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The Cutting Edge
of Energy


An exclusive gathering in Austin, Texas of elite energy and commodity market professionals for two immersive days of insight, intelligence, and connection. This event will bring top insights into the energy market.

Featuring speakers including Bill Perkins and Pablo Vegas, with more speakers to be announced soon.

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2026 SynMax Symposium Panels

The Energy Map for 2026
Oil, Gas, LNG, Power, and the Macro Crosswinds

A high-level opening conversation on the forces shaping energy markets in 2026. From commodity fundamentals and infrastructure constraints to geopolitics, capital flows, and demand shifts, this session will set the stage for this year's event. 

Panelists:

  • Bill Perkins
    CEO | Skylar Capital

The New Power Equation
ERCOT, Data Centers, and the AI Demand Surge

Power markets are entering a new phase as load growth, data center expansion, and AI-driven demand begin to reshape long-term planning and near-term market dynamics. This session will explore how grid operators, power market participants, and large energy users are thinking about the next chapter.

Panelists:

  • Pablo Vegas
    President & CEO | ERCOT
  • Alex Elsik
    CEO | Geosol Capital

Fireside Chat: Washington, Conflict, and Energy Security
What Energy Leaders Need to be Watching

Energy markets are increasingly shaped by policy, geopolitics, national security concerns, and global conflict. This conversation will examine the issues, signals, and strategic developments that energy leaders should have on their radar as the policy landscape continues to evolve.

Panelists:

  • Dan Crenshaw
    U.S. Congressman
  • Jim Slutz
    Managing Director | National Petroleum Council

The Next U.S. Supply
Chain Cycle
Permian, Gas, LNG, and Capital Discipline

What will define the next phase of U.S. energy supply growth? This session will examine the interplay between basin activity, gas markets, LNG demand, operator strategy, infrastructure, and capital discipline as leaders assess where supply may expand, where it may tighten, and what that means for the market.

Panelists:

  • Michael Cohen
    Chief Economist | BP
  • Ning Ling
    Chief Economist | UT Center for Energy Economics

The New Intelligence Stack
AI, Forecasting, and Satellite Intelligence for Energy Markets

Energy decision-making is being reshaped by faster data, better forecasting, and new ways of seeing physical market activity in near real time. This roundtable brings together leaders working at the intersection of AI, weather, satellite intelligence, and market technology to discuss how new forms of signal are changing the way participants understand risk, disruption, and opportunity.

Panelists:

  • Eric Anderson
    CEO | SynMax Intelligence
  • Julian Green
    CEO | Brightband

What Changes the Curve?
Infrastructure, Policy, and the Pace of Change

Longer-term market outcomes are often shaped less by headlines than by the pace of infrastructure, regulation, and project execution. This session will look at the structural factors that can alter the trajectory of energy supply, demand, and investment over time.

Panelists:

  • Lew Wiliams
    Trader | Independant
  • Bill Perkins
    CEO | Skylar Capital
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2026 SynMax Energy Symposium

$199 / person

Space is limited. Register now.
  • Private access to all sessions and panels
  • Meals provided
  • Networking happy hour
  • Roundtrip luxury shuttle from hotel to venue
  • Post-event access to digital content

 SUNDAY - April 26, 2026‬

  • ‭ Attendees Arrive / Inbound Travel‬ to Austin

‭ MONDAY - April 27, 2026

  • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
  • 9:00 a.m. Shuttle to Venue
  • 9:45 a.m. Morning Session (2 panels)
  • 12:15 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session (2 panels, 1 presentation)
  • 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour
  • 5:30 p.m. Dinner
  • 6:30 p.m. Evening Activities & Networking
  • 6:30-10:00 p.m. Shuttle to Hotel

TUESDAY - April 28th, 2026

  • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 9:00 a.m. Shuttle to Venue
  • 9:45 a.m. Morning Session (2 panels)
  • 12:45 p.m. Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m. Shuttle to Airport or Hotel
  • Attendees Depart

Air Transportation

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest airport to the event. All major airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, and United serve the Austin airport.

Lodging

Hotel Viata is the official hotel for this year’s event. All attendees are encouraged to lodge at this property which is a short distance from the Perkins Estate.

Relax and unwind in Hotel Viata’s thoughtfully designed Austin hotel rooms offering the perfect blend of private estate elegance and Texas Hill Country comfort for a memorable stay.

https://www.hotelviata.com/

SynMax has secured an exclusive rate of $219 per night (including the resort fee, parking, and several bonus amenities).

Book Here

Shuttle

SynMax will provide luxury shuttle service between the hotel and Perkins Estate. Additionally, shuttle service from the estate to the Austin Airport will be provided on Tuesday afternoon.

Guests in the Austin area should plan to park at Hotel Viata and ride the shuttle to and from the Perkins Estate.

General Support

  • Sophia Lachapelle
  • (603) 714-2698
  • sophia@synmax.com

Meals (provided)

  • Monday, April 27
    • Breakfast (Hotel Viata)
    • Lunch
    • Happy Hour
    • Dinner
  • Tuesday, April 28
    • Breakfast (Hotel Viata)
    • Lunch

Special requests or dietary needs?

If you have any food allergies or special requests, please email sophia@synmax.com



General Support

 

Dress Code

  • Smart Casual/Business Casual
  • Outdoor activewear for evening activities

Activity Notes

  • Wake Surfing, Boating, and Pool: Bathing suit 
  • Laser Tag: Dark active-wear

**Please feel free to bring a change of clothes for Monday evening**