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
CONTACT
ULEnergyForum@utsystem.edu
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
- 1:10 PMPANEL DISCUSSION: University Lands Executive Leadership Team
- 1:40 PMProduced Water Consortium Update
- 2:00 PMSPOTLIGHT: KBH Energy Center
- 2:40 PMPANEL DISCUSSION: Data Centers in West Texass
- 3:15 PMFIRESIDE CHAT: University of Texas at Austin President & University Lands CEO
- 3:55 PMPANEL DISCUSSION: Permian Operators
- 4:25 PMKEYNOTE PANEL: University of Texas System & Texas A&M System Chancellor Perspectives
- 5:00 PMNETWORKING RECEPTION
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