Tulane Future of Energy
2025 Forum Recap
The second annual Tulane Future of Energy Forum, held from September 10 to 12 at Tulane University, marked a transformative moment in energy dialogue. This groundbreaking event featured over 125 experts and leaders from industry, government, nonprofits, and academia. Together, they addressed critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy in Louisiana and beyond. More than 1,700 attendees registered for the 2025 Future of Energy Forum—double the number of registrations in 2024.
A full recap of the 2025 forum, including session recordings, can be accessed below.
Featured Speakers
- Rob Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer of ENFRA
- Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO, Entergy New Orleans
- Jeff Jenkins, Founder and Partner, Bernhard Capital Partners
- Drew Marsh, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Corporation
- Timothy J. Poché, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Utilities
- Mike Drew, Partner, Jones Walker
- Colette Hirstius, President, Shell USA
- Jim Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vistra
- Randall M. Ebner, Former Vice President and General Counsel, ExxonMobil
- Bobby Tudor, Founder and CEO, Artemis Energy Partners
- Walter Isaacson, Leonard Lauder Professor of American History and Values, Tulane University
- Christina S. Sistrunk, Former CEO, Aera Energy, LLC
- Gray Stream, Executive Chairman; President, Gulf Coast Sequestration; Stream Companies
- Tommy Faucheux, President, LMOGA
- Senator Jeremy Stine, Louisiana Senator, Louisiana State Senate (District 27); Senate Majority Leader
- Monika Gerhart, Executive Director, Gulf South Renewable Energy Industries Association
- Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr., Congressman LA-02, U.S. House of Representatives
- Josh Fleig, Chief Innovation Officer, Louisiana Economic Development
- Stephen P. Swiber, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR), State of Louisiana
Additional speakers included:
Leaders from Entergy, Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), Newlab, Encore CO2, Colusa Indian Energy Corp., Eni Next LLC, Palmetto, Pila Energy, ClearPath, Alliance for Affordable Energy, Heirloom, Solar Alternatives, GSREIA, CADA Energy, Port of New Orleans, Sempra Infrastructure, Sustainable Development Capital Limited, Murphy Oil, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), Global Energy Advisors, Aligned Climate Capital, Gulf Wind Technology and Treme Impact Strategies.
View the Sessions
At the second annual Future of Energy Forum, great minds from around the world gathered in New Orleans for groundbreaking dialogue that will shape the future of energy. From global market dynamics to local infrastructure challenges, dynamic sessions highlighted the themes at the center of today’s energy landscape.
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Save the Date
Please save the date for next year’s Tulane Future of Energy Forum: September 28-30, 2026
Additional information will be announced in the coming months at energyforum.tulane.edu. For information about speaking or partnership opportunities, please contact energyforum@tulane.edu.
