Energy as Strategy: Power, Security and U.S. Leadership

  • October 9, 2026

Join us for a special breakfast and panel discussion on Friday, October 9, in Dallas.

​Hosted in partnership with Sam L. Susser of Susser Bank, this annual gathering has become a tradition ahead of Texas-OU weekend, bringing together University leadership, alumni, and friends for a timely conversation on issues of national importance.

This year’s discussion will focus on national security and the critical role of energy, exploring the evolving relationship between energy, security and American strategic interests.

 

AGENDA
8-8:30 AM | Breakfast and networking
8:30 AM | Program

 

SPEAKERS
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
KBH Energy Center Founding Member

Provost William Inboden
The University of Texas at Austin

Dean J. Paul Pope
LBJ School of Public Affairs

Jack Balagia (Moderator)
KBH Energy Center Executive Director

 

Please note, this is an invite-only event. KBH Energy Center council members are invited to attend.