The annual Energy HPC & AI Conference is the premier meeting place for the energy industry to engage in conversations about challenges and opportunities in high performance computing, computational science and engineering, machine learning, and data science. Attended by over 500 leaders and experts from the energy industry, academia, national labs, and the IT industry, this event offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders to engage and network to help advance HPC in the energy space. The agenda includes invited speakers, a technical program, birds of a feather sessions, an exhibit hall, networking receptions, poster presentations, and post-conference workshops. The #EnergyHPCAI Conference has become a key venue for industry professionals, planners, and practitioners. It serves as a forum for taking the pulse of industry needs and discussing challenges, opportunities, and new developments at the intersection of the energy sector, the IT industry, and the academic research community.
Join us on February 24-26, 2026 in Houston, Texas for invited speakers, a technical talk program, an exhibit hall, networking receptions, poster presentations, and add-on workshops. View schedule updates at https://kenkennedy.rice.edu/energyhpc-ai-schedule.
- Conference: February 24-25, 2026
- Add-On Workshops: February 26, 2026
Registration Details:
Rates for the Energy HPC & AI Conference (February 24-25, 2026) below. Add-on workshops are $75 and can be purchased alone or in combination with conference tickets. View speakers, sessions, and details about each workshop on https://kenkennedy.rice.edu/energyhpc-ai-schedule.
International attendees who require a visa may request an official invitation letter after completing registration.
*Please register with your academic email. Be ready to show identification when picking up name badge if selecting the Academic or Student rates.
**Wednesday-only registration will open once sold out
Refund Policy:
- 2+ weeks prior: Full Refund (excludes $15 administrative processing fee)
- 1-2 weeks prior: 50% Refund
- Less than 3 days prior: No Refund (exceptions may be made for those who are sick or if international travel has become restricted)
