The Geothermal Consortium at Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M Energy Institute are excited to host the inaugural Geothermal Research Opportunities Symposium on Monday, April 28th at the Embassy Suites Hotel adjacent to the main campus. This event will bring together geothermal researchers at Texas A&M University and members of industry and government to explore collaboration opportunities to accelerate geothermal development in the state of Texas, in the US, and worldwide.
Who should attend
If you actively work in the geothermal industry or want to learn more about geothermal energy and its potential, please consider joining us for this day-long event. Current technical and implementation challenges and opportunities will be discussed via a series of panels, and recent research conducted by faculty at Texas A&M will be highlighted. Current students are invited to contribute posters showcasing their research.
Registration
Registration is CLOSED. There is no cost to attend this event, thanks to the generous financial support of the Texas A&M Energy Institute. If you are a student are interested contributing a poster, please indicate so on the registration form.
The agenda and conference booklet are available here.
Pre-event Mixer and Networking Event
There will be a mixer and networking event on Sunday, April 27th from 6 to 8 PM at the symposium venue. When registering, please indicate if you will attend.
Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton College Station
201 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840
Parking
Free event parting is available in the garage attached to the hotel for both the pre-event mixer and for the symposium itself.
Highlights
- Keynote and panel discussions on policy, technology and integration
- Presentations from Texas A&M faculty on geothermal breakthroughs
- Industry-academia collaboration sessions
- Poster presentations from Texas A&M students
Tentative Agenda
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Keynote Address by Barry Smitherman, Chairman of TxGEA |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Panel Discussion 1: “Current challenges and what needs to be better” |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | COFFEE and Poster Session 1 |
| 11:00 – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion 2: “Policy, Regulation and Economics” |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Buffet Lunch and Topical Discussions |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Topical Presentations by A&M Faculty: Current and Past Research |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Coffee Break & Poster Session Part 2 |
| 3:30 – 4:15 PM | Call to Action |
| 4:15 – 4:30 | Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways |