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800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Tuesday, June 24

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Plenary Session

10:30 AM- 11:00 AM | Networking Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel: How to Invest in a Geothermal Project or Asset

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Session: Investment in Practice – The Why and the How

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Plenary Keynote: Market Outlook

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Session: Utility Panel – Buyer Drivers and Procurement Strategies

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Break

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Session: Investment in Practice – Energy Storage

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Session: Investment in Practice – The Why and the How

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | TXLAOK hosted Networking Mixer

Wednesday, June 25

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Registration

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM | Networking Breakfast

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Morning Plenary Session: Drivers and Solutions for Uncertainty

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Session: Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Break

11:30 AM- 12:30 PM | Session: Bolt-on Acquisitions: How to Evaluate Geothermal Investments for Maximum Impact – Development and Hurdles

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Session: Investment in Practice – Bolt-ons Technology

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Session: How Investment Spurs Economic Development

Agenda subject to change. 

Details coming soon! 

All programming will be held at the Marriott Marquis Houston:

Marriott Marquis Houston

1777 Walker St

Houston, TX 77010

Geothermal Rising has negotiated a special block specifically for our event attendees. All conference attendees should make every effort to stay at the official event hotel. Supporting the official hotel room block provides staff support to resolve hotel reservation disputes; ensures attendees receive all applicable discounts and materials; and assists GR in maintaining affordable, quality programming. 

The conference hotel room rate is $259 plus tax per room, per night. Rooms are available on a first come, first-serve basis through the Tuesday, June 3, 2025, reservation deadline. After this time, reservations will be available based on hotel occupancy and availability. 

Click here to make your reservation today!

Please note that the hotel will never call or contact you directly about making reservations. To ensure your room is in the official Geothermal Rising Room Block, you should only book your room by using the housing link above or by calling the Marriott Marquis Houston directly.

Hotel Check-in: 4:00 PM

Hotel Check-out: 11:00 AM

The Marriott Marquis Houston is an approximate 20-minute car ride from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and an approximate 15-minute car ride from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Registration Fees: 

• GR Members - $895
• Non-Members - $995 

Register Today! 

Registration Information: The symposium fee includes all sessions, activities and meal functions.

Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to registration@geothermal.org by Wednesday, May 21, 2025, for a partial refund. A $75 processing fee applies to cancellations postmarked or emailed by this date. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation requests after Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Substitution(s) can be made at any time, with prior approval. 

• Kevin Bonebrake, Chief Financial Officer, Quaise
• Andrew Coleman, Executive Director, Corporate, Affairs, EPRI
• Mark Cupta, Managing Director, Prelude Ventures
• Derek Dixon, Vice President Business Development, GreenFire Energy
• Rob Klenner, President, GreenFire Energy
• Torsten Kolind, Co-Founder & CEO, Underground Ventures
• Steve Krase, Chief Executive Officer, Hephae Energy Technology
• Greg Leveille, CEO, Tidal Wave Technologies, LLC
• Suhrid Mantravadi, Partner, Grey Rock Investment Partners
• Kirsten Marcia, President/CEO, DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp.
• Sean Marshall, Business Development Manager – Renewables & Energy Efficiency, SLB
• Ajit Menon, Vice President, Geothermal and Energy Transition, Baker Hughes
• Jonathan Sisto, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Energy Transition, RBC
• Bridget Silva, Chief Business Development Officer, GT Titan
• Brian Smith, Director, Strategy, Baker Hughes
• Justin Treat, Senior Vice President, Oil & Gas, CAC Specialty
• Stephanie Wisner, Managing Director, Global Banking & Markets Energy Technology Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC
• Nortey Yeboah, Principal Engineer, Southern Company

Additional speaker announcements forthcoming!

Learn more about our confirmed speakers! 

Sponsoring the 2025 Geothermal Rising Finance Symposium provides your organization the opportunity to extend your brand's outreach and educate attendees about your brand while networking with the geothermal community.

We have a variety of options best suited to help YOU reach YOUR goals - from networking events, branding opportunities to attendee engagement, we have something just for you. Interested in learning more?

CONTACT:
Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager
candi@geothermal.org 
1.856.437.4742

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Thursday, February 6

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Registration

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | TEN’s Symposium Welcome Reception

Friday, February 7

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Opening Plenary Session

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 1

• Applied Session - Track 1A: Building Affordable Thermal Energy Networks
• Engineering & Design Session - Track 1B: Benefits and Challenges of Geothermal and TENs: Synergies with Microgrids and Lessons Learned from District Energy Systems

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 2

• Applied Session - Track 2A: Financing and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and Geothermal Energy Networks (GENs)
• Engineering & Design Session - Track 2B: Learn How Municipalities and Utilities are Engineering and Designing TENs

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 3

• Applied Session - Track 3A: What's in a Name? How We Can Come to Terms on Nomenclature: Words Matter
• Engineering & Design - Track 3B: The Gas-to-Geo Transition  

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Break

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Concurrent Session 4

• Applied Session - Track 4A: Striking the Balance: The Regulatory Role for TENs
• Engineering & Design Session - Track 4B: Modern Best Practices for Design and Construction of Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Networking Reception

Saturday, February 8

8:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Framingham Geothermal Pilot Project Field Trip (optional)

Limited space available on first-come, first-served basis to registered attendees only. Although there is no additional fee, separate registration is required. 

Agenda subject to change.

Thursday, February 6

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Registration

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | TEN’s Symposium Welcome Reception

Friday, February 7

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Opening Plenary Session

• Welcome Remarks
• Keynote Remarks
• Fireside Chat
• Panel: Navigating Federal and State Policies for Geothermal and Thermal Energy Networks: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions

This panel will explore the evolving landscape of federal and state policies shaping the development, deployment, and integration of geothermal and thermal energy networks in the U.S. With increasing attention on decarbonization and energy security, geothermal and thermal energy systems are gaining traction as sustainable alternatives for heating, cooling, and power generation. However, regulatory frameworks, incentives, and policy barriers vary significantly at the federal, state, and local levels, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the industry.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 1

• Applied Session - Track 1A: Building Affordable Thermal Energy Networks

The success of utility-scale thermal energy networks depends on bringing down the costs. Using history of innovation as a guide, we may be at the peak of the “cost curve,” with market saturation, optimized system designs, and declining costs on the horizon—that is, if we take the right lessons from UTEN pilots. This panel will examine cost drivers in UTEN pilot projects, explore the opportunity to integrate electric grid savings into TENs costs and rates, and compare the costs of these systems to a business-as-usual approach to heating and cooling.

• Engineering & Design Session - Track 1B: Benefits and Challenges of Geothermal and TENs: Synergies with Microgrids and Lessons Learned from District Energy Systems

As geothermal energy technologies and thermal energy networks emerge as transformative solutions, this panel will explore challenges and opportunities to accelerate deployment.

Panelists will address the technical, financial, and regulatory challenges of deploying thermal energy networks at scale and strategies to overcome them based on their similarities with other community energy systems like district energy or microgrids.

Additionally, the session will highlight the potential for synergy between thermal energy networks and microgrids, illustrating how the integration of centralized power and thermal generation can unlock new opportunities for decarbonization and energy efficiency.

This session is ideal for industry leaders, city planners, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders seeking to understand the next frontier of energy solutions at the community scale.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 2

• Applied Session - Track 2A: Financing and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and Geothermal Energy Networks (GENs)

Thermal energy networks, like other energy infrastructure, need to find sources of financing and then apply a cost recovery model within acceptable timeframes. This is non-trivial for TENs.  These systems require significant long-term thermal investments, but many of the operational benefits will be realized by others. The panelists will explore ways to monetize the benefits of TENs and identify cost recovery models necessary to make TENs scalable and sustainable.

• Engineering & Design Session - Track 2B: Learn How Municipalities and Utilities are Engineering and Designing TENs

With one TEN operational and multiple others in various stages of design, this session will explore the similarities and dissimilarities that municipalities and utilities are experiencing while designing their TEN for their specific locations.  Panelists include representatives from municipalities, utilities and engineering firms.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions 3

• Applied Session - Track 3A: What's in a Name? How We Can Come to Terms on Nomenclature: Words Matter

The language we use to describe geothermal technologies shapes how stakeholders understand, adopt, and support these systems. This session will explore the balance between clarity and precision to build trust and drive action. Through the perspectives of diverse audiences -- the public, policy-makers, designers -- panelists will unpack the risks of both ambiguous language and jargon, and highlight opportunities for fostering a united front. Together, we’ll examine the importance of alignment, the power of language to inspire confidence, and strategies to ensure geothermal’s potential is communicated effectively at every scale.

• Engineering & Design - Track 3B: The Gas-to-Geo Transition

The Gas-to-Geo Transition is long-term process with multiple stakeholders and considerations. This session will be a robust discussion on considerations in designing Thermal Energy Networks with a multi-disciplinary team of experts, it will attempt to be a holistic analysis. Topics will range from socializing the idea with key stakeholders, working with local trade unions and public entities, as well as key technical concerns during and after drilling.

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Break

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Concurrent Session 4

• Applied Session - Track 4A: Striking the Balance: The Regulatory Role for TENs

Eight states have passed legislation either allowing or mandating utility-scale thermal energy networks. Now it’s up to regulators to decide how these pilots will proceed -goals of the pilots, what should be measured, where they should be sited, what designs are allowed, what can be included in the rates, potential ownership models and so much more. The question is what is absolutely necessary and desirable and what should the market figure out. What is too much or too little regulation? How can regulation help scale TENs with the necessary guardrails to protect the rate payer, labor, and the environment?

• Engineering & Design Session - Track 4B: Modern Best Practices for Design and Construction of Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)

There are good, better, and best practices for the design and construction of energy networks. This panel will present and discuss the latest practices for both design and construction of Thermal Energy Networks. Panelists include mechanical code development officials, engineering design professionals and construction personnel from across the industry.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Networking Reception

Saturday, February 8

8:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Framingham Geothermal Energy Network Pilot Project Tour

Get an up-close look at the cutting-edge Geothermal Pilot Project in Framingham, Massachusetts!  The Framingham geothermal energy network (GEN) demonstration project from Eversource Energy is a first-of-its-kind utility-led retrofit GEN project at a neighborhood scale. The project consists of 1 mile of a single ambient temperature loop providing 375 tons of  heating and cooling to 36 buildings – 24 residential and five commercial – serving a total of 125 individual customers. The building stock consists of single family homes, apartment buildings from the Framingham Housing Authority, a fire department, a public school, a gas station and a retail store. Three borefields with a total of 90 boreholes serve as the heat source and sink for the system. Fiber optic cable was installed by HEET in 14 of the boreholes to monitor the temperature in the subsurface during the lifetime of the system.

The construction phase of the project was from the Summer of 2023 to the Summer of 2024. The project is now operational and is in the final stages of the commissioning phase. Additionally, an expansion loop that connects to the original project was designed in 2024 as part of a grant that HEET received from the Department of Energy (DoE).

Most of the tour will be outside – comfortable walking shoes and appropriate winter weather clothing is highly recommended.

Tour Itinerary:

• 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Bus loads @ Boston Marriott Cambridge
• 9:00 AM – 9:30/9:45 AM: Travel to Framingham
• 9:30/9:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Framingham Tour*
• 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Bus loads
• 11:00 AM – 11:30/11:45 AM: Return to Boston Marriott Cambridge

*The duration of the tour will vary depending on the number of questions and time spent at various tour locations.

Limited space available on a first-come, first-served basis for registered attendees only. Although there is no additional fee, separate registration is required. Questions? Contact us Registration@geothermal.org.

Agenda subject to change.

All Thermal Energy Networks Symposium events will be held at the MIT Samberg Conference Center.

Morris & Sophie Chang Building (E52)

50 Memorial Drive

Cambridge, MA 02142

Location is also accessible from Amherst St/Wadsworth St (60 Wadsworth Street, Cambridge, MA)

Hotel Information

There are several hotel options close to the Samberg Conference Center:

• Marriott Cambridge - <5-minute walk
• The Kendall Hotel - <5-minute walk
• Residence Inn – 7-minute walk
• Royal Sonesta <15-minute walk
• The Whitney - <15-minute walk
• Sonder 907 Main - <20-minute walk (close to Central Square subway station)

Parking at the Samberg Conference Center

Although there is no parking within the Samberg Conference Center, there are several nearby garages available to the public. Visit the MIT public parking website for additional details and information.

Travel to Cambridge

• Air Travel: Boston’s Logan International Airport is located a few miles from Cambridge, and is easily accessible by car or subway (take the Silver Line from any airport terminal to South Station, then switch to the Red Line to get to Cambridge – travel time is about 30-40 minutes).
• Train Travel: Amtrak provides rail service into Boston. From cities west and south, trains arrive at Boston’s South Station. From South Station, get to Cambridge on the subway’s Red Line or in a taxi. From cities north of Boston, trains arrive at North Station, which also offers a taxi stand as well as a connection to the subway’s Green Line.

For additional travel information and options, please visit the Cambridge Office of Tourism website.

Registration Fee: 

• GR Members - $625 | Non-Profit and Government (Local, State, Federal) - 625 (contact registration@geothermal.org to obtain the discounted rate)
• Non-Members - $775 

Register Today! 

Registration Information: The symposium fee includes all sessions, activities and meal functions. 

Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to registration@geothermal.org by Monday, January 20, 2025, for a partial refund. A $75 processing fee applies to cancellations emailed by this date. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation requests after Monday, January 20, 2025. Substitution(s) can be made at any time, with prior approval. 

• Nicole Abene, Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
• Angie Alberto, HEET
• Bill Akley, HEET
• Eric Bosworth, Eversource
• Nikki Bruno, Eversource
• Ania Camargo, Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
• Michael Chien, Bedrock Energy
• John Ciovacco, Aztec Geothermal
• Senator Cynthia Creem, State of Massachusetts
• Penni Conner, Eversource
• Cindy Demichel, Celsius Energy
• Gavin Dillingham, SLB, formerly GeothermEx, A Schlumberger Company
• Ryan Dougherty, Geoexchange
• Jay Egg, Egg Geo, LLC
• Nick Fry, Jacobs
• Carlos Gamarra, Houston Advanced Research Center
• Brendan Hall, CHA Consulting
• Jonathan Hernandez, Brightcore Energy
• Andrew Iliff, HEET
• Jason Jay, MIT
• Dr. Bryant Jones, Geothermal Rising
• Kevin Kitz, KitzWorks LLC
• Mark Kleinginna, Emergent Urban Concepts
• Dmitry Kuravskiy, Celsius Energy
• Jocelyn Lai, Bedrock Energy
• Joe Lange, City of Ann Arbor
• Zeyneb Magavi, HEET
• Jason Masters, Buro Happold
• Rob Meyer, RH White
• Alex Nutkiewicz, Buro Happold
• Tracey Ogden, Brightcore Energy
• Lindsey Olsen, Salas O’Brien
• Doug Presley, AnnDyl
• Mike Richter, Brightcore Energy
• Jared Rodriguez, Emergent Urban Concepts
• Cary Smith, UMC
• Brian Swett, City of Boston
• Brian Urlaub, Salas O’Brien
• Jamie Van Nostrand, MA DPU
• Isabel Varela, HEET
• Guangdong Zhu, NREL

Sponsoring the Geothermal Rising Thermal Energy Networks Symposium provides your organization the opportunity extend your brand's outreach and educate attendees about your brand while networking with the GR event community.

We have a variety of options best suited to help YOU reach YOUR goals - from networking events, speaking opportunities to our interactive equipment showcase, we have something just for you. Interested in learning more?

CONTACT: 

Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager

candi@geothermal.org

1.856.437.4742

Tuesday, May 13

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast: What to Expect and Special Keynote Speaker

Kick-off the Geothermal Capitol Hill Day preparing for a busy day of meetings with a fresh start to your morning: grab a cup of coffee, your favorite breakfast item and meet your fellow Geothermal enthusiasts!

Hear about the latest legislative and policy activity impacting the geothermal community, discuss key talking points; and, review Hill Day details.

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Hill Appointments (House-Focused) *

5:30 PM -7:00 PM | Networking Reception (IAPMO Office, 2nd Floor Conference Center)

Wednesday, May 14

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Networking Breakfast

Prepare for another busy day of meetings with a fresh start to your morning: grab a cup of coffee, your favorite breakfast item and chat with your fellow Geothermal enthusiasts!

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | What to Expect? Preparing for a Day on Capitol Hill Part II

Start day two with a wrap up of Tuesday’s meetings. Did we identify new champions? Are there follow-up communications to be sent? Additional questions to answer? We will also discuss lessons learned and final review of the industry talking points and key policy issues.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM| Hill Appointments (Senate - Focused) *

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Geothermal Capitol Hill Day Policy Reception (Capitol Hill Club)

Join Hill Day participants at our closing reception. The fun, relaxed environment provides another opportunity for you to share updates regarding your appointments and connect with colleagues!

*Although we will make every effort to schedule all House Meetings on Tuesday and Senate Meetings on Wednesday, it is our top priority to meet with as many offices as possible while we are in DC. Delegate groups may be broken down into smaller groups if needed to accommodate Congressional scheduling requests and availability.

Participants should expect to meet with 7-12 offices over the 2-day event. Groups will include up to 5-7 people.\

Geothermal Rising has partnered with Advocacy Associates to facilitate the appointment scheduling process for the 2025 Geothermal Capitol Hill Day. The details provided during participants’ registration will be used for the scheduling process.

To ensure that we are successful in our messaging goals, please note the following information:

• All attendees must check in with Geothermal Rising staff team members at the IAPMO office.
• All attendees are strongly encouraged to participate in the daily, morning Hill Day preparation meetings.
• Attendees agree to participate in the meetings in their Hill Day schedules only.
• Attendees agree to use the 2025 Geothermal Capitol Hill Day talking points only-see details below.
• All appointments will be scheduled by the contracted scheduling service – attendees agree not to schedule appointments on their own.
• Attendees are responsible for their transportation to/from all appointments.
• All buildings on Capitol Hill require security screenings prior to access. Please be sure to plan your time accordingly.
• Hill appointment schedules will be accessible via Advocacy Associates mobile app. Participants can use the mobile app to track their meetings, access important talking points and documents, and communicate with other attendees.
• Access to the mobile app will be provided to all registrants 2 weeks prior to the event.

Questions? Contact the GR team for assistance.

Geothermal Rising Policy Council Approved Talking Points will be generated and distributed to all registrants prior to the event.  Talking points will cover:

• Technology agnostic benefits to geothermal heating/cooling and power generation
• Current legislative bills that will support the growth of the industry
• Importance of preserving the IRA tax credits

Meeting briefs will be created and distributed through the scheduling app and will include tailored talking points, as well as detailed information on each Senator's or Representative's stance and relevant committee assignments related to geothermal energy 

Hill Day Preparation Meetings will be held at International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) Washington, DC Office:

101 Constitution Avenue, NW

2nd Floor Conference Center

Washington, DC 20003

Hotel Options

Washington, DC has an array of hotel options for your consideration from unique, boutique style properties to family-friendly and everything in between!

Visit the Washington DC visitors’ website to learn more about hotel options, restaurants and things to do while in DC.

Geothermal Rising Staff will be staying at the Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown. Hill Day participants are welcome to join us there! 

Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown

1199 Vermont Avenue NW

Washington, DC, 20005

Travel Information

Washington, DC is easily accessible via three major airports:

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Cab, Lyft, and Uber service are available at all three locations. 

Registration is now closed! Interested in attending? Contact Geothermal Rising's Director of Policy and Education, Vanessa Robertson at vanessa@geothermal.org. 

Registration Fees: 

• GR Members - $225
• Non-Members - $250
• GR Policy Members - $175*
• GR NextGen Geo Members - $125

*Contact Geothermal Rising at registration@geothermal.org to obtain the GRPC registration discount code.

Registration Information: The fee includes all activities, hill appointment schedules and meal functions.

Media Inquiries: If you are a member of the media and would like to attend or learn more about this event, please contact Geothermal Rising at registration@geothermal.org and include your organizational affiliation. 

Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to registration@geothermal.org by April 23, 2025, for a partial refund. A $75 processing fee applies to cancellations postmarked or emailed by this date. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation requests after Wednesday, April 23. Substitution(s) can be made at any time, with prior approval. 

Sponsoring the Geothermal Capitol Hill Day provides your organization the opportunity extend your brand's outreach and educate attendees about your brand while elevating the voice of the geothermal community with policy and decision makers. 

Interested in learning more?

CONTACT:
Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager
candi@geothermal.org
1.856.437.4742 

Download the Sponsor Prospectus!

Wednesday, July 31

10:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Peppermill Direct Use Tour (optional)

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Opening Plenary Session

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Geothermal Reservoirs - Challenges and Opportunities with Each Type of Geothermal Reservoir

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

Thursday, August 1

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast with WING

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Exploration Tools and Methodologies

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Reservoir/Resource Modeling Methodologies and Technological Advances

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Drilling and Well Design

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Reservoir Characterization and Management: Data Acquisition and Interpretation

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

Friday, August 2

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | New Uses of Fracture Networks

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Roundtable Discussions and Wrap-up

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Peppermill Direct Use Tour (optional)

Wednesday, July 31

10:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Peppermill Direct Use Tour (optional)

Located at the north end of the Moana Hot Springs thermal anomaly, the Peppermill’s pools, hot tubs, domestic water for showers and mechanical systems, generate all of their heating energy from their geothermal operation 24 hours a day seven days a week. In addition to pumping the naturally heated water from the ground, the resort has also installed a reinjection well that returns the geothermal fluids back underground, to be reheated by the volcanic energy after it has heated the property. The tour will highlight the geothermal wells and engineering facilities. Our knowledgeable guides will provide an interpretive commentary during the trip, and you won’t even need to leave the hotel!

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Opening Plenary Session

Speakers:

• Susan Nash, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• Anine Pedersen, Geothermal Rising

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Geothermal Reservoirs - Challenges and Opportunities with Each Type of Geothermal Reservoir

Geothermal reservoirs are hosted in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks across the world and are each susceptible to varying effects from regional tectonics, active volcanism, crustal heat flow, thermal conductivity, and diagenesis. Consequently, reservoir characterization workflows, drilling technology, production techniques, and reservoir monitoring plans are highly variable depending on the type of geothermal reservoir being targeted. This session will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with exploration and development in all types of geothermal reservoirs from both geologic and engineering standpoints.

Speakers:

• Shuvajit Bhattacharya, Bureau of Economic Geology
• Emma McConville, Fervo Energy
• Anthony Pink, Mazama Energy
• Andrew Sabin, Navy Geothermal Program
• Eric Stautberg, Colorado School of Mines
• Whitney Trainor-Guitton, NREL

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

Join us as we wrap up the first day of the 2024 Subsurface Geothermal Symposium! Connect (or reconnect) with friends and colleagues, meet with our table-top partners, and engage with GR Staff to learn more about the association.

Thursday, August 1

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast with WING

Speaker:

• Paul Schwering, Sandia National Laboratories

WING Panel:

• Moderator – Madeline Churchill, Ormat
• Panelist – Leland Davis, Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
• Panelist – Kayla Dowty, Ormat
• Panelist – Cary Lindsey, UNR
• Panelist – Terra Rogers, Clean Air Task Force

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Exploration Tools and Methodologies

Examine the exploration methodologies and cutting-edge technologies relevant to hydrothermal, advanced geothermal systems, enhanced geothermal systems, mechanical and thermal storage, as well as super-hot rock reservoirs.

Speakers:

• Aubry DeReuil, Zanskar
• Jim Hollis, Geothermal Technologies
• Cary Lindsey, UNR
• Drew Siler, Geologica

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Reservoir/Resource Modeling Methodologies and Technological Advances

Geologic modeling of reservoirs to evaluate resource prospectivity and potential is an essential tool for extending the available data based on our understanding of the subsurface.

Characterizing geothermal reservoirs is complicated whether data availability is low or high, which can be counterintuitive. This session will include contributions that provide information on the utility and limitations of reservoir modeling approaches, what advances have been made over the last 20+ years, and what is needed as geothermal development continues.

Speakers:

• Tijn Nederstigt, Sproule
• Chris Bowie, Devon
• Stan Mordensky, USGS
• Nicole Wagner, UNV

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Drilling and Well Design

Investigate drilling methods and well design improvements customized for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS), Super-Hot Rock (SHR), integrated storage solutions, and direct use applications. Discussion topics will encompass innovative approaches to drilling technologies, casing designs, and technology requirements suitable for high-temperature environments.

Advanced Geothermal Systems Panel:

• Moderator - Joe Hill, Vallourec
• Panelist - Alexis Garcia, NOV
• Panelist - Mark Hodder, Eavor
• Panelist – Kristaq Mitrushi, Eventure

Speakers:

• Olaf Gustafson, Cornell University
• Kim Maver, Green Therma

Superhot Rock Panel:

• Moderator - Elizabeth Cambre, Vallourec
• Panelist - Matthew Houde, Quaise Energy
• Panelist - Hani Ibrahim, Blade Engineering
• Panelist - Tony Pink, Pink Granite Consulting
• Panelist - Terra Rogers, Clean Air Task Force

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Reservoir Characterization and Management: Data Acquisition and Interpretation

Reservoir characterization and management of geothermal systems will require new applications of existing technology and invention of new technology. In this session, we will cover opportunities for application of monitoring technologies such as fiber optic sensing, geochemistry and microbiology, and tracer technology.

Speakers:

• Chris Fredd, RESMAN Energy Technology
• Swathika Jayakumar, Protechnics
• Kristie McLin, ConcoPhillips
• Tori Parisi, ConcoPhillips
• Ismael Vera Rodriguez, Silixa

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

Join us for our final evening together as we wrap up the 2024 Subsurface Characterization Symposium! Connect (or reconnect) with friends and colleagues, meet with our table-top partners and engage with GR Staff to learn more about the association.

Friday, August 2

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | New Uses of Fracture Networks

This session is designed to look at all the ways natural or induced subsurface fracture networks can be characterized, utilized, or repurposed for geothermal applications.

Speakers:

• Ron Dusterhoft, Halliburton
• Jon McKenna, MicroSeismic
• John D. McLennan, University of Utah

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Roundtable Discussions and Wrap-up

After the morning session, this engaging round-table activity will wrap-up the symposium with facilitated, in-depth discussions followed by reporting out to the group with observations, lessons learned and new opportunities.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Peppermill Direct Use Tour (optional)

Located at the north end of the Moana Hot Springs thermal anomaly, the Peppermill’s pools, hot tubs, domestic water for showers and mechanical systems, generate all of their heating energy from their geothermal operation 24 hours a day seven days a week. In addition to pumping the naturally heated water from the ground, the resort has also installed a reinjection well that returns the geothermal fluids back underground, to be reheated by the volcanic energy after it has heated the property. The tour will highlight the geothermal wells and engineering facilities. Our knowledgeable guides will provide an interpretive commentary during the trip, and you won’t even need to leave the hotel!

All events will be held at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino:

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV  89502

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS TODAY!

Geothermal Rising has negotiated a special block specifically for our event attendees. All attendees should make every effort to stay at the official event hotel. Supporting the official hotel room block provides staff support to resolve hotel reservation disputes; ensures attendees receive all applicable discounts and materials; and, assists GR in maintaining affordable, quality programming. 

The hotel room rate varies by size and location. Rates range from $152- $202 per night (plus $20 per room/per night Resort Fee and applicable taxes). Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis through Wednesday, July 10, 2024, reservation deadline. After this time, reservations will be available based on hotel occupancy and availability. 

Please note that the hotel will never call or contact you directly about making reservations. To ensure your room is in the official Geothermal Rising Room Block, you should only book your room by using the housing link above or by calling the Peppermill directly. 

Hotel Check-in: 3:00 PM
Hotel Check-out: 11:00 AM

The Peppermill is 2.8 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Shuttle service to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is available daily from 4:00 AM - 11:45 PM.

Registration Fees: 

• GR | AAPG* Members - $575
• Non-Profit and Government* (Local, State, Federal) - $575 
• Non-Members - $775 
• Students* - $395

*Promotional discount code is required! AAPG Members, Non-Profit/Government and Students should email registration@geothermal.org to obtain the appropriate promotional codes. 

Register Today! 

Individual membership with Geothermal Rising is $175 and corporate memberships are also available. Questions? We are happy to assist! Contact us at registration@geothermal.org. 

Registration Information: The symposium fee includes all sessions, activities and meal functions.

• Shuvajit Bhattacharya, Bureau of Economic Geology
• Chris Bowie, Devon
• Elizabeth Cambre, Vallourec
• Madeline Churchill, Ormat
• Leland Davis, Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
• Aubry DeReuil, Zanskar
• Kayla Dowty, Ormat
• Ron Dusterhoft, Halliburton
• Chris Fredd, RESMAN Energy Technology
• Alexis Garcia, NOV
• Olaf Gustafson, Cornell University
• Joe Hill, Vallourec
• Mark Hodder, Eavor
• Jim Hollis, Geothermal Technologies
• Matthew Houde, Quaise Energy
• Hani Ibrahim, Blade Engineering
• Swathika Jayakumar, Protechnics
• Cary Lindsey, UNR
• Kim Maver, Green Therma
• Emma McConville, Fervo Energy
• Jon McKenna, MicroSeismic
• John D. McLennan, University of Utah
• Kristie McLin, ConcoPhillips
• Kristaq Mitrushi, Eventure
• Stan Mordensky, USGS
• Susan Nash, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• Tijn Nederstigt, Sproule
• Tori Parisi, ConcoPhillips
• Anine Pedersen, Geothermal Rising
• Anthony Pink, Pink Granite Consulting
• Terra Rogers, Clean Air Task Force
• Andrew Sabin, Navy Geothermal Program
• Paul Schwering, Sandia National Laboratories
• Drew Siler, Geologica
• Eric Stautberg, Colorado School of Mines
• Jayakumar Swathika, Protechnics
• Whitney Trainor-Guitton, NREL
• Ismael Vera Rodriguez, Silixa
• Nicole Wagner, UNV

Additional speakers to be announced. 

Sponsoring the 2024 Subsurface Geothermal Symposium: New Technology Drilling and Subsurface Characterization provides your organization the opportunity to extend your brand's outreach and educate attendees about your brand while networking with the geothermal community.

We have a variety of options best suited to help YOU reach YOUR goals - from networking events, branding opportunities to attendee engagement, we have something just for you. Interested in learning more?

CONTACT:
Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager
candi@geothermal.org 
1.856.437.4742

The GRC is the geothermal industry’s flagship annual conference, reflecting the global nature of the geothermal industry and bringing together people in industry, academia, government, and the general public. Here we build relationships, discuss our opportunities and challenges, educate on the latest technologies and innovations, and inform people outside our community about geothermal energy. 

The conference highlights the width and breadth of the community we have in geothermal energy spanning science, engineering, social-economics, and government, and highlights the eclectic mix of people that are involved: students, corporate entrepreneurs, politicians, professionals and researchers. We also encourage anybody interested in renewable energy to register for the GRC to learn more about the most important clean energy that will form the backbone of society’s energy transition by providing 24/7 always-on electricity and heat management.

The conference offers technical, policy, and market sessions, educational seminars, tours of geothermal and renewable energy projects, and numerous networking opportunities. Our premier technical program highlights the importance of geothermal in the energy mix, not just in electricity generation but also in direct use of heat for district heating and industrial applications, and geothermal heat pumps in residential and commercial buildings.

The Expo presents exhibitors with the opportunity to maximize their exposure at the largest annual geothermal gathering in the world. It provides ample opportunities for engaging with partners and clients. It features a unique opportunity for leaders in the geothermal energy sector to showcase their projects, services and state-of-the-art technology and equipment to the geothermal community.

The GRC is a gathering of our community and our membership. It’s an opportunity for everybody to engage, to learn, to do business, and to contribute to the direction of the geothermal industry.

We hope you will join us for this year’s Geothermal Rising Conference!

Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor

Maximize your brand at the largest annual geothermal gathering in the world! Our extensive lineup of sponsorship, exhibit, and student support options will provide your organization with the opportunity to PROMOTE your brand, EDUCATE attendees, NETWORK with industry leaders, and SOLIDIFY YOUR IMAGE as a leader in the geothermal community.

Interested in learning how you can reach our 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference attendees?

CONTACT: 
Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager 
candi@geothermal.org 
1.856.437.4742 

Early Exhibit Application Form

The 2025 Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus is coming soon! 

Be sure to save-the-date, Sunday, October 26, for the annual Geothermal Rising Conference Golf Tournament! Grab some friends and join fellow GRC golf enthusiasts for a day on the links at Red Hawk Golf and Resort!

Registration opening soon!

The Lakes Course  

Enjoy your day amid natural lakes, murmuring springs, and mature cottonwood trees on this Robert Trent Jones II designed course. The 7,140-yard course offers a multitude of dramatic scenes as the natural desert landscape flows in and around the green expanse of the course. This Reno, Nevada golf course puts the perfect amount of water, sand, and grass together to give you a memorable golf experience.

Registration Information:

• Foursome - $1000
• Individual Players - $275

Rental Clubs - $85 per set (plus tax). Rental Clubs are NOT included with registration fees. Please indicate your rental club needs during registration. The rental club fees will be charged the day of the tournament.

Tournament Agenda:

• 7:15 AM – 7:30 AM | Buses Load/Depart for Red Hawk Golf and Resort
• 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-in and Breakfast
• 8:30 AM | Shotgun Start
• 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Post-Tournament Reception and Raffle
• 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Buses Load/Depart for the Peppermill Resort

Agenda is subject to change.

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The 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference will be held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada. 

Peppermill Resort

2707 S. Virginia St.

Reno, Nevada 89502

Please note that the hotel will never call or contact you directly about making reservations. To ensure your room is in the official Geothermal Rising Room Block, you should only book your room by using the forthcoming housing link or by calling the Peppermill Resort directly. The room block will be opening in April/May 2025.

Geothermal Rising has negotiated a special block specifically for our event attendees. All conference attendees should make every effort to stay at the official event hotel. Supporting the official hotel room block provides staff support to resolve hotel reservation disputes; ensures attendees receive all applicable discounts and materials; and assists GR in maintaining affordable, quality programming. 

Learn more about exploring Reno at the Visit Reno Tahoe website. This site, designed specifically for visitors, can help you plan an adventure just for you! Want to know the best places to go Rock Climbing? Looking for the Best Waterfall and Wildflower Hiking locations? Maybe a quiet day Fishing on the lake? Perhaps you are searching for the best Art and Cultural experiences? Visit Reno Tahoe has all the information you need to organize and prepare your expedition.

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The Geothermal Rising Conference brings together thought leaders, academics, industry and students from a broad range of the geothermal community. The conference Program Planning Committee oversees the development of the program and abstract submission process to ensure the conference provides the best possible science, cutting-edge research and actionable take-aways for conference attendees. The Technical Program section of the conference website provides resources for overall program development, the abstract submission process and conference presenters. Be sure to bookmark these pages for future reference. 

Technical Program Submission Timeline

• Call for Panel and Workshop Ideas – Deadline: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• Call for Abstracts: Wednesday, March 12 - Friday, May 2, 2025
• Abstract Review: Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 16, 2025                      
• GR Sends Invitation to Submit Papers and Posters: Monday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
• Authors MUST Accept GR Invitation to Submit: Deadline – Wednesday, May 28, 2025
• Draft Technical Papers Due: Deadline – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Technical Paper Review: Thursday, June 26 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• Authors Evaluate Paper Reviewer Comments and Obtain Clarifying Details (as needed): Wednesday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• GR Sends Final Technical Paper Acceptance and Assignment Notifications: Thursday, July 24 – Wednesday, July 30, 2025
• Draft Technical Posters Due: Deadline - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
• Poster Review: Thursday, July 31 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
• Authors Evaluate Poster Reviewer Comments and Obtain Clarifying Details (as needed): Wednesday, August 13 – Wednesday, August 20, 2025
• Final Technical Papers Due: Deadline – Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Author Final Withdrawal: Deadline – Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Final Technical Posters Due: Deadline – Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Technical Paper PowerPoint Presentations Due: Deadline – Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Technical Program Resources

• Abstract Submission User's Guide
• Session Topics 
• Session Topic Descriptions

Additional resources and information are coming soon!