ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us for a dynamic and immersive day in Austin designed exclusively for HELC & Alumni, combining Texas Capitol Day with the ProtoHub and Supercomputer programming. This experience will provide firsthand exposure to energy policy, advanced research, and cutting-edge technology, shaping Texas’s energy future.
This exclusive experience offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Texas energy policy, explore world-class research facilities, and strengthen connections within the HELC network.
AGENDA
Open All
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Texas Capitol Day, Member Lounge
Engage in meetings and discussions with policymakers and energy leaders at the Texas State Capitol, gaining insight into the legislative and regulatory landscape impacting the energy sector.
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch at the Center for Electromechanics, J.J. Pickle Research Campus (UT Austin)
Connect with fellow alumni and UT researchers while learning about groundbreaking work in electrification, energy storage, and grid modernization.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Tour of the Clean Hydrogen Fueling Station
Explore one of UT’s advanced hydrogen infrastructure projects and learn how hydrogen is shaping the future of transportation and decarbonization.
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Tour of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Supercomputer
Experience one of the most powerful academic supercomputing facilities in the world and discover how high-performance computing is driving innovation in energy, climate modeling, and advanced research.