Upcoming Events
Introducing the Power Sector Competitiveness Dashboard 
The Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association (CHESSA) invites its members to hear from Duke experts Trey Gowdy and Eric Parajon about the Southeast Power Sector Competitiveness Dashboard. The dashboard is led by the Nicholas Institute, supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and is produced in concert with complementary work being led by World Resources Institute. Open to CHESSA members only.
Energy and the Environment Certificate Welcome Back Lunch
Join us for a community-building gathering of Trinity and/or Pratt Engineering students enrolled or newly interested in Duke's flagship certificate program in energy and the environment. Food will be provided.
Energy and Development in India: From National Policy to Local Impact
Duke community, join Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divyanshu Jha for a conversation on India's energy transition, energy access, & sustainable development. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., the discussion will begin at 12 p.m.
Power Up Session 1: Intro to Energy Science & Technology
Duke students, are you interested in energy but don't know where to start? Our Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector. This series has two sessions, so be sure to register for both!
Critical Mineral Collaboration Series #3: Exploring Collaboration on Critical Mineral Value Chains
Join the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South to explore how Global South countries can collaborate across the critical mineral value chain in the third occurrence of the Critical Mineral Collaboration Series. Registration required.
Webinar: The Social Cost of Plastic
Join Beyond Plastics for a free educational webinar about a groundbreaking study that exposes the unsustainable economical and societal costs of plastic pollution. Two coauthors of the report—Duke experts Nancy Lauer and Tibor Vegh—will unpack their research and its findings.
Power Up Session 2: Intro to Policy's Role in the Clean Energy Transition
Duke students, are you interested in energy but don't know where to start? Our Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector. This series has two sessions, so be sure to register for both!
Webinar: What is the Value of Nature in the United States?
Register for this National Ecosystem Services Partnership webinar to learn more about new Science for Nature and People Partnership working group data estimating the impact and value of ecosystem services for use in future decision-making.
Energy Week at Duke: Nov. 9-13, 2026
SAVE THE DATES for the eleventh annual Energy Week at Duke: November 9-13, 2026! The student-led event will offer opportunities to learn and network with Triangle-area professionals, students, faculty, and staff.
In the meantime, check out our photo essay on the record crowd students drew for last year's Energy Week at Duke.
Duke University Energy Conference: Nov. 11, 2026
SAVE THE DATE for the 18th annual Duke University Energy Conference: November 11, 2026. The Energy Conference draws over 400 attendees each year and features keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking, and more! This event brings leaders and industry experts together at Duke to address the energy transition. The Energy Conference is organized by the Duke MBA Energy Club as part of Energy Week at Duke.