EnergizeUT 2026 is The University of Texas at Austin's premier energy innovation showcase, bringing together students, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of energy.

Join us to connect, collaborate, and spark ideas that will shape the next generation of energy solutions. 

Agenda

12:00-1:00 p.m.  EnergizeUT Mentorship Lunch

This limited-seating event matches students with mentors whose careers touch on energy and innovation. The lunch is open to UT students and TEX-E Fellows. List of mentors coming soon.

1:10-2:00 p.m.  TEX-E Alumni Panel with Shawn Cumberland (Diya Nair, Sofia Mendoza, and Argenis Pelayo)

2:00-2:45 p.m.  Mock Interview with Ryan Kudva, ExxonMobil (Sam Mercer, President of Longhorn Energy Club and Natalie Sherman, President of Women in Energy)

2:45-3:45 p.m. Networking Session (TEX-E Poster Presentations)

3:45-4:15 p.m. Career and Entrepreneurship Break Out Sessions (Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship, Career & Life Design)

4:15-4:30 p.m. Break

4:30-5:00 p.m. Between Two Cacti with Brian Korgel and Teague Egan

5:15-6:00 p.m. Student Club, Resources, and Industry Mash-Up

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