Tech Leaders Headline CERAWeek 2026 in Houston

Experts from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, Dell, and more to explore AI, data centers, and energy innovation

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:20pm

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The world's preeminent energy conference, CERAWeek by S&P Global, will feature an unprecedented number of top technology leaders at its 2026 event in Houston from March 23-27. Speakers from companies like Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, Dell, Applied Materials, and AMD will explore how AI, data centers, and other innovations are transforming the energy landscape.

Why it matters

The convergence of the energy and technology industries is accelerating, with the pace of technological innovation matched only by the growing demand for stable, reliable, and affordable energy. CERAWeek 2026 will bring together these two critical sectors to tackle the challenges and opportunities at their intersection, from AI and data centers to decarbonization and the energy transition.

The details

CERAWeek 2026 will feature a new venue called 'The Bridge' that brings together energy and tech leaders for discussions on connecting today's energy realities with emerging solutions. Key topics will include the transformative role of AI and data centers, their implications for energy markets and investment strategies, as well as breakthroughs in areas like electrification, low-carbon fuels, cybersecurity, and more.

  • CERAWeek 2026 will be held March 23-27 in Houston.
  • The conference will introduce 'The Bridge', a new venue for energy and tech leaders, this year.

The players

CERAWeek by S&P Global

The world's preeminent energy conference, bringing together leaders from the energy and technology industries.

Daniel Yergin

Conference chair and Vice Chairman of S&P Global.

Ken Downey

Executive Director of the CERAWeek Innovation Agora.

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What they’re saying

“The energy and technology industries are converging like never before. This year's conference theme 'Convergence and Competition' reflects a world where the pace of technological innovation is matched only by the accelerating demand for stable, reliable and affordable energy. These two factors are increasingly interdependent, and much will depend on the ability to address them in tandem.”

— Daniel Yergin, Conference chair and Vice Chairman of S&P Global

“The CERAWeek Innovation Agora embodies the inseparable—and increasingly overlapping—worlds of energy and technology. This unique community of traditional energy companies, start-ups, technology companies, innovation thought leaders and investors is at the forefront advancing solutions to the greatest challenges facing the energy future.”

— Ken Downey, Executive Director of the CERAWeek Innovation Agora

What’s next

CERAWeek 2026 will feature a NextGen programming track focused on the link between academia and industry, as well as an Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition presented in partnership with Houston's Energy Transition Initiative (HETI).

The takeaway

The convergence of energy and technology is reshaping the future, and CERAWeek 2026 will be a critical forum for exploring the innovations, strategies, and collaborations needed to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.