The KBH Energy Center connects academia and industry, fueling collaboration and advancing energy solutions.
This collaboration among UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, School of Law, Cockrell School of Engineering, and Jackson School of Geosciences, allows the Center to offer students a comprehensive view of energy and enrich the energy dialogue on campus and beyond.
We connect industry leaders, energy experts, students, and faculty to create opportunities for engagement, conversation, and education.
For Students
For Industry Professionals
Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner
September 11, 2026
Industry Event
Bringing together energy leaders, experts, and academia to drive the future of energy.
Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin
Shane Young, Executive Vice President & CFO, Coterra Energy
William Citizen, Energy Studies Minor and Student Advisory Council
(AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 5, 2026) — Top executives, leading researchers and other experts will share varied perspectives on the changing energy industry during the 12th Annual Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center Symposium on Sept. 11, 2026, at The University of Texas at Austin. The theme of the 2026 Symposium is “The New Energy Equation: Demand, Power, and Geopolitics.” It will examine the forces reshaping the production, financing and consumption of energy, from geopolitical conflicts to rapid technological innovation. Speakers will…
Article
A recent JD Supra article outlines that the Bureau of Economic Geology describes the evolution of data centers in three eras: corporate IT, hyperscale cloud computing, and today’s AI-driven boom. Each phase has dramatically increased demand for power, land, and water.
Video
When Liberal Arts Government major Luke Ramcharita attended a KBH Energy Center talk, he was inspired by a speaker who shared her journey from working at the Texas Capitol to becoming an energy policy advocate. For Luke, who also interns at the Capitol, her story was a reminder that the energy industry isn’t just for STEM majors — it’s a space where liberal arts, government, and international relations students can make a real impact. The KBH Energy Center continues to show students how a range of different perspectives drive the future of energy and policy in Texas and beyond.
Join the Newsletter