Dozens of undergraduate and graduate students from across Duke’s schools have joined forces to plan the second annual Energy Week at Duke Nov. 5 - Nov. 10.

The heart of the week is the ninth annual Duke University Energy Conference (Nov.8), a full-day event where industry leaders share their insights on emerging energy trends. This year’s keynote speakers are Duke alumni Brad Kitchens (CEO, ScottMadden) and Sayun Sukduang (CEO, Engie North America).

Students have designed 13 other events to engage the campus community (as well as students and professionals beyond Duke) in learning more about energy. All events are free to students and Duke employees, but space is limited, so you’ll need to register.

Here’s the rundown:

SUNDAY, 11/5

• Chow down on barbecue while meeting the Duke Electric Vehicles team and checking out their electric prototype, which took first place at the 2017 Shell Ecomarathon Americas.

MONDAY 11/6

• Ride in a Tesla.
• Learn how undergrads are spreading off-grid renewable energy on Duke’s campus and beyond.

TUESDAY 11/7

• Look on as ambitious grad students from schools across the country compete for a $10K prize by proposing solutions for Kenya’s energy market.
• Mingle with the Duke community and local energy professionals and toast the winners of the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition.
• Duke students only - Kickstart your energy career at Coffee Chats and the Spark event, where will employers give quick pitches on opportunities and network with attendees.

WEDNESDAY 11/8

• Duke alumni only – Enjoy a networking breakfast with other Duke alumni in energy.
• Find out what industry leaders predict for energy’s future at the Duke University Energy Conference.
• Learn about innovative research at the Energy Research Poster Presentation;

THURSDAY 11/9

• Gain tools and knowledge to lower your home energy bill.
• Broaden your perspective on energy policy.
• Meet NC energy entrepreneurs
• Watch a live recording session of a popular energy podcast featuring Duke U researchers Dalia Patino-Echeverri and Kyle Bradbury as guest experts.

FRIDAY 11/10

• Cap off the week with a talk by Brazilian energy expert Ildo Sauer (University of São Paulo) who’ll discuss the global transition to renewable energy.

Last year, Energy Week at Duke attracted more than 1,200 participants.

The weeklong exploration of energy trends is organized by seven student energy clubs across campus, with support from the Duke University Energy Initiative, the Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) at the Fuqua School of Business, and a range of university partners. 

Energy Week sponsors include NextEra Energy Resources, Chevron, Cypress Creek Renewables, Duke Energy, Logos Resources II, National Grid, NRG, Southern Power, ExxonMobil and Smart Electric Power Alliance.