2024 Kansas Economic Policy Conference
Powering the Future of Kansas
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October 24, 2024
Burge Union, Lawrence, Kansas
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Join us to discuss the future of energy in Kansas.
What opportunities do innovations in energy offer to communities facing the challenges of climate change? What impacts do communities need to grapple with as they adopt large-scale energy installations? How can Kansas prepare for a future without fossil fuel?
Agenda
Thursday, October 24th
8:15 |
Registration, Coffee & More | |
8:45 |
Welcome & Introduction | |
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Barbara A. Bichelmeyer, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, The University of Kansas |
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9:00 |
Morning Keynotes Kansas Economic Update | |
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Donna Ginther, Director, Institute for Policy & Social Research and Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics, The University of Kansas | |
Energy in Kansas | ||
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Jay Kalbas, State Geologist of Kansas, Director of the Kansas Geological Survey, Professor of Geology, The University of Kansas |
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10:15 |
Break | |
10:30 |
Introduction | |
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Arash Mafi, Executive Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The University of Kansas | |
Conversation: Energy and Local Communities
Moderators
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11:20 |
Break | |
11:30 |
Introduction | |
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Shelley Hooks, Vice Chancellor for Research, The University of Kansas | |
Conversation: Energy and Industry
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12:20 | Lunch | |
1:15 | Introduction | |
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Douglas A. Girod, Chancellor, The University of Kansas | |
Conversation: The Future of Energy in Kansas![]()
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2:45 |
Closing Remarks Donna Ginther, Director, Institute for Policy & Social Research and Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics, The University of Kansas |
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3:00 |
Adjourn |
Links on this page:
- ipsr@ku.edu