Latin America has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic regions for impact investing, driven by strong entrepreneurial ecosystems, growing institutional interest, and increasing demand for capital that delivers both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. At the same time, investors continue to navigate macroeconomic uncertainty, political transitions, changing development finance priorities, and persistent financing gaps that make scaling businesses and infrastructure challenging.

Support over 130 student researchers who are presenting posters about their Duke-sponsored summer research. Students will share their research in natural sciences, health policy, medicine, engineering, and more. All are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and beverage options will be provided.

Come see the work of student participants in Data+, Code+, CS+, Climate+, and Applied Ethics+ at this end of summer poster session finale! Each project team will share their 10 weeks of work over the summer on real-world interdisciplinary projects. Open to all.

This webinar will examine the drivers behind utility consolidation, the potential impacts for customers and investors, and what these transactions could mean for the future structure of the U.S. electric power sector.

The Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South, the Nicholas Institute, and partners will host this inaugural convening that aims to provide a dedicated platform to foster dialogue and identify concrete collaborations on clean technology value chain development. The event will bring together senior representatives from government, industry, and state enterprises across emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. 

The Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association (CHESSA) invites its members to hear from Duke experts Trey Gowdy and Eric Parajon about the Southeast Power Sector Competitiveness Dashboard. The dashboard is led by the Nicholas Institute, supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and is produced in concert with complementary work being led by World Resources Institute. Open to CHESSA members only.  

SAVE THE DATES for the eleventh annual Energy Week at Duke: November 9-13, 2026! The student-led event will offer opportunities to learn and network with Triangle-area professionals, students, faculty, and staff.

In the meantime, check out our photo essay on the record crowd students drew for last year's Energy Week at Duke.