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KPMG’s 14th Annual Global Energy Conference


Sponsored by KPMG

KPMG’s Global Energy Conference attracts more than 700 energy executives and luminaries to share ideas and gain insights on the current issues and emerging challenges that will impact the energy industry in the coming year.

Will you be at the energy industry’s premier event?

On May 25-26, KPMG’s 14th Annual Global Energy Conference will take place at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas. Join other senior energy executives and luminaries to share ideas and gain insights on the current issues and emerging challenges that are shaping the energy industry.

This year’s agenda is designed to help attendees understand how to navigate the structural shift in commodity prices and focus on the role disruptive forces are playing in transforming the energy industry.

Our keynote speaker, Alan Mulally, former president and chief executive officer of the Ford Motor Company, will discuss designing a turnaround to gain competitive advantage amidst an economic downturn. Also speaking are political commentators George Will and Paul Begala, who will provide an insightful look at the U.S. presidential candidates and their views on the future of U.S. foreign policy.

Mike Walsh, founder and chief executive officer of Tomorrow Limited, will discuss the near horizon for emerging technologies and disruptive shifts in human behavior and then translate these into pragmatic plans for digital transformation. Also speaking is Constance Hunter, chief economist at KPMG LLP (U.S.), who will discuss the root cause of the oil price volatility and the future economic outlook.

In addition to our notable speakers, an impressive lineup of industry professionals will offer novel perspectives and strategies on hot topics. Attendees can choose from a host of breakout discussions on the issues that are most relevant to their businesses.

Oil and gas track - Discussions will focus on the impacts of the termination of the U.S. crude export ban, new oil and gas frontiers, the challenges and opportunities of decommissioning, and leading successful transformations.

Power and utilities track - Panelists will discuss how to navigate pressing cybersecurity issues while keeping your business secure; defining the utility model of the future, next-generation technologies; and delivering affordable energy while managing size, complexity, and scale.

Technical track - This track is geared to help attendees better understand the next generation financing in “lower for longer” environment, how to combat business misconduct in a challenging economic environment, and responding and adapting to accounting standards and will also provide accounting and reporting updates.

To register for the conference, please visit our website at KPMG Global Energy Conference.