| September 15-17, 2026 | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 

 

September 15-17, 2026 | Tulsa, Oklahoma

 


Energy Conversations, Done Differently…ROSA ENERGY CONFERENCE…a unique place to drive change and make connections.


       


The ROSA ENERGY CONFERENCE is designed to bring people into energy conversations differently. This high-level, structured learning and engagement gathering has been created to help Tribal Nations, industry, government, and academia better understand the rapidly changing energy landscape. The conference explores how energy development and engagement occur in practice, while building confidence and capability for future cross‑sector interaction. Participants will engage across the full sustainable energy project lifecycle—addressing today’s challenges through open dialogue and shared learning.

The objective of this year’s conference is to help people enter energy conversations differently. Why? Because many are entering the room without a shared understanding of how energy systems actually work, how different sectors make decisions, and what respectful engagement looks like.

Because of these factors, the conference is structured as a progression around three arcs: 1) Awareness: Establishing a shared baseline of energy realities, constraints, and opportunities. 2) Understanding: Exploring how those realities are experienced across different perspectives and priorities. and 3) Engagement: Participating in structured conversations that allow for dialogue, questions, and connection.

This design supports deeper learning and relationship-building as the discussions unfold around today’s ENERGY TOPICS. Participation is embedded throughout, ensuring an experience that is interactive, collaborative, and dialogue-driven, rather than presentation-heavy.

BRINGING TOGETHER:

  • Tribal Nations
  • Energy Company Professionals-Landmen, Geologists, Engineers
  • Government Affairs, Liaisons, State Regulators, Inspectors
  • Business Development Managers & Personnel
  • Contract Negotiators and Project Managers
  • Attorneys
  • Academia focused on Energy
  • Financial Personnel, Accountants, Bankers

LEAVE WITH:

  • A clearer understanding of energy realities and their effects
  • Improved literacy around energy and development pathways
  • Practical exposure to cross-sector dialogue and negotiation dynamics
  • Ideas for creating stronger relationships and strategic partnerships
  • Greater confidence to engage
  • Better grasp of multi-stakeholder perspectives
  • Seeing how alignment across policy and community turns challenges into workable outcomes


2026 ROSA ENERGY CONFERENCE CHAIRS:

BUFORD POLLETT
G.K.Rogers Endowed Assoc.Prof.-Energy Law & Commerce
Director-TU Center for Energy Studies
The University of Tulsa
ROGER FRAGUA
Executive Director
Tribal Energy Consortium
President-
Cota Holdings, LLC
Executive Director-
Flower Hill Institute
TERRA ARGO
Dir Strategic Partnerships-
Tribal Energy Consortium
Strategic Partnerships Energy Relations Adv.-
Argo Operations

THE LINEUP: Speakers, Facilitators, Panel Members, Discussion Leaders


Kristie L. Ferguson
KLF Geological Consulting, LLC


Dwayne Purvis
Purvis Energy Advisors


Gary Hines
Switch Energy Alliance


Ronnie Stephens
Williams Companies

Greg Guedel
Guedel Strategic Law

Ken McQueen
The University of Tulsa


Michael Stafford
The University of Tulsa


Nicholas Stuart
KeyBanc Capital Markets


Amanda Hill
Kiowa Tribe

 


Dave Williams
MHA Nation

 


Mike Davis
BlackHawk Energy
Tribal Energy Consortium


Can’t wait to share who is going to fill this spot!

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