World’s preeminent energy conference to focus on ‘Multidimensional Energy Transition: Markets, climate, technology and geopolitics.’ Learn more at www.ceraweek.com
HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bill Gates will be among the speakers at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.
The founder of Breakthrough Energy and TerraPower will join the world’s top energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities addressing this year’s conference.
Amidst a tour of Texas’ growing clean energy industries, Bill Gates will join Daniel Yergin for a fireside chat delving into the readiness of emerging clean technologies for investment and deployment and the economic opportunities they present for energy communities especially.
“We are pleased again to welcome Bill Gates to CERAWeek,” said Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and conference chair. “His prolific and creative career across business, technology, philanthropy and—through his work as founder of Breakthrough Energy—climate change and the energy transition stands apart in both its scope and impact. At a time of profound and accelerating change, his unique perspective on the future will be an important and timely addition to the critical dialogues taking place at this year’s conference.”
CERAWeek 2024: Multidimensional Energy Transition: Markets, climate, technology and geopolitics will explore strategies for a multidimensional, multispeed and multifuel energy transition—one that reflects different realities and timelines by region, technology, industry strategies, as well as the variety of social and political approaches and divergent national priorities in an increasingly multipolar world.
The CERAWeek 2024 conference program will explore key themes related to:
Energy Markets Policy and GeopoliticsCompany StrategiesPower Markets in TransitionNew Supply Chains for Net ZeroMinerals and MetalsClimate and SustainabilityTechnology and InnovationCapital Transition
The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora, serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference. Featuring a community of thought leaders, technologists, start-ups, investors, academics, energy companies and government officials, the Innovation Agora will showcase transformational technology platforms in energy and adjacent industries ranging across AI, decarbonization, low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility, automation, and more. The 2024 program will also feature expanded “Agora Hubs“—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
CERAWeek 2024 speakers will include (partial list):
Jennifer Granholm – Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of EnergyJohn Ketchum – Chairman, President and CEO, NextEra EnergyAmin H. Nasser – President and CEO, Saudi AramcoDarren Woods – Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil CorporationJohn Podesta – Senior Advisor to the President on International Climate Policy, The White HouseMike Wirth – Chairman of the Board and CEO, ChevronWael Sawan – CEO, ShellPedro Pizarro – President and CEO, Edison InternationalPatrick Pouyanné – Chairman of the Board and CEO, TotalEnergiesVicki Hollub – CEO, Occidental PetroleumMurray Auchincloss – CEO, bpKadri Simson – Commissioner for Energy, European CommissionRyan Lance – Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillipsJulie Sweet – Chair and CEO, AccentureCatherine MacGregor – CEO, ENGIETengku Muhammad Taufik – President and Group CEO, PETRONASMeg O’Neill – CEO and Managing Director, Woodside EnergyAnders Opedal – President and CEO, EquinorMaria Pope – President and CEO, Portland General ElectricRobert Blue – Chair, President and CEO, Dominion EnergyRichard Adkerson – Chairman of the Board and CEO, Freeport-McMoRanShaikh Nawaf Al-Sabah – Deputy Chairman and CEO, Kuwait Petroleum CorporationJack Fusco – President and CEO, Cheniere EnergyAndrés Gluski – President and CEO, AESErnie Thrasher – Founder and CEO, Xcoal Energy and ResourcesMiguel Stilwell de Andrade – CEO, EDPJim Fitterling – Chair and CEO, DowChristian Bruch – President and CEO, Siemens EnergyMeg Gentle – Executive Director of the Board, HIF GlobalOlivier Le Peuch – CEO, SLBMichael Smith – Chairman, CEO and Founder, Freeport LNGJeremy Weir – Executive Chairman, Trafigura Pte LtdRussell Hardy – Chief Executive Officer, VitolTak Ishikawa – President and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AmericaMohamed Jameel Al Ramahi — CEO, MasdarLorenzo Simonelli – Chairman and CEO, Baker HughesMarcel van Poecke – Chairman, Carlyle International Energy Partners
Visit www.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the most up-to-date program information (subject to change).
Registration Information
CERAWeek by S&P Global 2024 will be held March 18-22 at the Hilton Americas—Houston. Further information and delegate registration is available at www.ceraweek.com.
Media Accreditation
Media registration is now open. Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login
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