The UT Energy Week Interdisciplinary Energy Case Competition brings participants together to collaborate, innovate and develop real-world solutions to pressing challenges in the energy sector.
The competition centers on a timely and impactful energy topic, bringing together technology, policy and market perspectives. Participants work in teams and present their solutions to a panel of experts for the chance to win a $500 prize—all in a high-energy, fast-paced format!
More info: https://sites.utexas.edu/energy-week/2026-case-competition/
- Monday: Case Competition Unveiling.
- Monday & Tuesday: Team Work Session
- Wednesday: Team Presentations & Judging. Details to come.
- Thursday: Winner announced during networking lunch.
Meet the judges:
| Robert Moss, P.E., is a Senior Process Engineer at Austin Water, where he leads performance optimization and continuous improvement initiatives for the utility’s wastewater treatment facilities. |
| Kristin Barbato is an accomplished energy and sustainability executive with over 25 years experience scaling innovative solutions across corporations, startups, universities and government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-barbato-7995b22/ |
| Shawnee Claiborn-Pinto began working at the Public Utility Commission in April of 2000 and has held many positions during that time. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnee-claiborn-pinto-b6403b27/ |