ABOUT       

Permian Basin energy operators gather at this annual event to hear from leaders and experts as we discuss the future of energy on the PUF lands. This event provides an opportunity to engage with University Lands and other energy operators, and to hear from experts about topics that are key to successful operations on the PUF Lands and throughout the Permian Basin region. 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jim Davis

President, The University of Texas at Austin

Glenn Hegar

Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System

Dr. John Zerwas

Chancellor, The University of Texas System

Jack Balagia

Adjunct Professor & Executive Director, KBH Energy Center, University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Shane Walker

Director, Texas Produced Water Consortium

Hon. Don Evans

Chairman, George W. Bush Foundation; Senior Advisor, Energy Capital Partners

Dawn Buckingham

Commissioner, Texas General Land Office

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WHERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

305 East 5th Street, Odessa, Texas, 79761, USA

Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

305 East 5th Street
Odessa, TX 79761
USA

CONTACT

 ULEnergyForum@utsystem.edu

REGISTER BY

October 7, 2025 5:00 PM

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!

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  • 1:10 PM
    PANEL DISCUSSION: University Lands Executive Leadership Team
  • 1:40 PM
    Produced Water Consortium Update
  • 2:00 PM
    SPOTLIGHT: KBH Energy Center
  • 2:40 PM
    PANEL DISCUSSION: Data Centers in West Texass
  • 3:15 PM
    FIRESIDE CHAT: University of Texas at Austin President & University Lands CEO
  • 3:55 PM
    PANEL DISCUSSION: Permian Operators
  • 4:25 PM
    KEYNOTE PANEL: University of Texas System & Texas A&M System Chancellor Perspectives
  • 5:00 PM
    NETWORKING RECEPTION

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSOR