Energising the Future : Identifying Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Friday 14th November 2008
Summit Theme
On the 14th of November 2008, the London Business School’s Energy Club will host its annual Global Energy Summit. Energy leaders will engage in thought-provoking debate and provide their views on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in energy.
The Summit will revolve around its core theme of identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges. Individual panels will focus on a variety of topics, including Oil & Gas, Alternatives and Utilities, both from the energy supplier and final consumer perspectives.
Confirmed Speakers
Jeremy Rifkin, Foundation on Economic Trends
Mike Lawton, Regenatec
Mr. Solomon Mizra, Head of Downstream Strategy, Shell
Antonio Mexia, CEO of EDP
Kim Heyworth, WHEB Venture Partners LLP, Founding Partner
Mr. Paymon Aliabadi, CEO Essent Trading
Programme Schedule
8:30-9:00
Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:30
Introduction – LBS Energy Club
Opening Remarks – Dean of London Business School
9:30-11:00
Keynote Speaker – Jeremy Rifkin, Foundation on Economic Trends ‘Capitalising on the Future of Energy’
11:00-11:30
Networking Break
11:30-13:00
Morning Parallel Panel Sessions
Panel Discussion 1- ‘Capturing Value through Biofuels’
Panel Discussion 2- ‘The End Consumer and The Energy Productivity Opportunity’
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
15:30-15:45
15:45-17:15
17:15-17:30
17:30-19:00
Afternoon Parallel Panel Sessions
Panel Discussion 3- 'The Changing Landscape of Oil & Gas'
Panel Discussion 4- 'Structural Transformation of Utilities'
