Final Program(as Performed)2024 IERE-SwRI San Antonio Energy Transition Workshop
Enabling Technologies for the Energy Transition
In-Person Event

Downtown San Antonio, Texas, US

San Antonio, Texas, US
May 13–16, 2024
Organized by IERE and SwRIEnabling Technologies for the Energy Transition
About the theme
The world is seeking various technological pathways to support the decarbonization of theelectricity, mobility, and industrial sectors. These technologies span power generation, energy
transport, and storage applications with multiple objectives to maintain low costs and highreliability and resiliency of a decarbonized energy system. Due to this diversity of applications,objectives, energy resources, and sociopolitical constraints across the globe, the “best” technology
combination is also expected to vary for each situation. This workshop therefore addresses a broad
range of enabling technologies addressing themes of advanced power cycles, energy transport,
cross-cutting decarbonization technologies with non-power generation industries, and resilience.

Who should attend?
The workshop is intended for experts actively involved in the selected themes, from IERE
members and non-members, as well as all those interested in the evolution of the electrical powerindustry and the technology development and business development opportunities associated tothis evolution. IERE and SwRI will invite prominent speakers for keynote speeches.

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Schedule Outline:
Monday,May 13, 2024

Welcome Reception

Tuesday,

May 14, 2024

2024 IERE-SwRI San Antonio Energy Transition Workshop
Official Dinner

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

2024 IERE-SwRI San Antonio Energy Transition Workshop

Thursday,Technical Tour (Optional)

May 16, 2024

Social Event (Optional) (Cancelled)

Program and Session Themes:
Session structure and speakers are subject to change according to the submission of contributions.

Opening Session:
Opening Address:

MINO Yoshiaki(IERE Chair)

Welcome Speech:

Walter D. DOWNING(Executive Vice President and COO, SwRI, US)

Keynote Speeches:

Mark G. LAUBY(Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, NERC, US)
Joshua SCHMITT(Assistant Program Manager, Machinery Department, SwRI, US)
Benny ETHRIDGE(Chief Energy Supply Officer, CPS Energy, US)
Neil KERN(Program Manager, Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, EPRI)

Technical Session 1: Advanced Power Cycles
Advanced Power Cycles include innovations in thermodynamic cycles for improving cost,
performance, or carbon emissions of thermal power generation systems. Power cycle innovations
are being developed for implementation across many heat sources, including fossil-fired,concentrating solar, geothermal, advanced nuclear, industrial waste heat, and decarbonized fuels.
Advanced power cycles also include integration with multiple heat sources or power generation
systems hybridized with heat or other shaft power uses.
Potential topics include: Low-carbon power generation
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Combined heat and power or other hybrid systems
Carbon capture for power generation
Gas and steam turbine systems
Conversion to decarbonized fuelsSupercritical CO2 power systems
Thermodynamic cycles for renewable generation
Cycle performance improvements
Novel applications

Technical Session 2: Energy Transport and Storage
Energy transport infrastructure and requirements are a strong economic driver that ultimately
affects the cost and reliability of electricity. This infrastructure includes transport of energy(typically in chemical form) before conversion to electricity as well as the electrical transmission
and distribution infrastructure connecting to end use. Transport of carbon dioxide for sequestration
or utilization is also a necessary consideration for generation systems utilizing carbon capture.
Finally, transport of energy is inherent in many mobility applications.
Near-term decarbonization of electricity is heavily based on the significant installation of variable
renewable power generation from wind and solar resources, resulting in supply-demand
mismatches and the need for peaker plants and large-scale energy storage to meet 24/7 demand.
Energy storage requirements include short-term storage <10 hours, long-duration storage of 10+
hours to weeks, and even seasonal storage. These technologies may include electrochemical
batteries or other thermal, mechanical, or chemical energy storage systems.
Potential topics include: Pipeline transport efficiency, reliability, and leak reduction
 Pipeline pumping and compression
 Fuel transport including LNG, hydrogen, ammonia
 Transport of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers Hydrogen carriers CO2 transport Thermal energy transport Energy transport in mobility applications
 Energy storage technoeconomics and applications
 Grid batteries including flow batteries
 Pumped hydro energy storage
 Compressed air or liquid air energy storage
 Thermal energy storage
 Liquid air energy storage
 Hydrogen and e-fuels
 Hybrid energy storage + generation systems

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Technical Session 3: Cross-Cutting Decarbonization Technologies
Many technologies for supporting the decarbonization of electricity generation have crossover
applications for industrial applications including the manufacturing of petrochemical products,
mineral and metals processing, cement, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and other industries.
These systems incorporate high energy requirements, 24/7 operation, and high thermal needs thatcurrently drive significant carbon emissions. Electrification of many industrial energy inputs will
also drive unique power generation and energy storage/transport requirements.
In addition, in a modern “always-on” economy, a successful energy transition must meet consumer
electricity demands with resilience in addition to reducing climate impacts. Resilience of theelectric grid is closely related to yet distinct from its reliability. Reliability is about (reducing) the
probability of a power interruption whereas resilience is about handling the interruption. Thus,
resilience involves resistance to disruption as well as the ability to recover quickly and effectively.
To enhance the resiliency of the power systems is a broad area, so a range of solutions can beproposed as Innovative and practical approaches.
Potential topics include: Carbon capture Onsite power generation for industry
 Decarbonized fuels for industry
 Industrial waste heat recovery
 Electrification of industrial heat Thermal storage
 Devices and technologies
 Control systems
 Communications and monitoring Integration approaches
 Rules of thumb and case studies
 Coupling of critical infrastructure Multi-entity interaction
 Methods to quantify and visualize cyber-physical metrics of resilience Data analytics and AI/ML to monitor and improve resilience

Panel Session:
Enabling Technologies for the Energy Transition

Special Session:
Report of IERE R&D Collaboration Project on Energy Storage

Closing Remarks

4Technical Tour (Optional)
Visiting SwRI Research Facilities with Lunch STEP 10 MWe Pilot Plant Demonstrating a Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton
Cycle Hydrogen Storage and Large Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Research Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Facility
 Chemical Engineering Research Including CO2 Utilization and Mineralization
 Turbomachinery Research Including Hydrogen and CO2 Compression, Gas
Turbine Combustion Research* The maximum number of participants is 100**.
** This offer is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Social Event (Optional) (Cancelled)
Visiting San Antonio Missions (UNESCO World Heritage Site)* The maximum number of participants is 100**.
** This offer is on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Program
Session structure, speakers and timetable are subject to change.

Welcome Reception
Monday, May 13, 2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown, Majestic A Foyer
17:30–

Registration

18:00–20:00

Welcome Reception

2024 IERE-SwRI San Antonio Energy Transition
Workshop- Workshop Day 1 -Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown, Majestic A Ballroom
08:00–09:00

Registration

Opening Session
09:00–09:10

O-1

Opening Address
MINO Yoshiaki(IERE Chair)

09:10–09:20

O-2

Welcome Speech
Walter D. DOWNING(Executive Vice President and COO, SwRI, US)

Plenary Session: Keynote Speeches
09:20–09:50

K-1

A Changing Risk Environment Requires Extraordinary Action |A Bulk Power System Reliability Perspective
Mark G. LAUBY(Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, NERC, US)

09:50–10:20

K-2

A Roadmap to the Decarbonization of Electricity with a
Microgrid Case Study
Joshua SCHMITT(Assistant Program Manager, Machinery Department, SwRI, US)6

10:20–10:30

Group Photo

10:30–10:50

Coffee Break

10:50–11:20

K-3

Generation Plan Update: Perspectives and Opportunities in Long
Duration Energy Storage
Benny ETHRIDGE(Chief Energy Supply Officer, CPS Energy, US)

11:20–11:50

K-4

The Role and Impact of Low-Carbon Fuels in Decarbonization
Neil KERN(Program Manager, Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, EPRI, US)

Panel Session

Enabling Technologies for the Energy Transition

11:50–12:30

Moderator:
Eric THOMPSON(Program Manager, Machinery Department, SwRI, US)
Panelists:
Mark G. LAUBY(Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, NERC, US)
Joshua SCHMITT(Assistant Program Manager, Machinery Department, SwRI, US)
Benny ETHRIDGE(Chief Energy Supply Officer, CPS Energy, US)
Neil KERN(Program Manager, Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, EPRI, US)

12:30–14:00

Lunch BreakTechnical Session 1: Advanced Power Cycles (Part 1)
Chair Person:

14:00–14:25

Francesco Di SABATINO(Sr. Research Engineer, Propulsion & Energy Machinery, SwRI, US)
T1-1

Application Update and Development Status of Supercritical
Carbon Dioxide Power Cycles
Joshua WARREN(Senior Research Engineer, Power Cycle Machinery, SwRI, US)7

14:25–14:50

T1-2

Development status of poly-generation system using various fuelwith CO2 capture
HAMADA Hiroyuki(Research Scientist, Energy Transformation Research Laboratory,
CRIEPI, Japan)

14:50–15:15

T1-3

Overview of the Development and Demonstration of a Pilot-Scale
Pumped Thermal Energy Storage Facility
Joshua JUST
(Research Engineer, Rotating Machinery Dynamics, SwRI, US)

15:15–15:40

T1-4

Direct-fired Oxy Combustion in sCO2 Power Cycles
Austin JONES(Engineer, Machinery Department, SwRI, US)

15:40–16:10

Coffee BreakTechnical Session 1: Advanced Power Cycles (Part 2)
Chair Person:

NISHI Mina
(Senior Research Scientist, Energy Transformation ResearchLaboratory, CRIEPI, Japan)

16:10–16:35

T1-5

Investigation of high-pressure CO2-diluted methane/oxygen jet
flame stabilization and laser-induced plasma kernel formation
Francesco Di SABATINO(Sr. Research Engineer, Propulsion & Energy Machinery, SwRI, US)

16:35–17:00

T1-6

Introduction of CCS Technology to Thermal Power Plants andConstruction of a CCS Value Chain
NAKASUJI Ryuta(Thermal Power Division, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

17:00–17:25

T1-7

Transitioning to a Carbon-Neutral Future: A Review of
Low/Zero Carbon Fuel Combustion Research at Southwest
Research InstituteFrancesco Di SABATINO(Sr. Research Engineer, Propulsion & Energy Machinery, SwRI, US)

19:00–21:00

Official Dinner at Majestic B, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio
Riverwalk Downtown

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2024 IERE-SwRI San Antonio Energy Transition
Workshop- Workshop Day 2 -Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown, Majestic A Ballroom

Special Session: Report of IERE R&D Collaboration Project
Chair Person:

09:00–09:40

Jay FISHER(Program Director, Mechanical Engineering, SwRI, US)
S-1

09:40–10:10

Energy Storage for Electrical Grid: A Review of the SwRI/IERE
JIP
Jayant SARLASHKAR(Institute Engineer, Sustainable Energy and Mobility, SwRI, US)
Coffee BreakTechnical Session 2: Energy Transport and Storage, Cross-Cutting
Decarbonization Technologies
Chair Person:

Jay FISHER(Program Director, Mechanical Engineering, SwRI, US)

10:10–10:35

T2-1

Cost reduction of green hydrogen production by optimizing thecapacity of electrolyzer
NISHI Mina
(Senior Research Scientist, Energy Transformation ResearchLaboratory, CRIEPI, Japan)

10:35–11:00

T2-2

Role of Small Modular Reactor in De-carbonization of Indian
Energy Sector
Sitesh BARCHE(Senior Manager, CMD Sectt., NTPC, India)

11:00–11:25

T2-3

Advancements in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Paving theWay for a Sustainable Future
MATSUDA Naoya(Manager, Mechanical Engineering Group, Electric Power R&D
Center, Chubu EPCO, Japan)

11:25–11:50

T2-4

Hydrogen Blended Natural Gas Testing in a Compressor Loop
Sarah SIMONS(Senior Research Scientist, Mechanical Engineering, SwRI, US)
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Closing Remarks
11:50–11:55

Jayant SARLASHKAR(Institute Engineer, Sustainable Energy and Mobility, SwRI, US)

11:55–12:00

TAKEI Katsuhito(Secretary General, IERE)

12:00–13:00

Lunch

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Technical Tour (Optional)
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Visiting SwRI Research Facilities with Lunch(For participants who have booked the optional Technical Tour)
09:00am
09:30am
10:00am
10:20am
10:45am
11:25am
12:00pm
12:35pm
1:00 pm
1:10pm

Leave from Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 30 minutes
STEP 10 MWe Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Pilot Plant
Pumped Thermal Energy Storage Demonstration
Chemical Engineering Research Including CO2 Utilization and Mineralization
Hydrogen Storage and Large Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Research
Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Facility
Lunch at SwRI
Leave for Embassy Suites
Bus Transfer: 25 minutes
Arrive at Embassy Suites
Departure to Social Event (Cancelled)

Tour order and timing subject to change.
The maximum number of participants is up to 100.
Please register with Workshop registration.
Attendees should wear comfortable and appropriate shoes for walking.

Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas
SwRI is one of the oldest and largest independent non-profit applied research and development
organizations in the United States, and has over 3000 employees operating with over two million
square feet of lab space and testing facilities on-site in San Antonio. SwRI has a broad set oflaboratories focused on energy-related technologies, including the 10 MWe STEP pilot plant, aturbomachinery laboratory for power cycle component development, a pumped thermal energy
storage demonstration, battery test facilities, automotive powertrain test stands including hydrogenand battery electric vehicles, large-scale hydrogen storage, and chemical engineering laboratories
for carbon capture and utilization technology development and hydrogen production.

Energy Research Facilities at Southwest Research Institute11Social Event (Optional) (Cancelled)
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Visiting San Antonio Missions (UNESCO World Heritage Site)(For participants who have booked the optional Social Event)
Join us on May 16th, 2024, to tour four of the five San Antonio Missions! Attendees will be given
approximately 30-45 minutes to freely tour each mission at their own pace. For additional
information regarding each mission, please visit https://www.visitsanantonio.com/things-todo/san-antonio-missions/.
1:10pm
1:20 pm
2:10 pm
2:25pm
3:00pm3:15pm
4:05pm4:20pm
4:55pm5:20pmLeave from Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
Arrive at Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo)
Board Bus to Leave the Alamo
Arrive at Mission Concepción
Board Bus to Leave Mission Concepción
Arrive at Mission San José
Board Bus to Leave Mission San José
Arrive at Mission San Juan Capistrano
Board Bus to Leave Mission San Juan Capistrano
Arrive at Embassy suites San Antonio Riverwalk

Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo)
The Alamo, founded in 1718, was the first mission in San Antonio, serving as a way station between east Texas and
Mexico. In 1836, decades after the mission had closed, the Alamo became an inspiration and a motivation for liberty
during the Texas Revolution. Today, located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo houses exhibitson the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Visitors are invited to experience interactive history lessons, guided tours,
and stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens. Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a “must-see”
for all who visit the Alamo City.
Mission Concepción
Dedicated in 1755, the church at Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purisima Concepción de Acuña remains true to its
original design, look and feel. In fact, the church stands as the oldest unrestored stone church in the United States.
Exterior paintings have faded, but if you peek inside, you can still see original frescos in some of the church rooms.
Mission San José
“Queen of the Missions.” Established in 1720, San José y San Miguel de Aguayo is the largest mission in San Antonio.
Spanish designers built the mission using Texas limestone and brightly colored stucco. At its height, it provided
sanctuary and a social and cultural community for more than 300 Indians. In 2011, it underwent a $2.2 million
renovation to refinish interior domes, walls, and the altar backdrop. When visiting the church, be sure to look forflying buttresses, carvings, quatrefoil patterns, polychromatic plaster, and the famed “Rose Window,” a superb
example of Spanish Colonial ornamentation.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Established in 1731, Mission San Juan’s fertile farmlands used to allow for a self-sustainable community, and its
surplus helped supply the region with produce. Today, the chapel and bell tower are still in use. When visiting, don’t
miss the typical Romanesque archway at the entrance gate. For outdoor fun, take a self-guided tour on the nature trailthat begins at this mission and leads to the river.

https://www.hotels.com/go/usa/famous-missions-san-antonio
12Call for Papers<<Abstract Submission: No later than March 31, 2024>>
You are kindly invited to submit abstracts for the Oral Session or Poster Session for the 2024 San
Antonio Energy Transition Workshop by e-mail.
to: register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]As for the format of the abstract, please refer to “Events” page on IERE website.
https://www.iere.jp/events/workshop/2024-sanantonio/forspeakers.html- Change of presentation session (oral or poster) may be requested depending on thenumber of submitted abstracts.
- Abstract will be posted on the IERE website and open to the public.
- Presentation Slides will be posted the IERE website and open to IERE members andWorkshop participants.
- The official language of the IERE Workshop is English.

<< Presentation Slides Submission: No later than April 30, 2024>>
You are kindly requested to submit presentation slides (PowerPoint) via E-mail.
- Presentation slides will be posted on the IERE website and opened to all participants before theWorkshop.
- The official language of the IERE Workshop is English.
Also, you are kindly requested to submit Speaker’s Information via E-mail by April 30, 2024.
Note: Presentation Slides will be open to all participants of this workshop and IERE members on
the IERE website. If you do not wish to have your presentation slides made public, pleasecontact the IERE Central Office.

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Registration
Total number of participants is limited to 100 persons.
If possible, please register using the method (a) below. If you are unable to use Google Forms due
to limitations in your system environment or other reasons, please register using method (b) below.
(a) On-Line Registration (Google Forms)
URL: https://forms.gle/hTTcjPBsa7Ya8LLS6or(b) Submit a Registration Form (Format 1) to IERE Central Office via E-mailPhotos and videos taken by IERE at this Event will be used for publication on websites and/or
in magazines. Therefore, at the time of your application of the registration, IERE deems you
have granted IERE the right to use the above photos or videos.

Registration Fee
The Registration fee will cover attendance at both workshop days (include lunches & refreshments
at coffee breaks), welcome reception on May 13, official dinner on May 14 and conference
package:

IERE Members:
Non-IERE Members:
Academic Participants:
Students:

USD 1,000
USD 1,500
USD 1,000
USD 750

Recommended Options

Technical Tour (Optional) May 16 a.m.:Free of Charge•To Be Determined*The maximum number of participants is up to 100.
** This offer is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Social Event (Optional) May 16 p.m.:•To Be Determined*The maximum number of participants is up to 100.
** This offer is on a first-come-first-served basis.

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USD 75(Cancelled)Payment
On-Line Credit Card Payment and Bank Transfer are available.
Deadline: May 7, 2024(a) On-Line Credit Card Payment
URL: https://www.iere.jp/Payment/paypal_24WS.html(b) Bank Transfer
Name of the Bank:
Name of the Branch:
Name of the account:
Account Number:Bank address:
SWIFT code:

MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Seijo branch
IERE
0068198
15-1 Seijo 6-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-0066 JAPANB O T K
J P
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VISA
For participants from some countries needing a VISA to enter US, please check the below or
consult with travel agent in your country for the details.
URL: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
If you need an Invitation Letter*, please send ‘Invitation Letter for VISA Request Form’ to IERE
Central Office via E-mail by March 31, 2024.
* SwRI will be able to issue an invitation letter for participants who need to apply for Visa. It willtake approximately 1–2 weeks for SwRI to prepare this after receiving all information, so pleasesubmit the form as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: SwRI reserves the right to fulfill or decline, at SwRI’s discretion, requests for lettersof invitation for visa application support purpose.

15Submission Items & Deadlines
For Participants [including Speakers]
Items

FormatNo.

Registration Form

1

Invitation Letter for VISA Request
Form (If necessary)

2Registration Fee－

Technical Tour Fee [optional]－

Social Event Fee [optional]－

Hotel accommodation reservations at
special rates

Deadline/
Limitation
April 30, 2024
Limited to 100
Participants
March 31, 2024
(It takes 1-2 weeks
to issue)May 7, 2024
Limited to 100
Participants
Limited to 100
Participants
Limited to 100
Participants
April 28, 2024To:
register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @]Ditto
Please refer to Page 8
Ditto
Ditto
Please refer to Page 14

The formats (No. 1 and 2) can be downloaded from IERE website.
URL: https://www.iere.jp/events/workshop/2024-sanantonio/register.html

For Speakers
FormatNo.

Deadline

Abstract

3

March 31, 2024

Speaker's Information

4

April 30, 2024

Presentation Slides(PowerPoint File)－

April 30, 2024

Items

To:

register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @]The formats (No. 3 and 4) can be downloaded from IERE website.
URL: https://www.iere.jp/events/workshop/2024-sanantonio/forspeakers.html
Speakers are kindly requested to submit their Speaker’s Information and Presentation Slides(PowerPoint File) by April 30, 2024.
Note: Presentation Slides will be open to all participants of this workshop and IERE members on
the IERE website. If you do not wish to have your presentation slides made public, pleasecontact the IERE Central Office.

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Conference Venue & Accommodations
Conference Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown, Texas, US
Location: 125 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
website:https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sateses-embassy-suites-san-antonio-riverwalk-downtown/

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Location of Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x9bzsREThfEaJLgD718

Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown, Texas, US
Location: 125 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
website:https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sateses-embassy-suites-san-antonio-riverwalk-downtown/
Rooms of the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown at special rate of
USD 229 per night (included full/hot breakfast at hotel restaurant) has been available for
conference participants between May 12-16, 2024. The reservation cut off date is April 28, 2024;
after this date the hotel will only be able to offer this rate based upon availability.
- Visit this website for reservation at special rate or call reservations at +1-800-362-2779 andreference the special rate code of 915.
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SATESES&groupCode=CES
915&arrivaldate=2024-05-12&departuredate=2024-0517&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT* Please make reservations as early as possible if you need. These will be allocated on a firstcome first served basis.
** Please be sure to read cancellation policy of the form before application.

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KERI
LS ElectricAbout IERE
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About SwRISouthwest Research Institute (SwRI), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is an independent andnonprofit applied research and development (R&D) organization. Founded in 1947 by oil
businessman Tom Slick, it provides contract research and development services to government
and industrial clients.
SwRI’s core values are rooted in a commitment to the mission statement of benefiting government,
industry, and the public through innovative science and technology. The core values start with all
employees and extend to clients and its impact in the greater community through integrity,
innovation, people and stewardship.
Integrity
Fulfilling the mission and serving clients with excellence, honesty, and accountability.
Innovation
Solving problems and creating value with novel ideas and multidisciplinary collaborations.
PeopleFostering an employee-centric culture in a safe, inclusive, healthy, and supportive workplace.
Stewardship
Caring for communities and protecting the environment now and for the future.
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