Energy Summit (Spring)
2025 BERC Energy Summit: Scaling Our Energy Future
BERC’s flagship event, the Energy Summit, brings together industry and government professionals, students, and academics to discuss the latest technological and policy trends shaping our energy future.
More info at https://www.bercsummit.com/.
Resources Symposium (Fall)
2024 BERC Resources Symposium: Land Use Solutions
BERC’s annual Resources Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, academia, and impacted communities to discuss sustainable resource access and management. Past topics have included air, carbon, and critical minerals.
More info at https://www.bercresourcesymposium.com/.
Climate 101
An introduction for students who are curious about climate change and the broader sustainability space
Each fall, BERC hosts the Climate 101 event for students hoping to get up to speed on these topics. See below for the go-to materials presented at this annual kickoff event:
Climate 101 slides (PPT and PDF) and video presentation
These materials are built and maintained by the BERC Leadership Team, and we're always looking to improve them. If you have suggestions for content to add or edit, please reach out at copresidents@berc.berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).
BERCshops
Monthly BERCshops bring in industry leaders to discuss the latest trends in energy, resources, and climate
BERCshops are hosted by BERC throughout the academic year. They typically feature a speaker or panel discussion and a moderator. The talks cover the latest topics and trends in the energy, resources, and climate sectors and are typically held once per month.
Past BERCshop topics have included: The Future of Transportation; Climate and Energy Policy in the Trump Era; Trends Shaping the Future of Cleantech: Finance, Policy & Technology; Renewable Energy in Latin America; and Low Carbon Development in Chinese Cities.
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Career Events
BERC hosts a variety of career treks and networking events that feature leading Bay Area companies
Each year, BERC organizes a handful of treks to leading energy, resources, financial, and impact investing firms throughout the Bay Area. Treks typically include a tour of the office or facilities and a discussion about the firm’s missions, goals, culture, and growth opportunities.
These visits are an excellent way for BERC members to learn about companies firsthand. They provide students a chance to connect with alumni and the opportunity for companies to meet students at Berkeley interested in their work.
Past treks have included visits to companies such as: Tesla, GE Ventures, PG&E, Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS), and SunRun.
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Community Events
BERC organizes happy hours, mixers, and dinners to bring Berkeley's climate community together
Outside of the academic and professional events we run, BERC hosts a variety of fun activities meant to foster a sense of belonging within our community. These include happy hours, mixers with other programs (including energy and climate organizations at other schools), and small-group dinners.
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