We are pleased to announce the Opening Plenary Panel for CampusEnergy2026 as our distinguished panel of campus system experts explore what “thermal networks” mean today—from steam, hot water, and chilled water to ambient loops—and how campuses are evolving these systems to balance affordability, reliability, flexibility, and decarbonization. Panelists will share real-world lessons on emerging technologies, planning under policy and financial uncertainty, aligning utilities and sustainability missions, and what they would do differently if starting from scratch.