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 


Networking, bonus content, and more

 
Do more with your registration. You'll receive access to our networking app before the event. Use it to:
 
  • Build your network—Before the conference begins see who is attending, help people find you, exchange contact information digitally, and plan who you'd like to meet onsite.
  • Connect—Use 1:1 messaging to introduce yourself. Conversations are saved and searchable for your convenience.
  • Enjoy extra content—Receive materials from speakers and partners. Find out about event updates as they happen.
  • Take it all with you—Look up your contacts and conversations after the event. Use the mobile app version for easy access from anywhere.
 

THIS EVENT STARTS IN

Clean Energy Technology Fundamentals Training*

Delivered by clean-tech experts using S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest research, this training course will equip you with a basic understanding of the technologies that will enable the energy transition. We will unravel the complex interaction between markets, technology, and supply chains that drive profitability in the clean energy technology industry.

Instructor:

Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President, Clean Energy Technology Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights

*Additional fee applies. Learn more > 

Agenda

Training Agenda
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  • 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Overview of Clean Power Technologies
    — Available renewable power technologies
    — Drivers and inhibitors to deployment
    — Current installation levels
  • 10:30 am Refreshment Break
  • 11:00 am Technology 101
    — Solar PV
    ↳ Solar PV system breakdown
    ↳ End-use areas
    ↳ PV technology and supplier overview
    — Wind (onshore and offshore)
    ↳ Onshore and offshore wind farm layout
    ↳ Turbine technology and supplier overview
    ↳ Fixed versus floating offshore wind
    — Energy storage
    ↳ Battery and non-battery storage
    ↳ Application areas
    ↳ Battery technology and supplier overview
    ↳ Business models
    — Non-mainstream technologies
    ↳ Clean and firm technologies
    ↳ Introduction to heat electrification
  • 12:30 pm Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Technology and Cost Trends
    — Evolution of technology and supplier landscape
    — Innovations and disruptions
    — Emergence of hybrids/colocation
    — Cost evolution and drivers
  • 3:00 pm Break
  • 3:30 pm Supply Chain Trends
    — Current supply demand balance
    — Component manufacturing footprint
    — Raw material dependencies
    — Emerging localization trends

    Outlooks
    — Capacity outlooks
    — Investment outlooks
  • 5:30 pm Training Concludes
    Facilitator: Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President, Clean Energy Technology Lead,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
Main Conference Agenda
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
  • 9:00 am Registration and Networking Breakfast
  • 9:50 am Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Mark Eramo, Co-President,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 10:00 am  KEYNOTE SPEAKER  Addressing the Realities of an Evolving Energy Transition Landscape
  • 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
  • 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?

    Sarah Bairstow, Chief Executive Officer,
    Mexico Pacific
    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

    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
  • 2:20 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?

    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

    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
  • Sarah Bairstow, Chief Executive Officer,
    Mexico Pacific
  • 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
  • Serge Tismen, Managing Director, Global Head of Clean Energy Transition,
    Citi
  • 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
  • Mark Eramo, Co-President,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 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

Sponsorship

Sponsors

 
 

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
Register by November 8
Standard Rate


All-Inclusive Pass - Conference + Training
$2,190    
$2,790    
Conference Only
$895    
$995    
Training Only
$1,295    
$1,795    
Groups *
Register 3 delegates, get one free    
Register 3 delegates, get one free    

Rates are in USD and are not inclusive of local taxes or VAT. Americas Region event terms and conditions apply.

* See FAQs for details on registering at a special rate.

**Please note: A pass for this event does not include entrance to the Global Energy Awards. Let us know if you want more information about the Global Energy Awards.




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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
Visit the hotel website

 

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.

* Please note: S&P Global does not associate with third-party reservation agents and cannot guarantee their legitimacy. We advise you use the information we provide when making your reservations.



News & Insights


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FAQs

How to register

We offer three easy ways to register:

Online: Click here to register now

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

Payment forms accepted

We only accept payment by credit card for this event.

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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How to obtain a letter of invitation to apply for a travel visa

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.
  • — The visa application process can take weeks or even months, depending on the countries involved and time of year, so you should consider registering and paying as early as possible.

Once full payment has been made, please contact Customer Service to request a letter of invitation:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

Networking app

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
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Phone: +1 732.655.2212

Email: [email protected]

Event terms and conditions

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