Energy CEO Summit
VIEW EVENT DETAILSIn partnership with the Harvard Business School Club of Houston
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Houston’s economic vitality and the growth of the region’s economy is inextricably tied to the energy industry, and the industry is changing rapidly. Texas and the Houston region, in particular, have unique strengths and capabilities in becoming a low-carbon energy hub; meanwhile, conversations continue on raising awareness on climate change and the need to accelerate the speed of the energy transition. Join Asia Society Texas and the Harvard Business School Club of Houston in engaging industry leaders and members of the Houston business community to discuss the evolution of the Energy Sector, Houston's pivotal role, and the critical events driving the change.
In person pre-registration is required and closes on Monday, April 4. No walk-ins accepted.
Virtual ticket sales will close on Monday, April 4. Details on how to join the discussion will be released via email on Tuesday, April 5 at 8 a.m.
Schedule
Tuesday, April 5
6–7 p.m. Registration and Cocktail Hour Reception
7–7:10 p.m. Reception Welcome
Eddie Allen, Board Member, Asia Society Texas
Megan Stidman, President, HBS Club of Houston
7:10–8 p.m. McKinsey Global Energy Perspective: Energy Transition Outlook through 2050
Sanjay Kalavar, Sr. Partner–Leader of Americas Oil & Gas Practice
Luciano Di Fiori, Head of Energy Insights
Wednesday, April 6
7:30–8:15 a.m. Registration / Coffee and Light Breakfast
8:20–8:30 a.m. Summit Welcome
Megan Stidman, President, HBS Club of Houston
Marty Goossen, Vice-Chair, Asia Society Texas
8:30–9:15 a.m. E&P CEO Perspective
Vicki Hollub, CEO, Occidental Petroleum
Moderated by: Suzanne Nimocks, Board Member at ArcelorMittal, OwensCorning, Ovintiv
9:30–10:30 a.m. Future Grid Trends – Electricity
Mauricio Gutierrez, CEO, NRG Energy, Inc.
John Berger, Founder, Chairman, President and CEO, Sunnova
Mary Anne Brelinsky, President, EDF USA Energy Services
Jimmy Glotfelty, Texas PUC Commissioner
Pat Wood III, CEO, Hunt Energy Network/former Texas PUC & FERC Chairman
Moderated by: Brett Perlman, CEO, Center for Houston's Future
10:45–11:30 a.m. The Future of Hydrogen in the Energy Sector
Jeff Gustavson, President, Chevron New Energies
Moderated by: Filipe Barbosa, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Further panelists to be announced.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
1–1:50 p.m. Houston's Role in Energy Transition
Bobby Tudor, Greater Houston Partnership Energy Transition Initiative Chair
Emily Reichert, CEO, Greentown Labs
Jim Hughes, Managing Partner, Energy Transition, EnCap Investments
Moderated by: William Simmons, Vice President, SCF Partners
1:50–2 p.m. Closing Remarks
Megan Stidman, President, HBS Club of Houston
2 p.m. Energy Summit Adjourns
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