In seventh year

The MIT Energy Conference is an annual two-day conference that brings together leaders in the fields of technology, policy, industry, and finance to explore solutions to the world’s most pressing energy challenges.

Fireside Chat with Mark Vachon

Join us for a discussion hosted by Prof. Ernest Moniz, Director, MIT Energy Initiative with Mark Vachon, VP ecomagination, GE on the role of large industrials in bringing energy innovation to scale.

Keynote Address – Marvin Odum

The Keynote Address will be delivered by Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum who will provide insight into global and domestic trends in oil and gas production, including issues of sustainability and security of supply.

MIT Perspectives on Energy

We’ll kick off Saturday with a roundtable of superstar MIT researchers who will discuss the opportunities that lie ahead for revolutionary and transformational energy innovation being pioneered by MIT.

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Large Scale Energy Decisions under Uncertainty

Major disasters, political upheavals, and economic crises have greatly impacted the energy landscape. We’ll discuss the impacts of such low probability, high impact events.

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Deep innovation

The Friday Night Energy Showcase, free and open to the public, is designed to exhibit the latest research concepts, technologies and ventures coming out of our energy community. This year’s showcase will be held at the stunning Park Plaza Castle.

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Hands-on workshops

Friday Workshops, free and open to the public, are held on MIT’s campus and provide a unique opportunity to take a deep dive into select energy topics, with the benefit of longer-format interaction.

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Teach for America Energy Fellows Program

The Energy Fellows Program brings local high school students to learn about the science, technology and policy behind today's energy debates by attending the MIT Energy Conference. Please contact Shreya Dave at sdave@mit.edu for more information.

Announcements

Thank you for attending the 2012 MIT Energy Conference!

World-class, Student-led

Now in our seventh year, the MIT Energy Conference has grown to be the premier energy conference of its kind.  We are proud that it continues to be entirely student-led.

March 16, 2012 at MIT Campus from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Free and open to the public

The Friday Workshops provide a unique opportunity for deeper discussions of select topics and are free and open to the public. Learn More »

March 16, 2012 at The Boston Park Plaza Castle from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Free and open to the public

The Friday Night Energy Showcase is designed to exhibit the latest research and technologies in the energy space. With more than 100 presenters and 1500 attendees… Learn More »

March 17, 2012 at the Westin Copley Place, Boston from 9:00am to 6:00pm

The Saturday Conference provides a unique opportunity to hear leading professionals from academia, government, industry and NGOs discuss and debate… Learn More »