2026 Energy Symposium September 11, 2026 AT&T Hotel & Conference Center Bringing together energy leaders, experts, and academia to drive the future of energy. To summary of the event, view this article. The premiere national event for energy thinkers and doers This year’s symposium, The Energy Imperative: Exploring the Future of Energy Innovation, Investment, and Security, featured thought-provoking conversations on emerging technologies, market dynamics, and policy considerations that influenced the global energy sector. Attendees gained valuable insights from top experts, industry pioneers, and academic leaders dedicated to driving progress in the field. Our Sponsors Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Excellence in Energy The KBH Energy Center established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 to recognize exceptional leaders whose contributions left a lasting impact on the energy industry. This prestigious honor was reserved for individuals who not only distinguished themselves through professional excellence but also shaped the future of energy through their vision, leadership, and dedication to progress. In recognition of their achievements, the KBH Energy Center hosted an exclusive Honoree Dinner on the evening before its annual symposium. This distinguished gathering brought together esteemed industry professionals, academic leaders, and policymakers to celebrate the honoree’s enduring influence and contributions to the global energy landscape. 2025 honorees Darren Woods Chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil A native of Wichita, Kansas, Darren Woods holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University. He joined Exxon in 1992 as a planning analyst and steadily advanced through global leadership roles in the company’s refining and chemical divisions, where his contributions proved instrumental to ExxonMobil’s strategic growth and sustained profitability. Mr. Woods was appointed president of ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Company and vice president of Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2012, elected senior vice president in 2014, and became president and a member of the board in 2016. He has served as chairman and chief executive officer since January 1, 2017.... past honorees Robert Rowling 2024 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Robert Rowling Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur ac laoreet odio. Pellentesque ornare dignissim ex, et posuere sapien venenatis eget. Morbi vitae viverra justo, at mattis est. Suspendisse at erat eu tellus suscipit porttitor. Nullam elit sapien, mattis ut risus et, placerat eleifend erat. Mauris viverra elit tortor, ac accumsan libero efficitur ut. Aenean sit amet orci venenatis, facilisis arcu a, suscipit diam. Donec sit amet tortor mauris. Duis mollis quam vitae libero vulputate, quis ornare justo imperdiet. Nulla facilisi. Donald Evans 2023 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Donald Evans Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur ac laoreet odio. Pellentesque ornare dignissim ex, et posuere sapien venenatis eget. Morbi vitae viverra justo, at mattis est. Suspendisse at erat eu tellus suscipit porttitor. Nullam elit sapien, mattis ut risus et, placerat eleifend erat. Mauris viverra elit tortor, ac accumsan libero efficitur ut. Aenean sit amet orci venenatis, facilisis arcu a, suscipit diam. Donec sit amet tortor mauris. Duis mollis quam vitae libero vulputate, quis ornare justo imperdiet. Nulla facilisi. Vicki Hollub 2022 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Vicki Hollub Jeffery Hildebrand 2021 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Jeffery Hildebrand Hilcorp Energy Company Scott Sheffield 2019 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Scott Sheffield Pioneer Natural Resources Company L.E. Simmons 2018 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT L.E. Simmons Rex Tillerson 2017 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT Rex Tillerson James Mulva 2015 BACK TO ALL PEOPLE NEXT James Mulva Sponsorship Partner With Us Seize the opportunity to elevate your organization’s presence by sponsoring the 2025 Symposium and its exclusive events. As a sponsor, you will gain unparalleled access to industry leaders, prestigious branding exposure, and a prominent role in shaping the future of energy. Attend the 2026 Energy Symposium September 11, 2026 AT&T Hotel & Conference Center