The acceleration of technology into the energy sector coupled with its effective application is reorienting the competitive corporate landscape. How are companies prioritizing technologies to align with their broader corporate strategies? What new models of innovation are they pursuing to deliver these needed capabilities? Are new partnerships increasing with both traditional and emerging players?
Climate change and transition risk are causing companies to test business models and adjust strategies to create long-term competitive advantage. Different companies are taking different approaches as they balance corporate portfolios: How much investment should go into clean energy? What are investors demanding? Is there a diversification strategy? How will they balance growth, financial returns, and company cultures? This session will discuss what lower carbon energy investments are being made, vertical diversification strategies, and short-term versus long-term value creation.
Recent tragic events have focused great attention on building more resilient cities. Climate change will have implications for cities of the future, including protecting against sea level rise, weather-related risks, and fires. What does this mean for future energy infrastructure? What innovative building materials, new construction methods and technologies will lead the way in urban development? What can be learned from recent disasters for future best practices?