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Can't miss: The Future of Global Energy Conference

Next week's can't miss event? The Future of Global Energy Conference, hosted in various locations around the Greater Houston area and online. Photo via Getty Images

June 7-9 | The Future of Global Energy Conference

To highlight Houston's role in the global energy transition, the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Energy Transition Initiative, and Center for Houston's Future will host a dynamic three-day conference focusing on the role community engagement, innovation and technology, workforce, and funding play in implementing Houston's energy transition strategy.

Start the series off with a kickoff reception on Wednesday evening at The Ion, located in the heart of the Innovation Corridor in Houston's midtown from 5:30-7:00 PM. Next, keep your carbon footprint low by tuning in virtually to Thursday's multi-session series highlighting Community*, Workforce, Innovation & Tech, and Funding–components necessary to evaluate and blend for an energy-abundant, low-carbon future.

The event concludes Friday with an Innovation Expo, luncheon, and closing reception to further connect organizations, companies, and individuals committed to a more sustainable and equitable energy industry of the future.

Speakers and panelists from the Department of Energy, local public sector, industry, academia, and business/investor community will engage in thoughtful conversations throughout the series. Click here to view the full agenda and register.

*Note: The Community Engagement and Equity virtual session is open for live stream to the public. Please be sure to pre-register for online access.

For a complete list of upcoming energy events, visit the Events tab right here on EnergyCapitalHTX.com.

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Amerpon will use new funding from Samsung Ventures toward its global growth and next-generation product development. Photo via amperon.co

Amperon, a Houston-based AI-powered forecasting solutions company, has received an investment for an undisclosed amount from Samsung Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Samsung Group.

According to Amperon, the funding will be put toward the company's global growth and next-generation product development. Samsung Ventures invests in emerging businesses developing technologies for the AI, advanced devices and energy-related sectors.

“Samsung Ventures’ investment is a strong validation of our mission to transform the way energy is forecasted and traded,” Sean Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Amperon, said in a news release. “Samsung’s global footprint and leadership in semiconductors, data infrastructure, and AI acceleration make them a natural fit as we expand Amperon’s reach into energy-intensive sectors like data centers. Their track record of scaling next-generation technologies aligns perfectly with our vision to build a more intelligent, resilient, and data-driven energy system.”

Amperon was founded in 2018. Its AI models combine real-time weather, consumption and market data for energy retailers, utilities and independent power producers.

Last year, the company launched its weather-informed grid demand Mid-Term Forecast (MTF), which provides users with data on electricity demand up to seven months in advance. It also secured strategic investments from Acario, the corporate venture capital and innovation division of Tokyo Gas, as well as National Grid Partners, the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid (NYSE: NGG).

After expanding into Europe in 2024, the company has continued to see international growth, and currently operates in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

“Amperon has demonstrated strong technical capabilities and global traction in a rapidly evolving energy landscape,” a spokesperson for Samsung Ventures added in the release. “Their ability to forecast and model real-time energy data at global scale positions them as a key enabler of smarter energy systems and climate resilience. We are pleased to invest in a company developing technologies that support a more sustainable and digitized world.”

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