2024 KPMG Global Energy Conference

The 2024 KPMG Global Energy Conference marks the 20th year that KPMG is bringing together leading experts from across the energy and energy-adjacent sectors to help you navigate the future of the industry. This conference is more than just a milestone, though—it’s a reflection of how much energy has changed, how rapidly the pace of that change is accelerating, and how broadly it’s impacting clients in tech, finance, banking, insurance, automotive, manufacturing, and more.

At KPMG, we believe that a focus on the future will determine success in this space. The 2024 Global Energy Conference will focus on areas such as capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, risk and resiliency, technology, and human capital.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024	General Sessions
7:00 AM	Breakfast in the Boardroom (Invitation only) Sponsored by IBM
8:00 AM	Start your day: Continental breakfast in the Grand Foyer
9:00 AM	Welcome and opening thoughts
9:15 AM	Morning keynote Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist
9:45 AM	Q&A Session with Diane Swonk Moderator: Angie Gildea, US Sector Leader, Energy & Chemicals, KPMG LLP
10:05 AM	Morning snacks, Networking & Transition to concurrent sessions
10:20 AM	Concurrent Sessions 1
	(Re)Shaping public perception of the energy sector Moderator: Brad Stansberry, Consulting Sector Leader, Energy & Chemicals, KPMG LLP Panelists: Shawn Anderson, CFO, NiSource Margaret Cooper, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Chevron Americas E&P Selby Bush Lilley, Regional Vice President, External Affairs and Communications, Sempra Infrastructure Charles Moran, Vice President, Communications and Community Affairs, Phillips 66
	SEC and regulatory updates and impacts Moderator: Rob Wilson, Partner, Audit, KPMG US Panelists: Todd Fowler, Partner, Audit Sector Leader, Power & Utilities, KPMG LLP Erin McCloskey, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP Joel Smith, Partner, Audit Sector Leader, Oil & Gas, KPMG LLP
	Follow the money: M&A in a changing energy landscape Moderator: Gillian Morris, Principal, Advisory, KPMG LLP Panelists: Travis Counts, Chief Administrative Officer, Civitas Resources Mike Harling, Deal Advisory Sector Leader, KPMG LLP David Krieger, Managing Partner, Covalence Investment Partners Joe Loner, CFO, Priority Power
	Fueling the energy transition: The business case for alternative fuels in commercial and public transportation Moderator: Anish De, Global Head of Energy, KPMG International Panelist: David Bray, Industry Specialist, B.A.E.S. Infrastructure Berit Foss, Director of Sustainability, POET Juliana Garaizar, Founding Partner, Energy Tech Nexus Macgill James, Director, CO2 Supply, TES-H2
11:35 AM	Luncheon Keynote Gregory Brew, Analyst, Iran and Energy, Eurasia Group
12:05 PM	Lunch service begins
12:30 PM	Q&A with Greg Brew Moderator: Regina Mayor, Global Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG International
12:55 PM	Roaming Desserts / Transition to Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
1:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions 2
	Making the shift: Doubling down on collaborative partnerships Moderator: Julie Luecht, Houston Office Managing Principal, KPMG LLP Panelists: Wafa Jafri, Partner, Co-Lead of Energy and Natural Resources Strategy, KPMG UK Bradford Pete-Hill, Executive Director, NextEra Energy Cindy Taff, CEO, Sage Geosystems Inc. Rens Valk, Venture Capitalist, Shell Ventures
	Leading through early adoption: Innovation with AI Panelists: Jian Jiao, Head of Data Engineering and Data Management, bp Marcus Murph, Partner, Advisory, KPMG LLP Shannon Soland, Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, National Grid
	Alternative funding to support capital investments in energy Moderator: George Spakouris, Principal, Deal Advisory, Capital Projects Leader, KPMG LLP Panelists: Karen Hensley-Chelstowska, Director, Global Economic Incentives, The Kraft Heinz Company Jackie Richert, SVP, Corporate Planning, Investor Relations & Treasurer, CenterPoint Energy Suresh Vasan, Senior Investment Advisor, United States Department of Energy George Ward, Principal, Advisory, Infrastructure & Projects Adv, KPMG US
	The future of natural gas Moderator: Brooke Harris, Director, ESG Advisory, KPMG LLP Panelists: Julie Mayo, SVP and Chief Legal Officer, Sempra Infrastructure Paul McNutt, Advisor, ConocoPhillips Simon Virley CB, Head of Energy, KPMG UK
2:15 PM	Afternoon break: Network and snack
2:35 PM	Concurrent Sessions 3
	Charge! Driving the energy ecosystem forward with electrification Moderator: Arun Mani, Principal, Infrastructure & Projects, KPMG LLP Panelists: Peter Anderson, Managing Director, LS Power Rina Harris, Vice President, Business Development, CenterPoint Energy Philip Holder, Managing Director, Moelis and Company
	The real treasure hunt: Unveiling strategic tax incentives Moderator: Glenn Todd, Tax Sector Leader, Energy & Chemicals, KPMG LLPS Panelists: Heather Crowder, Vice President & General Tax Officer, Philips 66 Hannah Hawkins, Partner, Washington National Tax, KPMG LLP Joe Reese, Vice President & Chief Tax Officer, NextEra Energy George Ward, Principal, Advisory, Infrastructure & Projects Adv, KPMG US
	Bridging the gap: The next frontier for talent Moderator: Jennifer Rayburn, Principal, Advisory, KPMG US Panelists: Brooke Bradburn, General Manager, Learning & Talent Consulting, Chevron Tracy Josefovsky, Vice President, Human Resources, Halliburton Greg Leflar, Vice President, Operations, ENGIE Resources
	Risky business: Opportunity and threat of climate on Insurance Moderator: Sean Vicente, Partner, Americas ESG Lead, Insurance, KPMG LLP Panelists: Paul Frank, Senior Risk Manager, Delek US Holdings, Inc. Jeremy Smith, Managing Director, Actuarial, KPMG John Gentry, President, ExxonMobil Risk Management Inc. Scott Sobel, Director, Global Risk Consulting, Aon
3:35 PM	Transition to ballroom for closing session
4:00 PM	A Championship Vision Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker and Entrepreneur
5:00 PM	Closing remarks Angie Gildea, US Sector Leader, Energy & Chemicals, KPMG LLP
5:20 PM	End your day: The GEC Networking Mixer Sponsored by Oracle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024	General Sessions
7:00 AM	Continental breakfast
8:30 AM	Welcome and opening
8:45 AM	KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk (Opening keynote)
9:20 AM	Leading the Charge: Perspectives from Three CEO's
10:30 AM	Networking break
11:00 AM	Concurrent Sessions 1	Electrification of the energy system	SEC and regulatory updates and impacts	Strategic tax incentives and credits to fuel growth
12:10 PM	Lunch Keynote: To be announced
1:10 PM	Roaming dessert and networking
1:35 PM	Concurrent Sessions 2	Enabling sustainable energy through collaborative partnerships	Powering innovation through AI	Follow the Money: An M&A outlook in a changing energy landscape
2:25 PM	Networking break
2:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions 3	(Re)Shaping public perception of the energy sector	Alternative funding to support capital investments in energy	Bridging the energy talent gap
4:00 PM	Transition to ballroom
5:00 PM	Closing remarks
5:15 PM	Networking Reception

Emmitt Smith

Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker and Entrepreneur

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Gregory Brew

Analyst, Eurasia Group

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Diane C. Swonk

Chief Economist, KPMG US

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Emmitt Smith

Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker and Entrepreneur

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Gregory Brew

Analyst, Eurasia Group

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Diane C. Swonk

Chief Economist, KPMG US

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Conference highlights

The goal of the GEC is to provide participants with new insights, tools, and strategies to help them manage industry-related issues and challenges. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from leading energy and energy-adjacent companies.

In addition to our notable speakers, an impressive lineup of industry professionals will offer new insights and strategies on hot topics during our concurrent panel sessions. Attendees can choose from a host of breakout discussions on the issues that are most relevant to their businesses.

I have never been to an industry event which was so well represented by females in my entire career. All the panels were balanced, diverse and demonstrated the female talent of our industry which is hardly ever on display.

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Event Sponsors

Angela Gildea

U.S. Sector Leader, KPMG LLP

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Angela Gildea

U.S. Sector Leader, KPMG LLP

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