25th Annual Forum

“FORGING THE FUTURE”

Join us for the 25th Annual Forum Banquet on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 5:30 – 9 pm at the Rice University Cohen House/Faculty Club. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 – 7 pm followed by dinner, presentation of the Award for Excellence and a special keynote address by Brett Perlman, CEO for The Center for Houston’s Future.

 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
“Houston as the Epicenter for a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub”

Perlman will detail how Houston, long considered the “Energy Capital of the World,” is well positioned to leverage all of our state’s and region’s vast energy resources to become a clean hydrogen hub. These energy resources include existing hydrogen production facilities and pipelines along the Gulf Coast, a base of large, sophisticated industrial energy consumers, and renewable energy assets across the state.

Brett A. Perlman serves as the CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, a nonprofit organization working to address matters of highest importance to the long-term future of the greater Houston region. His career has spanned senior positions in business, government and community service organizations. Perlman served for four years as a Commissioner on the Public Utility Commission of Texas, where he was appointed in 1999 by then-Governor George W. Bush. He holds advanced degrees in public policy from Harvard University and in law from the University of Texas, and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University.

 

PROGRAM
5:30 – 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 7:30 pm Welcome and Dinner
7:30 – 7:40 pm Remarks by Edmund Lunde, Rice Global E&C Forum
7:40 – 7:50 pm Remarks by Dr. Jamie Padgett, Rice University
7:50 – 8:00 pm Aspire Program Overview
8:00 – 8:05 pm Award for Excellence Presentation
8:05 – 9:00 pm Keynote Address, Brett Perlman
REGISTRATION

Tickets: $200

Deadline to register: Monday, October 31, 2022


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are offering exclusive sponsorship opportunities to introduce your company and product or services to a diverse and captive audience of E&C industry decision makers and influencers. Supporting the RGF 2022 Annual Forum provides the best value for your company’s marketing budgets, increased visibility for your brands and unique opportunities to connect with attendees.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this significant event and reach upwards of 200 attendees from some of the leading E&C companies in Houston and beyond! From executive leadership and senior management of industry leading architectural, engineering & construction firms, suppliers and owner organizations – there’s no where else you’ll want to be on November 3!

PLATINUM SPONSOR    |   $2,500 (1 available)

  •  Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
  • Opportunity to display pull up banner and marketing materials
  • Logo recognition in Annual Forum communications
  • 3 tickets to Annual Forum
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Logo on the Forum’s website
  • Logo on event marketing materials
  • Logo on event signage
  • Inclusion in social media posts (LinkedIn & Facebook) including dedicated posts

    GOLD SPONSOR    |    $1,000 (8 available)

  • Logo recognition in Annual Forum communications
  • 2 tickets to Annual Forum
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Logo on the Forum’s website
  • Logo on event marketing materials
  • Logo on event signage
  • Inclusion in social media posts (LinkedIn & Facebook)


For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact RGF Administrator, Maureen Maiuri at globalforum@rice.edu or 281-552-8865.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS