7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
RM 115 ANDERSON FAMILY COMMONS
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
WELCOMING REMARKS
SHELL AUDITORIUM
David Leebron, President, Rice University
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE: GLOBAL ENERGY STRATEGIES - TODAY’S CHALLENGES, TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES
As the head of a global corporation involved in virtually every aspect of the energy industry, including conventional, unconventional and alternative resources, Jeff Immelt is in a unique position to frame the big picture of today’s energy landscape. His views on energy supply, competition for energy resources and the path forward will provide a valuable starting point for this year’s conference.
Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Electric Company
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY MARKETS: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
Get a picture of global energy issues and the attendant geopolitical implications through a European prism. Lady Barbara Judge will provide a timely perspective on how Europe views its energy future, the reliability of regional supply as well as steps European countries are taking to alleviate supply shortages.
Lady Barbara Judge, Chairman Emeritus of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Director, Statoil
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
THE FUTURE OF HYDROCARBONS: SURVIVING THE NEW MARKET REALITIES IN TODAY’S DOMESTIC OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
The unconventional boom has fundamentally changed the long-term outlook for natural gas. Learn how companies are addressing price pressures, competition and the shifting dialogue associated with the environment. The panel will examine areas of common ground between environmental organizations and the energy industry, and how best to realize the full potential of unconventional resources.
Drew Nelson, Clean Energy Project Manager, Environmental Defense Fund
Thad Hill, President and Chief Operating Officer, Calpine Corporation
Dr. Derek Mathieson, President, Western Hemisphere Operations, Baker Hughes Incorporated
Kenneth Medlock, Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics, Rice University, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
RM 115 ANDERSON FAMILY COMMONS
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
THE OUTLOOK FOR ENERGY: A VIEW TO 2040
With global energy demand expected to increase by 30 percent by the year 2040, access to energy resources is driving long-term global economics. This presentation will provide a long-term view of the world’s energy future over the next three decades, highlighting changes in global demand, and how that demand will be met by natural gas and other energy resources. The presentation will provide a specific focus on energy demand within the residential, transportation, industrial and electric generation sectors.
Rob Gardner, Manager, Economics & Energy Division Corporate Strategic Planning Department, Exxon Mobil Corporation
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT TRENDS
Few could have predicted how the U.S. energy industry has been reshaped with the rise in unconventional oil and gas discoveries. But one thing is certain – the U.S. is in the center of an energy revolution that is attracting an expanding group of energy investors. With trillions of dollars in play, the stakes have never been higher. So how does this trend impact your company and strategy? Hear leading industry experts discuss capital investment trends, considerations to optimize capital investments and how investment dynamics could impact the energy industry.
Moderator: David Peterman, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Jon McCarter, Americas Oil & Gas Transactions Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
Roger Plank, President and Chief Corporate Officer, Apache Corporation; Director, Parker Drilling
Carl Williams, Principal, Riverstone Holdings LLC
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LUNCHEON
RM 115 ANDERSON FAMILY COMMONS
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
CYBER SECURITY AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
This panel will address trends, strategies, and vulnerabilities in the energy industry that are critical to a board’s risk oversight function. The panel will discuss key considerations regarding cyber network exploitation and technology protection.
Dr. Christopher Bronk, Fellow in Information Technology Policy, Rice University, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
Bret Davis, Special Agent, Strategic Partnership Coordinator, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cody Monk, FBI Special Agent Cody Monk; FBI Scholar-in-Residence; Baker Institute of Public Policy, Rice University
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY
Vice Admiral Lee Gunn will provide an overview of the military’s focus on global energy, national security and the challenges facing the energy industry. This thought-provoking presentation will arm directors with critical information impacting long-term board strategy.
Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, United States Navy (Retired), President, American Security Project and CNA’s Institute for Public Research
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
RM 115 ANDERSON FAMILY COMMONS
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING REMARKS
The Honorable Bill White, Chairman, Lazard
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
COCKTAILS AT HOTEL ZAZA
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
DINNER AT HOTEL ZAZA