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Energy Tech X Agenda
November 4, 2026 | InterContinental Houston
DAY1
Day 2 Morning:
09:00 - 09:10
(10 mins)
[Opening Keynote] AI–Energy Integration Has Entered the Commercial Phase
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Where AI is already generating returns in energy
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Where capital has misjudged value in the past
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Key growth vectors over the next 3–5 years
09:10 - 10:00
(50 mins)
[Opening Panel] Building the Technology Bridge: From Compute to Energy Systems
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Hyperscalers and AI infrastructure leaders
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How compute, data centers, and energy demand reshape each other
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The role of tech leaders and capital as ecosystem connectors
Chad Bown
Managing Director
bp Ventures
Marc Ramsay
Operating Partner for Software, AI and Digital
SE Ventures
Morning Networking Break
10:30 - 11:20
(50 mins)
[Executive Forum] The Investor Lens: How Capital Actually Evaluates AI+Energy
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What “defensibility” really means in AI for energy
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Software vs. infrastructure vs. systems integration
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Common failure points at the market entry stage
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How investment ecosystems differ across the U.S., Europe, and other regions
Moderator:
Ionel Nechiti
Investment Director
Aramco Ventures
Panelists:
Jan Lozek
Founder & Managing Partner
Future Energy Ventures
Rob Crane
Technology Scouting & Venturing Manager
ExxonMobil
Patrick Yip
Managing Director, Head of Growth Equity
Climate Investment
11:20 - 12:00
(40 mins)
[AI in Oil & Gas] From Pilot to Production: Scaling AI Across Operations
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Showcasing breakthrough AI technologies transforming upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
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Integrating AI solutions into legacy industrial systems and workflows
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Building successful partnerships between startups, energy companies, and investors
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Creating scalable business models for AI startups serving the energy industry
12:00 - 14:00
(120 mins)
Curated Networking Lunch
Pre-matched seating based on:
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Focus sectors
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Investment stage
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Strategic partnership interest
Each table includes light discussion prompts.
Day 2 Afternoon:
14:00 - 14:50
(50 mins)
[AI in Grid] Deploying AI Solutions for Modern Power Networks
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Showcasing next-generation AI technologies transforming grid operations, planning, forecasting, and asset management
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How can AI help utilities maximize the value of existing grid infrastructure before investing in new transmission and distribution assets?
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Where do you see the biggest opportunities for value creation in the grid ecosystem over the next five years?
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Key metrics and milestones investors use to evaluate commercialization readiness
14:50 - 15:50
(60 mins)
Startup Pitch & Review Session: AI Entering Real Energy Systems
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Format: 8–10 selected companies
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7-minute lightning pitch + 8-minute investor Q&A
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Review Panel: Senior investors from Big Tech strategic funds, energy CVCs, and top-tier VCs
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Focus: Active pilots, signed partnerships, and clear scale-up pathways
15:50 - 16:10
(20 mins)
[ Closing Remarks] Beyond Energy Tech X: What Comes Next
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What gets piloted
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What gets funded
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What gets partnered
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