Sponsors
CES is proud to partner with organizations leading the energy transition — from investment banks and utilities to campus centers driving entrepreneurship and research.
Gold Sponsors
Marathon Capital
Marathon Capital is a leading independent investment bank headquartered in Chicago, dedicated exclusively to advising the global clean economy and energy transition sectors. With deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and strategic advisory services, the firm helps clients navigate complex financial transactions in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and low-carbon technologies. Marathon Capital's focused approach and long-standing experience support innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and decarbonization across industries.
Chevron
Chevron is a global energy company with operations spanning oil and gas, chemicals, and emerging lower-carbon technologies. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Chevron plays a critical role in meeting the world's growing energy needs while advancing solutions for a lower-carbon future. The company is a long-standing leader in the energy sector and an active supporter of industry dialogue and talent development.
Exelon
Exelon is one of the largest energy and utility companies in the United States, providing reliable electricity and natural gas to over 10 million customers through its family of regulated utility subsidiaries. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon is a Fortune 200 company committed to modernizing energy infrastructure while promoting sustainability, efficiency, and community development across its service areas. With a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Exelon plays a vital role in powering communities and advancing the clean energy transition.
Polsky Center
The Polsky Center at the University of Chicago empowers entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, capital, and world-class resources to turn bold ideas into impactful ventures. The center's programs span venture creation, startup support, and industry partnerships, helping founders grow businesses across several sectors. The Polsky Energy Transition Leadership Program was established to accelerate Chicago Booth's offerings related to energy transition, renewable energy infrastructure, and entrepreneurial leadership. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusive innovation and economic growth, the center plays a central role in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems both locally and globally.
Silver Sponsors
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth leverages the University's unique legacy and resources to balance the risks of a changing climate with the essential need for human progress. It does so by combining frontier research in economics and policy, climate systems engineering, and energy technologies with a pioneering approach to energy and climate education. The Institute also seeds interdisciplinary research that explores new topics in this ever-evolving field and deploys practical, effective solutions in countries central to this challenge.