Innovation Agora

The CERAWeek Innovation Agora is an open marketplace for the exchange of ideas and insights on energy innovation, emerging technologies, and solutions. As the world faces increasing pressure to transition to a cleaner energy future, addressing these energy grand challenges requires more innovative solutions, which are highlighted and featured at the CERAWeek Innovation Agora. 

It is also a forum to learn and connect, including an exciting program with many sessions and formats designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and stimulate new thinking and learning. 

The CERAWeek Innovation Agora program covers a wide array of transformational technology platforms ranging from digitalization, AI, analytics, and connectivity to robotics, blockchain, additive manufacturing and mobility, and including a continued focus on new technologies for decarbonization. We have a remarkable community of technologists, investors, thought leaders, government officials and corporate innovators—all dedicated to creating new pathways and solutions for our energy future. 

Our formats include: 

• Voices of Innovation – One-on-one candid conversations from the foremost and sometimes controversial thought leaders. 
• Agora Studios - Moderated discussions with industry leaders and ecosystem participants on emerging and disruptive technologies across the Agora themes. 
• Agora Houses - dedicated spaces for delegates to experience showcased technologies from our Partners that are transforming the energy industry, and give you a chance to experience them for yourself. 
• Agora Pods – Presentations from startups and tech innovators showcasing case studies on new technologies and innovations in the energy ecosystem. 
• Innovation Agora Tech Corridor - Dedicated space for delegates to speak with a number of our Agora Pod presenters in a more relaxed and interactive setting. 
• Lyceums - Seminars hosted by Partners, S&P Global Experts and Guest Faculty offering deep dives into critical emerging topics and technologies. 
• Meetups and Book Signings - Small, unstructured gatherings fostering in-depth discussion around common interests and topics, led by S&P Global analysts, partners, and guests. 
• Hubs - Dedicated zone for sharing ideas and insights, exploring the technology frontiers around a central theme and topic area. 
• Clean Energy Commons - A lively space in the Agora where serendipity happens! Delegates network in this casual gathering space surrounded by innovative partner experiences and Agora sessions including Studios, Pods, Hubs, and Lyceum Labs – all accessed directly from the Commons.