Breaking Into Energy Workshop & Happy Hour

Schedule

Mon Nov 09 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

The Fuqua School of Business (McClendon Classroom) | Durham, NC

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Hear from professionals driving global energy and infrastructure transition at the intersection of business and sustainability.
About this Event

Explore career opportunities across the energy industry through an interactive workshop featuring professionals from across the energy value chain. The event will cover careers in energy, sustainability, power, climate technology, policy, finance, and more, followed by networking and informal conversation with fellow students and industry professionals. Sponsored by Talisman and led by Tom Perkin of Talisman Advisory Partners. Guest speakers include notable Duke alums.

At this panel you will:

  • Understand the diverse career paths in clean energy, finance, and law
  • Learn how to navigate industry trends and identify high-growth opportunities
  • Explore the differences between investing, development, and advisory roles
  • Hear real stories from professionals shaping the energy transition

Attendees will also have the chance to connect with peers and speakers during the happy hour that follows.


Talisman Advisory Partners are a vertically integrated executive search firm and recruitment consultancy – serving clients in energy & infrastructure across the full energy value chain. They work with venture/equity/credit funds, banks, developers, IPPs, consultancies, utilities, law firms and advisors – to find them the impactful talent they need to propel their businesses forward – from seed to IPO and beyond.


This event is in-person only, please register only if you can firmly commit to attending. If your plans change, please cancel your registration to allow others on the waitlist to attend.

  • Location (workshop): McClendon Auditorium in Fuqua
  • Time (workshop): 4:30-5:30
  • Location (Happy Hour): JB Duke Lobby Lounge
  • Time (Happy Hour): 5:30-6:30

This event is part of Energy Week at Duke (Nov. 9-13), organized by dozens of students from degree programs across Duke. Learn more about other Energy Week events that might interest you: energyweekatduke.org.

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Where is it happening?

The Fuqua School of Business (McClendon Classroom), 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, United States

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