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Appalachian Energy Summit 2025

June 4-6, 2025
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

2025 Schedule →

The 13th annual Appalachian Energy Summit will be held in-person on the campus of Appalachian State University June 4-6, 2025.

The Appalachian Energy Summit is designed primarily for faculty, staff, and students at institutions of higher learning, as well as local and state government staff and employees of non-profit organizations focused on energy and sustainability. If you have any questions about whether or not the Summit would be a good fit for you, please email [email protected] or call Jennifer Maxwell at 828-262-2667.

The Energy Summit started in 2012 and has a history of bringing together world leaders in the energy and sustainability sectors. Attendees will hear from a range of academic, corporate and government speakers.

The keynote address is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Attendance at the Appalachian Energy Summit is free for governmental, educational, and non-profit employees as well as for students.

Student Poster Competition

College and university students are invited to feature their energy and sustainability research activities at the Energy Summit's Student Poster Competition. The two highest-ranking posters in each of the graduate and undergraduate categories are eligible to earn cash prizes.

Student Poster Competition →