Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
NOVEL FRAC SLEEVE DESIGN FOR WATER CONFORMANCE IN EGS LEADS TO IMPROVED THERMAL EFFICIENCY
Steven Fipke
Halliburton
- Examining water conformance challenges in EGS and their impacts on thermal efficiency and reservoir depletion
- Sharing 2024 Utah FORGE field data and insights into unbalanced water distribution across frac stages
- Presenting a multi-sleeve flow control solution inspired by recent successes in fractured reservoirs in Algeria
- Evaluating sleeve design performance using nodal analysis and scenarios to optimize water injectivity in EGS wells
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED FLOW CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR THERMAL PERFORMANCE IN EGS WELLS
10:10 - 10:35
DECODING THE ALPHABET SOUP OF TAX CREDITS FOR GEOTHERMAL
Yaniv Lewis
Giraffe Financial
- Key federal incentive changes affecting geothermal under the IRA and the OBBBA
- Financing pathways using tax credit transferability and direct pay for projects of all sizes
- Outlining approaches that streamline compliance and accelerate liquidity through structured tax credit sales
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON GEOTHERMAL TAX CREDIT MONETIZATION AND COMPLIANCE
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By FOSS & COMPANY
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BANKABILITY, INDUSTRIAL EXECUTION, ENGINEERING, AND EGS DELIVERY
- Translating innovation into investable projects through balanced risk allocation, predictable costs, financing structures, and supportive policies
- Applying proven industrial drilling and project delivery capabilities, highlighting execution as the key lever for scaling EGS
- Unit Economics: How high temperature resources balance the risk/reward equation for geothermal development
- Clarifying engineering and materials constraints while defining design-for-scale needs for repeatable geothermal deployment
- Standardized modular ORC units enabling plug-and-play deployment, scalable cost-efficient power generation with reliable 24/7 dispatchable output
| Steam | Moderator
| Baker Hughes
| Quaise Energy
| XGS Energy
| Fervo Energy
11:30 - 11:55
POWERING THE FUTURE: WHAT 50 YEARS OF ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL TEACHES US TODAY
Angela Seligman
Clean Air Task Force
- A review of five decades of geothermal innovation and its influence on today’s energy landscape
- A focus on breakthroughs in drilling, well design, and production that enable higher efficiency
- A demonstration of how technological advancements reduce costs and expand energy capacity
- An assessment of installed capacity growth and the increasing role of geothermal in global energy markets
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANCEMENTS AND IMPACTS OF ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
GEOTHERMAL POWER POTENTIAL IN TEXAS
John Klaerner
Southwest Research Institute
- Analyzing four well configurations across the Austin Chalk, Eagle Ford, and Wilcox formations
- Comparing power cycle options to identify the most viable for geothermal energy generation
- Discussing techno-economic assessments to guide development and investment decisions
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON GEOTHERMAL POTENTIAL IN TEXAS AND TECHNO-ECONOMIC EVALUATION
14:00 - 14:25
ORC AND NEXT-GEN – ADVANTAGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN DESIGN AND EXECUTION
Mor Bisk
Fervo Energy
- Optimizing PPA structures and ORC sizing to reflect EGS capabilities
- Designing advanced ORC systems to meet fast-paced scalability
- Managing project execution and resource characteristics
- Leveraging innovation and standardization for EGS level ORCs
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE IN ORC DESIGN AND PROJECT DELIVERY
14:30 - 14:55
HYDROTHERMAL AND NEXT-GENERATION GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT OF THE RIO GRANDE RIFT ZONE
Shuvajit Bhattacharya
The University of Texas at Austin
- Highlighting high-heat-flow characteristics and geothermal potential across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado
- Applying regional exploration techniques and machine-learning methods to identify promising geothermal prospects
- Comparing site-scale resource estimates while evaluating techno-economic implications for future development
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON TECHNO-ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS OF GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By DTS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
15:30 - 15:55
OVERVIEW OF THE FORGE PROGRAM
Robert Podgorney
INL
- Discussing the goals and objectives of FORGE research and its impact on geothermal innovation
- Reviewing the current status of the program and upcoming plans for future developments
- Sharing key lessons learned, including successes and challenges in enhanced geothermal systems
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON FORGE PROGRAM RESEARCH AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
16:00 - 16:25
TÜRKİYE: THE IDEAL LABORATORY FOR GEOTHERMAL TECH DEVELOPMENT AND ITS LESSONS FOR THE USA
Oliver Sheehan
GMK Enerji
- An outline of Türkiye’s geological and economic advantages for geothermal development
- Acceleration of investment through recent policy reforms and enhanced feed-in tariffs
- Evidence of innovation through a pioneering AGS pilot optimization project
- A case study presentation highlighting the financial benefits of cascade use in greenhouses
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT IN TÜRKİYE
16:30 - 16:55
PUBLIC POLICY AND REGULATORY DRIVERS FOR ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL
Jack Belcher
Cornerstone Government Affairs
- Examining current policy and regulatory environment shaping geothermal energy development in the United States
- Analyzing federal regulations, legislative initiatives, and proposed updates influencing the industry’s growth
- Exploring available grants, funding programs, and tax incentives supporting geothermal innovation and deployment
- Comparing state-level policies and regulatory frameworks that drive investment and encourage geothermal expansion
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON GEOTHERMAL POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS LEVERAGING TAX CREDIT INCENTIVES
Trent Douglass
Foss & Company
- Assessing the evolving policy and incentives landscape while examining diverse financing structures
- Aligning risk mitigation strategies with investor considerations across all project stages
- Gaining insights into market trends and identifying future growth opportunities in geothermal energy
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON GEOTHERMAL PROJECT FINANCE AND TAX INCENTIVES
10:10 - 10:35
PULSE-BASED DOWNHOLE STIMULATION FOR CONTROLLED PERMEABILITY IN EGS
Ian Allahar
Wellbore Consultants
- Examining limitations of conventional EGS stimulation, including fracture control and induced seismicity risks
- Introducing pulse-based downhole pressure pulsing to shape stimulation energy at reservoir depth
- Mapping the physics of transient fracture response, cyclic opening, and fatigue-driven permeability growth
- Exploring tuning pulse parameters for reservoir goals and applying the method to re-stimulation and performance
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON PULSE STIMULATION METHODS FOR EGS PERFORMANCE
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
REDUCING COSTS AND MITIGATING RISKS FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WITH PERMEABLE FRACTURE IMAGING
Jeffrey Eppink
Enegis, LLC
- Applying the Permeable Fracture Imaging (PFITM) method to improve geothermal exploration and development
- Discussion of a case study at Newberry Volcano, funded by ARPA-E, Quaise Energy, Mazama Energy and Geothermal Research & Development
- Mapping the techno-economic benefits of PFI to optimize geothermal project costs
- Reducing risks and uncertainty to strengthen investment confidence in geothermal energy
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
11:30 - 11:55
ENGINEERING CONFIDENCE: MERGING FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNOLOGY, AND RISKS IN GEOTHERMAL
Robello Samuel
iDrillWell Technologies
- Application of geomechanics and thermodynamics solutions to support long-term well integrity and flow assurance
- Mitigation of fluctuating thermal loads through casing design, modeling, and high-endurance material selection
- Proactive management of subsurface uncertainty through data-driven scenario planning and adaptive decision systems
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ROBUST WELL DESIGN, THERMAL CYCLING AND MATERIAL RESILIENCE, AND RISK ANALYSIS
12:00 - 12:25
DEEP SINGLE WELL HDR-EGS METHOD FOR 30 MWe OUTPUT
Jeff Spray
DTS Technologies
- Introducing the DGS single-well geothermal design that reconfigures traditional multi-well EGS systems
- Installing flow diverters within fractures, doubling circulation path lengths, and improving heat transfer
- Extensively separating fractures, enabling heat replenishment for sustained baseload output
- Reducing parasitic loads via vacuum-driven circulation, increasing conversion efficiency, and significantly enhancing overall productivity
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED SINGLE WELL HDR-EGS SYSTEMS
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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