

Lunch:

We will have a catered lunch.  This is a chance to vote on the research grand prize, talk with research presenters, and mingle with other attendees. 

Panel:

We will be holding a moderated discussion titled “The Changing Landscape of Our Energy Future: What Does a Natural Gas Boom Mean for Renewables.”

We will be bringing in experts from industry, as well as government officials, and researchers from NREL

Our Panelists include

  • Mike Ming, Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma
  • Jeff Logan, Energy Analyst at NREL
  • Neal Lurie, Executive Director, Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA)
  • Seth McIntosh, VP of Corporate Strategy and Transactions for RES-Americas
  • Moderator: William Boyd, Law school professor

We will live stream the event in the Glen Miller Ballroom, allowing you to enter and leave freely, or watch while eating lunch.

Career Fair:

This part of the day is always a big hit. We are hoping to bring in 20-30 energy companies.  Don't this amazing opportunity to network with dozens of contacts from industry, and get the inside word on the positions they are hiring for.   Employers, sign up to attend the career fair here

To see a list of companies attending, click here