Wharton Energy & Climate Conference
BUILDING THE BRIDGE
Scaling Today’s Energy Systems for the Future
OCTOBER 30, 2026
About
Conference Overview
The Wharton Energy & Climate Club is excited to invite you to the 2026 Energy & Climate Conference at Convene in Philadelphia on Friday, October 30th, 2026.
Join C-Suite executives, startup founders, investors, regulators, students, and leaders at the cutting edge of their fields. Through keynotes, panels, and both formal and informal conversations throughout the day, attendees will share industry best practices and success stories. The event will foster collaboration between the leaders at the forefront of the industry today and those who will shape the industry going forward.
Building the Bridge
Scaling Today's Energy Systems for the Future
The US is at an inflection point where energy demand has never been higher, driven by the rise of AI, industrial and manufacturing automation, and broad electrification. The demand glut has only highlighted the aging energy and grid infrastructure in place to serve it today. Closing the growing gap will require ongoing grid revitalization and efficiency gains, adding new capacity quickly and safely, and managing the needs of government entities, companies, and consumers.
Our conference will look at how the energy industry is building the bridge between the present infrastructure and demand into the future. A complex array of stakeholders is involved in this transition, and success depends on how well each group aligns: modernizing and optimizing existing physical infrastructure, accelerating new capacity additions, and navigating the policy and market dynamics that shape how quickly the grid can scale. We look forward to hearing from representatives across the landscape to share challenges, perspectives, and ideas.Keynotes, Panelists & Sponsors
More Details to Come Soon!
We are actively building a compelling schedule of speakers from across the energy and climate ecosystems. We cannot thank early commits enough for continuing to support this wholly student-run enterprise as it approaches its 20th year.
Location
Convene
30 South 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
