The Roger Farrer Energy Conference is one of Oklahoma’s premier forums for energy efficiency, energy management, emerging technologies, and the future of the energy industry.

Conference is jointly organized by the Association of Energy Engineers Oklahoma Chapter (AEEOK) and the Oklahoma State University Great Plains Center of Excellence (GPCoE). The inaugural Awards Gala Night will be held on October 7, 2026 at Chicken 'n Pickle, and the 2026 conference will be held on October 8, 2026, at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City.

Named in honor of Roger Farrer for his decades of leadership in energy efficiency and energy management, the conference brings together industry professionals, utilities, researchers, educators, government agencies, tribal organizations, students, and technology providers.

Inaugural AEEOK Awards Gala

Date & Time: October 7, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Venue - Chicken 'n Pickle, 8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114

The Awards Gala will recognize outstanding achievements in:

• Young Energy Professional of the Year
• Student Energy Leader of the Year
• Energy Engineer of the Year
• Energy Manager of the Year
• Energy Project of the Year
• Corporate Energy Management
• Academic Excellence in Energy Research
• AEEOK Hall of Fame

Energy Conference

Date & Time: October 8, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue - Hamm Institute for American Energy, 300 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Under the 2026 theme, Managing the Next Energy Frontier, the conference will feature discussions on:

Industrial Energy Efficiency • Energy Resiliency & Sustainability • Energy Management • Future Energy Workforce • AI & Data Centers • Oklahoma’s Energy Future • Grid Modernization • Emerging Energy Technologies • Tribal Energy Projects & Workforce Development

For more details please visit the conference page.

Become a Sponsor

Put your organization at the center of Oklahoma’s energy conversation by sponsoring the 11th Annual AEEOK/GPCoE Roger Farrer Energy Conference, October 7–8, 2026, at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City.

With a target of 200+ attendees in 2026, the conference brings together energy professionals, executives, engineers, utilities, government agencies, tribal organizations, researchers, technology providers, and students from across Oklahoma and the region.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $5,000 and provide valuable opportunities to:

• Increase your brand visibility
• Connect directly with decision-makers and energy professionals
• Showcase your organization’s products, services, and expertise
• Support Oklahoma’s future energy workforce and students

Choose your sponsorship level below and position your organization at the center of Oklahoma’s energy conversation.

For more details, see: Sponsorship Prospectus

CALL FOR ABSTRACT 

Share Your Expertise with Energy Leaders Across the Region

The AEEOK/GPCoE Roger Farrer Energy Conference brings together energy professionals in Oklahoma and beyond to shape the future of energy.

We invite industry professionals, academics, researchers, utilities, consultants, government agencies, tribal organizations, students, and technology providers to submit abstracts for presentations for this annual event.

As energy systems evolve to meet growing demands for reliability, resilience, affordability, sustainability, and workforce development, this conference will showcase practical solutions, innovative technologies, and successful projects driving the next generation of energy management.

Abstract submissions are encouraged in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 16th

For questions regarding the abstract submission, contact the AEEOK Committee at aeeoklahoma@gmail.com.