November 17, 2026
11:45AM - 1:30PM EST

43rd USAEE North American Conference: Awards Lunch

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

Enjoy lunch while joining us in recognizing both USAEE student award winners and career achievement during the annual awards lunch at the 2026 USAEE North American Conference.

Awards will be presented for competitions that reflect USAEE's ongoing commitment to student engagement:

• Young Professional Best Paper Competition
• Best Student Paper Competition
• Best Student Poster Competion
• Virtual Case Competition

The awards lunch will also see the presentation of the Adelman-Frankel Award, given to an individual or organization for a unique and innovative contribution to the field of energy economics, and the Senior Fellow Award for individuals who have exemplified distinguished service in the field of energy economics and/or USAEE. 

43rd USAEE North American Conference
Sunday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 18
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

The theme for this year's conference is DISRUPTION: The State of Energy Markets in 2026 and Beyond. Sessions will feature vital and timely topics including crude oil supply disruptions, large load growth in electricity markets, energy affordability, natural gas and LNG, nuclear, coal and its place in the energy mix, and more. Join us in Pittsburgh and hear what leading subject matter experts have to say about these and other topics, all against the backdrop of the extraordinary energy market disruptions of 2026. Highlights include:

• Special receptions: Kick off the conference November 15 with the opening reception in the DoubleTree's Pennsylvania Foyer, and then join us the following evening for a special student poster competition and reception at the nearby Energy Innovation Center.
• A dynamic lineup of speakers featuring keynotes from Mark P. Mills and Anna J. Siefken.
• Valuable networking and career-building opportunities — for both students and professionals.
• Concurrent sessions featuring research, case studies, and analysis from industry, academia, and government practitioners.

For session and event details, view the full conference agenda.