CERAWeek, an annual conference organized by S&P Global and recognized as the most influential gathering of energy sector leaders and experts, kicks off in Houston, Texas on March 10. The mission of CERAWeek is to help create a culture of idea sharing, learning, and building relationships between industry, government, and society to ensure the global energy future.

The CERAWeek community brings together CEOs, ministers and senior decision-makers from energy, politics, finance and technology, as well as leaders in industry, mobility, chemicals and more.

As noted on the conference website ceraweek.com, the premier event brings together more than 450 C-suite executives, 80 ministers and senior officials, and 325 media representatives, with over 10,000 participants from 2,050 companies representing 80 countries to dialogue on the upcoming agenda as the world enters a new era of energy transition.

CERAWeek 2025, “Moving Forward: Energy Strategies for a Complex World”, will focus on future challenges in energy security, supply and climate ambition, as well as markets, infrastructure, policy directions and technology developments including AI, and what this means for all aspects of the industry and beyond. Through a variety of programs and platforms, CERAWeek highlights the interconnectedness of these topics across industries and showcases the partnerships and collaboration models that are transforming energy.

CERAWeek consists of three complementary platforms: the Executive Conference, the Innovation Agora and the Partner Programs. Leading industry thought leaders come together to develop relationships and exchange transformative ideas. The event’s programs aim to advance new ideas and solutions to the challenges facing the future of energy, the environment and climate.

According to the programme published by the organisers, the first day will focus on science, innovation and public policy for a sustainable future. In this conversation, three of the most influential leaders in their fields will discuss pressing issues related to climate change, sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication in shaping public perceptions and actions.

The plenary session will also discuss the topic of “Hyperscale Economy: Energy for AI, AI for Energy”, which will look at how the growth of the “data center industrial complex” is driving unprecedented demand for energy to support AI advances.

Another topic, “Doing Business in a Multi-Speed ​​World”, will focus on adapting to different growth trajectories and market conditions, presenting relevant economic forecasts and strategic ideas. S&P Global experts will share their research and insights on key trends in the global and European energy sector.

The plenary discussions will also cover: the new nexus of tariffs, trade and competition; energy security challenges today and tomorrow; global trade and industrial policy issues. Particular attention is paid to the potential of AI, which is revolutionizing the energy sector with innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency, optimize production and integrate renewable resources.

The wide range of discussion topics: "Investment strategies for the future", "Capital flows into energy", "Drivers of the global commodity market", "Climate change: what are the priorities?" "AI revolution: transforming organizations in all dimensions", "Critical minerals: new security of supply", "How Asia is shaping the energy markets of the future".

Experts will discuss the increasing intersection of politics, finance and technology with the energy industry, changing priorities in the global gas sector, the challenges of the energy transition and the assessment of climate risks and the implementation of resilience strategies, new security of supply for critical minerals and much more.

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