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“India's energy security is important for global


growth, as it is the world's fastest growing economy.
We must not promote any restrictions on the supply
of energy and stability in the energy market should
be ensured. India is committed to clean energy
and environment. 

By 2030, half of our electricity will be generated


from renewable sources. Time-bound and affordable
finance and sustainable supply of technology
to developing countries is essential for inclusive
energy transition.”

Hon'ble Prime Minister of India


SHRI NARENDRA MODI
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“India will account for 25% of global demand growth


till 2040. India is leading the transition in areas of
biofuels, gas-based economy, green hydrogen, solar
energy even as we take transformative steps to
increase domestic exploration and production of
traditional hydrocarbons.

India Energy Week will enable all of us to get together


to innovate and devise solutions to solve the global
energy trilemma of security, affordability and
availability as well as devise solutions for the future
global energy transition.”
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ABOUT INDIAENERGY WEEK

India Energy Week is the pre-eminent platform for government, think tanks and academia to address
experts in the traditional and non-traditional energy the challenges and opportunities presented by a
industry from around the world and will embody responsible energy transition that balances security,
India’s energy ambitions, showcasing it as a global affordability, access and sustainability.
powerhouse for energy transition and a hub that
brings together the international energy industry. As India accelerates its efforts to secure its energy
and power by investing across infrastructure and
Taking place from 6-8 February 2023 in Bangalore exploration and production, India Energy Week
International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), India, the provides a unique opportunity for key decision-
inaugural edition will convene leaders from the makers to expedite synergies between stakeholders
integrated energy value chain value chain, finance, and identify new growth opportunities.

INDIA ENERGY WEEK IN NUMBERS


650+ 10+
Global Energy Professionals International Exhibitors International Exhibiting
Country Pavilions

Conference Delegates Thought Leaders Ministerial, Keynote, Strategic &


and Speakers Technical Conference Sessions

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CONFERENCES OVERVIEW
Complementing global dialogues on energy transition and net-zero
agendas, India Energy Week conferences provide a unique opportunity to
expedite synergies between industry and stakeholders, advance dialogue
to address challenges, and highlight new growth opportunities for the
Indian and global energy industry

STRATEGIC The Strategic Conference brings together Ministers, CEOs,


and policy makers from the integrated energy value chain
CONFERENCE to share insights on policies, strategies and latest trends
impacting global energy markets.

EXECUTIVE Executive sessions convene leaders at the forefront of


business operations to share insights, strategies and
SESSIONS best practices in actioning the net-zero agenda set by
governments and business leadership.

TECHNICAL The Technical Conference offers engineers and project


managers access to the latest industry knowledge, research
CONFERENCE findings, technical expertise, new project developments,
state of the art technologies and industry best practices.

LEADERSHIP An important cornerstone of India Energy Week’s strategic


conference programme, the invitation-only Leadership
ROUNDTABLES Roundtables gather ministers, C-level industry executives
and policymakers to explore the new ideas and
transformative thinking shaping the energy sector.

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Asia has become the world's largest and fastest growing 2023 STRATEGIC
energy demand centre. Propelled by rapid economic progress,
urbanisation, industrialisation, vehicle fleet expansion, and
CONFERENCE THEMES
efforts to ensure higher standards of living, Asian countries are
shaping new supply chains, corridors, and pathways for secure Strategies to deliver a multi-
and sustainable energy future. faceted energy system

Following an unprecedented decline in 2020, the oil demand has


made an extraordinary recovery, supported by strong revival in
Making energy accessible,
India and China. OPEC envisages global oil demand increasing by
secure, and affordable for all
close to 13 mb/d, rising from 96.9 mb/d in 2021 to 109.8 mb/d in
2045.

Unquestionably, current trends are prompting governments to Fast tracking the path to
pay closer attention to the resilience and diversity of clean energy net-zero
supply chains. Tight energy markets have triggered a reassessment
of energy policies and priorities, resulting in profoundly recalibrated
global energy trade. Sustainability of previously well-established Accelerating technology
flows of oil and gas is being increasingly questioned. innovation and knowledge
transfer
In this scenario, India remains a bright spot on the global
economic horizon, being the fastest growing major economy, with
an envisaged growth of 6.8% in the current fiscal year, on heels of Enabling partnerships to
8.7% growth in the fiscal year that ended in March 2022. This can deliver growth
be contrasted with the global growth of 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in
2023.

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IEA predicts that India will lead future oil demand, green path to progress. The Indian government's
buoyed as a hub for refining and petrochemicals. With liberalisation reforms have made the energy sector
strong economic foundations, a young aspirational an extremely attractive destination for investments
population, and an investment friendly environment, and collaboration.
India has emerged as the demand and investment
friendly destination of the world. India is the third With plans to become a refining hub, the refining
largest energy consumer globally, consuming 5mb/d capacity in the country is set to increase to 400
of oil which is expected to further increase by around MMTPA over the next decade from current 250
6.3 mb/d by 2045. MMTPA.

While oil will remain the baseload of the energy An increase of natural gas, biofuels, renewables in the
demand in India, the government is adopting country’s primary energy mix as well as significant
multiple pathways to achieve its bold commitment push in adoption of EVs to decarbonise transport
to become net-zero by 2070. Each of these pathways sector places India firmly on the path of integrating
is equally significant and is a success story worth low-carbon next generation energy solutions.
replicating. Against this backdrop, the Ministry of Petroleum
India’s growth has the potential to catalyse global and Natural Gas is organising India's flagship
economic resurgence. Any achievement by India energy event, India Energy Week 2023 providing an
will have a multiplier impact on achievement of unrivalled platform to strengthen dialogue and foster
the UN Sustainable Development Goals. India’s collaboration and knowledge-sharing on the future
G20 Presidency is an opportune moment to act energy landscape.
as a bridge between the developed and emerging Convening decision makers, energy ministers, and
economies, particularly in the energy sector. CEOs from over 30 countries, IEW 2023 is truly a
India has taken several measures to overhaul global gathering of minds where key priorities will
the hydrocarbon policy framework to ensure be set, bold announcements will be made, and new
energy security for the country, while pursuing the partnerships will be forged.

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2023 STRATEGIC
CONFERENCE THEMES
STRATEGIES TO DELIVER A MULTI- ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY
FACETED ENERGY SYSTEM INNOVATION AND
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER:
Recent policy reforms have aided in amplifying
exploration and production of hydrocarbons in India Energy transition requires a sustained level of
to reduce reliance on imports and meet growing accelerated innovation across all elements of
demand. Substantial investments are also being made the energy value chain. The global nature of
to diversify the energy mix for the country to meet its challenges facing the industry means global
COP26 & 27 commitments. India’s biofuels adoption solutions are required, highlighting the need for
is a success story; as are strides towards renewable greater collaboration and knowledge sharing.
energy including hydrogen.

ENABLING PARTNERSHIPS
MAKING ENERGY ACCESSIBLE, TO DELIVER GROWTH
SECURE, AND AFFORDABLE
FOR ALL Partnerships are critical for the industry in meeting
its net-zero pledges fostering innovation and
growth. As new policies and regulations accelerate
As a major global energy consumer, secure and
the ease of doing business in the country,
affordable access to energy is imperative for India.
unparalleled opportunities arise for international
India's energy security policy has evolved to become
players along with potential for tremendous
more inclusive, taking into account political, economic,
growth.
social, and environmental issues and concerns, driving
solutions that will power the remotest corners of the
country’s geography.

FAST TRACKING THE PATH TO


NET-ZERO

The adoption of renewable energy, hydrogen and


biofuels are fast tracking India’s net-zero objectives,
with some regions already reaching zero carbon
emissions. India’s distinct energy model presents a
potentially trailblazing path for developing economies
around the world.

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2023 STRATEGIC CONFERENCE


SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

His Excellency
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister of Industry & His Excellence Dr. Matthew
Minister of Petroleum & Advanced Technology, Opoku Prempeh
Natural Gas and Housing United Arab Emirates
& Urban Affairs Managing Director and Minister for Energy
Government of India Group CEO, ADNOC Ghana

His Excellency Gabriel His Excellency January


Mbaga Obiang Lima His Excellency Makamba
Lyonpo Loknath Sharma Member of Parliament
Minister of Mines and
Hydrocarbons Hon'ble Minister of Energy and Cabinet Minister for
Republic of Equatorial and Natural Resources Energy
Guinea Bhutan Tanzania

His Excellency Lin


Her Excellency Shanqing
His Excellency Kanchana Magna Mudyiwa
Vice Administrator,
Wijaysekera National Energy
Deputy Minister of Energy
Minister of Power & Energy and Power Development Administration
Sri Lanka Zimbabwe Peoples Republic of China

His Excellency Dr. Tawfiq-e-


Elahi Chowdhury, Bir Bikram
His Excellency
Adviser (Minister) to the Haitham Al Ghais Dr Fatih Birol
Prime Minister for Power,
Secretary General Executive Director
Energy and Mineral
Organisation of Petroleum International Energy
Resources Affairs
Exporting Countries (OPEC) Agency
Bangladesh

Francesco La Camera
Joseph McMonigle
Director-General
Amitabh Kant Secretary General International
G20 Sherpa International Energy Renewable Energy
Government of India Forum Agency (IRENA)

Arun Kumar Singh Shaikh Nawaf S. Al-Sabah


S.M. Vaidya
Chairman Deputy Chairman and
Chairman Oil and Natural Gas Chief Executive Officer
Indian Oil Corporation Corporation Limited Kuwait Petroleum
Ltd (ONGC) Corporation

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Ibrahim Al-Buainain
Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Senior Vice President -
Tengku Muhammad Taufik
Global Sales, Trading & Chairman & Managing
Supply Planning President & Group CEO Director
Saudi Aramco PETRONAS GAIL (India) Ltd.

Octávio Simões
Sumant Sinha Sunil Duggal
President and Chief
Chairman and CEO Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
ReNew Power Tellurian Vedanta Group

Alessandro Bernini William Lin


Sashi Mukundan
Chief Executive Officer and EVP, Regions, Corporates
Chief Operating Officer & Solutions Senior Vice President
Maire Tecnimont Group bp bp Group

Andrew Geoffrey Barry


Vice President – Mariarosa Baroni Mothana Bahjeat
Global LNG Marketing & Qteishat
Chairman – ExxonMobil President
LNG Market Development World Gas Mobility Senior Managing
ExxonMobil Oil & Council (WGMC) & Director - MEA & APAC
Gas Company NGV Italy JinkoPower

Pushp Kumar Joshi


Chairman & Managing
Director and Additional Dr Ranjit Rath
Charge of Director – Rajarshi Gupta
Marketing Chairman & Managing
Hindustan Petroleum Managing Director Director
Corporation Ltd ONGC Videsh Limited Oil India Ltd

Mahesh Kolli
Stephen Bull Akshay Kumar Singh
Founder, President &
EVP Renewables Jt. MD Managing Director & CEO
Aker Solutions Greenko Group Petronet LNG

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Dr Ayed Al Qahtani
Vartika Shukla
Director Prasad Panicker
Research Division of the Chairperson &
Organization Chairman & Head of Refinery Managing Director
OPEC Nayara Energy Engineers India Limited

Subhash Kumar
Prabh Das V R K Gupta
Member Energy Transition
MD & CEO Chairman & Managing Advisory Committee
HPCL Mittal Energy Director and Director (HR) Ministry of Petroleum and
Limited (HMEL) BPCL Natural Gas

Venu Nuguri Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan


Shivanand Nimbargi
MD and CEO, India and Managing Director
South Asia MD and CEO Numaligarh Refinery
Hitachi Energy Ayana Renewable Power Limited

Ajay Mehta
Amit Sharma
Dr. Alois Vira Vice President -
Managing Director & CEO Engineering
Tata Consulting Chief Executive Officer Technology and R&D
Engineers Nayara Energy Shell

Dr Abderrezak
Benyoucef
Sukhmal Jain Sudheer Perla
Head, Energy Studies
Director (Marketing) Country Manager – India Department
BPCL Tabreed OPEC

Rob Bailis
Jennifer Holmgren Amy Chua
Senior Scientist
Chief Executive Officer President Stockholm Environment
LanzaTech SLB Asia Institute

Dr. Abhishek Kar


Senior Programme Lead
Vandana Hari
Council on Energy,
Founder & CEO Environment and Water
Vanda Insights (CEEW)

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2023 STRATEGIC
SESSIONS AT A GLANCE*
MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY
10:00 – 11:30 Inauguration and Opening Ceremony

11:45 – 12:30 Ministerial session Strategies for a sustainable and decarbonised future

12:45 – 13:30 Ministerial Session Building supply chain for the future

14:30 – 15:30 Breakthrough session Price and supply volatility – addressing global energy security needs

15:30 – 16:30 Leadership panel Pipeline for transition: natural gas a necessary solution

16:30 – 17:30 Leadership panel The importance of continued investment in E&P

17:30 – 18:00 Spotlight session India’s perspective: the roadmap to circularity

18:00 – 18:45 Spotlight session India: the critical cog in the global growth machine

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY
09:00 – 14:00 Ministerial session 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9)

14:00 – 15:00 Leadership panel Green hydrogen economies: matching demand and supply

15:00 – 15:45 Spotlight session Biofuels: a strategic complement for energy optionality

15:45 – 16:00 Spotlight Session OPEC: World Oil Outlook

16:00 – 16:45 Leadership panel Outlook: the energy system of the future

Downstream strategies: the road ahead for refining and


16:45 – 17:30 Leadership panel
petrochemicals sectors

17:30 – 18:00 Spotlight session BLEENS: A clean cooking fuel stack solution for the Global South

WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY
The road to a cleaner grid: decarbonisation and energy diversification
10:00 - 11:00 Leadership panel
for the power and utilities industry

11:00 - 12:00 Leadership panel Future mobility and challenges of the present

Efficiency at the heart of growth: technology, innovation, digitalisation,


12:00 - 13:00 Leadership panel
and talent

14:00 - 14:30 Leadership panel Scaling and transforming energy infrastructure

14:30 – 15:15 Spotlight session Make in India: transforming India into a global manufacturing hub

15:15 – 16:00 Leadership panel Powering the future: scaling renewable energy projects

16:00 – 17:00 Closing ceremony

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
DAY 1: MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2023
10:00 – 11:30 Inauguration and Opening Ceremony

11:45 – 12:30 Ministerial session

Strategies for a sustainable and decarbonised future


The energy landscape has undergone significant shifts in recent years. Successful pivots towards a low-carbon future
will require examining the current landscape while charting a new path ahead. Policymakers will play a crucial role in
accelerating adoption of low-carbon options including biofuels, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen. Countries like
India and the United States are at the forefront of developing and utilising emerging fuels. Collaboration is crucial to
support growth, especially in important consumption hubs.

Attendee insights: Policymakers share insights on progress made to transition to a low-carbon economy.

12:45 – 13:30 Ministerial session

Building supply chain for the future


Ensuring resilient, reliable, and sustainable supply chains across the energy value chain has become increasingly
important. This has created two possible pathways for future progress: moving from global to regional supply chains
and ensuring a more diversified and globally responsible supply chain system. Identifying the right balance between
these two options is crucial for ensuring energy security, affordability, and reliability. This will pave the way for new
strategic supply chain options and energy-related infrastructure.

Attendee insights: A pertinent session exploring the decoupling of the global trade system.

14:30 – 15:30 Breakthrough session

Price and supply volatility – addressing global energy security needs


The immediate consequence of energy shortfalls and high prices has resulted in a need for policy measures and
direct government intervention to drive energy security, tackle affordability, and accelerate access to sustainable
energy sources. This highlights the consequences of underinvestment in the hydrocarbons sector over the last
five years, and the need to reverse the trend of restricting investment in new E&P activities. Optionality in energy
sources is critical for a successful transition.

Attendee insights: Energy ministers take the stage to consider issues surrounding energy prices, supply, and
security.

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15:30 – 16:30 Leadership panel

Pipeline for transition: natural gas a necessary solution


Natural gas is considered a crucial component in reducing emissions and satisfying energy demand. It is viewed as a
cleaner fuel that can help the world transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Developing countries have been
investing in natural gas infrastructure, such as pipelines and LNG terminals, but high gas prices could jeopardize its
role in these economies. This raises questions about how markets will address this risk, and what India will do to
counter the impact of high gas prices on its path to becoming a gas-based economy.

Attendee insights: Gas and LNG leaders talk about existing and planned gas infrastructure and the interventions
required to make Gas and LNG a source for a smart energy transition.

16:30 – 17:30 Leadership panel

The importance of continued investment in E&P


Demand for oil and gas has rebounded rapidly to meet rising energy demand in the face of energy supply shortages.
However, global investment recovery in E&P is yet to keep pace. Evolving investor demands, increased emissions
expectations, price volatility and energy transition plans continue to present challenges. Continued upstream
investment is required in the long-term to meet demand forecasts and insufficient upstream investment would
result in more price volatility and spur adverse economic consequences.

Attendee insights: Gain understanding of investment opportunities in the global exploration and production
industry.

17:30 – 18:00 Spotlight session

India’s perspective: the roadmap to circularity


Investors, customers, and regulators have raised their expectations for companies to get the most out of their
resources, thus ensuring sustainable supply as well as the use and reuse of raw materials. Companies across the
energy industry have a role to play in India’s ongoing progress in strengthening its circular economy. A closer look
at recent investments; equipment repurposing and recycling; the role of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage
(CCUS) technologies; and waste-to-energy solutions are needed to continue on the path forward.

Attendee insights: Spotlight on India’s circular economy approach in the energy sector.

18:00 – 18:45 Spotlight session

India: the critical cog in the global growth machine


India is the world's 5th largest economy. Over the past decade, India's economy has grown significantly, increasing
GDP per capita by more than 50%. Amidst fear of global recession, India's economic growth prospects remain
strong. IMF has predicted a real GDP growth rate of 6.8% for 2022-23 and puts India among the best performing
major economies in the world with an annual GDP of $3.2 trillion in 2021.

India, with its robust economic growth, neutral foreign policy stance and a strong energy demand outlook position
has emerged as a strong power, making it an ideal ally to lead effectively in strengthening global economy and
governance issues.

Attendee insights: Spotlight on India’s achievements, potential and future role in global stage especially as a
demand centre of energy resources.

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DAY 2: TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2023


09:00 – 14:00 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9)

The 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9) is hosted by the Government of India in association with the
International Energy Forum (IEF).

Event Schedule

09:00 – 09:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks (open to media and press)

09:45 – 11:00 PLENARY SESSION 1

Addressing energy security and social justice challenges in a turbulent world


Key statements by Ministers and Heads of International Organisations

12:00 – 13:00 PLENARY SESSION 2

Asia-centre of demand and engine of accelerated growth and innovation


Key statements by Ministers and Heads of International Organisations

13:30 – 14:00 Concluding Session

Attendee insights: Exploring the impact of geopolitics and the global economic crisis on energy security and
net-zero ambitions.

14:00 – 15:00 Leadership panel

Green hydrogen economies: matching demand and supply


The focus on hydrogen's role in the energy mix has increased significantly in recent years. A versatile fuel, hydrogen
plays a vital role in energy transition and optionality.

India is one of the select few nations to have declared a clear hydrogen strategy with a production target of 5 MMT
of green hydrogen by 2030. Under its National Hydrogen Mission, India is actively looking to enhance the share of
green hydrogen in its energy mix in sync with its renewable energy programme.

Attendee insights: Learn more about green hydrogen economies and progress being made by India and other
countries in deploying this energy source at scale.

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15:00 – 15:45 Spotlight session

Biofuels: a strategic complement for energy optionality


Biofuels offer a potential alternative for mitigating dependence on fossil fuels and increasing energy security.
However, there also remains a great deal of uncertainty around potential for biofuels to scale up to the next level
and create an impact. This prompts discussions about the policy and investment considerations that need to be
made for biofuels to be adopted at a larger scale, the impact they can have on improving energy security and
reducing emissions, and the results and lessons from India's recent E10 blending.

Attendee insights: Gain insight into the strategic importance of biofuels in energy security.

15:45 – 16:00 Spotlight session

OPEC: World Oil Outlook

16:00 – 16:45 Leadership panel

Outlook: the energy system of the future


A new energy map is emerging across all major markets as new supply sources will be urgently needed in the quest
for energy security. Although the future is yet to be determined, opportunities to change public perceptions around
energy source optionality and meet net-zero goals must be capitalised. A new energy investment landscape is
necessary to achieve the required rotation on both new and existing hydrocarbon production and to bring forward
next generation solutions in a global energy system that will continue to grow.

Attendee insights: Business leaders and policymakers contemplate on the energy system of the future and
opportunities presented today for a just energy transition.

16:45 – 17:30 Leadership panel

Downstream strategies: the road ahead for refining and petrochemicals sectors
Many analysts forecast that the world’s energy transition will prompt a peak in oil-based fuel demand followed
by a decline. However, demand for petrochemical feedstocks is expected to grow. Refiners will need to identify
opportunities to adjust or modify production operations to meet the growing demand for petrochemicals,
prompting new thinking around how refineries are designed and operated, remaining aligned with expectations and
commitments around net-zero agendas.

Attendee insights: Understand pathways refining and petrochemical sectors are forging to meet with
decarbonisation goals as they meet growing demand for petrochemicals.

17:30 – 18:00 Spotlight session

BLEENS: A clean cooking fuel stack solution for the Global South
Clean cooking fuels like biogas, LPG, electricity, ethanol, natural gas, and solar power (BLEENS) can provide solutions
for over 2.4 billion people that burn unprocessed solid fuels like firewood in poorly designed stoves. The scale of
some of the programmes implemented across the Global South including success story of India Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwal Yojna (PMUY), Ecuador’s induction stove, and Alcohol Stoves in Nigeria are unparalleled examples of achieving
climate goals as well as energy justice. Gaps around infrastructure, finance, and knowledge need to be addressed.

Attendee insights: Learn about clean cooking fuel stack solutions for the global South and its role in addressing
energy security, affordability, and net climate benefit.

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DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2023


10:00 – 11:00 Leadership panel

The road to a cleaner grid: decarbonisation and energy diversification for the power and utilities
industry
It is important to strike a balance between both energy security and decarbonisation at the same time and there
is a clearer sense of the technologies that will need to be fast tracked to make that happen. Areas of grid-scale
electricity, green hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture, geothermal energy, nuclear and large-scale battery storage
among others are on focus and a sustainable roadmap to a clean baseload is critical.

Attendee insights: Power and utilities leaders navigate pathways to a cleaner grid.

11:00 – 12:00 Leadership panel

Future mobility and challenges of the present


The mobility market will require new thinking, innovation, and systemic transformation to meet net-zero ambitions
while delivering energy and mobility advances for the global economy. Mobility transition will create opportunities for
players across the energy value chain, particularly in the form of new partnerships. Organisations and innovators will
need to identify opportunities optimal for them, and how new partnerships can increase impact and success. Policy
makers must consider how to best guide the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility service companies as
well the investment in the infrastructure required.

Attendee insights: Hear about the future of mobility, its impacts on the existing energy landscape, and emerging
partnerships as both industries transition to a low-carbon future.

12:00 – 13:00 Leadership panel

Efficiency at the heart of growth: technology, innovation, digitalisation, and talent


Technology innovation will be vital in reinventing customer experience, evolving the core of the business operational
agenda, optimising the value chain, and connecting and integrating operations across a new industry ecosystem.
Achieving a true energy industry transformation will require the right combination of leader-led technology, policy,
investment, talent, and collaboration.

Attendee insights: Highlighting the need for digitalisation and advanced technology adoption across the
industry, this session further explores the role of emerging energy technology.

14:00 – 14:30 Leadership panel

Scaling and transforming energy infrastructure


Bold steps are being taken to upgrade current energy infrastructure and rearrange asset portfolios in line with the
rapid shift towards greener options. In view of this challenging future, many stakeholders are calling for increased
focus and investment in infrastructure to ensure low-carbon next generation energy solutions like hydrogen, fusion,
and other synthetic fuel solutions, as well as speeding up the implementation of carbon abatement solutions into
energy systems.

Attendee insights: Learn about prospects energy transition brings to scale, upgrade, and transform existing
infrastructure to accommodate future sources.

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14:30 – 15:15 Spotlight session

Make in India: transforming India into a global manufacturing hub


Make in India initiative encourages companies to develop, manufacture and assemble products made in India
and to incentivise dedicated investments in manufacturing. Energy is a critical driver of India growth story, and
this initiative enhances synergies between the government and energy organisations around India’s net-zero
commitments, highlights the challenges for the energy industry in deploying the initiative at scale, emphasises the
need to attract investments and capacity building initiatives.

Attendee insights: The Make in India policy plays a critical role for India’s national agenda. This session focuses
on the opportunities within the Indian energy sector under the initiative.

15:15 – 16:00 Spotlight session

Powering the future: scaling renewable energy projects


Installed renewable energy capacity will continue to grow through 2030 to meet global demand for clean energy.
Currently, industry spending on renewable energy already exceeds spending on new fossil fuel and nuclear power
generation projects. For new and existing players, the urgency to scale renewable energy projects is paramount.

Attendee insights: This session provides insights on existing and upcoming renewable projects in India and
globally and expands on the opportunities available for renewable companies to scale their projects to achieve
2030 targets.

16:00 – 17:00 Closing ceremony

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