- Plenary
8:35am - 8:40am (CST)
Welcome
Chair:
- Martina L. CheungPresident & Chief Executive Officer, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
8:40am - 9:05am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Hon. Chris WrightSecretary of Energy, United States Department of Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
9:05am - 9:25am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Amin NasserPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Aramco
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
9:25am - 9:45am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Michael WirthChairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
9:45am - 10:15am (CST)
Hyper-scaled Economy: Energy for AI, AI for energy
The rise of the “data center industrial complex” is driving unprecedented energy demands to support AI advancements. The sourcing, transportation and construction... Read MoreChair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- John KetchumChairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, NextEra Energy
- Ruth PoratPresident & Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:15am - 10:35am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Scott KirbyChief Executive Officer, United Airlines
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:15am - 10:50am (CST)
Spotlight | Science, Innovation and Public Policy for a Sustainable Future
In this conversation, three of the most influential leaders in their respective fields will discuss pressing issues related to climate change, sustainability,... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Peter de MenocalPresident & Director, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Geoffrey ParkerFaculty Director, Irving Institute at Dartmouth, Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:35am - 11:05am (CST)
Corporate Strategies in a Changing World
Companies are re-evaluating their strategies to align security, profitability and sustainability. The focus is shifting toward gas and LNG, emphasizing... Read MoreChair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Jack FuscoPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Cheniere Energy
- Wael SawanChief Executive Officer, Shell
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:10am - 11:40am (CST)
Top Trends in European Power
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speaker:
- Sylvain Cognet-DauphinExecutive Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:15am - 11:55am (CST)
Doing Business in a Multi-speed World
In a world of varying economic speeds, businesses must adapt to diverse growth trajectories and market conditions. Economic forecasts and strategic insights... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Russell HardyChief Executive Officer, Vitol
- Ashraf Al GhazzawiExecutive Vice President Strategy & Corporate Development, Aramco
- Peter OrszagChief Executive Officer & Chairman, Lazard
Chair:
- Martina L. CheungPresident & Chief Executive Officer, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:15am - 11:55am (CST)
Managing Complexity in the Transition: Executive perspectives
The energy transition presents a complex landscape requiring strategic adaptation and collaboration among stakeholders. Executives share insights on overcoming... Read MoreChair:
- Mark EramoCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Lorenzo SimonelliChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Baker Hughes
- Sanjiv LambaChief Executive Officer & Member of the Board of Directors, Linde
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:15am - 11:55am (CST)
Spotlight | Tariffs, Trade and Competition: The new nexus
Has “security, affordability and sustainability” given way to “tariffs, trade and competition” as the new hard reality underpinning energy markets and... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Ditte Juul JørgensenDirector-General for Energy, European Commission
- Thomas E. DonilonChairman, BlackRock Investment Institute; Former US National Security Advisor, BlackRock
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
Spotlight | Energy Security Challenges: Today and tomorrow
The world faces two energy security challenges: Meeting demand in today’s energy economy and building a sustainable energy economy for the future. Both... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Dr. Fatih BirolExecutive Director, International Energy Agency
- Dan Jørgensen Commissioner, Energy and Housing, European Commission
- H.E. Dr. Leila BenaliMinister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Morocco
- H.E. Karim Badawi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Bridging the Skills Gap: Are universities preparing students for their careers?
As industries evolve, the skills gap between employer expectations and graduate capabilities widens. This session will delve into the essential role of... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Rob CraneProcess Innovation & Scale-Up Manager, ExxonMobil
- Akhil Datta-GuptaRegents Professor, University Distinguished Professor and Peterson ‘36 Chair, Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University
- Gulzada ShakulikovaChairman of the Board - Rector, Atyrau Oil and Gas University
Chair:
- Kiana LaBuhnDirector, Global People Partner, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
Global Trade and Industrial Policy: A coming collision?
Global Trade and Industrial Policy: A coming collision? The global trade system is coming under the combined pressures of rising conflicts, a backlash... Read MoreChair:
- Dave ErnsbergerCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Kevin GallagherManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer, Santos
- Paolo Rocca President & Chief Executive Officer , Techint Group
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
Will AI Revolutionize the Energy Sector?
AI is revolutionizing the energy sector with innovative solutions that boost energy efficiency, optimize production and integrate renewable resources.... Read MoreChair:
- Dan BennettHead of Technology & Data, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Olivier Le PeuchChief Executive Officer, SLB
- Jason ZanderExecutive Vice President, Microsoft
- Emeka EmemboluExecutive Vice President, Technology, BP Plc
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Rice University | Converting Trash into Cash in a Flash
The efficient method to treat municipal solid waste into amorphous carbon with significant volume reduction and valuable byproducts (H2) generation has... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Will ChoiPhD Student, Rice University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Transition in Action: Energy giants shaping a sustainable future
Examine how major energy companies are driving energy transition goals. Industry leaders will discuss strategies for balancing energy demands with climate... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Vijay SwarupSenior Director, Climate Strategy & Technology, ExxonMobil
- Sushil PurohitChief Executive Officer, Gentari Sdn Bhd
- Jim SledzikManaging Director, North America, Aramco Ventures
Chair:
- Laura SimaDirector, Research & Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
The Capital Transition: Balancing risks and rewards across the clean energy value chain
Global capital markets are mobilizing the trillions needed for the low-carbon transition. This requires more companies and entrepreneurs to develop projects... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jeff CurrieChief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, Carlyle
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
- Amy RidgePartner, Mercer Alternatives, Mercer
Chair:
- Laurent RuseckasExecutive Director, First Take Gas & Global Macro, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:10pm (CST)
Voices of Innovation: Sunita Narain
One-on-one candid conversation with one of the foremost and innovative thought leaders.Chair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:50pm - 2:05pm (CST)
Luncheon & Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Laurence D. FinkFounder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock
Program Type:
Executive Conference1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Zanskar | Using AI to Unlock Geothermal's Massive Untapped Potential
Geothermal energy is a vast but underutilized resource, offering reliable, 24/7 baseload power. As demand for energy surges, especially for AI and data... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Carl HoilandCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Zanskar
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
NextGen Conversations: Bill McDonough
Join us for an inspiring session with Bill McDonough, a renowned thought leader in sustainable design and innovation, as he addresses the NextGen community.... Read MoreChair:
- Antonia BullardClimate & Energy Strategy Advisor, S&P Global
Speaker:
- William McDonoughChief Executive, McDonough Innovation
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Is CCS Pivoting to Scale? Which industries and regions can drive it?
The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) industry is still at an early stage and requires an order of magnitude increase in capacity to move the needle on... Read MoreChair:
- Edurne ZocoResearch & Analysis Executive Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Laurie FitzmauricePresident, Elimini
- Poh Boon UngGeneral Manager, Global CCS Institute
- Chris PowersVice President, CCUS and Emerging , Chevron
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Enerjisa | Expanding Energy Trading Frontiers: Unlocking new markets and strategies
Enerjisa Commodities is on a mission to grow its global energy trading footprint by integrating new markets and innovative trading layers. This session... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Semih BucakHead of Speculative - Environmental Commodities, Enerjisa Commodities
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce | Powering the Future: The vital role of Asian Americans in the energy sector
The energy sector is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by innovation, sustainability concerns and surging demand. At the heart of this evolution... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jeanette PabloVice President, AE2C National Board, Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce (AE2C)
- Robert GeePresident, Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce (AE2C)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Crusoe | Building AI: An investment in critical infrastructure
AI infrastructure is the next generation of the industrial revolution. Join us to discuss the backbone of AI innovation—the blue-collar jobs created, the... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Cully CavnessCo-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer, Crusoe
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
OHI | From Insights to Action: How data is shaping clean energy markets
Reliable, high-fidelity data is the foundation of effective clean fuel markets. This session will explore how real-world data is shaping investment, policy... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Zane McDonaldExecutive Director, Open Hydrogen Initiative, GTI Energy
- Shannon KatcherVice President, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
GeoFuels | Clean Fuels from Geothermal
Speaker:
- Mark ViehmanChief Executive Officer, GeoFuels
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
INNOVX + Tourba | How Sustainable Agriculture Can Change the Game for Scalable Carbon Removal
Tourba is pioneering innovative approaches in sustainable agriculture to enhance carbon sequestration and combat climate change. By leveraging cutting-edge... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jihane AjijtiCarbon Farming Director for Brazil and Africa , Tourba
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Mura Technology | Hydro-PRT®: Leading the way in advanced recycling
Mura Technology will present its mission to become the world’s leading producer of circular hydrocarbons from waste plastic using the groundbreaking Hydro-PRT®.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Aaron DoughtyChief Commercial Officer, Mura Technology
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Activate | How to Activate the Whole Ecosystem of Innovation
Commercializing novel energy technologies is tough. While innovation thrives, scaling breakthroughs beyond the lab remains a challenge. Entrepreneurs have... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Kevin SeeHead of Ecosystem, Activate
- Ben DowningChief Growth Officer, The Engine
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Navigating the Energy Transition: Changing spending patterns and their impact
Join experts from across S&P Global Commodity Insights to explore how the evolving energy landscape is reshaping investment and spending patterns between... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Francesco D'AvackResearch & Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global
- Amy GroeschelResearch and Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Unlocking the Hydrogen Value Chain: From production to market integration
Unlocking the hydrogen value chain requires seamless integration from production to end-use markets. Explore the full spectrum of hydrogen’s journey, addressing... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David BurnsVice President, Global Clean Energy, Linde
- Austin KnightVice President, Hydrogen, Chevron
- Oleksiy TatarenkoSenior Principal, Climate-Aligned Industries, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Chair:
- Michael StoppardChief Strategist Global Gas, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Is Climate Change Influencing Asset Prices and Insurance Premiums?
Climate change and increasing occurrences of extreme weather events are reshaping financial markets. Experts will discuss the impact on asset valuations,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Joseph MajkutDirector, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Andrew HerringManaging Director, Marsh
- Peter TufanoSenior Advisor, Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability
Chair:
- Bob MacKnightVice President, Head of Sustainability Products & Services, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:10pm (CST)
Life-cycle Emissions of EVs versus ICE
This session compares the life-cycle emissions of electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Experts will discuss emissions... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Tarun AggarwalExecutive Director, Maruti
- Thomas HealyChief Executive Officer, Hyliion
- Brian StoreyVice President, Toyota Research Institute
Chair:
- Anoop DesaiHead of Sustainable Mobility, S&P Global Mobility
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
HIF Global | Siting, Permitting, and Support for e-Fuels Facilities
Overview of the critical steps involved in siting, permitting, and securing support for an e-Fuels facilities. The presentation will highlight the importance... Read MoreSpeaker:
- James OuttrimManager, Community Affairs & Permitting, HIF Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Keeping Up with Demand: Securing the uranium supply chain
The uranium mining industry faces increased demand for uranium to keep up with upcoming electricity demand, nuclear facility restarts and advanced enrichment... Read MoreChair:
- Jenny Paurys Head of Global Intelligence & Analytics, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Amir AdnaniPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Uranium Energy Corp
- Scott MelbyeChief Executive Officer, President & Director, Uranium Royalty Corp
- Daniel PonemanFormer Deputy Secretary of Energy, Commission on Nuclear Energy and American Leadership, Co-Chair
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Syzygy Plasmonics | Deploying the World’s Most Economic Biogas to SAF Technology
After completing a successful scale up and deployment of two demonstration plants, Syzygy is commercializing our unique photocatalysis technology to biogas... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Trevor BestChief Executive Officer, Syzygy Plasmonics Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Gov't of Alberta | Alberta's Leadership in Technology-driven Energy Development
The Government of Alberta is pleased to highlight two global examples of energy sector innovation with Eavor Technologies Inc. and Dow Chemical Canada.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Adam BattistessaExecutive Director, Business Relationships & Implementation, Alberta Energy & Minerals
- Neil EthierVice President, Business Development, Eavor
- Billy BardinGlobal Climate Transition Director, Dow
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
International Battery Metals | Proven Way to Unlock Commercial-scale Lithium Supplies
International Battery Metals’ (IBAT) proprietary, commercial-scale modular Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology can extract lithium from a variety... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Iris JancikChief Executive Officer, International Battery Metals
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Emerging Technologies for Reducing Emissions
The business of emissions reduction requires innovation across multiple areas of science and technology, including materials, industrial processes, low-carbon... Read MoreChair:
- Oscar AbbinkResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- William GreenDirector and Hoyt C. Hottel Professor at MIT Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT Energy Initiative
- Sushma RawatDirector (Exploration), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
- Brian BartholomeuszExecutive Director, Innovation Transfer, TomKat Center, Stanford University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:10pm - 2:40pm (CST)
Energy Scenarios in a Shifting Mobility Landscape
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Jeff MeyerResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
- Paul McConnellHead, Outlooks and Scenarios Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
2:15pm - 2:35pm (CST)
Spotlight | Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Matthew SagersVice President, Energy, S&P Global
Speaker:
- H.E. Almassadam SatkaliyevMinister of Energy, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:15pm - 2:55pm (CST)
Rising Tide: Capital flows in energy
Global capital flows to the energy sector have been rising in the past three years, with increasing allocations toward clean energy investments. Changing... Read MoreChair:
- Leanne ToddHead of Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Lord John BrowneChairman and Co-Founder of BeyondNetZero, BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic
- Salim SamahaPartner & Global Head of Energy, Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:15pm - 2:55pm (CST)
Investment Strategies for the Future
The multidimensional energy transition is more evident today than a year ago. After months of persistently high inflation, weak economic growth and elevated... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Josu Jon ImazChief Executive Officer, Repsol
- Jason KaiserGroup President, Energy & Transportation, Caterpillar
- Barbara FreiExecutive Vice President, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
Program Type:
Executive Conference 2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Creating Credible Methane Benchmarks
S&P Global is using observation to create credible methane benchmarks. This session will demonstrate Permian Basin observed methane intensity from 2022-24... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Raoul LeBlancVice President, Upstream, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Innovator Energy | Breakthrough Technologies Powering Resilient Data Centers
This session will discuss unlocking the global expansion of data centers with abundant power generation and resilient power grids.Speaker:
- Ethan NovekFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Innovator Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Baker Hughes | Mature Assets: Innovative strategies to maximize field life and support cleaner energy
Extending production from mature fields has never been more challenging. In addition to workforce availability and access to capital, companies are also... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ilaria ParrellaEmission Abatement Executive Director, Baker Hughes
- Alex GarciaVice President OFSE - Integrated Solutions, Baker Hughes
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
GigaDAC | Direct Air Capture Below 90
GigaDAC is using aerospace engineering to drive core process improvements, bringing DAC costs below $90 per ton.Speaker:
- Harrison RiceFounder & Chief Executive Officer, GigaDAC
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Heliogen | Achieving Energy Resilience Through Concentrated Solar Plus Thermal Energy Storage
While solar-based energy is often dismissed as intermittent, concentrated solar with thermal energy storage is breaking that paradigm—delivering dispatchable,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Christie ObiayaChief Executive Officer, Heliogen
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Keeping Hydrogen Costs in Check: Efficiencies, retrofits and electrolyzers
Advancements in electrolyzer technology, system efficiencies and retrofitting existing infrastructure are driving the cost of hydrogen applications down.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Haytham AfifiVice President, Projects HIF USA, HIF Global
- Bryan MandelbaumAssociate Vice President and Director of Hydrogen & Ammonia Solutions, Black & Veatch
- Andreas LippertVice President & General Manager, Electrolyzers, Accelera by Cummins
Chair:
- Brian MurphyLead, Americas Low Carbon Gases Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Which Technologies Are Ready for Gigaton Scale?
Explore the cutting-edge technologies (excluding solar PV and wind) poised to deliver gigaton-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. We will evaluate... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Irlan AmirVice President, Renewables and Energy Efficiency, SLB
- Ricky SakaiSenior Vice President, Investment & Business Development, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
- Ramamoorthy RameshVice President for Research, Rice University
Chair:
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:10pm (CST)
Book Talk: Dan Yergin | The Prize: The epic quest for oil, money & power
Details to come soon.Speaker:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Chair:
- Dave ErnsbergerCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
2:35pm - 2:55pm (CST)
Spotlight | Global Commodity Market Drivers
Tariff threats and geopolitical upheaval are putting established energy trade lines at risk. At the same time, policy shifts and technological advancements... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Torbjörn Törnqvist Co-Founder & Chairman, Gunvor Group
Chair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Carbon Recycling International | Pioneering the Future of Renewable Fuels: A scalable solution for the market
In this session, Antonio Villaluenga, VP of US Project Development at CRI, explores how carbon recycling technology is transforming CO₂ into a powerful... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Antonio VillaluengaVice President US Project Development, Carbon Recycling International
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Accenture | Empowering the Workforce with AI: Partnering with Chevron on M365 Copilot Talent Enablement and Adoption
As organizations embrace AI-driven transformation, workforce enablement is the key to unlocking the full potential of new technologies. In this session,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sacha AbinaderU.S. Energy Consulting Lead, Accenture
- Holly GuthrieTalent Reinvention Leader, Accenture
- Shani HerringtonInformation Management Product Owner, Chevron
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Optimizing a Multi-generational Workforce
With diverse skills, motivations and life phases of employees, what opportunities are presented by a multi-generational workforce? How can companies leverage... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Arni Laily AnwarrudinSenior General Manager, Energy Asia and Strategy, Planning & Governance, Group Strategic Relations & Communications, PETRONAS
- Leigh HarrisHead of Talent Acquisition, Siemens Energy
- Miguel TorreiraGlobal Utilities Strategy Lead, Accenture
Chair:
- Annette O'HanlonSenior Vice President, Global Head of Culture & Inclusion, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
3:00pm - 3:40pm (CST)
The Mining Company of the Future
Emerging strategies and business models are reshaping the mining industry's competitive landscape, with new players and cross-industry alliances challenging... Read MoreChair:
- Vera BleiHead of Market Reporting & Trading Solutions, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Kathleen QuirkPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Freeport-McMoRan
- Shaun UsmarChief Executive Officer, Vale Base Metals
- Katie JacksonChief Executive, Copper, Rio Tinto
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
AI: Reducing emissions across energy value chain
AI’s impact on increasing energy demand puts it under the spotlight to show where it can be applied to reduce emissions across energy and energy-intensive... Read MoreChair:
- Etienne GabelResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Hema PrapooWorldwide Energy Sector Leader, Microsoft
- David SandalowInaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
- Gino HernandezHead of Global Digital Business, ABB Inc
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
3:00pm - 3:40pm (CST)
Upstream Strategies in a Complex World
Upstream operations are at a crossroads, with strategic choices around investment opportunities, cost trends, and technology adoption, including AI, shaping... Read MoreChair:
- Dan PrattSenior Vice President Upstream Solutions, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Arun Kumar SinghChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
- H.E. Dr. Khalifa AbdulsadekMinster of Oil & Gas, Ministry of Oil & Gas, Libya
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
3:00pm - 3:40pm (CST)
Spotlight | Climate Change: What are the priorities?
The intersection of policy, politics, finance and technology with the energy industry has rarely been as significant as it is today. More than half of... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Fred KruppPresident, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- Bob DudleyChairman, Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)
- Ernest MonizFounder & Chief Executive Officer, EFI Foundation
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Venterra | Building an Offshore Wind Services Champion
Venterra is developing the integrated offshore wind services company to bring innovation, efficiency and effectiveness to this clean, competitive and reliable... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ed DanielsChief Executive Officer, Venterra
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Google Cloud | AI for Weather and Climate Modeling
Google Cloud, in partnership with Google DeepMind and Google Research, is enhancing Google's WeatherNext AI models for energy-specific applications. These... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Nelly WilsonGlobal Head of AI Services for Weather and Climate, Google
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:15pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Book Signing: Dan Yergin- The Prize
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:10pm (CST)
Fuel Sources Competing to Meet Data Center Demand
Competing fuel sources are meeting the explosive growth in data center electricity demand. With a focus on reliability and decarbonization, how should... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Srimonto GhoshGeneral Manager, Chevron
- Jaclyn PresnalVice President, New Energy Ventures, Williams
- Mohamed Al BraikiGeneral Manager, Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
- Cully CavnessCo-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer, Crusoe
Chair:
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Are COPs Still Relevant?
This panel reflects on key outcomes from past COP conferences, analyzing successes, challenges and lessons learned. We will also look ahead to the upcoming... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Daniel SchragSturgis Hooper Professor of Geology; Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering; Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University
- Samantha GrossDirector, Energy Security and Climate Initiative , Brookings Institution
- Ben CahillDirector, Energy Markets and Policy, University of Texas at Austin
Chair:
- Paul McConnellHead, Outlooks and Scenarios Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
High-temperature Solutions: Decarbonizing heavy industry for the future
By replacing fossil fuels with nuclear energy and hydrogen, industries can significantly cut their carbon emissions. High-temperature nuclear reactors... Read MoreChair:
- Simon ThorneHead of Global Carbon and Scenarios, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Ben ReinkeVice President, Global Business Development, X-energy
- Kreshka YoungNorth America Business Director, Energy & Climate, Dow
- Paolo ArgentaExecutive Vice President - Upstream & TAT, Tenova
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Ammobia | The Most Economical Ammonia Production Technology
Ammobia is developing Haber-Bosch 2.0, a low-capex, versatile, modular ammonia production technology that reduces the ammonia production cost by up to... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Karen BaertCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ammobia
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
ADNOC | Introducing Neuron 5
AI needs energy to function and increasingly, energy production needs AI. In this session you will learn about Neuron 5, ADNOC’s transformative project.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dr. Mariam Al HendiA/VP Operations Excellence , Thamama Excellence Center , ADNOC
- Shamsa Al DhaheriProcess Safety Specialist, ADNOC
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:45pm - 4:15pm (CST)
Metals to Market: Cleantech value chains
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Yufei SuConsulting Associate Director, S&P Global
- Nick TrickettSenior Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
3:50pm - 4:20pm (CST)
Spotlight | How Asia Is Shaping Energy Markets of the Future
Asia has the world’s fastest growing energy demand and CO2 emissions. The world cannot solve its energy security and climate challenges without major transformations... Read MoreChair:
- Jenny YangHead of Power & Renewables Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Yuya HasegawaDirector for Energy Resources Development Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Sade BimantaraDeputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
3:50pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Re-prioritizing Global Gas
Global gas markets are undergoing significant transformation, driven by shifting market and policy dynamics as well as new strategic priorities. Successfully... Read MoreChair:
- Shankari SrinivasanVice-President, Global Gas & LNG, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Cederic CremersExecutive Vice President LNG, Shell
- Takayuki UedaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, INPEX Corporation
- Michael StoppardChief Strategist Global Gas, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Spiritus | Unleashing a “Golden Era” for Carbon Removal to Power America's Explosive AI and Infrastructure Growth
Can direct air capture (DAC) create a future that simultaneously expands growth and erases the carbon footprint? Spiritus, through a novel DAC technology... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Charles CadieuCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Spiritus
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Multi-Disciplinary Solutions: Collaborative approaches to energy challenges
This session will explore the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in tackling the energy sector's complex challenges. By integrating expertise... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Steven KooninSenior Fellow, Hoover Institution
- Casie DavidsonPacific Northwest National Laboratory, Research Portfolio Manager, Carbon Management & Fossil Energy
- Christopher MouleHead of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Robert Gordon University
Chair:
- Sally HoltonHead of Business Operations, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Bank-ability: A key requirement for low-carbon industry growth
Early investments to reduce emissions have been largely funded on the back of large company owners’ balance sheets and/or with financial support from government... Read MoreChair:
- Laura SimaDirector, Research & Analysis, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Sho HayashiPolicy Fellow for Energy Transition and Finance, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
- Jonathan SilverChair, Global Climate Council, Apollo Global Management
- William (Billy) PizerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Resources for the Future (RFF)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Pure Lithium | Introducing the Lithium Metal Vanadium Battery and Reinventing the Global Supply Chain
Pure Lithium, led by CEO Emilie Bodoin and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, invented a Brine... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Emilie BodoinFounder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Pure Lithium
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Arculus Solutions | Retrofitting Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines to Safely Transport CO2 or Hydrogen
Bulk transportation of CO2 and hydrogen is a crucial development in our efforts to reach net zero by 2050. Arculus brings to market an autonomous robot... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Gianluca RoscioliChief Executive Officer, Arculus Solutions, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
AWS | Transforming Energy with Generative AI on AWS
Speaker:
- Kyle JonesSenior Manager, Solution Architect, Amazon Web Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Elemental Advanced Materials
Elemental Advanced Materials has a patented single step, CO2e neutral process to produce high-performance, high-purity carbon nanomaterials and hydrogen... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ron PresswoodFounder & Chief Technology Officer, Elemental Advanced Materials
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Momentum Technologies | Fortifying Critical Metals Supply Across Multiple Markets
Momentum Technologies specializes in the recovery of critical minerals and metals from raw materials, including lithium-ion battery production scrap, end-of-life... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mahesh KonduruChief Executive Officer, Momentum Technology
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Green Golf Carbon | Enhanced Rock Weathering for Managed Turfgrass: Capturing CO2 and improving soil quality
Green Golf Carbon’s patented approach aims to unlock the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) potential of enhanced rock weathering within the rootzone of golf... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Brian MorrisonChief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Green Golf Carbon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:15pm (CST)
Geoff Pyatt | Advancing America's Energy Security in an Era of Transitions
From 2022 to 2025, Geoff Pyatt was the US State Department's chief energy diplomat, leading a team that worked around the world to leverage America's energy... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Geoffrey PyattFormer Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, United States Department of State
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:15pm (CST)
Cemvita | The Future of Bioengineered Feedstocks: A Foresight Perspective
Speaker:
- Moji KarimiChief Executive Officer, Cemvita
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Ayrton Energy | Connecting the Hydrogen Ecosystem: Electrically enabled LOHC for efficient transport and storage
Hydrogen infrastructure is a key challenge in the global energy transition. Natasha Kostenuk of Ayrton Energy will showcase how their electrically enabled... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Natasha KostenukFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Ayrton Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:10pm (CST)
Energy at the Crossroads: Technologies, policies and business models
The multidimensional energy transition is more evident today than a year ago. After 12 months of persistently high inflation, weak economic growth and... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Emmanouil KakarasExecutive Vice President, GX Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA, Ltd.
- Ernest MonizFounder & Chief Executive Officer, EFI Foundation
- Anna MascoloExecutive Vice President Low Carbon Solutions, Shell International Petroleum Limited
Chair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Biorefined Products: Can the future scale fast enough?
Can biorefined products scale quickly enough to replace fossil fuels? What advancements in biofuel technologies, feedstock challenges and the economic... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mauricio TolmasquimChief Energy Transition and Sustainability Officer, Petrobras
- Alexander RoinesdalPartner, Energy & Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman
- Theo PannekeetExecutive Vice President, New Energies & Innovation, VARO Energy Group
Chair:
- Patricia Luis-Manso Agribusiness Research Executive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Article 6 Outcomes at COP29 and the Future of Carbon Markets
This panel will delve into the significant outcomes of COP29 concerning Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and their implications for the evolution of carbon... Read MoreChair:
- Marie-Louise du BoisGlobal Head of Energy Transition Pricing, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Katie SullivanManaging Director, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
- Charlotte Wolff-ByeVice President (Business Transformation), PETRONAS
- Milan ElkerboutFellow; Director, International Climate Policy Initiative, Resources for the Future (RFF)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
4:30pm - 5:10pm (CST)
Meeting the Power Surge
The shape of future power systems is up for grabs as new demands on the grid drive investment and innovation. AI, the proliferation of electric vehicles... Read MoreChair:
- Eduard Sala de VedrunaHead of Research - Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Markus KrebberChief Executive Officer, RWE
- Andreas SchierenbeckChief Executive Officer, Hitachi Energy
- Judy ChangCommissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Amanda Peterson CorioGlobal Head of Data Center Energy, Clean Energy & Power, Google
Program Type:
Executive Conference 5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Helios AI | Next-gen Energy Forecasting: Empowering a new era with climate-driven insights?
Join us to understand how integrated climate risk and genAI platforms can offer unprecedented, granular predictions for energy supply and demand. Designed... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Francisco Martin-RayoCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Helios AI
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Mattiq | Can Electrochemical Innovation Boost Returns in the Chemical Industry?
The chemical industry is facing significant challenges that threaten its returns on capital, including: 1) a repeating boom-bust cycle inherent to the... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Michael AshleyHead of Product, Mattiq
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Exodigo + National Grid | Mapping the Underground with AI
Learn how Exodigo, an AI-enabled underground mapping company and National Grid Partner’s portfolio company, is helping National Grid New York’s gas and... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jeremy SuardCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Exodigo
- Mark HarbaughVice President, NY Project Management and Construction, National Grid
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:40pm (CST)
Book Talk: Steven E. Koonin | Unsettled (Updated and Expanded Edition): What climate science tells us, what it doesn't, and why it matters
Details to come soon.Speaker:
- Steven KooninSenior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Chair:
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
LineVision | Unlocking Grid Capacity to Keep Pace with Surging Load Growth
Data Centers and AI are contributing to an unprecedented increase in load growth and outpacing traditional grid expansion methods. Discover why utilities... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Hudson GilmerCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, LineVision
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Found Energy | Aluminum Fuel: The future of clean industrial heat
Found Energy is turning surplus aluminum scrap into fuel, enabling manufacturers to simultaneously reduce waste management costs while generating clean... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Gadi RuschinChief Business Officer, Found Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:15pm - 5:45pm (CST)
The Troubled Energy Transition
Daniel Yergin, Peter Orszag and Atul Arya discuss how to find a pragmatic path forward for the energy industry and share other takeaways from their latest... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
- Peter OrszagChief Executive Officer & Chairman, Lazard
Program Type:
Executive Conference5:30pm - 6:00pm (CST)
Orbio Earth | Methane Detection with Satellites and AI
Utilizing AI to help the energy industry better manage and capitalize on methane-related risks.Speaker:
- Jack AngelaCo-Founder, Orbio Earth
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:30pm - 6:00pm (CST)
The Next Decade of Surging Demand—Will the US Have the Power to Match?
The next decade will bring unprecedented electricity demand growth, driven by a manufacturing boom, the AI race, electric vehicles and broad electrification.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jason GrumetChief Executive Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Bobby HollisVice President, Energy Cloud Operations & Innovation, Microsoft
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
- Justin TomljanovicSenior Vice President, Utility Finance and Corporate Development, Xcel Energy
Chair:
- John HensleySenior Vice President, Markets and Policy Analysis, American Clean Power Association
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:30pm - 6:00pm (CST)
Flexible Solutions for Meeting Energy Demand
This session explores how large energy customers are leveraging smarter solutions to prepare the US electricity grid for the future. Together with our... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Caroline GolinGlobal Head of Energy Market Development and Innovation, Google
- Hakan YilmazSVP, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer, Carrier
- Lon HuberSenior Vice President, Pricing and Customer Solutions, Duke Energy
Chair:
- Briana KoborHead of Energy Market Innovation, Google
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:45pm - 7:00pm (CST)
Building Impact: WASH kits for global change
Join S&P Global for an interactive session where attendees will assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to communities in need. This hands-on experience... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora5:45pm - 6:30pm (CST)
Book Signing: Steven E. Koonin- Unsettled (Updated and Expanded Edition): What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters
Program Type:
Innovation Agora6:00pm - 7:00pm (CST)
NextGen Reception
Program Type:
Innovation Agora6:00pm - 7:00pm (CST)
Conference-wide Reception
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Market Realities and US Energy Policy: How they align
US energy policy is refocusing on oil and gas development, exports and deregulation, after a period of substantial investments in domestic manufacturing,... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Mark BrownsteinSenior Vice President, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- Lindsay SeeCommissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Mark MenezesPresident & Chief Executive Officer, United States Energy Association
- Jason BordoffFounding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Economics, Trade and Supply Chain: Turbulence ahead?
Geopolitical events have significantly disrupted global trade, highlighting the strategic importance of key maritime routes like the Panama and Suez Canals.... Read MoreChair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Ben MarshallPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Vitol Inc.
- Atul LeleHead of Strategists, Bridgewater Associates
- Saad RahimChief Economist , Trafigura
- Paul GruenwaldGlobal Chief Economist, S&P Global
- Jenny Paurys Head of Global Intelligence & Analytics, S&P Global
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
The AI Revolution: Transforming organizations across all dimensions
The rise of AI technologies is reshaping every facet of organizations, from talent management and skills development to operational strategies and customer... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Emma WildManaging Director, Global Upstream Energy Lead, Accenture
- Yanni CharalambousVice President and Chief Information Officer, Occidental
- Laura Manson-SmithGlobal Leader Organization Strategy Consulting, Korn Ferry
- Girish GanesanExecutive Vice President & Chief People Officer, S&P Global
Chair:
- Dan BennettHead of Technology & Data, S&P Global
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Pricing Climate Risk and Implementing Resilience Strategies
As companies navigate the dual challenges of decarbonization and climate adaptation, pricing physical climate risk and resilience strategies have become... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Charlotte Wolff-ByeVice President (Business Transformation), PETRONAS
- Michael KolodnerGlobal Renewable Energy and US Energy & Power Leader, Marsh
- Mauricio TolmasquimChief Energy Transition and Sustainability Officer, Petrobras
Chair:
- Bob MacKnightVice President, Head of Sustainability Products & Services, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Critical Minerals: New security of supply
Demand for energy transition minerals and industrial metals is projected to surge, and with it, concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical... Read MoreChair:
- Philippe FrangulesSenior Vice President, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Hon. Frank R. FannonChief Executive Officer, Fannon Global Advisors
- Rob HoenesSenior Vice President, Electrification & Energy Solutions, Caterpillar
- Demetrios PapathanasiouGlobal Director, Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank
- Emily OlsonChief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer, Vale Base Metals
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Designing Future Carbon Markets (CBAM)
The future of carbon markets is shaped by the interplay between voluntary and compliance markets, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dirk ForristerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
- Xan FishmanSenior Managing Director, Energy Program, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
- Hannah HaumanHead of Carbon Trading, Trafigura
Chair:
- Marie-Louise du BoisGlobal Head of Energy Transition Pricing, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Energizing Energy Investments for the Global South
In the Global South, where standards of living lag those in the Global North, the energy transition competes with priorities around economic growth, poverty... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Scott TinkerTinker Energy Associates, Chief Executive Officer; Bureau of Economic Geology, Director Emeritus, Switch Energy Alliance, Chairman
- Marina Md TaibSenior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Dele KutiGlobal Head, Energy and Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group
- Tony CudmoreExecutive Vice President Sustainability, Policy and External Affairs, Woodside Energy
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
LATAM Upstream Competitiveness
Latin America's upstream competitiveness is shaped by unique challenges and opportunities. Regional strategies and investment landscapes are crucial for... Read MoreChair:
- Alejandra LeónAssociate Director, Strategy & Business Development, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Gustavo BaqueroExecutive Vice President | Managing Director, Harbour Energy
- Ricardo FerreiroPresident E&P, Tecpetrol
- Sylvia AnjosExecutive Officer for Exploration and Production, Petrobras
- Margarita Pérez MirandaChief Executive Officer, P.M.I. Comercio Internacional
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Carbon Management and Carbon Policies
Evolving regulations and policies are reshaping carbon management strategies across industries. Aligning corporate sustainability goals with compliance... Read MoreChair:
- Shelley KerrVice President, Head of Emerging Benchmarks, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Yoshihide KiraSenior Vice President, ENEOS Xplora
- Hannah HaumanHead of Carbon Trading, Trafigura
- Riham ElGizyChief Executive Officer, Voluntary Carbon Market Company
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Spotlight | Attracting Investment for Oil and Gas
Countries are promoting themselves to attract investment in their oil and gas sectors at a time when we have seen a retrenchment to the most prolific provinces... Read MoreChair:
- Sebastian BorgarelloVice President, CI Consulting, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Rajarshi GuptaManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer, ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL)
- Pinxian ZhangDeputy Director-General, Planning Department, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
- Masoud MahmoudChairman, National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya
- Udy NtiaExecutive Vice President Upstream, NNPC Limited
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Zero-emission Transportation: Cars, trucks and ships
The shift toward zero-emission transportation is revolutionizing sectors such as passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and maritime shipping. Government... Read MoreChair:
- Daniel EvansVice President, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Clara BowmanChief Operations Officer, HIF Global
- Suryan Wirya-SimunovicExecutive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd
- Kim S. HedegaardChief Executive Officer of Power-to-X (PtX), Topsoe
- Rik SneepSVP Strategy & International Growth, Moeve
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
What’s Next for Global Upstream?
As the global upstream sector evolves, stakeholders face numerous challenges and opportunities. The energy transition, geopolitical tensions and technological... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Toshiaki TakimotoDirector, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Corporate Strategy & Planning and Head of Net Zero Business, INPEX Corporation
- Dong Sub Kim President & Chief Executive Officer , Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC)
- Philippe MathieuExecutive Vice President, Exploration & Production International (EPI), Equinor
- Sam AlgarChief of Exploration, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
Chair:
- Laura SimaDirector, Research & Analysis, S&P Global
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | China's Energy Future
Chinese technology is transforming China’s economy and energy sector. Will it also prove the great disruptor of global energy trends? EVs have reached... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Zhen WangPresident, CNOOC Energy Economics Institute
- Guoxin LiPetroChina Deputy Chief Geologist, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
- Lei YangVice Dean, Peking University
- Eric LuoVice-President, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Jian PanCo-Chairman, CATL
- Fairy WangVice President, Sinopec Economics & Development Research Institute (EDRI)
Moderator:
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
TS Conductor & National Grid | Modernizing the World's Power Grids
Due to the rise of AI data centers and the push toward electrification, increasing the capacity of the world's power grids is an urgent and growing need.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jason HuangChief Executive Officer, TS Conductor Corporation
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Percepto | Eye in the sky: Autonomous oil field inspection with drones and AI
Percepto CEO Dor Abuhasira will explore how industry giants are scaling autonomous monitoring—from pilot projects to enterprise-wide deployments. This... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Dor AbuhasiraCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Percepto
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Equilibrium Energy | Modernizing Machine Control: Unlocking our full critical potential
Agentic AI expands the scope of what is possible for power companies. Using AI as a force multiplier for power experts—not a substitute—can unlock unprecedented... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ryan HanleyFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Equilibrium Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Terragia
Cellulosic biofuels have potential to play a major role in the sustainable energy transition. Terragia’s mission is to develop technology that enables... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kristin BriefChief Executive Officer & Director, Terragia Biofuel
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Innovating with Purpose: Strengthening industrial-academic partnerships
This session will highlight the crucial relationship between universities and industry in fostering purpose-driven innovation. As academic research seeks... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David DankworthHydrogen Technology Portfolio Manager, ExxonMobil
- Brian KorgelUniversity of Texas Energy Institute Director, The University of Texas at Austin
- Evelyn WangVice President for Climate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:10am (CST)
New Innovations in Automation Across the Energy Value Chain
Automation has driven significant gains in efficiency, safety and sustainability across the energy sector over many years. Solutions such as robotics,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Scott McKaySenior Vice President, Division Manager, Americas, Energy Industries, ABB Inc
- Alex Klaessig Co-Founder & Chief Data Officer , Halcyon
- Andre MarinoSenior Vice President, Industrial Automation & Process Automation, NAM Operations, Schneider Electric
Chair:
- Paul MarkwellSenior Associate, CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
How Is Data Science Informing Methane Reduction Solutions?
Detecting and measuring methane emissions embraces many types of sensors—from using satellites, planes or drones; through to fixed optical or LiDAR cameras;... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Morgan BazilianDirector, Payne Institute & Professor, Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines
- Steven HamburgChief Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- Matt BerchtoldChief Product Officer, Context Labs
Chair:
- Emmanuel CorralSenior Emissions Analyst , S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
8:40am - 9:00am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Speaker:
- H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al JaberUAE Minister of Industry and Technology, MD and Group CEO of ADNOC, Executive Chairman of XRG, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Energy Innovation Pioneers—Pushing hard tech to commercialization
The energy transition has spurred a flurry of new ideas to decarbonize the global energy system. However, the number of innovations making it through to... Read MoreChair:
- Carolyn SetoExecutive Director, Upstream Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Denis ArguinVice President, Global Commercialization, Enerkem
- Shreya DaveCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Via Separations
- Wendy LamChief Executive Officer, Capsol Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Parallel Carbon | Affordable, Secure and Clean e-Fuel Feedstocks
Learn how Parallel Carbon’s unique DAC CO2 + Clean H2 co-production technology transforms project economics and solves site development challenges to accelerate... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Tom HardingStrategic Partneships, Parallel Carbon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Mars Materials | Decarbonizing Enhanced Oil Recovery with Carbon Negative Acrylonitrile
Mars’ carbon negative acrylonitrile is a drop-in replacement monomer with applications in polyacrylamide-based oil field polymers for enhanced oil recovery.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Aaron FitzgeraldCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mars Materials
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
What's Ahead for Global Energy?
Join us for a conversation among global energy leaders on the impact of geopolitical dynamics, and how they navigate the complexities of the global energy... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Patrick PouyannéChairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, TotalEnergies
- Ryan LanceChairman & Chief Executive Officer, ConocoPhillips
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Extreme Weather: Signals of a changing climate
Examining the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events as indicators of a changing climate, experts will discuss the science behind... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Steven KooninSenior Fellow, Hoover Institution
- Amy BarnesManaging Director, Marsh
- Daniel SchragSturgis Hooper Professor of Geology; Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering; Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University
Chair:
- Terry EllisGlobal Climate Transition Specialist, S&P Ratings Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
PPI | Reducing Energy Cost Burdens Through Pragmatic Policymaking
Speakers:
- Ralph ClevelandPresident & Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Blacks In Energy
- Neel BrownManaging Director, PPI
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Solidec | Low-cost, Low-carbon Chemicals from Air
The chemical industry faces rising costs and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions. Solidec will introduce a breakthrough electrolyzer technology... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ryan DuChanoisCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Solidec
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
The global race for fusion. Why commercial fusion is closer than you think.Speaker:
- Bob MumgaardCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
LiNova Energy | High-energy Battery Materials: LiNova’s made in America solution
A look into North America’s decades-long dependence on foreign supply of battery materials, and how LiNova Energy is addressing this problem with the help... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mike NagusChief Executive Officer, Linova Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Andium | Continuous Industrial Monitoring: Lowering costs through automation and edge AI
Andium’s next-generation industrial monitoring platform enables operators to reduce costs and increase efficiency by leveraging automation and real-time... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jory SchwachFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Andium
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Rice University | Next-generation Electrolyzers and Electrolysis
Conventional electrolyzers are primarily optimized for efficient molecular conversions, such as water electrolysis. However, the potential of associated... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Haotian WangAssociate Professor, Rice University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Twelve | Building a Next-generation Hydrocarbon Business
Twelve is investing in plants to convert captured CO2 using electrochemistry into useful hydrocarbon products like E-Jet SAF and E-Naphtha that significantly... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ram RamprasadChief Commercial Officer, Twelve
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:10am (CST)
EV Adoption: Crossing 50% threshold in North America
Several factors influence the adoption of electric vehicles, including consumer behavior, adoption rates and infrastructure development. Industry experts... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Amy StanleyPortfolio Planning Senior Manager, BEV and Mobility, Toyota North America
- Lisa ArellanesPrincipal Manager of E-Mobility, Southern California Edison
- Sree PalleManaging Director, FEV Consulting
Chair:
- Mario FranijcevicPrincipal Research analyst, Production & Design, S&P Global Mobility
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
SLB | The Well-to-Product Integrated Solution for More Lithium, Less Environmental Impact
Producing high-quality lithium quickly, efficiently, economically and more sustainably is the driver for changing the current lithium production practices.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Nicholas LuganskyHead of Mining, SLB
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Collaboration Spotlight: The Carbon Hub: A public-private partnership leading the way to a sustainable carbon economy
The Carbon Hub was established in 2019 by Rice University to drive the energy and materials transition. This open coalition of companies, academic institutions,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Matteo PasqualiDirector, Carbon Hub; A.J. Hartsook Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University
- David HatrickVice President of Strategic Marketing & Innovation, Huntsman Advanced Materials
- Jeff MillerScience Program Officer for Nanoscience, The Kavli Foundation
- Dhaval ShahGeneral Manager for Corporate Technology & Innovation , SABIC
Chair:
- Paul MarkwellSenior Associate, CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
How to Align Methane Management and International Regulations
Oil & Gas producers have adopted and integrated various remote- and fixed-sensing technologies to better detect and measure methane emissions. Producers... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ben CahillDirector, Energy Markets and Policy, University of Texas at Austin
- Georges TijboschChief Executive Officer , MiQ
- Matt KolesarChief Environmental Scientist, ExxonMobil
Chair:
- Heather JonesHead of Emissions Technical, Center of Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:30am - 9:50am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Vicki HollubPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Occidental
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
9:50am - 10:10am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Murray AuchinclossChief executive officer, bp plc
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Dartmouth College | Zintl-phosphides: New Earth-abundant solar cell materials
There is a critical need for highly efficient, cost-effective and stable materials for solar applications. We will discuss our computationally driven approach... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Geoffroy HautierProfessor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
ExxonMobil | Real-world Progress on Building a Low-carbon Business
Learn more about how ExxonMobil is navigating a complex energy transition and how we're paving the way for a new carbon-reduction industry. You'll hear... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Schuyler EvansCCS Commerical & Business Development Manager, Low Carbon Solutions, ExxonMobil
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
When Will SAF Take Off?
Explore the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), examine key feedstocks, production processes and the potential for SAF to revolutionize aviation’s... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Konrad JarExecutive Director for Strategy and Innovation, ORLEN S.A.
- Thomas René BockSustainable Aviation Officer, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- Stéphane ThionVice President, Commercial, LanzaJet
Chair:
- Corey LavinskyConsulting Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Green Growth: An oxymoron?
This panel challenges the notion of "green growth," examining whether it is truly possible to achieve economic expansion while simultaneously meeting climate... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Lord John BrowneChairman and Co-Founder of BeyondNetZero, BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic
- William (Billy) PizerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Resources for the Future (RFF)
- David SandalowInaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Chair:
- Paul GruenwaldGlobal Chief Economist, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Amperon | The Energy Transition Paradox: Volatility, demand and the power of forecasting
The energy transition is inevitable—but with it comes increased volatility in demand and generation, forcing market players to navigate complex tradeoffs.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sean KellyCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Amperon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Evoloh | High-throughput Manufacturing of Low-cost Electrolyzer Stacks
EVOLOH is revolutionizing the manufacturing of electrolyzers to make low-cost clean hydrogen production possible at gigawatt scale. The company is backed... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jimmy RojasChief Executive Officer, Evoloh
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:10am - 10:40am (CST)
Global Energy: Taking the long view
Speakers:
- Tengku Muhammad TaufikPresident & Group Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS
- Meg O'NeillChief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Woodside Energy
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
WHOI | Monitoring Our Oceans: Working at the frontier of global ocean real-time sensing using mass autonomy
Take a deep dive into the global Argo float program, the future of these robots and sensors, and the future of large-scale subsurface ocean monitoring... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Susan WijffelsSenior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Enovate.AI | AI-driven Advantage: Automate. Optimize. Decarbonize.
Join Enovate AI as we showcase how AI is transforming energy operations, optimizing efficiency and driving real-world decarbonization. Accompanied by Last... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Rebecca NyeChief Experience Officer, Enovate.AI
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Advancing Innovation through Inclusion
This session will examine the critical role of diversity in the energy sector and the initiatives designed to enhance inclusion. As the industry evolves,... Read MoreChair:
- Annette HughGlobal Head of Market Development & Engagement, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Rob SchapiroSenior Director, Energy Partnerships, Microsoft
- Christie ObiayaChief Executive Officer, Heliogen
- Desiree ZwanckSocial Impact Consultant, Innate Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Microsoft | Harnessing AI for Energy Sector Leadership
The AI revolution is rapidly transforming the entire energy value chain, driving advancements in workforce efficiency, operations excellence, decarbonization... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Hema PrapooWorldwide Energy Sector Leader, Microsoft
- Nada Al MeqbaliVice President, Future Foresight & Creative Lab , Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:30am - 11:35am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | How to Think About the Future of Oil Demand?
How is oil demand evolving and how should we think about the energy transitions and technological changes in transportation? Will growth from emerging... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jim BurkhardGlobal Head of Crude Oil Market Research, Energy & Mobility, S&P Global
- Jeff CurrieChief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, Carlyle
- Helen CurrieChief Economist, ConocoPhillips
- Eirik WærnessSenior Vice President and Chief Economist, Equinor
- Bader Al-AttarManaging Director of Planning & Finance, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- Edward MorseSenior Advisor, Hartree Partners
- Jassim Al-ShirawiSecretary General, International Energy Forum (IEF)
Chair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:30am - 11:10am (CST)
AI in Energy: What is ahead?
The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of energy. Delve into cutting-edge applications—including generative... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dexin LuoGlobal Head of Artificial Intelligence, Linde
- Tasja BothaChief Executive Officer, VAKT
- Mo ShawkyGlobal Head of Business Development, Energy, Amazon Web Services
- Paul KearnsLaboratory Director, Argonne National Laboratory
Chair:
- Kelly MorganResearch Director, 451 Research – Datacenters, M&A, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
CCS Projects: Case studies and lessons learned
While Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects have been developed over decades, recent years have seen a rapid growth in the number and size of new projects... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Yoshihide KiraSenior Vice President, ENEOS Xplora
- Patrick McKennaVice President, Large Projects Development, Linde
- Gino ThielensDirector Carbon Storage, SLB
Chair:
- Carolyn SetoExecutive Director, Upstream Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Tokamak Energy | Energy Abundance Through Fusion and Superconducting Technology
As a global leader in fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is working to bring abundant and affordable fusion power to the United States in the 2030s. Hear from... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Michael GinsbergPresident, Tokamak Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
WATT Fuel Cell | Redefining the Future of Residential and Remote Energy Systems
WATT’s innovative fuel cell technology is changing the way we think about energy, providing efficient and eco-friendly power from natural gas or propane... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Danielle RamaleyChief Commercial Officer, WATT Fuel Cell
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
Univ. of Ottawa | Building the Energy Infrastructure in North America Faster than Ever
North America needs to build energy infrastructure much faster if it wants to achieve its economic, security and energy dominance objectives. But regulatory... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Monica GattingerChair, Positive Energy, University of Ottawa
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:40am - 11:00am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Philippe FrangulesSenior Vice President, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Joseph DominguezPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Constellation
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
OLEO | Sustainable Oil Feedstocks from Biomass Waste
Oleo has developed a biomanufacturing platform for transforming a wide range of woody, food, and agricultural biomass waste streams into sustainable oils... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kelly RedmondCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Oleo
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Mitsubishi Power | Optimizing Data Center Power Strategies
As data center demand grows, developers are turning to natural gas turbine technology to meet their immediate power needs. This session will cover strategies... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Peter SawickiVice President, Business Development of Emerging Technologies, Mitsubishi Power
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Offsets at Scale: How big can their role be in climate action?
Examining the potential of carbon offsets as a critical tool in scaling up climate action, this panel will explore how offsets can contribute to achieving... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Julio FriedmannChief Scientist & Chief Carbon Wrangler, Carbon Direct
- Michael AveryPresident & General Manager, 1PointFive
- Katie SullivanManaging Director, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Chair:
- Terry EllisGlobal Climate Transition Specialist, S&P Ratings Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Turnover Labs | Leveraging Durable Electrochemistry to Convert Low-grade Emissions into High-value Chemicals
Converting industrial facility emissions can allow chemical producers to grow production, de-risk supply chains and reduce upstream costs, but current... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Marissa BeattyFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Turnover Labs
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Navigating Fusion to FID: A strategic timeline
Nuclear fusion holds the promise of revolutionizing energy production, but achieving a Final Investment Decision (FID) for fusion projects requires navigating... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Steven KooninSenior Fellow, Hoover Institution
- Charlie Baynes-ReidChief Financial Officer & General Counsel, Type One Energy
- Michl BinderbauerChief Executive Officer, TAE Technologies, Inc.
Chair:
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
11:00am - 11:20am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Shaikh Nawaf Al-SabahDeputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Puloli | Next-Generation Continuous Methane Monitoring: Redefining what's possible
Paradigm by Puloli™ is redefining emissions intelligence by delivering high-fidelity, resilient methane data that energy producers can trust for informed... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Nick PintoDirector, Product Management, Paradigm by Puloli
- Mark AmbroseDirector of Sales, Paradigm by Puloli
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:25am - 11:55am (CST)
Oil Market Research and Top Trends
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Hedi GratiExecutive Director, Petrochemical Feedstocks, S&P Global
- Ha NguyenHead of Long-Term Oil & Refining Research, S&P Global
- Felipe PerezHead of Latin America Fuels & Refining Research and Strategy, S&P Global
- Debnil ChowdhuryHead of Western Hemisphere Fuels and Refining, S&P Global
- Premasish DasVice President, Head of Downstream Research - Asia, Middle East, Africa and CIS, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:30am - 11:50am (CST)
Spotlight | Focus on Petrobras: Transition in action
As the energy landscape evolves, operators are developing strategies for a diverse future energy mix that maintains supply security and meets sustainability... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Magda ChambriardChief Executive Officer, Petrobras
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:30am - 12:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Machine Learning 101: How to use AI to dissect well and production data
Machine Learning is transforming the way professionals analyze oil and gas data, enabling more efficient decision-making and resource optimization. This... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Toby BurroughProduct Management Associate Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Accenture | Agentic AI: Transforming the Energy Industry with Autonomous Intelligence
Speakers:
- Ramoj ParuchuriSenior Client Leader, Growth & Strategy, Energy Industry Group, Accenture
- Hector RochaGlobal Gen AI Leader for Energy, Accenture
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Pricing Climate Resilience: Insurance, assets and commodity impacts
The session will explore how climate change and extreme weather events are reshaping financial markets, particularly their impact on insurance premiums,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kaleb BoylESG Client Engagement Specialist, S&P Global Sustainable1
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:15pm (CST)
Activate | How Money Talks in Today’s Startup World
Commercializing innovation is about execution, integration and scale. Too often, companies are built to fit the thesis of a venture capital firm rather... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Calvin CupiniDirector of Investment, Activate
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:10pm (CST)
Global LNG: How big? How fast?
The global LNG market is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by its potential to meet diverse energy needs across continents. As supply chains expand... Read MoreChair:
- Shankari SrinivasanVice-President, Global Gas & LNG, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Yuya HasegawaDirector for Energy Resources Development Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Peter HaasStrategic Advisor, Excelerate Energy
- Mark AbbotsfordExecutive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Woodside Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Coming Free: Solutions to un-stick CCS FIDs
While the pipeline of planned Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects globally continues to rise significantly, project conversions from planning stage... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Frederik MajkutSenior Vice President, Industrial Decarbonization, SLB
- Stuart PayneChief Executive, North Sea Transition Authority
- Mike FowlerVice President, Engineered Systems Division, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
Chair:
- Paola Perez PenaPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
11:30am - 12:10pm (CST)
US Oil & Gas: How to grow by 3 million boe?
The Trump Administration aims to significantly boost US petroleum production, targeting 3 million barrels of oil equivalent by 2028. However, recent years... Read MoreChair:
- Raoul LeBlancVice President, Upstream, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Mark VivianoManaging Partner & Portfolio Manager, Kimmeridge Energy Engagement Partners
- Gordon HuddlestonPresident & Partner, Aethon Energy
- Bart CahirSenior Vice President, Upstream Unconventional, ExxonMobil
- Luca ZanottiPresident, USA, Tenaris
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:30am - 12:10pm (CST)
Integrating Decarbonized Fuels in the Product Mix
Decarbonized fuels are emerging as integral components of the broader energy mix, competing with renewables and low-carbon technologies. The integration... Read MoreChair:
- Kurt BarrowHead of Oil, Fuels & Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Michael DuckerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure
- Luis CabraExecutive Managing Director of Energy Transition, Technology, Institutional Affairs & Deputy CEO, Repsol
- Meg GentleExecutive Director of the Board, HIF Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
VEIR | Why AI Data Centers Need Superconducting Power Solutions
Conventional copper busbars are limiting AI data center design due to weight, size and voltage drop constraints, often forcing larger facility footprints... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kevin DunnChief Commercial Officer, VEIR, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Airloom Energy | The Next Era of Wind Power: Making wind energy cheaper, scalable and ubiquitous
Wind energy is at a crossroads—traditional turbines have hit cost and scalability limits, but Airloom Energy is changing the game. By rethinking turbine... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Neal RicknerChief Executive Officer, Airloom Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Advanced Ionics | Finally, Green Hydrogen Without the Green Premium
Green hydrogen today is too expensive, driven by old technologies, sunk costs in existing infrastructure, and decades of doing things the old way. At Advanced... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ignacio BincazPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Ionics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
11:45am - 12:50pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | AI for Energy, Energy for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the energy sector by optimizing resource management, enhancing grid efficiency and driving innovation in... Read MoreModerator:
- Eleonor KramarzGlobal Head, Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
Chair:
- Dan BennettHead of Technology & Data, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Rakesh JaggiPresident, Digital & Integration, SLB
- Amir OradChief Executive Officer, Kraken
- Ben WilsonDirector, Products & Solutions, Amazon Web Services
- Andreas SchierenbeckChief Executive Officer, Hitachi Energy
- Lynda ClemmonsSVP, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Strategy Implementation, NRG Energy
- Balaji KrishnamurthyVice President, Chevron Technical Center, Chevron
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:50am - 12:10pm (CST)
Spotlight | Argentina's Transformation Story
Join us for an insightful spotlight session featuring Daniel Gonzalez, Vice Minister of Energy and Mining of Argentina, who will discuss the country's... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Daniel GonzálezVice-Minister Energy & Mining, Ministry of Economy, Argentina
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
National Grid | National Grid's Innovation Journey
Discover how National Grid Partners' diverse portfolio of investments is driving transformative change and supporting the delivery of National Grid’s innovation... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Blue Carbon: Oceans as a key to climate mitigation
Delve into the pivotal role oceans play in climate solutions. Focusing on how marine ecosystems and ocean-based technologies can help mitigate climate... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jess AdkinsSmits Family Professor of Geochemistry & Global Environmental Science, California Institute of Technology, Chief Executive Officer Calcarea
- Mukul SharmaProfessor, Dartmouth College
- Peter de MenocalPresident & Director, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Chair:
- Antonia BullardClimate & Energy Strategy Advisor, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Addressing Barriers to Bankability of Clean Energy Projects
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, the industry faces significant challenges in financing clean energy initiatives due to perceived risks and... Read MoreChair:
- Ernest MonizFounder & Chief Executive Officer, EFI Foundation
Speakers:
- Marisa BuchananSenior Vice President, Strategic Corporates & Partnerships - Gas & Low Carbon Energy, bp
- Matt HarrisFounding Partner, Senior Managing Director, BlackRock
- H.E. Majid Al SuwaidiChief Executive Officer, Alterra
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Aether Fuels | Enabling Scalable, Sustainable Fuels for Aviation and Ocean Shipping
The aviation and maritime industries face a critical need for scalable, cost-effective sustainable fuels, but existing production pathways are constrained... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Conor MadiganChief Executive Officer, Aether Fuels Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
NextGen & Future Energy Leaders Meet-Up
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Again Bio | Clean and Resilient Industrial Supply Chains Built on Next-generation Bio-CCU Technology
Join us for a session introducing Again’s bio-CCU technology leveraging novel biocatalysts for manufacturing of critical products like chemicals, fertilizers... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ida Rask KongsgaardVice President of Strategy & Operations, Again
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:15pm - 1:15pm (CST)
Building Impact: WASH kits for global change
Join S&P Global for an interactive session where attendees will assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to communities in need. This hands-on experience... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:20pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Hydrogen: Evolving markets
The clean hydrogen hype cycle is over, but the industry has made substantive progress in basic technologies, project design and market development. Hydrogen... Read MoreChair:
- Brian MurphyLead, Americas Low Carbon Gases Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Brooke VandygriffChief Operating Officer, HIF Global
- Elena ScaltrittiChief Commercial Officer, Topsoe
- Till Zeino-Mahmalat Vice President, Green Hydrogen & Derivatives , OCP Group
- Margaux MooreHead of Energy Transition Group and Venture Investments, Trafigura
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
12:20pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Gas: Delivering security of supply
The global LNG market plays a crucial role in ensuring the security of energy supply amid geopolitical and economic turmoil. US exports have become a significant... Read MoreChair:
- Michael StoppardChief Strategist Global Gas, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Anatol FeyginExecutive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Cheniere Energy
- Andy O'BrienSenior Vice President, Strategy, Commercial, Sustainability & Technology, ConocoPhillips
- Tina FaracaExecutive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer, Natural Gas Pipelines, TC Energy
- Yusuf IlimseverManaging Director, Enerjisa Commodities
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:20pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Navigating the Multi-dimensional Transition
Expectations of a rapid, linear transformation of the global energy system have proved misplaced. A major rethinking is in order. The energy transition... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Anders OpedalPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Equinor
- Morten WierodChief Executive Officer, ABB Ltd
- Maví ZingoniChief Executive Officer, Power, GE Vernova
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:20pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Spotlight | The Giant of the North: Canada's energy future
Canada is the second largest producer of uranium, fourth largest producer of oil, fifth in gas, and the largest source of US energy imports including electricity.... Read MoreChair:
- Kevin BirnHead, Centre of Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Hon. Brian JeanMinister of Energy & Minerals, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Government of Alberta
- Hon. Scott MoePremier of Saskatchewan, Government of Saskatchewan
- Justin BourqueFounder & President, Asokan Generational Developments LTD
- Hon. Stephen LecceMinister of Energy & Electrification, Ministry of Energy and Electrification, Ontario
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
SEIA | Powering America’s Future: Unleashing solar to meet grid demand and electrification
With surging electrification and the rapid growth of AI and data centers, the United States must rapidly expand its energy infrastructure. Solar and energy... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ben NorrisVice President of Regulatory Affairs, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:10pm (CST)
Financing the Future: Scaling clean energy through innovative investment strategies
What is the role of financial markets, green finance, ESG investing and private equity in funding deployment of clean energy technologies at scale? Key... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Kendra RauschenbergerGeneral Partner, Siemens Energy Ventures, Siemens Energy
- Jim GablePresident of Chevron Technology Ventures & Vice President of Innovation, Chevron
- Hans KoblerFounder & Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners
- Georgina Campbell FlatterChief Executive Officer, Greentown Labs
Chair:
- Conway IrwinResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
CBAM: Extending emissions management beyond borders?
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requires imports of energy-intensive products to report on their embedded emissions and potentially pay a tariff.... Read MoreChair:
- Shelley KerrVice President, Head of Emerging Benchmarks, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Samantha GrossDirector, Energy Security and Climate Initiative , Brookings Institution
- Pavan ChilukuriGlobal Head of CCUS, Holcim
- Naoufal MahdarSVP Decarbonization & Climate Action, OCP Group
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Women in Energy Meet-Up APAC
The Women in Energy Meet-Up | APAC at CERAWeek is a vibrant gathering designed to unite women and allies in the energy sector, providing an informal opportunity... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Women in Energy Meet-Up LATAM
The Women in Energy Meet-Up | LATAM at CERAWeek is a vibrant gathering designed to unite women and allies in the energy sector, providing an informal opportunity... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Radia | Aerial transport for larger onshore wind turbines – the pathway to lowest cost clean power
Speaker:
- Will AtholDirector, Investor Relations and Capital, Radia
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Policy and People: Pathways to a just transition
Explore the intersection of policy and social equity in achieving a just transition to a sustainable future. Highlighting the importance of workforce retraining,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Olu VerheijenSpecial Adviser on Energy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Scott TinkerTinker Energy Associates, Chief Executive Officer; Bureau of Economic Geology, Director Emeritus, Switch Energy Alliance, Chairman
Chair:
- Vera BleiHead of Market Reporting & Trading Solutions, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Ardent | Ready for Reality: Roadmap for practical carbon capture
Discover how Ardent’s “start small, scale fast” philosophy is unlocking real-world carbon capture adoption. Join us as we share our roadmap for turning... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Erica NemserChief Executive Officer, Ardent Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Race to Decarbonize Mobility: Will hydrogen, batteries or biofuels win?
Hydrogen, batteries and biofuels are competing for dominance for the future of sustainable transportation. What are the opportunities, challenges and market... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Bill ElrickExecutive Director, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
- Jennifer Aurandt-PilgrimVice President, R&D and Innovation, Marquis
- Dan BlondalChief Executive Officer, Director & Founder, Nano One
Chair:
- Graham EvansDirector, Electrification Technology Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:10pm - 2:25pm (CST)
Luncheon & Dialogue
Speaker:
- H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan AliPresident and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Rice University | Valuing Nature-based Solutions for CO2 Removal
Nature-based solutions (NBS) are the least expensive approach to removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and the last two years have seen dramatic growth in... Read MoreChair:
- Carrie MasielloDirector of the Sustainability Institute, Rice University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Amplified Industries | Cutting Through AI Noise to Create Value in Energy
Speaker:
- Sebastien MannaiCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Amplified Industries
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Sage Geosystems | Geothermal at the Speed of Need: How Sage Geosystems is meeting growing energy demand
Over the past year, Sage Geosystems has made significant strides in proving and building upon geothermal’s role in delivering scalable, reliable and domestically... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jason PeartGeneral Manager, Strategy & Development, Sage Geosystems
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Air Products | Blending Hydrogen and Natural Gas in a Traditional Boiler
Air Products and Chemicals, the world leader in hydrogen production, recently completed a trial where hydrogen/natural gas blends were successfully shown... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Timothy LebrechtIndustry Manager - Chemical and Clean Energy Processes, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:10pm (CST)
Cybersecurity: Critical for grid security and stability
In the digital age, cybersecurity is vital for the electric power sector's reliability and resilience. This session examines AI-driven approaches to securing... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Hanna GreneSenior Director, Global Energy & Resources Industry GTM, Microsoft
- Amogh BhondeVice President, Digital Solutions, Siemens Energy
- Qiang HuangVice President of Product, Palo Alto Networks
Chair:
- Dan ThompsonPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Developing Workforce to Leverage AI
Examine AI's impact on the energy workforce with a focus on innovation in human capital and the evolving workplace. Discover how advancements in technology... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Kara RuskinSenior Client Partner, Technology, Korn Ferry
- Mai Lan NguyenSenior Vice President, Human Resources, Schneider Electric
- Jessica Van SingelManaging Director – Global Resources Industry Talent & Organization Lead, Accenture
Chair:
- Annette HughGlobal Head of Market Development & Engagement, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Industrial Low-carbon Hubs: Toward high-impact emissions reduction
Industrial low-carbon hubs offer opportunities for large-scale emissions reduction across multiple participants. However, these hubs require considerable... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Joaquín RodriguezDirector. Hydrogen & Clean Power, Moeve
- Marina SkrinarDirector, International Net Zero, Energy & Trade, UK Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
- Michael HechtPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.)
Chair:
- Paola Perez PenaPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Chevron | Partnering for the Future: Chevron and Microsoft advance edge to cloud technologies
Step into a world where facilities and operations of the future leverage robotics, digital twins and AI to transform routine operations and remove people... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Cari ArmpriesterProgram Manager, Facilities & Operations of the Future, Chevron
- Suzie HarrisPrincipal Studio Director, Microsoft
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
NEI | Aligning Offtakers and Nuclear Development
Growing industries, such as high-performance computing and advanced manufacturing will require a significant amount of new electricity generation to enable... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Maria KorsnickPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute
- Caroline GolinGlobal Head of Energy Market Development and Innovation, Google
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Harnessing Machine Learning for Efficient CO2 Storage: Enhancing sustainability
This study presents an advanced machine learning (ML) model designed to enhance the screening and selection of aquifers for CO2 geological storage. Trained... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Hamed TabatabaieSenior Director, Data Science, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- VJ IdimadakalaDirector, ML Engineering, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Dartmouth College | Ocean Carbon Sequestration Using Clay Minerals
Clay mineral ocean-based carbon sequestration was presented at CERAWeek Innovation Agora two years ago. This pod talk provides an update on large-scale... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mukul SharmaProfessor, Dartmouth College
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Citrine | You Can't Use Chat GPT for Everything: Lessons from a decade of experience in AI for chemicals
This session will outline the challenges of using general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini to drive innovation in the chemicals industry and... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Greg MulhollandFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Citrine
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Carbon Upcycling | Transforming CO2 into Critical Building Materials through Carbon Mineralization
Join Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, as he discusses ex-situ mineralization as a pathway for carbon utilization in the building materials industry.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Apoorv SinhaCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Upcycling Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
PAGE | The Strategic Importance of U.S. LNG in Global Energy Security
Restricting natural gas production and exports leaves allies like the EU vulnerable to authoritarian regimes and dirtier forms of energy such as coal.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Geoffrey PyattFormer Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, United States Department of State
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
A Blue Transition: Go low to no carbon with blue hydrogen
Successful projects capture and store a sizable portion of the CO₂ produced during hydrogen production. This session will examine case studies of the most... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jeffrey BenoitVice President, Clean Energy Solutions, PSM - A Hanwha Company
- Elena ScaltrittiChief Commercial Officer, Topsoe
- Kai GuoHead of Market Development and Origination, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hydrogen Infrastructure
Chair:
- Gauri JauharExecutive Director, Energy Transitions & CleanTech Consulting, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
How to Drive Capital into the Energy Transition
Driving capital into the energy transition requires innovative financing, strong policy support and scalable investment strategies. This panel will explore... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Samantha GrossDirector, Energy Security and Climate Initiative , Brookings Institution
- Eduard RuijsHead of Investments & Origination, Head of Transition, Vitol
- Andy KarsnerSenior Strategist, Google [X]
Chair:
- Paul McConnellHead, Outlooks and Scenarios Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Grid Developments in Emerging Markets
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Silvia MacriAssociate Director, S&P Global
- Emanuel SimonResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
SLB | Democratizing AI in Energy Operations
The rapid evolution of AI technology presents transformative opportunities for the energy industry, but early applications often result in localized improvements... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sujit KumarDirector Digital Production and Edge, SLB
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:10pm (CST)
Voices of Innovation: John Browne
One-on-one candid conversation with one of the foremost and innovative thought leaders.Chair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- Lord John BrowneChairman and Co-Founder of BeyondNetZero, BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Hydrostor | Unlocking Energy Security: Why the grid needs long-duration energy storage
Learn about long-duration energy storage projects that are being built today to support energy security for tomorrow. In this session, Julie Thompson,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Julie ThompsonVice President of Origination, Hydrostor
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Dioxycle | Electrolysis-powered Ethylene Chemistry
This session will highlight the potential of novel carbon electrolysis to cost efficiently produce ethylene from captured carbon instead of fossil feedstock... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sarah LamaisonChief Executive Officer, Dioxycle, Electrolysis-powered Ethylene Chemistry
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Technologies for Reducing Emissions in Oil & Gas Operations
The Oil & Gas sector has made great progress in lowering its carbon intensity and carbon footprint over many years. Technology development has played a... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Brian SullivanChief Executive Officer, Ipieca
- Ilaria ParrellaEmission Abatement Executive Director, Baker Hughes
- Arno Van Den HaakPrincipal, Business Development Energy, Amazon Web Services
Chair:
- Judson JacobsExecutive Director, Energy Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Accelerating Innovation from Lab to Market
This session will focus on strategies to expedite the transfer of breakthrough ideas to transformational applications, emphasizing the critical handoffs... Read MoreChair:
- Susan KishAndesa, Managing Partner
Speakers:
- Tod HynesSr. Advisor for Climate & Energy, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship Sr. Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
- Daniel CunninghamActing Director and Deputy Director for Technology, Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)
- Cyrus WadiaChief Executive Officer, Activate
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Elimini | A New Era of Renewable Energy: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
Join this exciting session to explore the role of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) in delivering baseload power and enhancing grid reliability,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Laura WenteSenior Vice President Commercial, Elimini
- Steven DraytonSenior Vice President of Development Projects, Drax Corporate
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Context Labs | Beyond Compliance: Turning carbon management into a competitive advantage
Learn how your organization can support data-driven decarbonization, stronger regulatory compliance, enhanced supply chain transparency and unlock new... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Nathan BrawnChief Operating Officer, Context Labs
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | The AI Revolution in Satellite-based GHG Emissions Monitoring and Sustainability
Advancements in satellite-based remote sensing and AI are transforming greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions monitoring and sustainability efforts. AI-driven... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Camilo RodriguezData Science & Modelling Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Xu CaiDirector of Data Science, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Enchanted Rock | Flex or Famine: The power to accelerate AI
AI’s energy demand is surging, but uncertainty around its true needs and long delays in building generation and transmission infrastructure risks a power... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Allan SchurrChief Commercial Officer, Enchanted Rock
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
2:35pm - 2:55pm (CST)
Spotlight | Japan's Energy Strategy
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Takehiko MatsuoVice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:35pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Investment Strategies in Volatile Markets
Energy markets have rarely seen so much uncertainty around policy, technology and commodity prices. The rise of AI; sharply falling costs for renewables,... Read MoreChair:
- Dave ErnsbergerCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Bob MaguireManaging Director - Partner, Carlyle International Energy Partners, The Carlyle Group
- Richard HoltumChief Executive Officer, Trafigura
- Matt SchatzmanChairman & Chief Executive Officer, NextDecade
Program Type:
Executive Conference 2:35pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Show Me the Money: The bankability of new technologies
Financial strategies are essential for new technologies to achieve bankability. Innovative financing models and government support play a crucial role... Read MoreChair:
- Conway IrwinResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
- Rhea HamiltonManaging Director, General Atlantic - Beyond Net Zero
- Matthew LiptonHead of Infrastructure Investment Research, Partners Group
- Saurabh AnandManaging Director, Carlyle
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
2:35pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Global Offshore: A growing source of supply
The future of global oil production is increasingly focused on offshore basins, where technological advancements and resource potential are significant.... Read MoreChair:
- Bob FryklundChief Upstream Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Torgrim ReitanExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Equinor
- Andy KriegerSenior Vice President, Gulf of America and Canada, bp
- Nicolas TerrazPresident Exploration & Production, TotalEnergies SE
- Guido BruscoChief Operating Officer – Global Natural Resources, Eni
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:35pm - 3:40pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Europe at a Crossroads: Innovation, energy and competitiveness
Europe is navigating a transformative energy landscape, balancing job creation, energy affordability and supply security. Regulatory frameworks are crucial... Read MoreModerator:
- Coralie LaurencinSenior Director, Gas, Power & Climate, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Maarten WetselaarChief Executive Officer, Moeve
- Hon. Lars AagaardMinister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities
- Marina SkrinarDirector, International Net Zero, Energy & Trade, UK Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
- Holger LöschDeputy Director General , Federation of German Industries (BDI)
- Dev SanyalChief Executive Officer, VARO Energy Group
- Cristina Lobillo BorreroDirector - Head of Energy Platform Task Force in DG Energy, European Commission
- Philipp SteinbergDirector General for Economic Stabilization, Energy Security, Gas, Hydrogen Infrastructure, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Chair:
- Laurent RuseckasExecutive Director, First Take Gas & Global Macro, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:55pm - 3:15pm (CST)
Spotlight | Energizing India
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Anil Agarwal Founder & Chairman , Vedanta Group
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Linde | World’s Largest CO2 Capture Pilot Plant – Decarbonizing Power Generation
In this presentation, Dr. Lars-Erik Gaertner will cover strategies and technologies for decarbonizing power generation and will provide details on a demo... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Lars-Erik GaertnerDirector Sales & Business Development, Linde
- Kevin O'BrienDirector Illinois Sustainable Technology Center & Prairie Research Institute Net-Zero Center of Excellence, Net-Zero Center of Excellence / University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Cost of Energy Transition vs. Cost of Inaction
This panel will explore the investments required to transition to a low-carbon economy compared to the cost of inaction. Recent estimates from the Independent... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Graham HenleyChief Executive Officer, IOGP - International Association of Oil & Gas Producers
- Ahmed El SherbinyVice President - Private Equity - Energy Transition Fund , Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- James StockHarvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability
Chair:
- Christa ClappGlobal Head of Sustainable Finance Market Analytics, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Universal Matter | Leveraging Carbon to Decarbonize: Redefining industry standards
We use our proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology to turn carbon upcycling into fully formulated graphene-based solutions. These advanced materials... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Dru KefalosChief Marketing Officer, Universal Matter
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Rethinking Climate Policy: Strategies for greater impact
Challenging the current effectiveness of climate policy, we will discuss how to move beyond traditional frameworks to create policies that drive real,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David McGlincheyChief of Government Relations, Woodwell Climate Research Center
- Carolyn KissaneAssociate Dean & Clinical Professor, New York University, SPS Center for Global Affairs
- Steven KooninSenior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Chair:
- Roman KramarchukHead – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
American Association of Blacks in Energy | Accessing Talent, Developing Leaders, and Building Trust
This presentation explores the strategies organizations can use to attract top talent, cultivate strong leadership and foster a culture of trust that drives... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ralph ClevelandPresident & Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Blacks In Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Square Robot | Bridging the Divide: How Square Robot's tank inspections align corporate strategy with on-the-ground reality
Join Square Robot CEO, David Lamont, for a discussion on how robotics are transforming tank inspections—saving time, reducing costs and enhancing safety.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- David LamontChief Executive Officer, Square Robot
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:25pm - 4:05pm (CST)
Shipping and Sanctions: OFAC, EU and the growing shadow fleet
Recent sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union are significantly altering global shipping dynamics, affecting the flow of goods and commodities.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sergey VakulenkoSenior Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
- Joel HanleyGlobal Director, Crude & Fuel Oil Markets, S&P Global
- Andrew JamiesonCo-Head of Shipping, Clearlake Shipping
Chair:
- Kurt BarrowHead of Oil, Fuels & Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
3:25pm - 4:05pm (CST)
Decarbonizing Heavy Industries
Industries such as chemicals, steel, minerals, cement and heavy industries are facing increasing pressure to decarbonize. Collaboration and investment... Read MoreChair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Máximo VedoyaChief Executive Officer, Ternium
- Hitoshi KaguchiSenior Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer of GX Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Roeland BaanPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Topsoe
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
3:25pm - 4:05pm (CST)
Upstream Strategies for Future Growth and Resilience
Upstream oil and gas companies face the challenge of adapting to a rapidly changing energy landscape. Strategies must address new basins, fiscal terms,... Read MoreChair:
- Dan PrattSenior Vice President Upstream Solutions, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Ahmet TürkoğluChief Executive Officer, Turkish Petroleum
- Alcides AndradeExecutive Board Member, National Petroleum Gas and Biofuels Agency
- Askhat KhassenovChairman of the Management Board, KazMunayGas
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
3:25pm - 4:05pm (CST)
Spotlight | The Infrastructure Connection: Enhancing energy transition and security
Key energy corridors like Lobito, Caspian, Norway, East Med and Baltic are pivotal in shaping energy transportation and security. These corridors present... Read MoreChair:
- Eleonor KramarzGlobal Head, Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Marco AlveràCo-founder & Chief Executive Officer, TES (Tree Energy Solutions)
- Sushil PurohitChief Executive Officer, Gentari Sdn Bhd
- Konrad JarExecutive Director for Strategy and Innovation, ORLEN S.A.
- Aidyn AkanChief Financial Officer, QazaqGaz
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Practical Applications for AI in Upstream Industry
Join us as we explore the integration of AI in different areas of the upstream sector. This session will review historical trends and the current status... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Alireza HaghighatDirector | Upstream Technical Specialists, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Rachael MorelandExecutive Director of Product Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Collaboration Spotlight: Real-World Impacts Driven by the University of Texas with EQT, Williams and Cheniere
The University of Texas (UT) has pioneered a collaborative approach to solving complex emissions challenges in the energy sector. By uniting academic rigor... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Fiji GeorgeSenior Director, Climate & Sustainability, Cheniere
- Arvind RavikumarCo-Director, EEMDL, The University of Texas at Austin
- Mark GebbiaVice President Environmental, Regulatory & Permitting, Williams
Chair:
- Emmanuel CorralSenior Emissions Analyst , S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Critical Minerals Role in a Low-carbon Future
A diverse and efficient set of critical minerals and their supply chains are essential for growing clean energy supply to meet increasing energy demand.... Read MoreChair:
- Natznet TesfayVice President, Insights and Analysis, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Speakers:
- Emily OlsonChief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer, Vale Base Metals
- Masatoshi NishiVice President – Venture & Business Development, INPEX USA
- Gracelin BaskaranDirector, Critical Minerals Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
AiDASH + National Grid | Transforming Vegetation Management with AI
Powered by AI models and high-resolution satellite imagery, AiDash's technology provides key visibility for National Grid into the reliability and safety... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Shaun VacherVice President, NE Electric Operations, National Grid
- Abishek Vinod SinghCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AiDash
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Transaera | Novel Materials Will Fundamentally Change Air Conditioning
Novel Materials that absorb moisture from air can double the efficiency of air conditioners. Learn how Transaera is upending a century-old industry with... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sorin GramaCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Transaera
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Utility | Clean, economic, scalable hydrogen integrated in existing industrial assets
Balancing sustainability, profitability and competitiveness is a major challenge for heavy industries. Utility’s H2Gen systems offer scalable, economic... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Parker MeeksChief Executive Officer, Utility
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
Catavento | Rethinking the Transitioning from Oil and Gas in a Just, Orderly and Equitable Manner
As oil and gas demand continues to rise and energy security and affordability remain at the top of government's agendas, it is clear that a successful... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Clarissa LinsFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Catavento Consultoria
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Husk Power Systems | Meet the World's Largest Rural Utility
The World Bank says community solar mini-grids are the most cost-effective way to electrify 380 million Sub-Saharan Africans who still live off the grid.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Manoj SinhaFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Husk
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:10pm (CST)
Voices of Innovation: Scott Sheffield
One-on-one candid conversation with one of the foremost and innovative thought leaders.Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Scott SheffieldFounder, Pioneer Natural Resources
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
ARPA-E: The High-risk High-impact Energy Future
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) investigates whitespaces aimed at disrupting next-generation energy development with a high-risk... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ryan ChabanFellow, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
- Carlos DiazFellow, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Oxford Flow | Zero emissions valve technology
Oxford Flow have pioneered an innovative zero-emissions pipeline valve technology, that eliminates the major leakage points found on all conventional valve... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Chris KennellVice President, Sales, Oxford Flow
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
ABB | De-risking CCS Network Operations with Digital Twin Technology
Speaker:
- Nigel GreatorexGlobal Industry Business Manager, CCS, ABB
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
360 Energy | Reimaging Natural Gas Offtake with In-Field Computing
360 Energy’s In-Field Computing technology is revolutionizing natural gas offtake by co-locating power generation and data centers at oil and gas wells.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Chris AlfanoChief Executive Officer, 360 Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Nuclear Innovation: Advancements in SMRs and advanced reactors
Explore the latest advancements in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies, examining their development, deployment progress and... Read MoreChair:
- Sylvain Cognet-DauphinExecutive Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Mike LauferCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kairos Power
- Lucia TianHead of Clean Energy and Decarbonization Technologies, Google
- Daniel PonemanFormer Deputy Secretary of Energy, Commission on Nuclear Energy and American Leadership, Co-Chair
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
The Green Gold Rush: A multi-trillion dollar opportunity?
We will discuss the immense economic potential of climate solutions, highlighting the business opportunities created by the transition to a low-carbon... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Bobby TudorChief Executive Officer, Artemis Energy Partners, Chairman, Houston Energy Transition Initiative
- David RableyGlobal Energy Transition and Sustainability Lead, Accenture
- Lord John BrowneChairman and Co-Founder of BeyondNetZero, BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic
Chair:
- Sally HoltonHead of Business Operations, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:10pm - 4:40pm (CST)
North America Power Markets and Data Center Developments
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
- Kelly MorganResearch Director, 451 Research – Datacenters, M&A, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
4:15pm - 4:55pm (CST)
Spotlight | A View from Washington
The energy policy environment in Washington, DC, is dramatically different under the Trump administration compared with the previous four years. What does... Read MoreChair:
- Jim BurkhardGlobal Head of Crude Oil Market Research, Energy & Mobility, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Karen HarbertPresident & Chief Executive Officer, American Gas Association (AGA)
- Jason GrumetChief Executive Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Mike SommersPresident & Chief Executive Officer, American Petroleum Institute (API)
- Maria KorsnickPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:15pm - 4:55pm (CST)
Infrastructure: Scaling up or bottled up
The expansion of infrastructure projects faces significant tension due to regulatory, funding and technological constraints. These challenges can hinder... Read MoreChair:
- Eduard Sala de VedrunaHead of Research - Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Chad ZamarinExecutive Vice President, Corporate Strategic Development, Williams
- François PoirierPresident & Chief Executive Officer, TC Energy
- Melanie LittlePresident & Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Pipeline Company
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:15pm - 4:55pm (CST)
Lessons from the Frontlines: Implementing strategies and projects in the energy transition
Industrial decarbonization projects and CCUS are now expanding to integrate a broader array of emissions reduction techniques. These initiatives are pivotal... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Richard JacksonPresident Operations, U.S. Onshore Resources and Carbon Management, Occidental
- Barry EnglePresident, Low Carbon Solutions, ExxonMobil
- Gavin RennickPresident, New Energy, SLB
- Toshiya NakaharaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, ENEOS Xplora
Chair:
- Eleonor KramarzGlobal Head, Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:15pm - 5:20pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | A Multidimensional Journey: India’s economic and energy transitions
India continues to be the world’s fastest growing major economy. Although the Indian economy is currently facing some headwinds, the country remains on... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Deepa KumarHead of Asia-Pacific Country Risk, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- Akhil MehrotraManaging Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
- Ernest MonizFounder & Chief Executive Officer, EFI Foundation
- Spencer DaleChief Economist, bp
Program Type:
Executive Conference 4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Via Separations | Deploying Efficient Filtration Systems to Replace Industrial Heat at Commercial Scale
Via Separations focuses on driving operational cost savings and throughput improvements as a path to decarbonizing industrial assets. By replacing the... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Shreya DaveCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Via Separations
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Emissions Reduction Approaches in Concrete and Construction
Decarbonization of concrete continues to require innovation across the choices of fuels and feedstocks, process technologies, supply chain management,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Egil FagerlandChief Executive Officer, SLB Capturi
- Roald BrouwerChief Technology Officer, Holcim
- William McDonoughChief Executive, McDonough Innovation
Chair:
- Heather JonesHead of Emissions Technical, Center of Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Fireside Chat with S&P Global’s Head of Culture, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility
Join Annette O’Hanlon, Head of Culture and Inclusion at S&P Global, to discuss the evolving ecosystem of corporate responsibility, ESG and sustainability.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Annette O'HanlonSenior Vice President, Global Head of Culture & Inclusion, S&P Global
- Ashley MathisGlobal Inclusion Lead, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
RheEnergise | Solving 24/7 Renewable Power for Data Centers with High-Density Hydro®
A presentation on how 24/7 power can be provided to data centers of all scales using renewable power and RheEnergise’s High-Density Hydro® long-duration... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Stephen CrosherCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RheEnergise
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Cheesecake Energy | Resilience Through Storage: How LDES can help C&I customers
Businesses are facing challenges around energy costs, supply disruption and delays to grid upgrades. Mike Simpson, Chief Commercial and Product Officer... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Michael SimpsonChief Commercial & Product Officer, Co-Founder, Cheesecake Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Korn Ferry | The New Energy Sales Playbook: Winning strategies for fueling business in an evolving market
As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, companies must rethink traditional sales strategies to stay competitive. This session will explore... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Patrick HoganChief Business Evolution Officer, Black & Veatch
- Jamey WebsterSales Consultant, Korn Ferry
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Blue Energy | Reducing the Cost, Risk and Timeline for New Nuclear Power
Why are new nuclear power plants so prone to cost overruns, delays and execution risk? Blue Energy shows how borrowing techniques and supply chains from... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jake JurewiczCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Blue Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Deep Seed Solutions | Maximizing Value in Offshore Capital Projects: Smarter investments, greater returns
This session will highlight a technological solution to enhance the value of capital projects through smarter investments achieved with artificial intelligence.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Leandro BasilioFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Deep Seed Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
5:05pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Spotlight | Investor Dialogue
Description coming soonChair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- Marcel van PoeckeChairman of Energy, The Carlyle Group
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
5:05pm - 5:45pm (CST)
The New World (Dis)order
In 2025, geopolitics will become more transactional, nationalistic and protectionist. Already the United States has used tariffs to gain concessions on... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Elizabeth EconomyHargrove Senior Fellow and Co-Director Program on US, China, and the World, Hoover Institution
- Angela StentSenior Non-Resident Fellow, The Brookings Institution, Senior Advisor, Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, Georgetown School of Foreign Service
- Richard HaassSenior Counselor, Centerview Partners
Program Type:
Executive Conference 5:30pm - 5:55pm (CST)
Solar’s Power Play: How Clean Energy is Shaping America
The solar industry is booming—creating jobs, driving economic growth and transforming the energy landscape. Join SEIA for a casual reception to meet fellow... Read MoreChair:
- Abigail Ross HopperPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Speakers:
- Ben NorrisVice President of Regulatory Affairs, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Stacy EttingerSenior Vice President, Supply Chain and Trade, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Sean GallagherSenior Vice President, Policy , Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
5:45pm - 6:05pm (CST)
S&P Global | Reflections from the Day
S&P experts reflects on the main messages heard today at CERAWeek 2025. A short, fast-pathed and analytical review of the day's highlights.Speakers:
- Michael WynneVice President Upstream, S&P Global
- Zhi Xin ChongSenior Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Laurent RuseckasExecutive Director, First Take Gas & Global Macro, S&P Global
- Eleonor KramarzGlobal Head, Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
Chair:
- Beth EvansHead of Technical Research, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 6:00pm (CST)
Agora Open House Reception
7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Dinner & Dialogue | Fusion and the Race to Meet Tomorrow’s Electricity Demand
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Bob MumgaardCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Hon. Glenn YoungkinGovernor, State of Virginia
- Robert BlueChair, President & Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Spotlight | Private Capital’s Expanding Role in the Energy Transition
Private capital is playing an increasingly influential role in the energy sector, particularly in the United States and Europe. Across all segments, we... Read MoreChair:
- Alexandra DimitrijevicGlobal Head of Research & Development, S&P Global Ratings Services
Speakers:
- Peter GardettHead of Research, Karbone
- David FoleyGlobal Head of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Blackstone
- Francesco MazzagattiChief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
- Sarah SteinerDirector, Lazard
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Latin America’s Gas Industry at an Inflection Point
Latin America's gas sector is on the cusp of unleashing significant gas, LNG and biomethane value chain investments to provide much-needed reliable, flexible,... Read MoreChair:
- Eric EybergHead of Global Gas & Power Consulting , S&P Global
Speakers:
- Luz Stella MurgasPresident, Colombian Natural Gas Association
- Derek WongVice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Excelerate Energy
- Veronica CoelhoSenior Vice President & Country Manager Brazil, Equinor
- Luiz Felipe CoutinhoChief Executive Officer, Origem Energia
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Managing Emissions
Emissions management is gaining momentum. Critical technologies are being deployed to increase transparency and inform investment decisions in methane... Read MoreChair:
- Kevin BirnHead, Centre of Emissions Excellence, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Mark BrownsteinSenior Vice President, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- Sasha MacklerSenior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Policy, ExxonMobil
- Julien PerezManaging Director, Oil and Gas Climate Initiative
- Bill NewsomPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
- Robert FeeVice President, International Affairs and Climate, Cheniere Energy
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference 7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Oil Markets: Changing dynamics and flows
The oil markets are undergoing dramatic shifts due to changing supply-demand fundamentals and geopolitical tensions. Sanctions on Russia, the dynamic between... Read MoreChair:
- Jim BurkhardGlobal Head of Crude Oil Market Research, Energy & Mobility, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Frederic LasserreGlobal Head of Research & Analysis, Gunvor Group
- Fred ForthuberPresident, Oxy Energy Services, Occidental
- Edward MorseSenior Advisor, Hartree Partners
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Texas Power Breakfast
ERCOT's latest policy developments are pivotal in maintaining grid reliability amid competing energy demands from AI, tech, data centers and traditional... Read MoreChair:
- Michael PickensPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Amanda Peterson CorioGlobal Head of Data Center Energy, Clean Energy & Power, Google
- Stanley W. (Stan) Connally Jr.Executive Vice President of Operations, Southern Company and Chairman, President & CEO, Southern Company Services, Southern Company
- Michele WheelerVice President, Regulatory & Political Affairs, NextEra Energy Resources
- Hon. Thomas J. GleesonChairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Biofuels: Progressing at different paces
The development of biofuels is advancing unevenly across different regions and sectors, driven by diverse regulatory frameworks and technological innovations.... Read MoreChair:
- Kevin LindemerVice President, Downstream Consulting Americas, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Datuk Sazali HamzahExecutive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Downstream, PETRONAS
- Theo PannekeetExecutive Vice President, New Energies & Innovation, VARO Energy Group
- Bob OrrPartner, Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Resilient Upstream Strategies for the Future
The upstream oil and gas sector faces increasing pressure to adapt to volatile market conditions and environmental challenges. Developing resilient strategies... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Francisco GeaExecutive Managing Director of Exploration and Production, Repsol
- Amerino GattiExecutive Vice President, Oilfield Services & Equipment, Baker Hughes
- Ann DaviesSenior Vice President, Wells, bp
- Andrew McIntoshChief Commercial Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
Chair:
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference8:30am - 9:15am (CST)
Dartmouth College | Developing Green Energy Infrastructure in Conflict Regions of Africa
Currently, a huge proportion of power usage in Africa by UN Peacekeepers is all diesel power in highly challenging political and economic environments.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Vikrant VazeProfessor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:10am (CST)
Women Leaders Accelerating Cleantech and Sustainability
Exploring the vital role of women leaders in cleantech and sustainability, this panel will highlight challenges, innovations and pathways to success. Join... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Cheryl D’Cruz-YoungSenior Client Partner, Sustainability & Global Energy, Korn Ferry
- Karen BomberChief Commercial Officer, ABB Energy Industries, ABB Inc
- Sama Bilbao y LeonDirector General, World Nuclear Association
- Lucia TianHead of Clean Energy and Decarbonization Technologies, Google
Chair:
- Beth EvansHead of Technical Research, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
CBAM in Focus: Balancing trade, competitiveness and emission reduction
This panel examines the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for global trade, competitiveness and climate action. How does CBAM... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Eirik WærnessSenior Vice President and Chief Economist, Equinor
- Holger LöschDeputy Director General , Federation of German Industries (BDI)
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Chair:
- Coralie LaurencinSenior Director, Gas, Power & Climate, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
E-fuels and Synthetic Fuels: Hydrogen as a feedstock
Utilizing hydrogen as a feedstock, e-fuels and synthetic fuels can highlight their potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Renee PirrongVice President, Business Development, USA, HIF Global
- Kim S. HedegaardChief Executive Officer of Power-to-X (PtX), Topsoe
- Joaquín RodriguezDirector. Hydrogen & Clean Power, Moeve
Chair:
- Brian MurphyLead, Americas Low Carbon Gases Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Highwood Emissions | Solving Measurement-informed Methane Inventory Complexity with Automation and Rigor
The industry faces a major challenge in creating auditable, consistent and scalable measurement-informed methane inventories that align with key frameworks... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jessica ShumlichChief Executive Officer, Highwood Emissions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
ARPA-E | Quantum Computing for Energy Innovation
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize chemistry and materials science, the foundations of energy tech, within the next 5 years. However,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Benjamin WeinerFellow, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
MethaneSAT | A Unique Player in the Satellite Ecosystem
A new methane-tracking satellite allows us to see large point source emissions as well as widespread dispersed emissions from smaller sources that other... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Millie Chu BairdDeputy Project Lead, MethaneSAT
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Queens Carbon | The Future of Cementitious Material Production
Queens Carbon is pioneering breakthrough technology to produce carbon-neutral cementitious materials with no green premium, enabling the cement industry... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Daniel KoppCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Queens Carbon, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Radia | The Economics of Decarbonizing the AI Boom: A hybrid of renewables and gas is the optimal solution
Hyperscalers are racing to build massive data centers for AI training while strongly committing to decarbonization, prompting them and power producers... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Nick JenkinsDirector, Energy, Analytics, Economics, Radia
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
AI in Energy: Fast forward five years
The energy sector is on the brink of a technological revolution, driven by the transformative capabilities of AI. From intelligent virtual assistants to... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Julio FriedmannChief Scientist & Chief Carbon Wrangler, Carbon Direct
- Matt RettagliataHead of AI Solutions for Power and Energy, Google Cloud
- Magzhan KenesbaiActing Managing Director, AIQ
Chair:
- Dan BennettHead of Technology & Data, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
FuelCell Energy | FuelCell Energy's Low-carbon Power and Hydrogen Solutions
Fuel Cell Energy will highlight the latest in low-carbon time-to-power fuel cell solutions, as well as the latest accomplishment in solid oxide electrolyzer... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kent McCordSenior Product Manager, FuelCell Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Collaboration Spotlight: National labs, universities and non-profits driving entrepreneurial success
This session will highlight a successful collaboration in the Chicago region among a national lab, university and non-profit focused on fostering deep-tech... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dick CoDirector, Chain Reaction Innovations, Argonne National Laboratory
- Allison WinstelChief of Staff, mHUB
- Shyama MajumdarInterim Executive Director of Deep Tech Ventures at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago
Chair:
- Antonia BullardClimate & Energy Strategy Advisor, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Air Products | The Role of Membranes in Efficient Hydrogen Use
In both legacy and emerging hydrogen use cases, membrane-based gas separation systems play an important role in driving efficiency. This presentation will... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Bob FornerProduct Strategy Manager, Air Products
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
TrelliSense | Methane Monitoring: You Cut, We Measure
Oil & gas operators shouldn't have to face tradeoffs when choosing between methane monitoring vendors. TrelliSense's expert scientific team has developed... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ben SiltonChief Executive Officer, TrelliSense, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:00am - 9:40am (CST)
Strategies for Gas in a Fast-changing Market
The US LNG industry is poised for significant growth, with export capacity expected to double in the next five years with the United States dominating... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Michael SmithFounder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Freeport LNG
- Eric EybergHead of Global Gas & Power Consulting , S&P Global
- Toby RicePresident & Chief Executive Officer, EQT Corporation
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Argonne National Laboratory | Addressing the R&D Needs of the Critical Materials Supply Chain
To effectively tackle the challenges in the US domestic supply of critical minerals and materials, innovation across the public-private ecosystem is crucial... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Claus DanielAssociate Laboratory Director, Advanced Energy Technologies, Argonne National Laboratory
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Marsh McLennan | Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience in the Energy Industry
The energy industry faces significant supply chain challenges, such as long lead times, lower margins and dependence on a few suppliers. Join Marsh McLennan... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Amy BarnesManaging Director, Marsh
- Matt SaydeSentrisk Sales Leader, US & Canada, Marsh McLennan
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
AI's Impact on Labor Markets and Employment
AI is transforming industries, reshaping job roles and redefining skills required for the future. While automation threatens some jobs, it also creates... Read MoreChair:
- Natznet TesfayVice President, Insights and Analysis, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Speakers:
- Geoffrey ParkerFaculty Director, Irving Institute at Dartmouth, Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth
- Chris CantarellaSenior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Global Sector Leader, Software, Korn Ferry
- Hector RochaGlobal Gen AI Leader for Energy, Accenture
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:10am (CST)
Harnessing Digital Twin Technologies in the Energy Sector
Digital Twin technologies are revolutionizing the energy industry by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and optimization. This session... Read MoreChair:
- Oscar AbbinkResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Jake CorneliusDirector & Chief Technology Officer, Gecko Robotics
- Tanuj KhandelwalChief Executive Officer, ETAP
- Dan HarpleChief Executive Officer, Context Labs
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Asia Hydrogen Policy and Regulation: Challenges and success
Explore Asia’s hydrogen policies and regulations, focusing on successes from Japan’s and South Korea’s ambitious hydrogen goals. Address challenges such... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Fairy WangVice President, Sinopec Economics & Development Research Institute (EDRI)
- Michele AzalbertChief Hydrogen Officer, Gentari Sdn Bhd
Chair:
- Kaori TachibanaDirector, Climate & Sustainability, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Terra Watts
Terra Watts pioneers the future of wireless power transmission and data communication by using Earth as a propagation medium. This innovative technology... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Kaitlyn SuarezCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Terra Watts
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
INERATEC | Modular Power-to-X Plants for Commercial-scale e-Fuel Production
INERATEC’s modular Power-to-X technology converts CO₂ and green hydrogen into e-Fuels and e-Chemicals, paving the way for a post-fossil energy future.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Samantha MichauxBusiness Development Manager, INERATEC
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
DG Matrix | Alleviating Power Constraints in Electrification and AI Datacenters with Distributed Energy
As electricity demand surges with AI and electrification, multi-year grid-upgrade delays and high costs are constraining the deployment of new infrastructure... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Haroon InamCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, DG Matrix
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
OxCCU | From CO₂ to Jet Fuel: Developing the world's lowest-cost power-to-liquids pathway
OXCCU are developing a power-to-liquids (PtL) pathway that has the potential to dramatically reduce the Capex and Opex associated with e-fuel production.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Andrew SymesFounder & Chief Executive Officer, OXCCU
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Chevron | From Innovation to Scale
Learn how Chevron Studio, a partnership between an incumbent energy company and a US national lab, is aiming to put innovation into action. Chevron is... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Lynn RouseStrategic Relationship Manager, Chevron
- Jessy McGowanSenior Licensing Manager, Colorado State University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:40am - 10:10am (CST)
Energy at the Crossroads: Policies, technologies and investments
Energy industry stands at a critical juncture where the intersection of energy and industrial polices with rapid technological innovation is creating new... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Ignacio GalánExecutive Chairman, Iberdrola
- Christian BruchPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Thea Energy | AI, Dynamic Software Controls and Mass-manufacturable Magnet Array Hardware to Advance a Scalable Form of Fusion Energy
The race is on to commercialize various fusion technologies and deliver a critical and abundant source of energy. Join co-founder and CEO Brian Berzin... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Brian BerzinCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Thea Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Geolabe | Global High-frequency Detection of Methane Super-emitters
Geolabe leverages satellite imagery and AI to create the first on-demand, fully scalable SAAS methane monitoring solution. With data available anywhere... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Claudia HulbertCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Geolabe
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
NextGen Conversations: Sunita Narain
This session will inspire young leaders who play a crucial role in shaping the future. Sunita will emphasize the importance of innovation, collaboration... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Chair:
- Murray FisherDirector, Strategic Development, CERAWeek, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Creating Value with Corporate Venture Capital in low-carbon businesses
Corporate Venture Capital groups (CVCs) play a key role in supporting new innovations and startup companies, helping for example with finance, technical... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Barbara BurgerDirector and Advisor, Independent
- Daniel CarterManaging Director, Aramco Ventures
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
Chair:
- Paul MarkwellSenior Associate, CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Infinium | Fueling the Future: Scaling eSAF production
Is 100% sustainable aviation fuel possible? What will it take to get there? Hear from Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle about his perspectives and predictions... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Robert SchuetzleFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Infinium
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Pattern Energy | We Need to Think Bigger (and Faster) on Transmission
After 18 years, the 550-mile SunZia Transmission line is finally nearing completion. Hunter will the share the valuable lessons learned from successfully... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Hunter ArmisteadChief Executive Officer, Pattern Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:10am - 10:50am (CST)
Global Gas: New business models and evolving infrastructure
Three factors are driving change in global gas markets. Energy security is changing global trade flows; the ongoing rise of US LNG is transforming both... Read MoreChair:
- Michael StoppardChief Strategist Global Gas, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Michael SabelChief Executive Officer, Executive Co-Chairman & Founder, Venture Global LNG
- Steven KobosPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Excelerate Energy
- Alan ArmstrongPresident & Chief Executive Officer, The Williams Companies
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:30am - 11:10am (CST)
Voices of Innovation: Rebecca Kujawa
One-on-one candid conversation with one of the foremost and innovative thought leaders.Chair:
- Roman KramarchukHead – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- Rebecca KujawaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, NextEra Energy Resources
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
US Climate Policy Pathways and the Implications for Industry
The direction of US federal climate policy faces several uncertain pathways under the Trump administration, alongside the prospects of mending or ending... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Robert StoutSenior Advisor, Natural Gas Innovation Network (NGIN)
- Kevin RennertFellow; Director, Comprehensive Climate Strategies Program; Director, Federal Climate Policy Initiative, Resources for the Future (RFF)
Chair:
- Erik WohlgemuthChief Executive Officer, Future 500
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
S&P Global | Leading Global Teams and Cultivating a Collaborative Culture
This session will empower leaders with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of managing diverse teams worldwide. Participants will discover... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ashley MathisGlobal Inclusion Lead, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Electrified Thermal Solutions | All-electric Industry: Joule Hive™ as a drop-in replacement to fossil fuels in industrial boilers, furnaces and kilns
Electrified Thermal Solutions is commercializing the Joule Hive™ thermal battery, which uses MIT-developed electrically conductive firebricks to convert... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Daniel StackCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Electrified Thermal Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
Bill McDonough | All Sustainability Is Local
Join renowned sustainability pioneer William McDonough, Time Magazine's "Hero of the Planet," as he explores his Cradle to Cradle Design™ framework. This... Read MoreSpeaker:
- William McDonoughChief Executive, McDonough Innovation
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Echogen Power Systems | Stabilizing the Grid with Pumped Thermal Energy Storage (PTES)
Echogen’s supercritical CO₂ (sCO₂)-based PTES technology operates like a traditional power plant, leveraging turbine-based design to enhance grid stability.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Robert BernardChief Commercial Officer, Echogen Power Systems
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Space Solar | Powering Our Future Wirelessly from Space
Space Solar is commercializing space-based solar power, the ultimate clean energy technology, delivering continuous, affordable energy from space to markets... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sam AdlenCo-Chief Executive Officer, Space Solar
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Hertha Metals | Forging the Future of Steel
Hertha Metals, a stealth-mode, venture-backed startup, is transforming steel production with its groundbreaking XERSTM platform technology, eliminating... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Laureen MerouehFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Hertha Metals Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Breaking Down Solar Barriers: Battery co-location and hybrid solutions
Securing financing for solar projects can be challenging due to perceived risks and the long payback period. By pairing solar energy with advanced battery... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Martin DeBonoPresident, GAF Energy, Standard Industries - GAF Energy
- Eric LuoVice-President, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Stacy EttingerSenior Vice President, Supply Chain and Trade, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Chair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:30am - 11:35am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Reinventing Energy Scenarios for the 21st century
Half a century after their introduction to the energy industry, scenarios are now ubiquitous. In an era of heightened global uncertainty and volatility,... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Tatsuya TerazawaChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
- Olu VerheijenSpecial Adviser on Energy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Clive ChristisonHead of Investments & Origination, Vitol
- Musaab Al-MullaVice President, Energy & Economic Insights, Saudi Aramco
- Shiji GaoDirector-General & Research Fellow, Institute for Resource and Environmental Policies, Development Research Center of the State Council of China
Moderator:
- Paul McConnellHead, Outlooks and Scenarios Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:50am - 11:10am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Dan AmmannPresident, Upstream, ExxonMobil
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Marsh McLennan | Enabling Resiliency in Energy Supply Chains with Sentrisk™
Sentrisk™ is an AI-powered platform which integrates best-in-market data capabilities and infuses 150+ years of Marsh McLennan risk expertise to empower... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Matt SaydeSentrisk Sales Leader, US & Canada, Marsh McLennan
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Capsol Technologies | Capturing CO2 While Generating Extra Heat/Electricity
Capsol takes a power plant approach to capture CO2 for gas turbines, cement, biomass, energy-from-waste, refineries and more. CEO Wendy Lam will present... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Wendy LamChief Executive Officer, Capsol Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Kairos Power | Breaking the Nuclear Cost Barrier: Kairos Power’s Blueprint for Advanced Reactor Delivery
Learn how Kairos Power is tackling cost and deployment challenges to bring advanced nuclear technology online before the end of the decade. In this session,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mike LauferCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kairos Power
- Jeffery OlsonVice President, Business Development and Finance, Kairos Power
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Learnings from Permian Methane Reduction
Industry efforts to reduce methane emissions in the Permian have yielded positive results as companies have deployed new technologies, observation has... Read MoreChair:
- Raoul LeBlancVice President, Upstream, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Elena BermanChief Technology Officer, Insight M
- Jeremy UnderwoodDirector - Operations Technology, Occidental
- Dan GrossmanVice President, Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Is Electrification of Everything Technologically Possible?
Examine the technological and market feasibility of electrifying everything in this dynamic panel. What are key drivers of electricity demand growth, renewable... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Bryan StevensSenior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Schneider Electric
- Gerardo CervantesChief Commercial Officer, Saavi Energia
- Melissa BusenSenior Vice President, Electric Power, Caterpillar
Chair:
- Eduard Sala de VedrunaHead of Research - Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Gecko Robotics | Transforming Capital Planning in Energy
Data-driven investments are critical to meet rising energy demand. This presentation will showcase how AI, robotics and other emerging technologies can... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Blake BonfantiHead of Commercial Business Development, Gecko Robotics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:20am (CST)
Spotlight | Ministerial
Chair:
- Dave ErnsbergerCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- H.E. Alparslan BayraktarMinister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Republic of Türkiye
Program Type:
Executive Conference11:15am - 11:45am (CST)
Top Trends in Cleantech in 2025
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- John MurraySenior Research Analyst, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Francesco D'AvackResearch & Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:20am - 12:00pm (CST)
Mega Hubs and Energy Centers: Getting the mix right
The emergence of mega basins with multi-energy deployments is transforming energy landscapes through integrated infrastructure, companies and fuels. "All... Read MoreChair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Hon. Susan Bonnett BourgeoisSecretary, Economic Development, State of Louisiana
- Jim FitterlingChair & Chief Executive Officer, Dow
- Hon. Danielle SmithPremier of Alberta, Government of Alberta
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:20am - 12:00pm (CST)
Energy and Infrastructure: Building for growth
Rising energy demand in the U.S. is not a matter of “if,” but “how much?” Large questions loom around the pace and scale that infrastructure can be developed... Read MoreChair:
- Edurne ZocoResearch & Analysis Executive Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Pierce H. Norton IIPresident & Chief Executive Officer, ONEOK
- Tim HoltExecutive Board Member, Siemens Energy
- Rebecca KujawaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, NextEra Energy Resources
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:20am - 12:00pm (CST)
Navigating the Next US Natural Gas Market Growth Cycle: Challenges and opportunities
The US natural gas market is poised to undergo a new phase of growth spurred by additional LNG exports and the potential for substantial growth from power... Read MoreChair:
- Matthew PalmerExecutive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Orlando AlvarezChairman & President and SVP Gas & Power Trading Americas, bp America
- Dustin MeyerSenior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs , American Petroleum Institute
- Hon. Mary LandrieuSenior Policy Advisor, Former Senator, Van Ness Feldman LLP
- Martin HupkaPresident, LNG, Sempra Infrastructure
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:20am - 12:00pm (CST)
Spotlight | Transportation Fuel in a Shifting Demand Landscape
As demand shifts in the energy and chemicals sectors, downstream strategies are evolving to meet new challenges. Companies are adapting to changing consumer... Read MoreChair:
- Kurt BarrowHead of Oil, Fuels & Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Takeshi HashimotoRepresentative Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
- Andy WalzPresident, Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals, Chevron
- Amber RussellSenior Vice President Refining, Terminals & Pipelines, bp
- Shaima Al-GhunaimExecutive Vice President, Planning and Finance, Kuwait Petroleum International
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:30am - 12:15pm (CST)
Dartmouth College | The Impact of Federal Policies on American Manufacturing and Workers
Major federal legislation—including IRA, BIL and CHIPS—has spurred unprecedented private investment in domestic manufacturing and energy infrastructure.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Erin MayfieldProfessor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Sesame Sustainability | Decision-Making with Confidence
Effective energy strategy requires data-driven decision-making to navigate the complexities of the energy transition. Sesame Sustainability, an MIT spin-off,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Emre GençerCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sesame Sustainability
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Investing in Nature: Quality, credibility and impact of carbon offsets
Focusing on the growing role of nature-based solutions in carbon offsetting, this panel examines the quality, credibility and real-world impact of these... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Lesley JantarasamiSenior Managing Director, Energy, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
- David McGlincheyChief of Government Relations, Woodwell Climate Research Center
- Peter de MenocalPresident & Director, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Chair:
- Roman KramarchukHead – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Next Gen Batteries: Charging up with advanced batteries
Can next-gen energy storage solutions, where innovative batteries and innovative storage systems promise longer lifespans and higher energy densities deliver... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Will ChuehBusiness Development, Strategy and Marketing Director, Energy Storage, Stanford University
- Nehali JainChief of Staff , Antora Energy
- Tristan DohertyChief Product Officer, LG Energy Solution Vertech
Chair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Nu:ionic | Teal Hydrogen: Transforming the low-carbon hydrogen and energy landscape
Nu:ionic Technologies' Teal Hydrogen process offers an innovative and affordable pathway to produce low-carbon hydrogen that bridges the gap between traditional... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jan BoshoffCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nu:ionic Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Hunt Energy + AWS | Transforming Distributed Battery Management with AWS IoT and SCADA Solutions
Discover how Hunt Energy transformed grid infrastructure management by implementing a scalable distributed battery network powered by AWS. Through the... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Josh DuttlingerSenior Vice President of Asset Operations & Commercialization, Hunt Energy Network
- Andy HollingsworthSoftware and Technology Director, Hunt Energy Network
- Gilbert ChahineWorldwide Head of Energy & Utilities Solutions, Amazon Web Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:45am - 12:45pm (CST)
Building Impact: WASH kits for global change
Join S&P Global for an interactive session where attendees will assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to communities in need. This hands-on experience... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
11:45am - 12:50pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Regulation and Deregulation: Friend or foe of investment?
US regulatory decisions will reverberate in energy markets nationally and globally and profoundly shape the politics of energy transition. The Biden administration’s... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Hon. Tyler Patrick GraySecretary, Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources
- Vera De Brito de GyarfasGeneral Counsel & Corporate Secretary, NextDecade
- Adam J. WhiteSenior Fellow and Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governance, American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
- Will JordanChief Legal and Policy Officer, EQT Corporation
- Jason BordoffFounding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
MetOx | Superconducting the Grid: How HTS meets soaring energy demand
With power demand surging and PJM’s latest forecast signaling an impending supply crunch, the limitations of traditional grid infrastructure can no longer... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Bud VosPresident & Chief Executive Officer, MetOx International
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Paces | Meeting Data Center Demand with Renewable Development Automation
The surging demand from data centers presents a massive opportunity, but slow and inefficient renewable energy development risks falling behind. A new... Read MoreSpeaker:
- James McWalterCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Paces
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Northern Lights CCS: Learnings from delivery, and future prospects
Northern Lights, the Norwegian Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) transport and storage facility commissioned in 2024 is the first cross-border project of... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Torgeir StordalDirector General, Norwegian Offshore Directorate
- Sverre Brandsberg DahlGeneral Manager, Microsoft Cloud for Energy, Microsoft
- Grete TveitSenior Vice President for Marketing, Midstream and Processing - Low Carbon Solutions, Equinor
Chair:
- Paul MarkwellSenior Associate, CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Urbint | Leading the Future of Operational Risk Mitigation with AI
Discover how Urbint leverages AI to predict and prevent infrastructure risks, safeguarding workers, communities and the environment. By analyzing vast... Read MoreSpeaker:
- George BarryVice President, Oil and Gas, Urbint
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
HIF Global | The Green Blueprint: Site Selection Strategies for Green Hydrogen and eFuel Production
Speakers:
- Andee MarshallManager, Projects, HIF Global
- Mason GalanskiManager, Power, HIF Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
12:10pm - 12:50pm (CST)
What Will Energy Companies of the Future Look Like?
The multidimensional energy transition is more evident today than a year ago. After persistently high inflation, weak economic growth and elevated energy... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Dave RossiPresident, Global Industrial Practice, Korn Ferry
- Magdalena BartośChief Financial Officer, ORLEN S.A.
- Fatima Al-HomaidanCorporate Planning Group Manager, Kuwait Petroleum International
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:10pm - 12:50pm (CST)
LNG: Growing markets and new dynamics
The global LNG market is witnessing significant shifts as demand surges, driven by both industrialized and emerging economies. Buyers in growing markets... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Tania Ortiz MenaPresident, Sempra Infrastructure
- Izumi KaiChief Executive Officer, JERA Asia
- Ganesh RamaswamyExecutive Vice President, Industrial & Energy Technology, Baker Hughes
Chair:
- Zhi Xin ChongSenior Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:10pm - 12:50pm (CST)
Energy and the Future of European Security
The strategic landscape between Russia and Europe is pivotal for energy dynamics, impacting Russia, Ukraine and European gas markets. A potential negotiated... Read MoreChair:
- Laurent RuseckasExecutive Director, First Take Gas & Global Macro, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Maxim TimchenkoChief Executive Officer, DTEK Group
- Michael LewisChief Executive Officer, Uniper SE
- Laura LochmanActing Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources
- Hon. Jovita NeliupšienėAmbassador, European Union Delegation to the United States
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
12:10pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Spotlight | A Conversation with Harold Hamm
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Harold HammExecutive Chairman, Continental Resources
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Baker Hughes | The Future of Power Generation: Innovative solutions to drive clean, reliable power at scale
As the energy sector evolves and energy demand increases, also driven by developments in AI and data centers, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ajit MenonVice President, Geothermal , Baker Hughes
- Antonio SeminaraClimate Technology Solution Product Leader, Baker Hughes
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Women in Energy Meet-Up EMEA
The Women in Energy Meet-Up | EMEA at CERAWeek is a vibrant gathering designed to unite women and allies in the energy sector, providing an informal opportunity... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Women in Energy Meet-Up North America
The Women in Energy Meet-Up | North America at CERAWeek is a vibrant gathering designed to unite women and allies in the energy sector, providing an informal... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
European Hydrogen Policy: Scaling success and tackling challenges
Examine Europe’s hydrogen strategy through key policies like the European Hydrogen Bank and their successes in scaling production and challenges in cross-border... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ivana JemelkovaChief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Council
- Caroline StancellVice President, Hydrogen for Mobility, Air Products Plc
- Katherina ReicheChief Executive Officer, Westenergie AG
Chair:
- Shankari SrinivasanVice-President, Global Gas & LNG, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
Demand-side Measures: Empowering consumers through incentives and innovation
Exploring the role of demand-side measures in accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, experts will discuss how empowering consumers... Read MoreChair:
- Philippe FrangulesSenior Vice President, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Morgan SteacyVice President, Account Management, MA, National Grid
- Rasesh PatelExecutive Vice President, President of NRG Consumer, NRG Energy
- Rajiv ShahVice President, Global Regulation and Policy, Kraken Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
4th Annual Houston Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition
The Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition features pitches from more than 40 energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition.... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
12:30pm - 12:50pm (CST)
Spotlight | Managing Supply Chains on a Global Basis
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Gen. Randall ReedCommander, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
Program Type:
Executive Conference 1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Uranium Energy Corp | America's Largest and Fastest Growing Uranium Company
UEC is America’s leading uranium mining company. The Company is growing its pipeline of low-cost uranium projects in geopolitically stable North American... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Amir AdnaniPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Uranium Energy Corp
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Collaboration Spotlight: The Need and Benefits of Industrial-Academic Collaborations
What do successful academic/industry relationships look like and how do they work? We discuss examples of projects between universities and industry partners... Read MoreChair:
- Antonia BullardClimate & Energy Strategy Advisor, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Matthew KernerCorporate Vice President, Microsoft Cloud for Industry, Microsoft
- Geoffrey ParkerFaculty Director, Irving Institute at Dartmouth, Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth
- Jon SobelCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sight Machine
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
GAF Energy | Building the Future of Energy: The true impact of distributed energy and consumer technology
Distributed energy is among the best ways to meet the demand challenge we face today. This presentation by the president of GAF Energy, the company responsible... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Martin DeBonoPresident, GAF Energy, Standard Industries - GAF Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Unlocking Innovations in Low-carbon Materials
Significant potential exists from materials science and recycling technologies to lower the carbon footprint of various industries including construction,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Bernie BulkinChair, Global Energy Infrastructure Plc
- Edward StonesBusiness Vice President, Energy and Climate, Dow
- Nada QariLead Lab Scientist, R&D Nonmetallic Applications, Aramco
Chair:
- Mark EramoCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Luncheon & Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Hon. Doug BurgumSecretary of the Interior, United States Department of the Interior
Program Type:
Executive Conference1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Othersphere | Search Engine for Sustainable Infrastructure
Where can we quickly develop data centers using available market or vertically integrated energy supply options? Where can lower-emission hydrogen best... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Robert MurphyChief Executive Officer, Othersphere Systems Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Grid Modernization meets AI: Investing in the future of transmission and distribution
As utilities navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape, grid modernization has become a top priority to enhance resiliency, reliability and efficiency.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
- Richard ClarkVice President, Transmission Strategy and Integration, NextEra Energy
- Shinjini MenonSenior Vice President, System Planning & Engineering, Southern California Edison
Moderator:
- Philippe FrangulesSenior Vice President, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Data Wall Session | Impacts of Physical Climate Risk to Scaling Clean Energy
This interactive session will explore actionable insights into how financial institutions, utilities, data center operators, and other players work together... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Kaleb BoylESG Client Engagement Specialist, S&P Global Sustainable1
- Rebecca TaylorDirector, Climate & Sustainability Solutions, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Lithium Harvest | Securing the Supply Chain of Critical Minerals for the Energy Expansion
Global demand for critical minerals will continue to grow over the coming decades. Lithium Harvest has developed a unique technology to produce critical... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sune MathiesenChief Executive Officer, Lithium Harvest
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
ARPA-E | From Fission to Fuels: Advancing industry with advanced reactors
Advanced nuclear presents an exciting alternative to revolutionize industrial processing because it provides dense, high temperature heat in the form of... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Zachary BerquistFellow, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Kraken | 5 Key BESS Market Trends: The need, value and challenges
Explore the top three key trends shaping the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), from enhanced efficiency and scalability to integration with... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Charlotte JohnsonGeneral Manager, InfraFlex, Kraken
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:15pm (CST)
Topsoe | Unlocking the Potential of Low-carbon Hydrogen in Refining
How can refineries optimize their low-carbon hydrogen production and use, ensuring CO₂ capture rates of over 99%, while keeping OPEX to a minimum? This... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mikala GrubbSenior Vice President, Topsoe A/S
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Ethanol Evolves in the Global Energy Mix
Explore the key developments in the ethanol industry, including the potential expansion of E15 into California, the recent law changes enabling broader... Read MoreChair:
- Christoph BergGlobal Team Leader Biofuels Analytics, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Doug BervenVice President of Corporate Affairs, POET
- Lee LyndProfessor of Engineering, Dartmouth College
- Shrikant RathiRegional Head, Americas, Praj Americas Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
GHGSat | Demystifying Methane Mitigation: How satellites pinpoint methane leaks at speed and scale
Technologies that generate emissions data have exploded in recent years to capitalize on this potential. For operators, however, this plethora of technologies... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Stephane GermainChief Executive Officer, GHGSat
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Schneider Electric | The Critical Role of Digital & Automation for a Competitive Power-to-X (Hydrogen) Sector
Less than 9% of Power-to-X (hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, …) projects have reached Final Investment Decision (FID). How can this Improve? What is the role... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ahmed WafiDirector of Global Business Development, Process Automation, Schneider Electric
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Oxylus Energy
How can direct conversion of carbon dioxide in synthetic fuels enable decarbonization of the hard-to-abate sectors of aviation, shipping and chemical productio... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Harrison MeyerChief Operating Officer, Oxylus Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
NextGen Conversations: Scott Tinker
Join us for an interactive discussion with Scott Tinker that delves into a pressing global issue, inviting questions and insights from the audience. We'll... Read MoreChair:
- Murray FisherDirector, Strategic Development, CERAWeek, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speaker:
- Scott TinkerTinker Energy Associates, Chief Executive Officer; Bureau of Economic Geology, Director Emeritus, Switch Energy Alliance, Chairman
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Elementl | Catalyzing a Nuclear Renaissance: Elementl Power's groundbreaking approach to new nuclear deployment
Join Chris Colbert at CERAWeek as he unveils a groundbreaking approach to develop gigawatts of next-generation nuclear projects across the United States.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Christopher ColbertChief Executive Officer, Elementl Power, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Cities’ Blueprints for a Net-zero Future
Highlighting regulatory policies, innovative business models and decarbonization efforts, what strategies are aiding urban environments in achieving net-zero... Read MoreChair:
- Susan KishAndesa, Managing Partner
Speakers:
- Jesper Frost RasmussenMayor, Esbjerg Municipality
- Hon. Jyoti GondekMayor, City of Calgary
- Steven WellardCouncillor, City of Perth
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:20pm - 2:50pm (CST)
Data-Driven Insights: Using machine learning to analyze refracturing performance
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speaker:
- Toby BurroughProduct Management Associate Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
2:25pm - 3:05pm (CST)
AI for Optimization and Innovation
The oil and gas industry has increasingly embraced data-driven approaches, formalizing these efforts over the past decade through the establishment of... Read MoreChair:
- Judson JacobsExecutive Director, Energy Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Hussein ShelDirector, Chief Technologist for Energy and Utilities, Amazon Web Services
- Abdullah Al-AffasiDeputy Managing Director of Corporate Planning, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- John DownieGlobal Energy Industry Sector Lead, Accenture
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:25pm - 3:05pm (CST)
Balancing Energy Transition and Energy Security
Energy security and affordability are essential if governments want to make the transition acceptable to their constituencies. Otherwise, a political backlash... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Dan HoltonSenior Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, ExxonMobil
- Ryosuke TsugaruChief Low Carbon Fuel Officer (CLCFO) and Head of the LNG Business, JERA CO. INC.
- Per Erik HolstenPresident, ABB Energy Industries, ABB
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:25pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Critical Mineral Value Chains: Adapting to industrial policies, fractured trade relations and great power competition
Minerals security is now economic security. Across the world, governments are adopting industrial policies to mitigate risks associated with an overreliance... Read MoreChair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Elias ScafidasChief Executive Officer, Battery Metals, Rio Tinto
- Laura LochmanActing Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources
- Robert FriedlandFounder & Executive Co-Chairman, Ivanhoe Mines
- Shaun UsmarChief Executive Officer, Vale Base Metals
- Kunal SinhaGlobal Head of Recycling, Glencore Ltd.
Program Type:
Executive Conference 2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Kanin Energy | Unlocking Waste Heat to Power
Waste Heat to Power (WHP) is emerging as a key solution for heavy industry seeking to cut energy costs, reduce emissions and improve resiliency by converting... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Janice TranChief Executive Officer, Kanin Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
MIT | Steps to Build Climate & Energy Ventures
Speaker:
- Tod HynesSr. Advisor for Climate & Energy, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship Sr. Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Women's Energy Network Houston | Accelerating Women's Leadership in the Energy
Join the Women’s Energy Network Houston Chapter for an insightful session that will explore effective strategies for increasing female representation in... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Tai PrinceGlobal Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, TechnipFMC
- Angela HernandezVice President, Business Development, Deloitte
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Meeting the World's Lithium Needs: Innovations for a sustainable future
Driven by the transition to renewable energy and the growth of electric vehicles, the challenge of meeting the lithium demand sustainably is critical.... Read MoreChair:
- Graham EvansDirector, Electrification Technology Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Jeff AlvarezPresident & General Manager, 1PointFive Sequestration and TerraLithium
- Allison ThurmondVice President of US Lithium, Equinor
- Nicholas LuganskyHead of Mining, SLB
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Bridging the Gap: Global North-South partnership on technology
What is the potential of technology sharing between developed and developing countries as a catalyst for accelerating the global energy transition? With... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Aura CuellarPresident, LanzaTech
- Izwan IsmailVice President of Group Technology & Commercialization, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
- Mark MenezesPresident & Chief Executive Officer, United States Energy Association
Chair:
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
ExxonMobil | Applying Technology to Maximize Value in the Permian Basin
ExxonMobil will share the latest technologies being developed and deployed to improve recovery and capital efficiency in the Permian Basin. The comprehensive... Read MoreSpeakers:
- James RitchieVice President, Upstream Technology Portfolio, ExxonMobil
- Rich DealyVice President for the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
SAFPAC | Flying Green: SAFPAC's vision for a sustainable aviation future
Scalable and affordable Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) is crucial for decarbonizing the aviation industry, ensuring that airlines can meet increasing... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Shen WangChief Executive Officer, SAFPAC Ltd / Green Development Institute
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Kore | Carbon-negative Power from Waste
Kore is commercializing its innovative modular plant design to convert diverted organic waste from landfills into carbon-negative, baseload power using... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Charlie NelsonAdvisory Board Member, Kore Infrastructure
- Cornelius ShieldsFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Kore Infrastructure
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
MHI | Gas Turbines and Carbon Capture: Innovative solutions to meet market demand
As the energy industry prepares for unprecedented load growth, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has emerged as a crucial enabler of reliable clean... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mike FowlerVice President, Engineered Systems Division, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
- Michael SchusterDirector, Emerging Technologies, Mitsubishi Power Americas
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Book Talk: Harold Hamm | Game Changer: Our fifty-year mission to secure America's energy independence
Details to come soon.Speaker:
- Harold HammExecutive Chairman, Continental Resources
Chair:
- Raoul LeBlancVice President, Upstream, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
SiriNor | Building the World's First Electric Jet Engine for Applications in Aerospace and Defense
The patented engine technology can be used for UAVs, GEV/sea planes and aircrafts. The non-combustion engine will eliminate all GHG emissions from the... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Abhijeet InamdarCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SiriNor
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
B4E Carbon | Next-Gen Trusted Carbon Tracking, Reporting and Monetization
As industries strive for greater transparency and efficiency in emissions management, B4ECarbon leverages IoT sensors for real-time emissions data, AI-driven... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Richard DwelleCarbon Technical Advisor, Blockchain for Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Microsoft | Breaking the Gridlock and Fast-tracking Innovation at National Grid
Utilities are under immense pressure to modernize, adapt and stay ahead of increasing demand, regulatory shifts and evolving technology. Join us for this... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Bilal KhursheedWorldwide Power & Utilities Leader, Microsoft
- Steve SmithChief Strategy & Regulation Officer, National Grid
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Sensat + National Grid | Unlocking Program Delivery
Together, Sensat and National Grid are implementing more efficient programs at scale by visualizing plans in the context of the real world. In this session,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mark ThompsonVice President, Digital Solutions, National Grid
- James RalphSenior Account Manager, Sensat
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Can Asia Stimulate Global CCS Growth?
The decarbonization policies of Asian governments, including those of Japan and South Korea, are playing a significant role in driving regional collaborations.... Read MoreChair:
- Kaori TachibanaDirector, Climate & Sustainability, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Tracey WintersChief Strategy Officer, Santos
- Faizah RamleeHead of Strategy, Planning & Commercial, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
- Toshihiro IkeDirector, Advanced CCS Project Division, Energy Business Unit , JOGMEC
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:10pm - 3:40pm (CST)
Carbon Pricing and Evolving CCS Business Models
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Paola Perez PenaPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
- Marie-Louise du BoisGlobal Head of Energy Transition Pricing, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
3:15pm - 3:55pm (CST)
Speed and Scale: Operating in a changing landscape
The rapid development of energy infrastructure is crucial to meet growing global demands, requiring innovative construction and engineering solutions.... Read MoreChair:
- Roman KramarchukHead – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Peter TerwieschPresident, Process Automation , ABB Ltd
- Derrick YorkPresident, Solar Turbines, Caterpillar
- Ichiro Takahara Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:15pm - 3:55pm (CST)
The Future of EVs: Slower or faster?
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is evolving, with adoption rates influenced by government and manufacturer commitments to electrification. Battery... Read MoreChair:
- Anoop DesaiHead of Sustainable Mobility, S&P Global Mobility
Speakers:
- Chris CantarellaSenior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Global Sector Leader, Software, Korn Ferry
- Jeff MeyerResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
- Sree PalleManaging Director, FEV Consulting
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
3:15pm - 3:55pm (CST)
LNG: The next wave
The LNG industry is poised for its next wave of growth, shifting its focus from capital efficiency and consolidation to the anticipated surge in production... Read MoreChair:
- Laurent RuseckasExecutive Director, First Take Gas & Global Macro, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Ben DellManaging Partner, Kimmeridge
- Brendan DuvalChief Executive Officer & Founder, Glenfarne Energy Transition
- Hon. Tyler Patrick GraySecretary, Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
EPE | Net-zero Scenarios for Brazil and Implications for COP30
Speaker:
- Heloisa BorgesDirector for Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuel Studies, Empresa de Pesquisa Energética
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Energy Capital Markets Quarterly Review: US tech-power sector romance is about to heat up
The projected power demands of data centers are set to upend the status quo in grid planning and consumption patterns. Hyper-scalers are scrambling to... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Katie GandyHead of Banking Solutions, North America, S&P Global
- James GutmanSenior Analyst, Investing in Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Linde | Vent vs Capture: The Race to the Bottom
In this session, we will cover strategies that heavy emitters can take to tackle their emissions, when it is viable to capture CO2 and which technologies... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Patrick BrandlSenior Manager Business Development EMEA, Linde
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Primary Energy Fallacy
This panel will delve into the misconceptions surrounding the energy transition, particularly the belief that all primary energy from fossil fuels must... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Ramamoorthy RameshVice President for Research, Rice University
- Daniel RaimiFellow - Director, Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative, Resources for the Future (RFF)
- Tatsuya TerazawaChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:15pm (CST)
Activate | A Deeper Look: Accelerating lab-to-market innovation
In this session, we'll do a deeper dive from an Amphitheater talk about lab-to-market innovation. Cyrus Wadia, who brings first-hand experience from academia,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Cyrus WadiaChief Executive Officer, Activate
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Making Geothermal Happen: Success stories
Geothermal energy is a promising source for reliable baseload power with minimal environmental impact. Here are some key points about its capacity and... Read MoreChair:
- Andrei UtkinAssociate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Ajit MenonVice President, Geothermal , Baker Hughes
- Tim LatimerCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Fervo Energy
- Robert MellorsProgram Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Vertical Horizons | Next-generation Vertical GaN Power Transistors
With the potential to reduce energy use in AI data centers by 30%, Vertical Horizons will usher in a new era for power electronics. This session will discuss... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Cynthia LiaoCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Vertical Horizons
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
VIE Technologies | Advancing Grid Resilience: AI-driven sensing for smarter infrastructure
Traditional grid maintenance has long relied on invasive and labor-intensive methods to ensure the reliability of critical energy assets. Now, real-time... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Rahul ChaturvediCo-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, VIE Technologies
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:45pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Book Signing: Harold Hamm- Game Changer: Our Fifty-Year Mission to Secure America's Energy Independence
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Marsh McLennan | Enabling Resiliency in Energy Supply Chains with Sentrisk™
Sentrisk™ is an AI-powered platform which integrates best-in-market data capabilities and infuses 150+ years of Marsh McLennan risk expertise to empower... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Matt SaydeSentrisk Sales Leader, US & Canada, Marsh McLennan
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Biofuels: Reshaping the downstream refining complex
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Kevin LindemerVice President, Downstream Consulting Americas, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Juan SacotoGlobal Head of Agri Consulting, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Corey LavinskyConsulting Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Executive Conference4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Thiozen | Oil & Gas Waste to Low-cost Hydrogen
Thiozen, an MIT spin-out, has developed a breakthrough hydrogen production technology that transforms sour gas waste into cost-competitive, low-emission... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ajay BawaCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Thiozen Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Base Power Company | Scaling Distributed Energy Storage
Nine months from product launch, Base Power is already deploying storage at the rate of a grid-scale developer and growing quickly. They will discuss how... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Tim PiantaChief Commercial Officer, Base Power Company
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
How to Completely Extinguish Flaring in Oil & Gas Operations?
While the Oil & Gas industry overall successfully reduced flaring in operations over the last 10 years, in some major oil producing countries, flaring... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dr. Faye GerardEnergy Transition and Americas Region Director, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)
- Justine RoureVice President, Strategy & Policy, Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)
- Mark DavisChief Executive Officer, Capterio
Chair:
- Michael WynneVice President Upstream, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Unlocking Potential: Non-Traditional Paths to Commercialization
This session will highlight the pathways for transforming promising early-stage research into impactful technologies. As innovative ideas emerge from various... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Brian BartholomeuszExecutive Director, Innovation Transfer, TomKat Center, Stanford University
- Bernie BulkinChair, Global Energy Infrastructure Plc
- Leila MadroneExecutive-in-Residence, Activate
Chair:
- Hill VadenExecutive Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Tulum Energy | Techenergy Ventures' Turquoise Hydrogen Venture Build
Tulum Energy, the venture build company of Techenergy Ventures, the CVC of Techint Group, is closing its $25MM seed round to build a methane pyrolysis... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Alejandro SoléChief Investment Officer, TechEnergy Ventures
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
4:05pm - 4:45pm (CST)
Spotlight | The Future of the Middle East
The Middle East’s strategic landscape is undergoing significant changes, impacting regional stability and energy dynamics. Understanding these shifts is... Read MoreChair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Meghan O'SullivanDirector, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
- Suzanne MaloneyVice President & Director of the Foreign Policy Program, The Brookings Institution
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:05pm - 5:10pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Africa
As global competition intensifies, African nations are implementing strategic policies to attract investment and drive growth in key industries. The continent... Read MoreChair:
- Natznet TesfayVice President, Insights and Analysis, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Speakers:
- H. E. Antonio Oburu OndoMinister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
- Maggy ShinoPetroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia
- Philip ChapmanChief Executive Officer, Rand Merchant Bank - Namibia
- Naoufal MahdarSVP Decarbonization & Climate Action, OCP Group
- Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe EkpoMinister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:05pm - 4:45pm (CST)
Allocating Capital for Energy Investment
Recalibrating the global energy system presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. Collaboration across investor types, including private... Read MoreChair:
- Yann Le PallecPresident, S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Bill RogersManaging Director, Head of Sustainable Energies, CPP Investments
- Mark PellerinGlobal Head of Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman (Marsh McLennan)
- Magdalena BartośChief Financial Officer, ORLEN S.A.
- Walter S. Hulse IIIChief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development, ONEOK
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
4:05pm - 4:45pm (CST)
Trade, Energy and Security in North America
The emergence of North America as an integrated regional economy has fueled economic growth and competitiveness for the United States, Mexico and Canada.... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Abraham ZamoraPresident, Mexico, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief External Affairs Officer, Sempra Infrastructure
- Ernie ThrasherChief Executive Officer, Xcoal Energy & Resources
- Mauricio Del ValleChief Executive Officer, Saavi
- Greg EbelPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Enbridge Inc.
Program Type:
Executive Conference 4:30pm - 5:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | The Evolving Digital Twin and AI Ecosystem
In the past two years, the rapid rise of AI has been reshaping our world. However, AI is not a standalone technology; rather, it is embedded within a broader... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Oscar AbbinkResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Banyu Carbon
Banyu Carbon is developing a low-energy photochemical process for carbon removal. The stream of CO2 that we produce is easy to verify and can be geologically... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Alexander GagnonCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Banyu Carbon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Innate Solutions | From Innovation to Impact: Powering Inclusive Growth in Emerging Energy Markets
To unlock the potential of emerging markets, it is crucial to foster local talent pipelines, create equitable employment practices and promote sustainable... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Desiree ZwanckSocial Impact Consultant, Innate Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
India's Energy Journey: The road ahead
As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India faces the challenge of meeting rising energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. Which technologies... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sunita NarainDirector General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Joseph MajkutDirector, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Hitesh VaidChief Financial Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Limited
Chair:
- Gauri JauharExecutive Director, Energy Transitions & CleanTech Consulting, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Texas-sized Ambitions: Becoming a hub for nuclear energy
Texas is positioning itself as a leader in advanced nuclear technology, focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and innovative nuclear solutions to meet... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jimmy GlotfeltyCommissioner, Public Utility Commission of Texas
- Jeff MillerVice President of Business Development, TerraPower
- Dan EggersExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Constellation
- Dale KleinProfessor, Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Program), University of Texas at Austin
Chair:
- Michael PickensPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Inlyte Energy | The Iron-sodium Battery: A unique 2-in-1 solution for utilities, data centers and C&I
The sodium metal chloride battery was invented over 40 years ago for transportation, proving ruggedness, performance and safety. Inlyte Energy has reinvented... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Antonio BacligFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Inlyte Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
AIQ | Scaling Value from AI Across the Value Chain
This session will showcase how AI is transforming the energy sector, driving efficiency, resilience and sustainability at scale. We will introduce AIQ,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Magzhan KenesbaiActing Managing Director, AIQ
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
4:55pm - 5:15pm (CST)
Ending Global Energy Poverty by 2075
In 2020 the average annual per capita energy supply of about 40% of the world’s population (3.1 billion people, which includes nearly all people in sub-Saharan... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Toby RicePresident & Chief Executive Officer, EQT Corporation
- Scott TinkerTinker Energy Associates, Chief Executive Officer; Bureau of Economic Geology, Director Emeritus, Switch Energy Alliance, Chairman
Program Type:
Executive Conference 5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Oceanbit | Building AI: Combined power and cooling ocean thermal data centers
OceanBit facilitates the rapid growth of AI data center infrastructure by providing carbon-negative, round-the-clock power paired with unlimited, cost-free... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Nathaniel HarmonFounder & Chief Executive Officer, OceanBit
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
M2X Energy | Crossing the Valleys of Death: Lessons from scaling hard tech
M2X Energy converts wasted methane into low-carbon fuel. In this session, M2X's CEO, Josh Browne, shares the decisions, tough lessons and key strategies... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Josh BrowneChief Executive Officer, M2X Energy, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Vast | Making Jet Fuel with Sunlight: Building a competitive green fuel economy with concentrated solar power
How technology breakthroughs are breathing new life into in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Craig will discuss Vast’s first US-based CSP plant coming to... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Craig WoodChief Executive Officer, Vast Solar
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
GNO and NewLab | Scaling Innovation for Reindustrialization: Louisiana’s Place-Based Approach to Critical Tech Commercialization
Join this discussion to learn about Newlab’s ongoing work in Louisiana to develop a platform that harnesses Louisiana’s industrial legacy to attract leading... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Michael HechtPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.)
- Sahil JainVice President of Strategy, Newlab
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Planted Solar | Solar Unleashed: Less land, a few robots, a lot more power
As power demand surges, shrinking land availability for solar and growing interconnection constraints require faster, more innovative approaches. Planted... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Eric BrownChief Executive Officer, Planted Solar
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
Powering Fusion: Building a robust supply chain
As fusion energy moves from aspiration to reality, the race is on to build the world’s first fusion power plants within the next decade. This ambitious... Read MoreChair:
- David Cohen-TanugiCo-founder and Chief Data Officer of Embr Labs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Speakers:
- Charlie Baynes-ReidChief Financial Officer & General Counsel, Type One Energy
- Richard PearsonCo-Founder & Chief Innovator, Kyoto Fusioneering
- Andrew HollandChief Executive Officer, Fusion Industry Association
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
5:15pm - 5:35pm (CST)
S&P Global | Reflections from the Day
S&P experts reflects on the main messages heard today at CERAWeek 2025. A short, fast-pathed and analytical review of the day's highlights.Chair:
- Jim BurkhardGlobal Head of Crude Oil Market Research, Energy & Mobility, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Kurt BarrowHead of Oil, Fuels & Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Shankari SrinivasanVice-President, Global Gas & LNG, S&P Global
- Raoul LeBlancVice President, Upstream, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 5:30pm - 6:00pm (CST)
Sparkfund | Delivering Grid Value at Scale: Distributed Capacity Procurement
Pier LaFarge, CEO & Co-Founder of Sparkfund, will discuss Sparkfund’s utility-led Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, a new tool for utilities... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Pier LaFargeFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Sparkfund
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:30pm - 6:10pm (CST)
Powering the Future of Data Centers
Powering data centers for the growth of AI presents numerous challenges for energy providers. Energy supply plans may include natural gas, advanced nuclear... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Arshad MansoorPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- Mike KramerVice President of Data Economy Strategy, Constellation
- Tom CaldwellEnergy Systems Vice President, Caterpillar Inc
- Caroline GolinGlobal Head of Energy Market Development and Innovation, Google
Chair:
- Morgan ScottVP, Sustainability & Global Outreach and Chief Sustainability Officer, Electric Power Research Institute
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:30pm - 6:00pm (CST)
Tripling Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050: Unleashing nuclear's potential to power data centers, refineries, manufacturing and beyond
World Nuclear Association, together with Urenco, hosts a cross-sector panel, followed by networking reception, focused on nuclear’s role in providing energy... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sama Bilbao y LeonDirector General, World Nuclear Association
- Laurent OdehChief Commercial Officer, Urenco Enrichment Company
- Edward StonesBusiness Vice President, Energy and Climate, Dow
- Brandon OyerHead of Energy and Water for the Americas, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Lucia TianHead of Clean Energy and Decarbonization Technologies, Google
Program Type:
Innovation Agora6:00pm - 7:00pm (CST)
WECP Mayor's Reception
Program Type:
Innovation Agora6:00pm - 7:00pm (CST)
Women in Energy Reception | PowerPlay presented by ExxonMobil
Hosted by:
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Women in Energy Dinner | Technology and Innovation Paving the Way for Women in the Energy Industry
Chair:
- Leanne ToddHead of Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Marina Md TaibSenior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS
- Kendra RauschenbergerGeneral Partner, Siemens Energy Ventures, Siemens Energy
- Caroline GolinGlobal Head of Energy Market Development and Innovation, Google
- Shaima Al-GhunaimExecutive Vice President, Planning and Finance, Kuwait Petroleum International
Program Type:
Executive Conference
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Solar Power: Costs, competitiveness and energy abundance
The exponential rise of solar power is transforming the energy landscape, with capacity projected to double every three years and become the largest power... Read MoreChair:
- Francesco D'AvackResearch & Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Martin DeBonoPresident, GAF Energy, Standard Industries - GAF Energy
- Abigail Ross HopperPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Ingmar RitzenhofenChief Financial Officer, RWE Clean Energy
- Hariram PrabhakaranSVP Industry Solutions, SMA Solar Technology AG
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Building Reliability and Resilience for LATAM Power Markets
Latin America's power markets are grappling with price volatility and operational risks, driven by climate challenges like Brazil's droughts and La Niña.... Read MoreChair:
- Emanuel SimonResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Alessandra AmaralDirector, ADELAT (Association of Latin American Electricity Distributors)
- Italo FreitasExecutive Vice-President, Commercialization and Energy Solutions, Eletrobras
- Alfredo SalvoChief Financial Officer, Saavi Energia
- Marco FuentesPresident, EnfraGen, LLC
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Powering Africa
Africa’s energy landscape is marked by abundant fossil fuels and a pressing need for transition. With over 600 million people lacking access to electricity,... Read MoreChair:
- Silvia MacriAssociate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Thomas R. HardyDirector (Acting), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)
- Dele KutiGlobal Head, Energy and Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group
- Akinwole Omoboriowo IIChairman, Board of Directors, Genesis Energy Holdings
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | AI Applications and Impacts in Action (Power Focused)
AI technologies are revolutionizing industries by enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainability initiatives. These advancements are not without... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Vivek ChidambaramSenior Managing Director, Resources Strategy, Accenture
- Darryl WillisCorporate Vice President, Energy & Resources Industry, Microsoft
- Troy DemmerCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Gecko Robotics
- Charlie SanchezPresident, Infrastructure Advisory, Black & Veatch
- Kelly MorganResearch Director, 451 Research – Datacenters, M&A, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Chair:
- Swamy KocherlakotaExecutive Vice President & Chief Digital Solutions Officer, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Spotlight | US Power: Who pays for new infrastructure?
The United States faces significant challenges in funding new power infrastructure, with renewable technology costs and underinvestment in existing systems... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Curt UnderwoodPartner and Americas Head of Utilities, Oliver Wyman
- Dan EggersExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Constellation
- James MazurekUtilities Strategy Lead, Americas , Accenture
- George BilicicVice Chairman of Investment Banking, Global Head of Power, Energy & Infrastructure, Lazard
Chair:
- Hill VadenExecutive Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
The Future of Mining in the United States
Demand for critical minerals is underscoring the mining industry's importance in advancing U.S. national interests, as these resources are essential for... Read MoreChair:
- Mark FergusonDirector, Metals & Mining Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Ronald ThiessenPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
- Robbie DiamondPresident & Chief Executive Officer, SAFE
- Pat RisnerHermosa President, South32
- Robert FriedlandFounder & Executive Co-Chairman, Ivanhoe Mines
Program Type:
Executive Conference7:25am - 8:30am (CST)
Business Strategies and Investment Choices for Climate Resilience
Energy providers are increasingly adopting climate resilient strategies to strengthen physical assets and harden grid infrastructure in response to more... Read MoreChair:
- Lindsey HallGlobal Head of Thought Leadership, S&P Global Sustainable1
Speakers:
- Andrew HerringManaging Director, Marsh
- Shinjini MenonSenior Vice President, System Planning & Engineering, Southern California Edison
Program Type:
Executive Conference8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Fleet Robotics | Shaping the Future of Proactive Asset Management
Autonomous robotics is transforming industries by replacing reactive, high-cost interventions with proactive, high-frequency solutions. Fleet Robotics... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Talia ZaverdinosApplication Engineering Manager, Fleet Robotics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:10am (CST)
Energy Innovation Pioneers: Transforming the energy sector through digital technologies
The increasing interdependence between energy and digital technologies are transforming how we produce and consume energy. Startups, with their novel ideas,... Read MoreChair:
- Carolyn SetoExecutive Director, Upstream Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Speakers:
- James HancockChief Executive Officer, WATTER
- Patrick ArnellCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, FulcrumAir Inc.
- James McWalterCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Paces
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Blue Planet Systems | Synthetic Aggregate: A permanent solution for CO₂ storage
Blue Planet Systems is pioneering a breakthrough in carbon storage by transforming CO₂ into synthetic limestone aggregate. This innovative approach locks... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Brent ConstantzChief Executive Officer, Blue Planet Systems Corporation
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
DAC Scale-ability: To gigaton, or niche?
The Direct Air Capture (DAC) sector is rapidly evolving, supported by strong policy frameworks and government funding particularly in the United States... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David VictorProfessor of Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Brian MarrsSenior Director, Energy Markets, Microsoft
- Robert ZellerVice President - Technology, Occidental
Chair:
- Paola Perez PenaPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Crusoe | An Energy-first Approach to AI Data Centers
Everything—from energy sourcing and site locations to how AI data centers are designed/built, the policies needed to support new generation and even how... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Cully CavnessCo-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer, Crusoe
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
DexMat | We Need More Conductive Materials: Why advanced carbon is the key
Modern economies are increasingly digital, electrified and powered by AI, yet today’s conductive materials have inferior properties, rely on geopolitically... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Bryan Guido HassinChief Executive Officer, DexMat
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:00am (CST)
Navigating a Corporate Career
This session will provide valuable insights for top talent considering a corporate career in the energy industry, highlighting how such a path can serve... Read MoreChair:
- Kiana LaBuhnDirector, Global People Partner, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Amy ThompsonExecutive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Excelerate Energy
- Katharina BeumelburgChief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer, Heidelberg Materials
- Richella OdebrechtGlobal Senior Vice President Marketing Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
Program Type:
Innovation Agora8:30am - 9:15am (CST)
Compressed Gas Association | Fueling a Safe Hydrogen Future: Standards, innovation and leadership
This session will give attendees the opportunity to understand how the growth of hydrogen is matched by an unwavering commitment to safety. Jennifer Hamilton... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jennifer HamiltonManaging Director, Compressed Gas Association
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
8:40am - 9:00am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Mark ChristieChairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Program Type:
Executive Conference 9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
CoFlux
Speakers:
- Alec AjnsztajnCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Coflux Purification
- Daenera VazquezCo-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Coflux Purification, Inc
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:00am - 9:45am (CST)
Terawatts for Terabytes: Powering the coming wave of data centers
The proliferation of data centers for the AI, quantum computing and electricity demands of a digital society is transforming global power systems. Financing,... Read MoreChair:
- Jenny YangHead of Power & Renewables Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Uwem UkpongVice President of Global Services, Amazon Web Services
- Scott StrazikChief Executive Officer, GE Vernova
- H.E. Mohamed Al HammadiManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
- Mario AzarChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Black & Veatch
Program Type:
Executive Conference 9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Hydrogen Storage: Unlocking power potential in the energy transition
Hydrogen storage is critical for enabling its use across various applications in the energy transition. Integration with renewables, fuel cells and hydrogen... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Amer AkhrasVice President, US South Region, Linde
- Seema SanthakumaHydrogen market Development Leader –Americas, Baker Hughes
- Marion LucInvestment Vice President, Hy24
Chair:
- Shankari SrinivasanVice-President, Global Gas & LNG, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Innovation Cold War: US and China’s race in clean tech and AI
With competition escalating between the United States and China in the race to dominate clean technology and AI innovations, how are both nations advancing... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Jane NakanoSenior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Lei YangVice Dean, Peking University
- David SandalowInaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Chair:
- Alexandra DimitrijevicGlobal Head of Research & Development, S&P Global Ratings Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Carbon Negative Solutions | The New Currency: Industrial Waste
Explore how new technologies are enabling industrial companies to turn their waste streams into profit centers. It’s not just innovation; it’s a revolution... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Keith CrosslandFounder, Carbon Negative Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Elementium Materials | Next-generation Electrolytes: Supercharging batteries for an electrified world
A breakthrough in battery electrolytes is set to redefine battery performance—unlocking higher energy density, faster charging, longer lifespan and lower... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Matthew DawsonChief Executive Officer, Elementium Materials
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:00am - 9:30am (CST)
Siemens Energy | Direct Air Carbon Capture
Siemens Energy will present the transformative potential of Direct Air Capture (DAC) as a key decarbonization technology, highlighting its advantages within... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Clifford Hatcher, Jr. Vice President, Innovation Center Orlando, Siemens Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
The Role of Environmental Philanthropy and Academia in Advancing Industrial Decarbonization
When it comes to hard-to-abate sectors, what is needed to achieve the energy transition and bend GHG emissions curves? Two innovative leaders who are at... Read MoreChair:
- Brendon SteeleVice President, Future 500
Speakers:
- Matteo PasqualiDirector, Carbon Hub; A.J. Hartsook Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University
- Rebecca DellSenior Director, Industry, Climateworks Foundation
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
OCP | Fertilizing the Future: How phosphates drive low-carbon agriculture
Agriculture accounts for up to 24% of global GHG emissions, with significant regional disparities. While the Global South faces rising emissions despite... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Hanane MourchidChief Sustainability & Innovation Officer - Strategic Committee Member, OCP Group
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
LanzaTech | Reimagining Carbon: A Truly Circular Carbon Economy built with Novel Technology and Innovative Financing
Speaker:
- Aura CuellarPresident, LanzaTech
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Moeve + AWS | Powering a Cleaner Energy Future with AWS
Discover how Moeve is using AWS solutions to drive its transformation from an integrated oil and gas company to a large-scale provider of green molecules... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Alaina BooksteinGlobal Head of Strategic Partnerships, Energy & Utilities, Amazon Web Services
- Rik SneepSVP Strategy & International Growth, Moeve
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Prodigy Clean Energy | Transportable Nuclear Power Plants: Rapidly deployed firm power solutions
Prodigy's Transportable Nuclear Power Plants are rapid deployment solutions for different types and sizes of Small Modular Reactors. By maximizing plant... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mathias TrojerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Prodigy Clean Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Gecko Robotics | Optimizing Sustaining Capital with AI and Robotics
Up to 20% of sustaining capital for a refinery or chemical plant is excessive, driven by poor capex planning, reactive maintenance and guesswork in turnaround... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Abi MukundDirector - Product Strategy, Gecko Robotics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
General Galactic | Solving the Energy Density Gap with Synthetic Fuels
Today's renewables and battery landscape fails to deliver the energy density necessary for critical transportation sectors like aviation and maritime.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Halen MattisonCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, General Galactic
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:15am (CST)
Rice University | Plasma Foundry for Scalable Industrial Decarbonization
The Plasma Foundry is a 1:1 customized accelerator at Rice University driving scalable industrial decarbonization and the production of nationally relevant... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Aditya MohiteProfessor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Professor, Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Rice University
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:10am (CST)
How Can Long-duration Energy Storage Contribute to Tripling Renewables?
How can long-duration energy storage support tripling renewable energy goals amid rising electricity demand by balancing profitability with renewable expansion?... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Vijay BetanabhatlaHead of Power, SLB
- Julia SouderChief Executive Officer, Long Duration Energy Storage Council
- Charlotte JohnsonGeneral Manager, InfraFlex, Kraken
- Jon NormanPresident, Hydrostor
Chair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora9:30am - 10:00am (CST)
Leading Sustainability Practices in Electricity Grid Operations
Electricity grid operators are implementing various technical solutions to reduce emissions associated with their operations. These include integrating... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Adnan ChaudhrySenior Vice President, Digital Grid, Siemens Energy
- Travis KavullaVice President of Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy
- Caroline NarichNet Zero Lead for NA Utilities, Accenture
Chair:
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
9:45am - 10:10am (CST)
Energy Abundance and Secure Power in a Complex World
Renewable power has been a fast-growing business but faces new scrutiny in a global policy environment that is prioritizing energy security and economic... Read MoreChair:
- Eduard Sala de VedrunaHead of Research - Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services, S&P Global
Speaker:
- John PettigrewChief Executive Officer, National Grid
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Exxon Mobil + AWS | Transforming Spatial Computing for Global 3D Data Management and Collaboration
The exponential growth of digital reality data has created challenges in managing large-scale spatial computing datasets across industries and regions.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Michael HotalingOperations Excellence Digital Manager, ExxonMobil
- Faisal AsifCustomer Solutions Manager, Amazon Web Services
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Beyond Degrees: A call for rethinking climate metrics
For two decades, scientists and climate negotiators have used the target to keep global mean average temperature below 2° C above pre-industrial levels... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David VictorProfessor of Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Sasha MacklerSenior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Policy, ExxonMobil
- Sergey PaltsevSenior Research Scientist, MIT Energy Initiative & Deputy Director of the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy, MIT Energy Initiative
Chair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Hydrogen on the Move: From pipelines to ammonia, scaling the energy carrier of tomorrow
While shipping hydrogen is challenging, innovations such as ammonia and LOHCs, innovations at shipping ports and specialized shipping vessels along with... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Trevor BrownExecutive Director, Ammonia Energy Association
- Jason LanclosDirector, State Energy Development and Planning, State of Louisiana
- Jeffrey NormanVice President, Large Project Business Development for the Americas, Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Chair:
- Brian MurphyLead, Americas Low Carbon Gases Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Charm Industrial
Charm Industrial is making iron in the backyard while scaling permanent carbon removals. Through the utilization of the energy and chemical content of... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Peter ReinhardtCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Charm Industrial
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:00am - 10:30am (CST)
Arolytics | Harnessing Measurement Data for Strategic Emission Abatement and Forecasting
By improving visibility into emission occurrences and enabling long-term abatement planning, this presentation will uncover how our software solutions... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Liz O'ConnellCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Arolytics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:10am - 10:45am (CST)
Generation Choices: How to meet demand?
The surge in energy demand from data centers is compelling companies to secure sustainable and reliable energy sources. Industrial buyers, such as hyperscalers... Read MoreChair:
- Philippe FrangulesSenior Vice President, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Maria PopePresident & Chief Executive Officer, Portland General Electric
- Bobby HollisVice President, Energy Cloud Operations & Innovation, Microsoft
Program Type:
Executive Conference 10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
Siemens Energy | Energizing Industries Through Low-carbon Solutions
During this session, we will explore our industry experiences and discuss the essential steps to electrify hard-to-abate industrial sectors. We'll address... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mayuresh JoshiStrategy Head, Siemens Energy Inc.
- Chris WillisVice President, Industrial Sales, Siemens Energy, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Type One Energy | De-risking Fusion Commercialization: The power of partnerships
Fusion is closer than ever and strategic partnerships are accelerating the path to commercialization. Join Charlie Baynes-Reid, CFO and General Counsel... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Charlie Baynes-ReidChief Financial Officer & General Counsel, Type One Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Fervo Energy | Speed and Scale: The Geothermal Decade Is Now
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) offer the only clean, firm power solution primed for rapid, gigawatt-scale deployment today. Discover how Fervo Energy... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Quinn Woodard Jr.Senior Director, Power Generation & Surface Facilities, Fervo Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
GridAstra | Software-based Intelligence to Unlock the Grid for Cost-effective Interconnection of Renewables and Data Centers
GridAstra is reinventing grid software to accelerate and sustain the transition to a clean energy grid—one that is reliable, resilient, efficient and capable... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Saugata BiswasPresident & Chief Technology Officer, GridAstra
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:15am (CST)
S&P Global | The True Cost of Water: Emissions, economics and the path forward
As water production rises across key basins, its role in emissions and operational costs is becoming increasingly significant. This session delves into... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Xiang XuSenior Specialist, Equity Research/Fixed Income, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Chris AlexanderResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:10am (CST)
Book Talk: Douglas Arent | Our Renewable Energy Future: The remarkable story of how renewable energy will become the basis for our lives
Details to come soon.Speaker:
- Douglas ArentGlobal Fellow, Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, Executive Director, NREL Foundation, Emeritus NREL
Chair:
- Yann Le PallecPresident, S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Corrolytics | Digitizing and Revolutionizing Corrosion Detection and Monitoring for Industrial Assets
Corrolytics is revolutionizing corrosion detection and monitoring with patented technology that delivers on-site, real-time insights, empowering industrial... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Anwar SadekCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Corrolytics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Sparking Innovation through Energy Policy
How are energy policies shaping research agendas and influencing the commercialization potential of new technologies? With insights from policy institutions,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- April SalasChief Operating Officer, EFI Foundation
- Derek WalkerExecutive Director, Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society, Dartmouth
- Andy BrooksDirector, New Ventures, North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)
Chair:
- Roman KramarchukHead – Climate Markets and Policy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora10:30am - 11:00am (CST)
Global Shipping: Can carbon pricing accelerate the route to net zero?
The maritime industry’s strategies for decarbonizing the sector include introducing alternative fuels, improving energy efficiency and designing innovative... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Christopher WiernickiChairman & Chief Executive Officer, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
- Hisashi UmemuraSenior Managing Executive Officer , Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd
- Rik SneepSVP Strategy & International Growth, Moeve
Chair:
- Hedi GratiExecutive Director, Petrochemical Feedstocks, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
10:30am - 11:35am (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Materials Transition
The materials transition encompasses the decarbonization of materials production, the expansion of circular economies and the substitution of materials... Read MoreChair:
- Mark EramoCo-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Musaab Al-MullaVice President, Energy & Economic Insights, Saudi Aramco
- William McDonoughChief Executive, McDonough Innovation
- Edward StonesBusiness Vice President, Energy and Climate, Dow
- Matteo PasqualiDirector, Carbon Hub; A.J. Hartsook Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University
- Sanjay SharmaGlobal Head of Chemical Consulting, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Hydrogen Demand: Incentives, strategies and engagement
Creating market demand for hydrogen involves several key strategies, including policy support, technological advancements, infrastructure development and... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Naomi BonessManaging Director, Stanford Natural Gas Initiative & Co-Managing Director, Stanford Hydrogen Initiative, Stanford University
- Alex KizerExecutive Vice President, EFI Foundation, Executive Director, H2DI
- Kate MacfarlaneDirector of Clean Hydrogen EMEA, Linde
Chair:
- Brian MurphyLead, Americas Low Carbon Gases Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Atomionics | Quantum Sensors to Power Humanity
Utilizing quantum gravimetry and AI, Atomionics is building an X-ray of the Earth's crust to pinpoint resources underground.Speaker:
- Sahil TapiawalaCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Atomionics
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Global Stakes: US-China dynamics in the energy transition
Explore the critical role of US-China relations in global climate action. As the two largest carbon emitters, the strategies and cooperation—or lack thereof—between... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Morgan BazilianDirector, Payne Institute & Professor, Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines
- Zhen WangPresident, CNOOC Energy Economics Institute
- Richard NewellCTO, Sustainability Solutions & Chief Sustainability Officer, C3 AI
Chair:
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
SensorUp | Solving the Data Problem: Connecting Systems, Teams and Analytics to Reduce Emissions
Operators face increasing pressure to reduce emissions while managing fragmented data. This session examines how integrating assets with continuous monitoring,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Grant OdenwaldSolutions Engineer, SensorUp Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:00am - 11:30am (CST)
Boston Metal
Speaker:
- Adam RauwerdinkSenior Vice President, Business Development, Boston Metal
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:05am - 11:35am (CST)
Global Gas Market Research and Top Trends
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Matthew PalmerExecutive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Ross WyenoDirector, S&P Global
- Matthew SagersVice President, Energy, S&P Global
- Sara HakimDirector, North American Gas, S&P Global
- Zhi Xin ChongSenior Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Lucien MulbergGlobal Gas Analyst, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:10am - 11:50am (CST)
Nuclear: The next generation
Innovations in nuclear technology, such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and fission, are propelling growth in the energy sector. These technologies play... Read MoreChair:
- Sylvain Cognet-DauphinExecutive Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- J. Clay SellChief Executive Officer, X-energy
- Chris LevesquePresident & Chief Executive Officer, TerraPower
- Kathleen BarrónExecutive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Constellation
- Sama Bilbao y LeonDirector General, World Nuclear Association
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:10am - 11:50am (CST)
Geothermal: Technologies and innovation unlocking growth
Geothermal technologies are reshaping the energy landscape by providing cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Innovations in this field are opening... Read MoreChair:
- Andrei UtkinAssociate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Trey LoweSenior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Devon Energy
- Tim LatimerCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Fervo Energy
- Greg LeveilleChief Executive Officer, Tidal Wave Technologies, LLC
Program Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
11:10am - 11:50am (CST)
Electrons on the Move: The grid of the future
Capital structures and partnerships are crucial for funding the extensive grid buildout necessary for future energy needs. Optimizing investments in infrastructure... Read MoreChair:
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Andrés GluskiPresident & Chief Executive Officer, AES Corporation
- Pedro J. PizarroPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Edison International
- Anthony AllardExecutive Vice President, North America, Hitachi Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference 11:15am - 12:00pm (CST)
Book Signing: Douglas Arent- Our Renewable Energy Future: The Remarkable Story of How Renewable Energy Will Become the Basis for Our Lives
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:15am - 12:15pm (CST)
Building Impact: WASH kits for global change
Join S&P Global for an interactive session where attendees will assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to communities in need. This hands-on experience... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Terrestial Energy | How Advanced Nuclear Can Provide Reliable, Affordable Power for Data Centers and Industry
Join Terrestrial Energy CEO Simon Irish as he details how Generation IV nuclear such as the IMSR can provide reliable, affordable power for data centers.... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Simon IrishChief Executive Officer, Terrestrial Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
JOGMEC | Capacity into Action: Methane emission management efforts
The session aims to share some of the efforts being made by leading LNG producers to reduce methane emissions from the energy value chain under the Coalition... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Masataka YaritaHead, Methane Management Taskforce, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
TerraFixing | Gigatonne-scale Capture with the World's First Cold-climate Zeolite-based DAC Tech
Did you know that the Far North holds the key to a low carbon world? In this session you will learn about TerraFixing's cold-climate Direct Air Carbon... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Vida GabrielCo-Founder, TerraFixing Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:15pm (CST)
IBP | Soft Landing & NAVE – Connecting Global Innovation to Brazil’s Energy Sector
This session will highlight the strategic opportunities that Brazil offers to global innovators in the energy sector by presenting the Soft Landing and... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Carlos PadillaHead of Investment, ApexBrasil
- Roberto F. ArdenghyChief Executive Officer, Brazilian Petroleum & Gas Institute (IBP)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:10pm (CST)
Grid Reliability with Increasing Share of Renewables
How are companies integrating increasing share of renewables technologies into the grid while also maintaining reliability and security? Panelists will... Read MoreChair:
- Jenny YangHead of Power & Renewables Research, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Mateo JaramilloCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Form Energy
- Sarah BaxleySenior Director, Power Portfolio for HIF USA, HIF Global
- Roger KranenburgVice President, Energy Strategy & Policy, Eversource Energy
- Sean GallagherSenior Vice President, Policy , Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Voltpile | Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries
Energy storage reimagined through intelligent design, advanced materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. Voltpile is creating a new class of... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Victor FernandesCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Voltpile
Program Type:
Innovation Agora11:30am - 12:00pm (CST)
Flying to Sustainability: Innovations in aviation to reduce emissions
The aviation industry’s flight toward net zero has multiple pathways. The development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is key. However,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Thomas René BockSustainable Aviation Officer, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- Atsuhiko HiranoRepresentative Director, Executive Vice President, Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.
- Susan GrayHead of Energy Transition and Sustainability, Argo Infrastructure Partners LLC
Chair:
- Daniel EvansVice President, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
11:45am - 12:50pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Energy in Latin America: A quest for sustainability and growth
Every nation wants energy sustainability and growth. How nations pursue that will depend on endowed resources and investment — and the policies that incentivize... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Roberto Prisco RamosChief Executive Officer, Braskem
- Heloisa BorgesDirector for Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuel Studies, Empresa de Pesquisa Energética
- Juan Manuel RojasPresident, Promigas
- Ricardo Markous Chief Executive Officer , Tecpetrol
- Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez RomanoUndersecretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy, Mexico
- Orlando Velandia SepúlvedaPresident, National Hydrocarbons Agency
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Tidewise | Enabling Remote Work at Sea with Uncrewed Technology
This presentation explores how Tidewise is revolutionizing offshore operations by enabling remote work through autonomous and uncrewed surface vessels... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Rafael CoelhoCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TideWise
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Noon Energy | 24/7/365 Clean, Reliable Electricity with Ultra-long Duration Energy Storage
Noon Energy enables 100% reliable, low-cost clean electricity with a new kind of ultra long-duration energy storage technology. Noon's battery system provides... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Chris GravesCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Noon Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
Spotlight | Clean Energy Supply Chains: Meeting the challenge
Global power providers face a complex task of meeting surging load growth from AI and industrial electrification while maintaining and upgrading existing... Read MoreChair:
- Francesco D'AvackResearch & Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Amy BarnesManaging Director, Marsh
- Bruno MellesExecutive Vice President & Managing Director, Hitachi Energy
- Mark LundstromFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Radia
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
Electrification Pathways: Technology, policy and infrastructure choices for the grid
Meeting the coming wave of power demand for AI, manufacturing, and industrial load will require an all-of-the-above combination of technologies – and the... Read MoreChair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Rich VoorbergPresident, North America, Siemens Energy, Inc.
- Doreen HarrisPresident & Chief Executive Officer, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
- Andrew FlanaganChief Executive Officer, RWE Clean Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Energy Pathways: Exploring the future of global energy corridors
Explore the evolving landscape of global energy corridors and the future of international energy trade. This discussion will focus on key energy corridors,... Read MoreChair:
- Eleonor KramarzGlobal Head, Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Alessandra PasiniCo-founder & President, ZHERO
- Shamsairi M IbrahimVice President, LNG Marketing and Trading, PETRONAS
- Hirotaka IshiiGeneral Manager, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
12:00pm - 12:40pm (CST)
US Power Market Designs
The evolution of resource adequacy planning is crucial as power markets become more dynamic and non-dispatchable. Surging demand and a tightening supply... Read MoreChair:
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Manu AsthanaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection
- Ben WilsonPresident, National Grid Ventures, National Grid
- Dylan SeffHead of Americas Utilities and Global Sustainable Energy, Vitol
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Turning Trash into Treasure: The future of waste-to-energy solutions
A key solution to the dual challenges of waste management and clean energy generation, what cutting-edge technologies and business models efficiently turn... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Shahana McKenzieChief Executive Officer, Bioenergy Australia
- Beth TraskVice President, Global Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
- Denis ArguinVice President, Global Commercialization, Enerkem
Chair:
- Christoph BergGlobal Team Leader Biofuels Analytics, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:00pm - 12:30pm (CST)
Emvolon | Carbon Negative Fuels Today
Effective utilization of distributed and variable energy resources requires onsite, modular chemical plants. Emvolon, an MIT spin-off, uses best-in-class,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Emmanuel KasserisCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Emvolon, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
CruxOCM | Corporate Platform for Growth: Increase revenue through existing assets
Explore how the future of human-centered autonomous operations offers a transformative strategy to maximize existing midstream infrastructure and operations... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:00pm (CST)
ReSource Chemical | Harnessing CO2 for Breakthrough Materials
Speaker:
- Aanindeeta BanerjeeCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ReSource Chemical
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:30pm - 1:10pm (CST)
Digital 5.0: Improving operational performance
How are IoT, AI and blockchain revolutionizing geothermal and oil and gas operations? Experts discuss advancements in energy forecasting, real-time decision-making,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Rebecca HofmannPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Blockchain For Energy
- Aruna ViswanathanCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, AlphaX Decision Sciences
- Rajamani SambasivamChief Data Scientist , PETRONAS
Chair:
- Oscar AbbinkResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora12:50pm - 2:05pm (CST)
Luncheon & Dialogue | Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world
Chair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
- Roger DiwanVice President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Coralie LaurencinSenior Director, Gas, Power & Climate, S&P Global
- Michael StoppardChief Strategist Global Gas, S&P Global
- Beth EvansHead of Technical Research, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global
- Ashutosh SinghHead of Energy Transition Program Management, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Nesh | Generative AI to Turbocharge Revenue in Manufacturing
In 2023 and 2024 companies experimented with GenAI. In 2025 they are moving forward with use cases that create real and tangible benefits and ROI. We’ll... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sidd GuptaFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Nesh
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
Unlocking the Value of Nuclear Assets: Balancing intermittency and maximizing potential
The value of nuclear assets involves balancing intermittency and maximizing potential through several strategic approaches. A vital component in the reduction... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sama Bilbao y LeonDirector General, World Nuclear Association
- John KotekSenior Vice President, Policy Development and Public Affairs, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
- Simon IrishChief Executive Officer, Terrestrial Energy
Chair:
- Jenny YangHead of Power & Renewables Research, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:00pm - 1:30pm (CST)
State of Clean Energy Innovation: Going fast, going slow?
What is the current state of the innovation ecosystem for clean energy technologies? Exploring where progress is accelerating and where barriers remain,... Read MoreSpeakers:
- David VictorProfessor of Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- M Huzaini GhazaliChief Strategy and Portfolio Officer, Gentari
- Paul CherukuriVice President for Innovation, Rice University
Chair:
- Zhi Xin ChongSenior Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Avangrid + AWS | Enhancing Field Operations Safety and Efficiency with Generative AI
Discover how Avangrid's "First Time Right Autopilot" initiative leverages AWS and generative AI to transform field operations. This session explores how... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Richard McGillSolutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
- Eduardo De FrutosSenior Director of Digital Transformation and Optimization, Avangrid
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Data Wall Session | Climate Change Scenario Planning: Regional and global impacts
Companies and countries are navigating a challenging policy landscape and continued geopolitical uncertainty as they implement climate and decarbonization... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Mendo KundevskiTeam Lead, Non-Financial Corporate Solutions Specialist, S&P Global Sustainable1
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
University Innovations: The Next Wave of AI
This session will delve into the groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) being developed within universities and their potential implications... Read MoreSpeakers:
- John WilliamsProfessor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Anshumali ShrivastavaAssociate Professor, Computer Science, Rice University
- Junbo ZhaoTodd M. Cook and Elizabeth Donohoe Cook Associate Professor, Dartmouth College
Chair:
- Etienne GabelResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
FUEL | Expanding Louisiana Energy Exceptionalism
The ongoing demand for low-carbon technology offers Louisiana new opportunities to bring competitive products and solutions to the market. This session... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Michael MazzolaExecutive Director, Future Use of Energy Louisiana (FUEL)
- Amy OdomSite Development and Technology Leader, BASF Chemical Company
- Jordan Losavio Chief Operating Officer, Encore CO2
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Altave | Transforming Critical Operations with AI-powered Video Analytics Solutions
Altave's Intelligent Video Analytics solutions are reshaping critical industrial operations—especially offshore—by reducing process deviations by up to... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Bruno AvenaCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Altave
Program Type:
Innovation Agora1:30pm - 2:00pm (CST)
Cognittiv | The Human Factor: Unlocking the next wave of safety innovation
Even with billions invested in safety technologies, compliance and automation, workplace fatalities remain staggeringly high, with nearly 3 million work-related... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jose Francisco BaldassimChief Executive Officer, Cognittiv
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
AirHive | Delivering Low-cost DAC Today
Jasper Wong, CTO and Co-Founder, will describe Airhive's delivery of a kiloton-scale demonstration system in just over 2 years since founding, at a cost... Read MoreProgram Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Radiant Nuclear | Power the Future with Portable Microreactors
Explore the vast potential of Radiant’s Kaleidos, a factory-constructed 1 MW microreactor, to power anything from remote industrial operations to data... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Brice NzeukouHead of Business Development, Radiant
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
BlueShift | Economic Resilience by Unlocking Underutilized Resources with Advanced Technology
BlueShift builds electrochemical systems to unlock resilient, rapidly scalable critical mineral supply chains and cost-effective carbon dioxide removal... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Deep PatelChief Executive Officer, BlueShift Carbon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Climate Cooperation in a Divided World
This panel will explore the complexities of navigating international climate negotiations in an era marked by political division and competing national... Read MoreSpeakers:
- William (Billy) PizerPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Resources for the Future (RFF)
- Yukari Niwa YamashitaManaging Director , Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
- Joseph MajkutDirector, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Chair:
- Paul McConnellHead, Outlooks and Scenarios Analysis, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:00pm - 2:30pm (CST)
Innovative Technologies and Advancements Powering the Future of Wind Deployment
Relentless innovation and cost reductions are driving the global expansion of wind, enabling more efficient deployment with fewer turbines. As the industry... Read MoreChair:
- Silvia MacriAssociate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Mark LundstromFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Radia
- Frank MacchiarolaChief Advocacy Officer, American Clean Power Association
- Sean KellyCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Amperon
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
2:15pm - 2:55pm (CST)
AI, Robotics and Automation: The next frontier in energy innovation
Technology innovations like AI and robotics are changing industry after industry but have not had the same impact in the energy and materials industries.... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Dan HarpleChief Executive Officer, Context Labs
- Jake LoosararianCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gecko Robotics
- Cully CavnessCo-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer, Crusoe
Chair:
- Dan BennettHead of Technology & Data, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:15pm - 2:55pm (CST)
Low-carbon Power for AI
The rise of AI technologies is significantly impacting power demand and carbon emissions. Optimizing energy consumption while reducing carbon footprints... Read MoreChair:
- Swamy KocherlakotaExecutive Vice President & Chief Digital Solutions Officer, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Arshad MansoorPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- Dak LiyanearachchiExecutive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, NRG Energy
- Vincent PetitSenior Vice President, Climate and Energy Transition Research, Schneider Electric
- Alaina BooksteinGlobal Head of Strategic Partnerships, Energy & Utilities, Amazon Web Services
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:15pm - 2:55pm (CST)
System Reliability: The challenges of risk and demand
Ensuring power system reliability is increasingly complex due to variable renewable energy and climate risks. Grid stability is threatened by permitting... Read MoreChair:
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Samir VoraVice President - Market Intelligence, Strategy & Pricing, Mitsubishi Power
- John O’BrienChief Operating Officer, JERA Americas
- Phillip MayPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
2:15pm - 3:20pm (CST)
Strategic Roundtable | Can Heavy Industries Decarbonize Profitably?
Heavy industries make products that are essential in our daily life but are also responsible for nearly a quarter of the global GHG emissions. Steel, cement,... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Katharina BeumelburgChief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer, Heidelberg Materials
- David VictorProfessor of Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Thomas KwanVice President Sustainability Research, Schneider Electric
- Hanane MourchidChief Sustainability & Innovation Officer - Strategic Committee Member, OCP Group
- Sean DurbinExecutive Vice President, North America , Linde
Program Type:
Executive Conference 2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
ABB | Uncovering Material OT Cyber Risk: Useful models for long-term asset risk management
In this presentation, we will delve into various models for identifying and prioritizing OT Asset Cyber Risk. Starting with "what if" analysis, also known... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Robert PutmanGlobal Manager - Cyber Security Products & Services, ABB Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Seeking Net Zero in Energy-intensive Industries
Reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries requires a range of different solutions, depending on the industrial processes involved. Different industries... Read MoreChair:
- Francesco D'AvackResearch & Analysis Associate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Brian PayerSenior Principal, Climate-Aligned Industries, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
- Pravin MathurExecutive Director – Global Clean Energy, Key Accounts – Steel , Linde
- Themba MkhwanaziRegional Director, Africa and Australia, Anglo American
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | Fireside Chat | US Climate Landscape: Bridging Climate Divisions
This interactive session will cover the journey of former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis. Initially skeptical about climate change, Bob is now a leading... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Mendo KundevskiTeam Lead, Non-Financial Corporate Solutions Specialist, S&P Global Sustainable1
- Bob InglisExecutive Director, republicEn
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
GLR Tech | Driving Industrial Decarbonization
Join GLR Tech to learn about a groundbreaking solution for emission reduction and carbon capture, transforming sustainability across industries. This session... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Orlando Jose RibeiroChief Executive Officer, Neo Okeanos Consulting
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Fu2re | Unleash AI and Computer Vision to Improve Your Productivity
Unlock the power of AI and computer vision for everyone with Fu2re's innovative no-code solutions. Experience cutting-edge technology that accelerates... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Andre SihFounder & Managing Partner, Fu2re Smart Solutions
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:15pm (CST)
S&P Global | The Role of Indexes in the Energy Transition
Indices are essential tools in the energy transition, offering market participants diverse investment options while serving as benchmarks for performance... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Maya BeyhanSenior Director, ESG Specialist, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Book Talk: Bernard J. Bulkin | The Material Advantage
Details to come soon.Speaker:
- Bernie BulkinChair, Global Energy Infrastructure Plc
Chair:
- Jeff MeyerResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora2:30pm - 3:00pm (CST)
Addis Energy | Advanced Chemistry to Enable the Earth as a Chemical Reactor
Addis Energy unlocks the power beneath our feet, using advanced chemistry with oil and gas techniques to react iron-rich subsurface resources and produce... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Michael AlexanderCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Addis Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Dsider/Corys | Reimagining Risk Management: Leveraging traditional process modeling with AI
This presentation explores the innovative integration of traditional process modeling tools with Agentic AI to enhance risk assessment and decision-making... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Sujatha KumarChief Executive Officer, Dsider, Inc
- Graham ProvostVice President, Strategy & Business Development, CORYS
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
China: Approaching peak emissions for global climate action
What is China’s approach to achieving its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and what lessons can be applied to global climate action? As the world's... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Shiji GaoDirector-General & Research Fellow, Institute for Resource and Environmental Policies, Development Research Center of the State Council of China
- Jane NakanoSenior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Xiansheng SunChairman, International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS)
Chair:
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Zeta Energy | The Rise of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: A solution to critical metal constraints
Sulfur-based batteries have long been considered a promising alternative due to sulfur’s abundance, however, commercialization has been limited by stability... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Rodrigo SalvatierraChief Science Officer, Zeta Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
Offshore Wind Power: Delivering on its promise for a sustainable future
Growing investment, evolving policies, and advancements in supply chain management are helping offshore wind navigate financial challenges and reach its... Read MoreChair:
- Andrei UtkinAssociate Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Georges SassineVice President, Large Scale Renewables, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
- Noaman AmjadExecutive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy
- Martin MogstadHead of Offshore Asset Management, Americas, Ørsted
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:00pm - 3:30pm (CST)
CarbonQuest | The Power of Distributed Carbon Capture
Modular solid adsorbent technology delivers the most flexibility and lowest levelized cost of carbon for diverse distributed carbon capture applications... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Shane JohnsonPresident & Chief Executive Officer, CarbonQuest
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
3:05pm - 3:45pm (CST)
The Critical Issue of Battery Storage: Breaking barriers or taking off
The evolution of battery technology is pivotal for linking generation, flexibility, grid resilience and dispatchable firm capacity. Economic incentives... Read MoreChair:
- Sam WilkinsonDirector, Clean Energy Technology, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Charlotte JohnsonGeneral Manager, InfraFlex, Kraken
- Jorge PikunicChief Executive Officer, VPI
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:05pm - 3:50pm (CST)
Book Signing: Bernard J. Bulkin - The Material Advantage
Program Type:
Innovation Agora- Plenary
3:05pm - 3:45pm (CST)
Coal: Defining its future
Coal continues to play a significant role in the global power system, with a focus on its financing, economic impact and reliability as a firm capacity... Read MoreChair:
- Jim ThompsonExecutive Director, Coal, Energy, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Gustavo FernandezManaging Director , CapricornOne SL
- Timothy WhelanSenior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Alliance
- Jud KrohPresident, Robindale Energy
Program Type:
Executive Conference 3:15pm - 3:45pm (CST)
US LNG Exports: A case study
S&P Global experts share their research and insights on key trends in energy.Speakers:
- Horacio CuencaDirector, Energy Consulting, S&P Global
- Madeline JowdyGlobal Head, LNG Consulting, S&P Global
- Leandro CaputoHead of LATAM Gas & LNG Consulting, S&P Global
- Daniel BermudezAssociate Director, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference3:30pm - 4:10pm (CST)
Technological Advancements in Mining
Technological advancements are transforming the mining industry, with a focus on critical minerals essential for modern technologies. What innovations... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Nicholas LuganskyHead of Mining, SLB
- Rob HoenesSenior Vice President, Electrification & Energy Solutions, Caterpillar
- Bruno PelliGlobal Director, Technical Services, Vale
- Randy CortrightSenior Research Advisor, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Chair:
- Simon ThorneHead of Global Carbon and Scenarios, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Reducing Emissions from AI and Data Centers
Data center operators and AI providers are increasingly adopting various approaches to minimize emissions. Significant initiatives include transitioning... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Cully CavnessCo-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer, Crusoe
- Gerardo FamiliarPresident, Advanced Performance Materials (APM), The Chemours Company
- Alaina BooksteinGlobal Head of Strategic Partnerships, Energy & Utilities, Amazon Web Services
Chair:
- Dan ThompsonPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Future Cities on the Move: Innovative pathways for sustainable urban mobility
What cutting-edge strategies are transforming urban mobility for a sustainable future? What are the effects of Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs)... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Lisa LinDirector of Sustainability, Harris County
- Bruce RawChief Strategy Officer, GreenCape (City of Cape Town)
- Christian AllardCouncil Co-Leader, Aberdeen City
Chair:
- Sally HoltonHead of Business Operations, S&P Global
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Ternium | Steel for the Future of Mobility
Ternium is a leading flat and long steel producer with a strong presence in the Americas. The company is now investing US$2.2 billion in a new steel shop... Read MoreSpeaker:
- José FonrougeGlobal Sustainability Senior Director, Ternium
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Luminous | Toward Scaling Energy Infrastructure at Superhuman Rate: Robotics and automation
The growth of AI data centers and global decarbonization efforts has triggered massive demand for renewable energy to scale at unprecedented rates. This... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Jay M. WongFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Luminous
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
B4E Logistics | The Future Is Now in Transforming Your Operations
In an industry where visibility, efficiency and trust are critical, B4E Logistics integrates IoT sensors for real-time tracking, AI-driven analytics for... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Raj RapakaBusiness Transformation Advisor, ExxonMobil
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:30pm - 4:00pm (CST)
Xpansiv
Speaker:
- Brian FellonSenior Vice President, Xpansiv
Program Type:
Innovation Agora3:55pm - 4:35pm (CST)
Spotlight | "NextGen" Future Energy Leaders
Moderator:
- Vijay SwarupSenior Director, Climate Strategy & Technology, ExxonMobil
Speakers:
- Darryl WillisCorporate Vice President, Energy & Resources Industry, Microsoft
- Hon. Mary LandrieuSenior Policy Advisor, Former Senator, Van Ness Feldman LLP
- Brandon SorbomCo-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Maria ZuberPresidential Advisor for Science and Technology Policy and E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Chair:
- Louis CarranzaManaging Director, Head of CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Innovation: Africa | Solar Energy to Pump Water: CSR opportunity
Real, simple and live monitored. Innovation: Africa (501(c)(3)) has used renewable energy to transform over 1,300 villages across Africa, providing major... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Sivan YaariFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Innovation: Africa
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:00pm - 4:30pm (CST)
Corva.AI | Connecting the Dots: Energy, clarity and AI
We share a company and sensor-agnostic energy platform that accelerates the innovation and execution of energy operations at scale. This AI-powered platform... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Umut OzdoganVice President, Business Development, Commercial & Sustainability, Corva.AI
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Fulcrum Air | Revolutionizing the Grid: How aerial robotics are bridging the labor gap in power line construction and maintenance
Aerial robotics technology is transforming the way power lines are constructed and maintained in terms of productivity, safety and quality. Ambitious goals... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Patrick ArnellCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, FulcrumAir Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
HelIService USA | Improved efficiency for the LNG sector: Harbor Pilot Transfers via Helicopter
Speaker:
- Michael TosiFounder & Chief Executive Officer, HeliService USA
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Blue Mountain Operations | From Cost Pain to Capital Gain: A case study on turning emissions into earnings
This groundbreaking project illustrated replacing 915 methane-emitting pumps with cutting-edge solar-powered equipment featuring PMSM motor and VFD technology,... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Ru SchaefferkoetterChief Executive Officer, Blue Mountain Operations
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
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Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:30pm - 5:00pm (CST)
Collaboration Spotlight: Building a resilient Gulf Coast energy and chemical sector
This session will delve into opportunities and pathways to strengthen the US Gulf Coast’s global leadership position in base chemical manufacturing for... Read MoreSpeakers:
- Ramanan KrishnamoortiVice President, Energy & Innovation, University of Houston
- Dhaval ShahGeneral Manager for Corporate Technology & Innovation , SABIC
- Paul KearnsLaboratory Director, Argonne National Laboratory
Chair:
- Jane StrickerSenior Vice President Energy Transition, GHP Executive Director, Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), Greater Houston Partnership
Program Type:
Innovation Agora4:35pm - 4:55pm (CST)
S&P Global | Reflections from the Day
S&P experts reflects on the main messages heard today at CERAWeek 2025. A short, fast-pathed and analytical review of the day's highlights.Chair:
- Coralie LaurencinSenior Director, Gas, Power & Climate, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Deepa KumarHead of Asia-Pacific Country Risk, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- Chengyao PengSenior Director, S&P Global
- Edurne ZocoResearch & Analysis Executive Director, S&P Global
- Douglas GiuffreExecutive Director, Americas Gas & Power, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference5:00pm - 5:30pm (CST)
PolyJoule | Turning Polymers into Power: Plastic batteries built for the grid
PolyJoule converts plastic feedstocks into grid batteries. Learn through case studies of PolyJoule’s deployments how plastic-based batteries eliminate... Read MoreSpeaker:
- Eli PasterCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, PolyJoule, Inc.
Program Type:
Innovation Agora5:30pm - 6:10pm (CST)
Materials and Hardware: Advancements in transmission technologies
Cutting-edge advancements in gears, shafts, clutches, torque converters, and advanced conductors with increased current-carrying capacities are transforming... Read MoreChair:
- Etienne GabelResearch & Analysis Director, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Matt PawlowskiVice President, NextEra Energy
- Jim OgleChief Electrical Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Lab
- Anthony AllardExecutive Vice President, North America, Hitachi Energy
Program Type:
Innovation Agora6:00pm - 7:00pm (CST)
Conference-wide Reception
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Program Type:
Executive Conference7:00pm - 8:30pm (CST)
Dinner & Dialogue | Cyber security, AI and the New World: Threats and opportunities
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Jen EasterlyPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Evenstar Cyber, LLC
- Dan BrouilletteFormer United States Secretary of Energy, Chief Executive Officer, Bridge Tender Holdings
Program Type:
Executive Conference
8:00am - 8:50am (CST)
Breakfast Available Starting at 8 AM
Description coming soonProgram Type:
Executive Conference- Plenary
8:50am - 9:40am (CST)
Redefining Global Order: Demographics, geopolitics and security
Demographic transitions are shifting national politics and geopolitical trends throughout the world. In the United States, the deindustrialization of the... Read MoreChair:
- Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Geopolitics and International Affairs, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Paul GruenwaldGlobal Chief Economist, S&P Global
- Nicholas EberstadtHenry Wendt Chair in Political Economy, American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
- Karl EikenberryDistinguished Fellow, Stimson Center, Former Ambassador and Lieutenant General
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:00am - 10:40am (CST)
Technology Pathways for the Future
Technology will shape the future of energy industry in multiple ways. After a week of conversations in the Innovation Agora, the panelists will share their... Read MoreChair:
- Judson JacobsExecutive Director, Energy Technology & Innovation, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Andy KarsnerSenior Strategist, Google [X]
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
10:40am - 11:00am (CST)
Leadership Dialogue: Alaska and the world
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speaker:
- Hon. Mike DunleavyGovernor, Alaska
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:00am - 11:50am (CST)
Re-imagining the Energy Future
Although the global energy system is always in a state of continuous transition, major shifts such as a change in primary energy mix have taken decades.... Read MoreChair:
- Atul AryaSenior Vice President & Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Speakers:
- Scott TinkerTinker Energy Associates, Chief Executive Officer; Bureau of Economic Geology, Director Emeritus, Switch Energy Alliance, Chairman
- Hunter HuntChairman & Chief Executive Officer, Hunt Energy, LLC
- Vijay SwarupSenior Director, Climate Strategy & Technology, ExxonMobil
- Evelyn WangVice President for Climate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- David VictorProfessor of Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Program Type:
Executive Conference - Plenary
11:50am - 12:05pm (CST)
Concluding Thoughts
Chair:
- Daniel YerginVice Chairman, S&P Global
Speakers:
- Louis CarranzaManaging Director, Head of CERAWeek, S&P Global
- Jamey RosenfieldSenior Advisor, Founder & Co-Chairman of CERAWeek, S&P Global
Program Type:
Executive Conference 12:15pm - 1:15pm (CST)
Informal Networking Lunch
Program Type:
Executive Conference