

# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  CEEE Energy Symposium: Energy and Resource Management, A Path Forward for Appalachia.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Center for Earth, Energy, and Environment at Marietta College invites the community to the Inaugural CEEE Energy Symposium: Energy and Resource Management, A Path Forward for Appalachia.

This two-day event brings together leaders from across the energy industry, government, and academia to discuss the future of energy production, infrastructure, and sustainability in the Appalachian region.

Experts representing traditional and emerging energy sectors will share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy demand, deliverability, and responsible resource management.

The symposium will feature a keynote address from Scott W. Tinker, along with panels and discussions featuring leaders from traditional and emerging energy sectors.

Symposium Agenda
Monday, April 20, 2026
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sessions dedicated to interaction with students, faculty, and staff 
 
4:30 p.m. Pre-Symposium
Marietta Admissions SEM Focus Info Session
Join the Marietta admissions team for an information session, pizza with beverages, and a discussion panel with current MC STEM students, followed by a brief walk to the Peoples Bank Theatre for a free showing of the film “Switch-On” by nationally recognized energy expert Sr. Scott W. Tinker.

6:30 p.m. 
Screening of feature film:  "Switch On," starring Scott Tinker 
Followed by Q&amp;A with Scott Tinker

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

At the historical Peoples Bank Theatre
This event is free and open to the community 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Kathleen Poorman Dougherty, President of Marietta College
Ben J. Stuart, Dean of the Center for Earth, Energy, and Environment

9:15 a.m.
Keynote Address:  Global Energy: Factually Complete
Scott W. Tinker, Chairman, Switch Energy Alliance

10:30 a.m.
Energy Panel: The Future of Energy Demand vs Deliverability
Moderator, Elena S. Melchert, President of Energia Consulting LLC
-Dan Lopata, VP Completions, Facilities &amp; Production, Expand Energy
-Panelist, Nuclear Power
-Panelist, Wind and Solar Power
-Rahul Rambhatla, Development Manager, Fervo Energy
-Kreg Levengood, Commissioning Director, Kiewit Power

12:00 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m.
Luncheon Plenary
John Lassek, Deputy Assistant Secretary Subsurface Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office 

1:15 p.m. 
Roundtable: Advancing Business in Appalachia Through Effective Use of Resources
Moderator: Craig Butler, Executive Director, MWCD; Past Director, Ohio EPA
-Jerry James, President ARTEX, Founder of Shale Crescent
-Harold Rinehart, VP East Operations MPLX Gathering &amp; Processing
-Panelist, Vallourec 
-Nikhil Joshi, CEO Decarcs
-Taylor Abbott, Executive Director, Ohio River Commission

3:00 p.m.
AI/Data Science in the Energy Industry
Tommy Balez, President of NexTier

3:30 p.m.   
The Value of a STEM Education
Terry Palisch – CTO CARBO, 2024 SPE President

4:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up
Dr. Ben J. Stuart, Dean of the CEEE at Marietta College

4:30 p.m.
Meet and Mingle – Cocktails &amp; Hors d’oeuvres

The symposium will explore how innovation, infrastructure, and collaboration can support sustainable energy development and economic revitalization across the Appalachian region.

Learn more and register:
https://www.marietta.edu/CEEE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marietta/ceee-energy-symposium-energy-and-resource-management-a-path-forward-for-appalachia/200029792118021
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Marietta
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 215 5th St, Marietta, OH, United States, Ohio 45750
- **lat**: 39.41692
- **long**: -81.45151
- **full address**: 215 5th St, Marietta, OH, United States, Ohio 45750

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Marietta College (https://allevents.in/org/marietta-college/12629925)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 215 5th St, Marietta, OH, United States, Ohio 45750
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Marietta College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about  CEEE Energy Symposium: Energy and Resource Management, A Path Forward for Appalachia. ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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