WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT 20-22 JANUARY 2014
Monday 20th January 2014
SUMMIT Programme DAY 1 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Global Leaders’ Dialogue
11:0012:00
Formal Opening Ceremony
13:0014:00
Lunch
14:0014:45
Welcome and Introduction to ADSW Leaders’ Summit The current shift in the global energy mix towards wider deployment of renewables is of fundamental importance for shaping the economic and social systems of the future, and for ensuring the security and supply of energy to meet ever increasing global demand. At the same time, this shift is creating new opportunities and challenges alike for many nations. The ADSW Leaders’ Dialogue brings together leaders from business, technology, government and academia to advance collaboration and action on the most immediate and urgent priorities, as well as long-term imperatives. Moderator: Nima Abu Wardeh, Presenter, BBC, UAE Welcome Address: HE Suhail Al Mazrouie, Minister of Energy, United Arab Emirates Keynote Presentations: The Honorable Dr Ernest Moniz, Secretary of State for Energy, United States of America HE Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Rachel Kyte, Vice President for Sustainable Development, World Bank Group Moderator: Nima Abu Wardeh, Presenter, BBC, UK Speaker: Rachel Kyte, Vice President for Sustainable Development, World Bank
15:4516:30
In conversation with... Speakers: Miranda Ballentine, Director of Sustainability, Walmart, USA 17:0017:45
In conversation with... Jeffrey Sachs, Director Earth Institute, Columbia University, United States of America 15:0015:45
Keynote Panel – The Business of Clean Energy What is the effect of the current global economic climate on the energy landscape and the business of sustainability? Has the rate of uptake of renewable energy technologies slowed? What are the factors behind this trend and does it still make economic sense to invest in renewable energy? How can NGO’s, businesses and the finance community work together to deliver a more sustainable future, whilst making good business sense and driving economic growth. Moderator: David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, United States of America Speakers: Marie-Jose Nadeau, President World Energy Council Christof Ruehl, Group Chief Economist and Vice President, BP Global, UK Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO Schneider Electric, France Maria van de Hoeven, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA) Naoko Ishii, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), USA
Fostering Sustainable Business Moderator: Shaun Kingsbury, Chief Executive, Green Investment Bank, UK Speakers: Mohamed J. Al Ramahi, Chief Operating Officer, Masdar, UAE Saif Al Sayari, Executive Officer Energy Solutions, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), UAE Michael Eckhart, Global Head of Environmental Finance, Citigroup, USA Joe Pettus, Senior VP of Fuel and Energy Operations, Safeway, USA The Right Honourable, Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, United Kingdom
Where is economic growth going to come from and who are the contenders for the next economic power house? With continued signs that the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China are facing a slow-down in investment and battling inflation, which countries are lining up to be the next economic power houses and how are they investing in energy? Economies in Europe, USA and Japan appear to be recovering and tentatively starting to grow, but are they investing in sustainable energy technologies or sticking to carbon-intensive fuels? What are the energy opportunities for Africa from this shift away from the traditional economic powerhouses? Is the continent considered to be sufficiently stable and open for investment? What are the implications for the development agenda – can poverty alleviation be driven through energy and water security. Speakers: James Cameron, Founder Climate Change Capital, UK Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice President, European Investment Bank Peggy Liu, Chairperson, JUCCCE, China Dimitris Tsitsiragos, Vice President, Europe, Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa, International Finance Corporation, USA
17:4518:30
Meet the Speaker Networking Reception Speakers and delegates will be invited to meet and exchange opinions in our exclusive networking area, conveniently located adjacent to the Summit Hall immediately after the conclusion of sessions. This reception represents an excellent opportunity for networking and stimulating discussion prior to attending the Zayed Future Energy Prize Ceremony. Depart for Zayed Future Energy Prize Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Ceremony, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi The Zayed Future Energy Prize is inspired by the vision and environmental stewardship of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and is awarded to empower, recognize and reward the world’s innovators – honouring them for their impact, their innovation, their leadership and their long-term vision.
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