| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
David Carroll President, International Gas Union (IGU)
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| 1:15 PM |
Daniel Yergin Vice Chairman, IHS Markit
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| 1:45 PM |
Industry leaders will provide their perspectives on the qualities and skills necessary to lead global corporations. Panelists will address how they arrived in their current positions, and their guiding philosophies and principles in positioning both their companies and employees to be successful amidst changing market, political and social conditions. Panelists will also share their insights on addressing workforce development and cultivating the next generation of energy leaders, as well as what keeps them up at night as they look toward the future.
Moderator: Dave McCurdy President & CEO, American Gas Association (AGA)
Speakers:
Ryan Lance Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips
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| 2:45 PM |
Hear from industry leaders as they discuss the role that natural gas will play in the global energy system now and into the future. Panelists will discuss policy drivers and uncertainties for the resource including those relative to availability and supply, the role of international markets and trade, and the impact of climate policies. Panelists will also address opportunities and challenges for natural gas in the regions that they serve and represent.
Speakers:
Peter Coleman CEO & Managing Director, Woodside
Anatol Feygin Executive Vice President & CCO, Cheniere Energy
Steve Hill Executive Vice President, Shell Energy
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| 3:45 PM |
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| 4:15 PM |
This session will examine current regulatory frameworks for the production, transmission and distribution of natural gas globally. Panelists will address questions surrounding the need for changing regulatory structures to accommodate evolving energy goals.
Moderator:
Colette Honorable Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Group, Reed Smith LLP & Former Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) (USA)
Speakers:
Diane Burman Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission & Chair, NARUC Gas Committee
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| 5:15 PM |
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| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Held at AGA’s offices |
| 08:30 AM |
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Nick Stavropoulos President & COO, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
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| 09:15 AM |
In this interview-style session, speakers will share the personal stories behind their career progressions. Panelists will share triumphs, failures and lessons learned as they climbed the corporate ladder. They will also describe the skills and tools they developed to remain valuable and relevant in the industry.
Moderator:
Suzanne Sitherwood President and CEO, Spire, Inc.
Speakers:
Meg Gentle President & CEO, Tellurian
Antoni Peris Mingot Managing Director of Regulated Business, Gas Natural Fenosa
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| 10:45 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
It is no secret that, generally speaking, the energy industry workforce continues to mature. This session will address efforts being made to recruit and train the next generation energy workforce. Panelists will discuss their company’s attempts to attract the best and brightest talent, including what they look for in terms of traits and skills as they cultivate the next wave of leaders.
Moderator:
Pierce Norton President & CEO, ONE Gas & Immediate Past Chair, American Gas Association (AGA)
Speakers:
Eng. Khaled AbuBakr Chairman, TAQA Arabia
Al Monaco President and Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge Inc.
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| 12:30 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
In some parts of the world, there is a movement underway toward a future underpinned by low- or zero-carbon energy systems. During this session, speakers will provide their views on these efforts and discuss the role of natural gas in a low carbon future. Further, panelists will address the role of their companies in such a future in both the near and long term.
Moderator:
Kimberly J. Harris Chair of the Board of Directors, American Gas Association (AGA) & President & CEO, Puget Sound Energy
Speakers:
Laurent Vivier President, Gas, Total
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| 3:30 PM |
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| Evening |
Join WGC 2018 delegates at the official Networking Reception. Hosted by
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| 08:30 AM |
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| 08:35 AM |
Participants will be taken on a guided tour through the WGC 2018 exhibit hall where they will have the opportunity to hear short presentations and engage in Q&A with a select number of exhibitors. |
| 08:55 AM |
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| 09:10 AM |
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| 11:45 AM |
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| 12:30 PM |
Coby van der Linde Director, Clingendael International Energy Programme |
| 3:30 PM |
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