Powering possibilities through collaboration

Convening only once a year in New York, the Excellence in Energy Conference gathers the global energy industry’s pioneers, thought leaders and experts for an unparalleled learning and networking experience.

What to expect:

  • — World-class programming featuring S&P Global industry experts and elite business executives
  • — Dynamic roundtable discussions with industry leaders
  • — Insightful clean technology fundamentals training
  • — High-impact networking with your peers 


Themes on the horizon:

  • — Geopolitics – impact on the global energy system 
  • — Ground-breaking technologies – from concept to commercialization
  • — Deal-makers exchange – financiers seeking the next big deal
  • — Aspiring workforce talent – how to stand out in a competitive workforce 


 

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Agenda

Main Conference Agenda
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
  • 9:00 am Registration and Networking Breakfast
  • 9:50 am Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Lisa Pearl, Executive Director,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 10:00 am  KEYNOTE SPEAKER  Addressing the Realities of an Evolving Energy Transition Landscape
    Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil Markets, Midstream, Downstream Research,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 10:20 am  LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE  Thought-Leaders Share Insights into Global Energy Markets
    — Market disruptions—How renewables, electrification of transportation, and the rise of electric consumer consumption is pushing the boundaries of the energy grid
    — Understanding the growing importance of sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the need for integrating these practices across the energy spectrum
    — Climate Policies and Regulations—How are international climate agreements and national regulations influencing the trajectory of the global energy markets?
    — Embracing digitalization—The benefits and pitfalls of applying digital technology (IoT, AI, blockchain) in the ever-evolving energy landscape

    Jillian Evanko, Chief Executive Officer, President,
    Chart Industries
    Jordan Jayson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
    U.S. Energy Development Corporation
    Mike Alvarado, President,
    WattBridge Energy
    Nishit Mehta, Chief Business Officer,
    Serentica Renewables
  • 11:00 am Networking and Refreshment Break
  • 11:40 am  GEOPOLITICAL EXCHANGE  Geopolitics—Shaping the Energy World Stage
    — Navigating the geopolitical uncertainty caused by the rapid pace of the energy transition
    ↳ What impact will this have on supply chain evolution?
    ↳ How might it affect financial investments needed annually to transform the energy economy?
    — The race to innovate—How is the quest for technological advancement (EVs, minerals, solar panels, semi-conductors) defining the race for global leadership in the 21st Century?
    — Managing energy unknowns—Can private innovation and investment reframe the geopolitics of energy?
    — Can private initiative unlock new possibilities when politics/diplomacy reach the limits of commercial reality?
    — Global South region concerns—With its high population, how might the world respond to:
    ↳ Calls for access to capital at affordable costs, debt relief
    ↳ Access to technology, and redressing loss and damage from climate change?
    ↳ How can real-world global consensus materialize for energy that is sustainable, secure, and affordable?

    Facilitator: Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist,
    S&P Global Ratings
    Kelly Speakes Backman, Executive Vice President - Public Affairs,
    Invenergy
    Roger A. Kranenburg, Vice President, Energy Strategy and Policy,
    Eversource
  • 12:20 pm Networking Luncheon
  • 1:20 pm  TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE  Revolutionary Technologies—From Concept to Commercialization
    — Emerging disruptive technologies and their potential to revolutionize the energy sector
    — Examples of technology commercialization—Identifying the challenges and strategies faced when bringing these innovations to market
    — Collaboration and market integration strategies for driving adoption

    Moderator: Francesco D’avack, Associate Director,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Trevor Best, Chief Executive Officer,
    Syzygy Plasmonics
    Rebecca Boll, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer,
    Fluence
    Steven Weber, Business Development Director – North America,
    Ceres Power
    Tasja Botha, Chief Executive Officer,
    VAKT
  • 2:00 pm  FIRESIDE CHAT  The Emergence of AI and Its Impact on the Energy Sector

    Moderator: Daniel Bennett, Head of Technology and Data,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Mariel Herzog, Senior Product Manager,
    Microsoft Azure
  • 2:20 pm  DEAL-MAKERS EXCHANGE  Eye on the Prize—Investors in Search of the Next Big Deal
    — Back on track—A look into the resurgence of the energy financial markets post-pandemic lows
    — O&G megamergers on the rise—Institutional investors take a closer look with renewed interest
    — Clean tech, transition fuels and renewables—Project financiers are opening the pathway to a massive new pipeline of assets
    — Aggregate revival for power demand, boosted by Artificial Intelligence, unleashes debt capital for all things electricity—What’s next?

    Moderator: Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial & Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Serge Tismen, Managing Director, Global Head of Clean Energy Transition,
    Citi
    Nisheeth Khare, Chief Business Officer,
    Aseem Infrastructure Finance
    Patrick Bydume, Director – Climate Infrastructure,
    BlackRock
    Moshe Bonder, Director, Business Development Low Carbon Solutions,
    National Grid Ventures
  • 3:00 pm Networking and Refreshment Break
  • 3:30 pm  COMMODITIES OUTLOOK EXCHANGE  S&P Global Commodity Insights—Trends in Global Energy Markets
    — Power markets in transition: incremental growth add pressure to prices and regulatory framework
    — Gas, Hydrogen and low carbon fuels face price volatility and project uncertainty: how does 2025 looks like?
    — Business strategies: the shale 3.0 playbook: what’s beside efficiency?
    — Oil markets: what are the structural changes in demand, and how the refining industry is adapting to it

    Facilitator: Roger Diwan, Vice President, Global Energy to Finance Lead,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Douglas Giuffre, Executive Director, North American Power, Renewables,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Michael Stoppard, Global Gas Strategy Lead,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Shankari Srinivasan, Vice President, Global Gas, LNG and Low Carbon Gases,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil Markets, Midstream, Downstream Research,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
    Claudia E. Pessagno, Research and Analysis Director, Companies and Transactions,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 4:10 pm  WORKFORCE EXCHANGE  Gaining a Competitive Edge in Today’s Workforce
    — Outside the box—Innovative ways to moving a company forward
    — Moving up—Inspiring confidence, and getting results in management
    — The enterprising employee—How to stand out
    — Entrepreneurialism—Building a company and talent-driven investments

    Moderator: James Gutman, Senior Financial Analyst,
    S&P Global Commodity
    Michael Stivala, President & Chief Executive Officer,
    Suburban Propane
    Denise Galambos, Senior Vice President, Chief People & Equity Officer,
    Exelon
    Paula Glover, President,
    Alliance to Save Energy
  • 4:50 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks
  • 5:00 pm Community of Excellence Networking Reception
Times are US Eastern (EDT / GMT-05). Agenda subject to change.

Speakers

 
 
  • Jillian Evanko, Chief Executive Officer,
    Chart Industries
  • Michael Stivala, President & Chief Executive Officer,
    Suburban Propane
  • Trevor Best, Chief Executive Officer,
    Syzygy Plasmonics
  • Jordan Jayson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
    U.S. Energy Development Corporation
  • Mike Alvarado, President,
    WattBridge Energy
  • Tasja Botha, Chief Executive Officer,
    VAKT
  • Serge Tismen, Managing Director, Global Head of Clean Energy Transition,
    Citi
  • Nishit Mehta, Chief Business Officer,
    Serentica Renewables
  • Nisheeth Khare, Chief Business Officer,
    Aseem Infrastructure Finance
  • Roger A. Kranenburg, Vice President, Energy Strategy and Policy,
    Eversource
  • Rebecca Boll, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer,
    Fluence
  • Kelly Speakes Backman, Executive Vice President - Public Affairs,
    Invenergy
  • Denise Galambos, Senior Vice President, Chief People & Equity Officer,
    Exelon
  • Patrick Bydume, Director – Climate Infrastructure,
    BlackRock
  • Moshe Bonder, Director, Business Development Low Carbon Solutions,
    National Grid Ventures
  • Steven Weber, Business Development Director – North America,
    Ceres Power
  • Mariel Herzog, Senior Product Manager,
    Microsoft Azure
  • Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist,
    S&P Global Ratings
  • Roger Diwan, Vice President, Global Energy to Finance Lead,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Douglas Giuffre, Executive Director, North American Power, Renewables,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Michael Stoppard, Global Gas Strategy Lead,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Shankari Srinivasan, Vice President, Global Gas, LNG and Low Carbon Gases,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil Markets, Midstream, Downstream Research,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Claudia E. Pessagno, Research and Analysis Director, Companies and Transactions,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial & Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Francesco D’avack, Associate Director,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • James Gutman, Senior Financial Analyst,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights

Sponsorship

Strategic Partner

Zema Global
 
 

Event Partner

KH Marque
 
 

Become a sponsor

Download the brochureDemonstrate your strengths, raise your company profile, and maximize your ROI as we bring key industry players and decision-makers to you. At the S&P Global Commodity Insights Excellence in Energy Conference, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their products and services and distinguish themselves from the competition. We offer a full range of opportunities and packages, and can even tailor solutions to suit your needs.

Download our Americas event portfolio brochure to learn more about our events and who attends.

Contact us to start a conversation about your goals and how you can lead the pack as an event sponsor: Ashley Greenleaf, Associate Director, Event Partnerships, at +1 346.651.8174 or [email protected].

Pricing

Early Bird Rate
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Venue

Conference Venue
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street at Albany Street
New York City, New York 10006 - USA
Main hotel phone: +1 212.385.4900
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Training Venue
S&P Global Commodity Insights Offices
55 Water Street - 44th floor
New York City, New York 10041 - USA

 
Accommodation and reservation details

Discounted Accommodation
A limited number of rooms at the Marriott are available at a discounted rate for attendees. These rates apply for the nights of Saturday, December 7 through Friday, December 13, 2024. The discounted rate will be available until Friday, November 8, 2024, or the rooms sell out, whichever comes first. Please note that attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations.

Room Rate
Superior Bedroom (single occupancy) — $459.00 USD per night + tax

Reservations *
Book your room online by clicking this reservation link. Alternatively, reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at +1 212.385.4900 or toll-free at 1.888.236.2427 Be sure to mention you are attending the S&P Global Commodity Insights Excellence in Energy Conference to receive the discounted rate.

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FAQs

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Payment forms accepted

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Group rate

Your organization may send 1 person for free for every 3 people registered at the current delegate rate. All registrations must be from the same organization and made at the same time to qualify. The group rate is not retroactive. Your invoice will reflect 3 delegates at the current rate and 1 delegate at $0.

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We can provide you with a letter of invitation to apply for a travel visa, which you should then send to the appropriate consulate or embassy of the event location. Please note:

  • — Your registration fee must be paid in full before a letter of invitation can be issued. There are no exceptions.
  • — Payment is considered full once money is posted to an order. Credit card payments are immediate. Wire transfer payments require at least 5 business days. Check payments require at least 10 business days.
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Conference registration includes access to the networking app, available for your smartphone, tablet, and desktop (both iOS and Android). We'll send registrants details about logging in to the app as soon as it goes live. Please note that your registration must be paid in full to receive access. (*Training-only pass does not include access to the app)

Substitution policy (how to transfer your registration to a colleague)

If you’re not able to attend, we’re happy to transfer your registration to a member of your organization at no cost, up to 2 business days in advance of the event. Requests must be received in writing via email to [email protected], and are subject to approval. For assistance, you may also reach out by phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
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Cancellation policy

If you're not able to attend or send a colleague in your place, we accept cancellations and provide refunds if received in writing to [email protected] at least 30 days before the event. In the event of non-attendance, the full invoice fee will be payable.

Sponsorship opportunities

We offer a variety of standard and tailor-made sponsorship opportunities to fit your marketing and business-to-business needs—and your budget. Please reach out directly to the Business Development Manager for this event:

Ashley Greenleaf

Phone: +1 346.651.8174

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Speaking opportunities

We're always looking for the best voices in the industry to share their experience and perspective on opportunities, challenges, and trends. Please reach out directly to the Conference Producer to discuss availability and suitability:

Harrison Hodge

Phone: +44 (0) 7977472414

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Press passes

We allow accredited media writing on behalf of major industry publications to cover the event at no charge. Please reach out to the contact below for press pass approval.

Bel Cevallos

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Event terms and conditions

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