Hosted by the Scott Institute, CMU Energy Week brings energy and sustainability leaders from across the nation together to combine forces in exploring the world’s most pressing energy issues. Through a series of panels, forums, and networking events, Energy Week helps attendees –– ranging from graduate students preparing startup pitches to investors looking for innovative solutions to pressing problems –– come together to assess where we are, clearly identify where we want to go, and begin asking questions about how to solve the most significant energy problems facing our society today.
The flagship event takes place in March and focuses each year on a different theme in energy research and climate solutions. In 2025, Energy Week centered on all things AI and energy, and previous themes included decarbonizing transit and decarbonizing the industrial sector.
The event supports breakthroughs by putting great minds in the same room. Whether in formal settings like the event’s startup pitch showcase or informal conversations during receptions, attendees leave Energy Week every year with new connections who may turn into future research collaborators or business partners.
