Events

Hosted by: MIT Energy Club

What will power grids look like in 2040? What should they look like?

  • Will fusion revolutionize electricity production?
    Hear from the world’s two leading fusion companies and see them present in the Tech Showcase.
  • Will solar and wind grow from 7% to over 30% of global power? Will energy storage and grid expansion tame intermittency?
    Hear from developers of the world’s largest solar projects, engineers of the world’s longest duration batteries, and operators of the world’s “windiest” grids.
  • How can utilities simultaneously decarbonize and adapt to electric vehicles and distributed generation? How can policymakers and start-ups help them?
    Hear from leading experts on utility business models, question a panel of founders from digital energy start-ups, and watch the finals of the world’s largest student-run energy start-up competition.
  • Will better reactor designs and policy buoy nuclear fission? How will electrification of transport and heating impact the roles of oil and natural gas? How can venture capital foster not only digital start-ups but also tough techs like long duration batteries? How can companies profitably bring power to people whom the grid does not reach? How best to harness the cheapest power source of all, energy efficiency?

These questions and more will be explored at the 2019 MIT Energy Conference: Tough Tech & The 2040 Grid.


Details

April 4–5, 2019

Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142

Tickets: $40–$320

For more information and to register, visit the conference site