Congress Programme

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The transition in the global economy to reach net zero emissions requires commitment and strong strategic leadership from across the political and business community. How are energy leaders developing and delivering long-term strategies to adapt? How can real deep decarbonisation be achieved without compromising inclusive energy prosperity?

Hall 4, Block 2

Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for reducing carbon emissions in the heavy transport and industrial sectors and providing long-term storage capability to the electricity sector. As an increasing number of countries look towards the green opportunities presented by hydrogen, this session will explore the opportunities and challenges for both producers and consumers – from developing the most viable business models to overcoming technological barriers.

Hall 4, Block 3

Predicting the future global energy picture is increasingly difficult given the impact of various disruptions. This session will emphasize the importance of long-term scenarios and showcase the World Energy Council’s refreshed global scenarios, which focuses on navigating growth opportunities for accelerating a successful energy transition in an era of disruptive innovation.

Conference Room A, Block 5

As linear consumption reaches its limits, our society must make a fundamental shift from the “take, make, dispose” model to one that “reduces, reuses, recycles” materials. Adopting a circular model is profitable for business and society alike, generating competitiveness and driving sustainable economic growth. The energy industry has a key role in leading this change.

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Nuclear technologies remain one of the most divisive subjects in the energy market, with the challenges of capital cost and the perception of risk balanced against energy security, environmental concerns and an integral role in a better strategic energy future mix. This session explores changing perspectives towards nuclear energy’s role in the energy transition and the key players and technological developments shaping its future.

Conference Room A, Block 6

Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, dematerialisation and changing mobility needs, shifting demographics and urban/rural patterns, as well as evolving values are changing consumer behaviors and preferences, with potentially profound implications on resource and energy footprints. Energy providers will need to adapt to a new decentralised, decarbonised and digital world if they are to successfully engage the energy consumer 4.0.

Conference Room A, Block 4

Today’s interconnected and energy-hungry world requires infrastructure projects on a scale never seen before, from transcontinental pipelines to global supply chain networks. From Belt and Road to the EDGE initiative, this session analyses the risk/reward balance of these grand scale megaprojects from a global energy market perspective sand looks to where this trend may lead us in the future.

Hall 4, Block 1

With the support of digital disruption and technological advances, the role of renewables in the future energy mix is accelerating faster than ever. The pace at which renewable energy uptake is realised is dependent on several factors – from the environmental limitations and costs, to the diversification of investments, regulation and competing developments in fossil fuels.

Conference Room A, Block 5

The energy system is undergoing a digital transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things, big data, blockchain and enabled solutions are revolutionising the way we produce and consume energy. These new technologies will lead to unprecedented levels of efficiency, disintermediation, improved supply chain management and capital allocation effectiveness and enhanced system resilience.

Hall 4, Block 2

Energy storage is a critical innovative tool for the energy transition, enabling deeper renewables integration and penetration, roll out of off-grid solutions, e-mobility and support system resilience. As technological advances push the boundaries of what’s possible, how will these new solutions transform the system we know it? What are the risks and what scope of collaboration and investment is required to realise the potential?

Hall 4, Block 3

Technology is transforming the way we generate, use and store energy, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the grand transition. Pushing these new frontiers requires visionary thinking, crossing national and corporate borders, policy and regulatory environments, investment and ambition gaps. From electrons to molecules, graphene to nanotubes, AI to IoT to blockchain, how will these breakthrough technologies drive the energy transition?

Conference Room A, Block 6

As the energy industry evolves alongside the advent of AI, IoT and robotisation, new jobs are being created requiring specialist skill sets and existing jobs are being displaced, resulting in a risk of worker shortages for many job functions. What does the energy professional of the future look like? How can the industry attract and retain the right talent?

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As the world enters the fourth industrial revolution, the transport and logistics industry is undergoing a major shift in the way it thinks and operates. This session explores the key trends driving this change that have the potential to be hugely disruptive to the industry - from new players and new technologies to user-focused end-to-end service and changing business models.

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Latin America and the Caribbean are among the most richly endowed regions in terms of energy sources, but are also facing significant challenges in the energy transition. The design of strong and stable energy markets is critical and needs to address issues including an acceleration of renewable energy, reduction of climate change impacts, and a faster leveraging of innovation opportunities.