CERAWeek 2027 Guide: Houston Dates, Agora & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
CERAWeek 2027, organised by S&P Global, runs from 8 to 12 March in Houston. It is the world’s premier energy executive conference, gathering around 10,000 CEOs, ministers, investors and technology leaders to discuss oil and gas, power, the energy transition and AI’s impact on energy demand.
CERAWeek is a conference, not an expo, but its Innovation Agora offers an open marketplace for new energy technologies. This guide covers what to know and how vendors can approach a very senior audience.
CERAWeek 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | 8-12 March 2027 |
| Venue | Hilton Americas-Houston + George R. Brown Convention Center |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Typical month | March |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | ~10,000 |
| Exhibitors | ~100 (CERAWeek is conference-led, not an expo) |
| Industry | Energy (oil & gas, power, renewables, transition) |
| Organizer | S&P Global |
| Official website | ceraweek.com |
What is CERAWeek?
CERAWeek gathers CEOs of energy majors, utilities, tech companies, energy ministers and investors to discuss markets, geopolitics, energy transition and technology. It is known for its C-level audience and off-the-record conversations.
The Innovation Agora is an open marketplace for emerging energy technologies with more accessible pricing than the main conference.
Location and venue
Hilton Americas-Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center (Agora).
Does it change location? No. Houston every March.
Offshore construction vessel with a crane. Photo by J.f Manzanero on Unsplash.
Who attends CERAWeek?
- Energy CEOs and executives
- Ministers and government officials
- Investors and bankers
- Tech companies
- Climate-tech founders
Decision-makers attend, but they are busy and protective of their time. The teams that get the most out of this show reach out weeks in advance with a specific reason to meet.
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What CERAWeek covers
- Oil and gas markets
- Power and utilities
- Energy transition and climate tech
- AI and data centers’ energy demand
- Geopolitics and policy
- Energy finance
The sales opportunity at CERAWeek
CERAWeek’s attendees run some of the largest companies and governments in energy. That makes it extremely valuable for relationships, and very difficult to approach with a standard sales pitch.
For energy-tech and services companies, the Innovation Agora is often the most realistic entry point, along with meetings arranged around the main programme. Knowing which companies and executives are attending helps you pick the few meetings worth requesting.
Is CERAWeek right for your team?
Go if your buyers work in energy and you can identify the specific companies you want to meet. The budget holders are there; the work is in finding them among a large crowd.
Think twice if you can’t staff a booth or meeting schedule properly. Without a target list, CERAWeek can turn into a lot of pleasant conversations and very little pipeline.
CERAWeek ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Main conference registration is premium-priced (several thousand dollars and up); early ‘special rate’ available |
| Also good to know | Innovation Agora passes are cheaper |
| Typical cost | Very high for full access; lower for Agora (confirm on ceraweek.com). |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check ceraweek.com before you buy.
Does CERAWeek have an app?
CERAWeek provides a conference app for registered delegates.
If you plan to prospect through the event app, expect friction: limited search filters, caps on messages and connection requests, and no way to get the data into your CRM. It helps on the day, but it is not a target list.
CERAWeek: strengths and weaknesses
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Very senior audience | Very expensive registration |
| Huge media coverage | Not built for vendor prospecting |
| Agora offers access to innovators | Access limited for many sessions |
How to prospect at CERAWeek
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early planning | Pull the attendee, exhibitor and speaker lists and score them against your ideal customer profile. |
| Pre-show outreach | Contact your top tier personally and your second tier with a short sequence. Aim to book meetings, not booth visits. |
| On site | Work from a printed or mobile list of priority accounts and use breaks and evening events for warm introductions. |
| Post-show | Follow up fast, share what you promised, and keep the list for next year’s edition. |
Senior attendees value insight over pitches. Offer a short briefing on a specific trend relevant to their business instead of a product demo.
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Frequently asked questions
When is CERAWeek 2027?
8-12 March 2027. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (ceraweek.com) before booking travel.
Where is CERAWeek held?
Hilton Americas-Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center (Agora).
Does it move? No. Houston every March.
How much does a CERAWeek ticket cost?
Very high for full access; lower for Agora (confirm on ceraweek.com). See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends CERAWeek?
Mainly energy CEOs and executives; ministers and government officials; investors and bankers; tech companies.
Can I get the CERAWeek attendee list?
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Get the CERAWeek attendee list
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Alisa Matthews on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by J.f Manzanero on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.