Agenda

Session 1

The current context of energy and climate geopolitics

Restating the UK’s global role as a key enabler of the international energy transition
Sophia Brecknell, Deputy Director – Joint International Energy Unit, DESNZ-FCDO

Taking stock of international disruption and determination in climate and energy geopolitics: Climate Week NYC in context
Helen Clarkson, CEO, The Climate Group

The clean energy transition under pressure: re-evaluating plans and priorities for resilience

Reviewing the UK’s Energy Transition Outlook 
Sarah Kimpton, Vice President, Energy Transition and Innovation Team, DNV

The Strategic Spatial Energy Plan – addressing Great Britain’s long term energy needs
Alice Etheridge, Head of Strategic Spatial Energy Planning, National Energy System Operator

Session 2

The future of transition investment: navigating the next five years through to 2030

Myfanwy Wolf, Commercialisation Director, Climate Investment

Michael Button, Senior Policy Programme Manager, IIGCC

Diplomatic perspectives on global energy competitions

Nicolas Rey, First Secretary - Energy, EU Delegation to UK

Fernando Bastos, Head of Climate, Energy, and Nature, Embassy of Brazil

Closing Address

His Excellency Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner, Canadian High Commission