The energy sector is at a turning point, with the need to reduce carbon emissions becoming increasingly urgent. The discussions in this section address the geopolitical implications of green tech, the impact of tariffs on energy investments, and the role of AI in driving energy security and efficiency. By invite-only, each session brings together 20 expert leaders to explore the complex relationships between energy, technology, business, and policy.
An exclusive forum under Chatham House rules: Join 20 leading executives for curated discussions. Gain candid peer perspectives, forge valuable connections, and collectively influence the narrative during this period of global uncertainty.
Critical minerals: Examine the emerging geopolitical landscape surrounding critical minerals essential for green technologies.
Supply chain security: Discuss strategies for diversifying supply chains and building resilient partnerships to ensure access to these vital resources.
International cooperation: Explore opportunities for international collaboration on research, development, and deployment of green technologies to foster a more equitable and sustainable future
Moderator: Mads Christensen, Executive Director, Greenpeace International
Diplomatic inaction: Examine how today’s climate delay is replacing denial with polished language like “realistic timelines” and “economic feasibility” which further leads to inaction
The cost of comfort: Unpack the hidden consequences of delay, from rising climate costs and eroded public trust to the loss of lives and leadership credibility
Naming the strategy: Explore how to expose delay as a deliberate choice, challenge its excuses, and shift the narrative from “not now” to “how now.”
Speaker: Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, European Commission
AI's dual role: Analyze AI's potential to both accelerate energy consumption and drive energy efficiency across industries.
Beyond efficiency: Explore how AI can revolutionize energy storage, grid management, and the development of new renewable energy sources.
Policy and ethics: Discuss the policy frameworks needed to guide AI development in the energy sector, ensuring equitable access and mitigating risks.
Speaker: Nick Chaset, CEO, Octopus Energy U.S.
Confronting climate realities: Engage in an honest assessment of the practical limitations, unintended consequences, and hidden costs of current climate policies.
Defining achievable targets: Connect with industry peers and thought leaders to explore economically sound climate targets that balance ambition with feasibility.
Directing investment for maximum impact: Identify overlooked opportunities for strategic resource allocation that can drive tangible climate progress.
Speaker: John Kerry, former US Senator, Secretary of State, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
Unlock zero-carbon flexibility: Discover how next-gen nuclear meets rising energy demand with safe, scalable, and carbon-free power
Strengthen grid resilience: Learn how integrated energy storage supports renewables and delivers reliable baseload power
Accelerate innovation: Explore how AI is transforming nuclear energy deployment, safety, and operational efficiency
Speaker: Chris Levesque, President and CEO, TerraPower
Growing appetite for data centers: Assess the increasing energy demands of AI and data centers and their impact on renewable energy development.
Big Tech's role as energy innovator: Examine how tech companies are directly investing in renewable energy projects and driving innovation in clean energy technologies.
Grid modernization imperative: Discuss the need for grid modernization and expansion to support the growth of both AI infrastructure and renewable energy generation
Speaker: Andrés Gluski, President and CEO, The AES Corporation
