The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is happy to announce that the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy will now take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the NC State University McKimmon Center. Originally scheduled for Feb. 19, the forum was postponed due to winter weather conditions.

IEI would like to thank the forum sponsors, speakers, partners and attendees for their patience and guidance as the event was being rescheduled. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. For those unable to attend the rescheduled event, refund options will be available until March 28.

General tickets for the forum are still available for purchase for $325, with discounted rates available for groups of six. Student tickets are $50. For further updates and information, or to register, visit go.ncsu.edu/2025forum or contact IEI at ieicommunications@ncsu.edu.

About the Emerging Issues Forum

Since 1986, the Emerging Issues Forum has been recognized as the landmark annual event for leaders in business, education and public policy to discuss issues with profound implications for North Carolina’s future prosperity. The critical conversations held at the forum have helped catalyze the policy reforms, public investments and other proactive responses required to build an enduring capacity for progress in North Carolina.