The Energy & Geoscience Institute announces Dr. Kristie McLin as Director of Research and Science and new Principal Investigator of the Utah FORGE project, succeeding Dr. Joseph Moore.
Geothermal Transition Summit 2026, North America
May 18 - May 19
The Geothermal Transition Summit, North America brings together leaders from geothermal, oil and gas, finance, policy, and research to explore geothermal energy’s expanding role in North America’s clean energy transition. Held May 18–19, 2026, in Houston, Texas, the summit focuses on practical pathways for scaling geothermal development, advancing technology, navigating policy and permitting, and accelerating investment. Utah FORGE will be attending the summit to engage with industry partners, share insights from ongoing enhanced geothermal research, and participate in discussions shaping the future of geothermal energy.