Speakers

Brian Weeks is the Senior Director of R&D Development for GTI Energy.  GTI is an independent, not-for-profit research and development institute that has been bringing innovative technology to the energy industry for 80 years.  

In his current role, Mr. Weeks leads large-scale technology demonstration and validation programs for public-private partnerships, primarily with the U.S. DOE and GTI Energy’s many industry clients.  These programs address advanced fuel infrastructure systems for hydrogen, natural gas, and hybrid electric vehicles.  A recent key role was his leadership in organizing the Gulf Coast clean regional hydrogen hub (HyVelocity) where he continues to lead stakeholder outreach initiatives.  Mr. Weeks also serves on the Board of the Clean Hydrogen Futures Coalition and was appointed to the Texas Railroad Commission’s hydrogen advisory council.  He is a sought-after advisor on technical, market, and regulatory issues surrounding the introduction of emerging energy technologies – especially those involving hydrogen, in which he has over 20 years of experience.  

Mr. Weeks is a graduate of Vanderbilt University where he received his undergraduate engineering degree.  He also has an MBA and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.