State of play – The State of the energy transition: are we on track or falling behind?

State of play – The State of the energy transition: are we on track or falling behind?

Date: Wednesday 19th November, 10.00AM (GMT)/11.00AM (CET)

The energy transition has seen remarkable growth in renewables, yet fossil fuels still account for ~80% of the global energy mix. Progress is undeniable, but ambition and implementation are clearly out of step.

In this opening session of our series, we’ll take stock of the big picture: what’s working, what’s stalling, and what this means for stability, resilience, affordability, and independence over the long term. We’ll explore how legal, financial, operational, and strategic perspectives align — or clash — in practice. We will ask our panel of experts to discuss:

·      Are current policy and regulatory frameworks driving or delaying progress?
·      Where is finance enabling the transition, and where is capital still cautious?
·      From an operational standpoint, are businesses really equipped to deliver on their pledges?
·      What does a realistic long-term outlook look like for energy systems under strain?

Confirmed:
Scott Neilson, partner, A&O Sherman
Tanja Lischka, director government affairs - energy policy, Siemens Energy
Allan Baker, MD - global head of energy transition, Societe Generale
Vlasios Souflis, Chief Operating Officer, EMEA, Lightsource bp

Moderator: Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum