2026 Geothermal Rising Conference Technical Session Topics

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Thermal energy networks (TENs) operate at lower temperature differentials than traditional district heating systems, allowing for reduced infrastructure costs.

The 2026 Geothermal Rising Conference session topics are as follows: 

  • Above-Ground Challenges & Opportunities
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Closed Loop Geothermal Systems
  • Critical Minerals
  • Drilling
  • Economics
  • Energy Conversion/Utilization
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Leveraging Oil & Gas
  • Logging Monitoring & Instrumentation  
  • Low-Temperature/Direct Use
  • Permitting & Policy
  • Regional Updates
  • Reservoir/Production
  • Special Session: Texas Imperative of Geothermal Resources
  • Superhot Rock
  • Tribal Communities
  • Well Construction & Completion
  • Workforce Success

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