LAGCOE is sponsoring the "Spotlight on Energy Innovation at Innov8" at this year's even.  It is the first Innov8 event to focus on energy.

The event will offer networking and learning opportunities, and it will be held tomorrow, April 24 from 5:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.

The event will feature the contributions of local companies who aim to advance oil and gas exploration along with production.

There will also be information on university preparations for getting students ready to be leaders in the industry.

There will be presentations from the following:

  • 3rd Dimension Media
  • C&C Technologies
  • Cimation
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Engineering

Angela Cring, LAGCOE Executive Director says,

"Our area has been and continues to be a major source for innovation in the energy industry, benefiting exploration and production throughout the world.  It is a privilege to host the first energy focused INNOV8 event which highlights several local companies and the UL Engineering Department who make a big impact in the oil and gas industry."

 

 

The event will be held at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

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