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Thursday, March 26th

Geothermal Around the World: Spotlight on the Hottest Emerging Ecosystems

Join us as we spotlight the hottest emerging ecosystems in geothermal energy, with a focus on groundbreaking policy leadership and innovative mechanisms designed to propel industry growth and foster collaboration across borders.

Location: Geothermal House in the Innovation Agora

Thursday, March 26th

Schedule of Events

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Borehole Brews Coffee Hour: State & International Policy Leaders Meet-Up

Join policymakers and global leaders digging into the policies that will unlock geothermal growth worldwide. Start the day with networking and conversation about the frameworks, partnerships, and momentum driving geothermal forward.

9:00 - 10:30 AM
Open Networking: Explore the "Journey to the Center of the Earth" virtual reality experience, the "Geothermal Energy at Oil and Gas Scale" guided augmented reality experience, and the GeoMap experience

10:30 - 11:15 AM
Turning Up the Heat: Innovative Approaches to State-Level Geothermal Policy Development and Implementation

Join us for a discussion with the leaders of innovative geothermal state policy initiatives, with dives into state-led initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and incentive programs designed to promotion geothermal energy adoption. Texas will be spotlighted as an early model that has proven applicable in other states as they integrate geothermal into policy planning.


  • Barry Smitherman, Chairman, Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA)
  • Drew Bond, Executive Chairman, C3 Solutions
  • Drew Nelson, VP of Strategy and Policy, Project InnerSpace
11:15 - 12:00 PM
Full Steam Ahead - Exploring the World's Hottest Emerging Geothermal Markets

Explore the world's hottest emerging geothermal markets with insights from government and industry leaders examining the trends, opportunities, and challenges faced by countries seeking to advance geothermal energy.


  • Thiago Guilherme Fereira Prado, CEO, Energy Research Office (EPE) Brazil
  • Inada Norihito, Director, Technology Division Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Open Networking: Explore the "Journey to the Center of the Earth" virtual reality experience, the "Geothermal Energy at Oil and Gas Scale" guided augmented reality experience, and the GeoMap experience

3:00 - Till
Happy Hour in Geode Lounge - Unwind and Blow off Some Steam with the Hottest Ecosystem at CERAWeek

Wow - that was hot! Kick back with new friends and familiar colleagues, (and a geothermal themed cocktail) to celebrate a week full of geothermal innovation!.

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