Murphy Executive Director to Moderate at Tulane Future of Energy Forum 2026

The Murphy Institute is pleased to highlight the third annual Tulane Future of Energy Forum, where Executive Director Gary "Hoov" Hoover will be moderating a discussion on Community-Engaged Energy Transitions. As a cornerstone event for Tulane University, the Forum brings together leaders from across the energy ecosystem to explore the connections needed to meet growing demand, strengthen infrastructure, advance innovation and power economic growth.

This year’s theme, "Connected Power: Connecting Leaders. Powering Progress," brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for three days of deep engagement and collaboration. The event is a unique opportunity to explore the technological, economic, and policy frameworks that will define the next generation of energy solutions.

This year's forum will be held from Monday, September 28 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Hoov's moderated session will be held on Sepember 28 at 10 a.m. and will feature August Martin Jr., Lauren Berry, Salem Habte (GNO Inc.), and Aimee McCarron. The panel will explore how successful energy projects are built through strong partnerships with the communities they serve. Speakers will examine stakeholder engagement, public trust, economic opportunity, sustainability, and the shared responsibilities of industry, government, and community leaders in shaping the future of energy. The exact location of the session is TBD.

All venues are conveniently located around the Berger Family Lawn in the center of Tulane’s uptown campus. Please see the Tulane Campus interactive map at admission.tulane.edu/map.

Registration is currently open. For more information regarding the 2026 Tulane Future of Energy Forum and to register, visit energyforum.tulane.edu.