Executive Dialogue

The global energy landscape is currently defined by a challenging paradox: the urgent need to power the world’s increasing energy needs while simultaneously providing basic energy access to the most impoverished populations. Countries around the world are facing the dual necessity of maintaining energy security while evolving the infrastructure required for a high-tech future central to many economies. Central to these challenges are geopolitical and economic shifts such as the shale revolution that transformed the United States into a leading energy producer, fundamentally altering global trade dynamics and market stability.

Join us for what will be a very interesting discussion for approaching these challenges both domestically and internationally including such questions as:

• Can the success of the shale revolution in the US be translated to other countries? Can it be de-risked enough to be successful?
• How will advanced AI data centers impact deliverability for other energy needs?
• What role does additional offshore development have in the US energy mix? Is a resurgence on the horizon?
• What conditions are necessary to continue incentivizing LNG export development on both US coasts and Alaska?
• What role does the US DOE play in energy development outside of the US?

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The “Demand Decade” refers to the projected 2026–2035 period in which global energy demand is expected to grow at an unprecedented pace, driven by AI growth, data center expansion, cloud computing, electrification, and industrial development across the Global South. Forecasts indicate that electricity demand from data centers could double by 2030, with AI related energy use increasing severalfold over the same period. This surge underscores the need for an all of the above energy strategy, where oil, gas, and other sources play complementary roles in ensuring global economic growth, security, and reliability.

In this environment, exploration is strategically essential, enabling secure supply, supporting diversification, and strengthening global economic resilience. The exploration sector is therefore central to navigating and powering the Demand Decade.

Succinct Summary of Discussion Themes

• Conditions that enhance the competitiveness of frontier exploration
• Exploration’s role in meeting global energy needs while supporting environmental stewardship
• Technologies that strengthen investment in resilient, lower‑carbon, lower‑cost resources
• Managing above‑ground risks and enabling factors for successful exploration
• The importance of fiscal stability and long‑term policy alignment
• The role of effective partnerships across industry, government, and technology sectors
• Improving societal understanding of exploration’s contribution to energy security and global development

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Join a candid fireside chat with leading venture capital executives from private and corporate funds as they discuss how investment decisions are made in offshore energy. The conversation will explore where breakthrough innovation begins, how risk is evaluated in a capital-intensive industry, and what investors expect from founders and operators. Panelists will also share insights on technology pilots, adoption timelines, and offer a lighthearted take on venture capital culture.

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Tired of policy briefings that put you to sleep? This isn't one of them.  Join moderator Katie Mehnert, Founder, ALLY Energy & NPC Member and John Dabbar, Executive Director, National Petroleum Council for a fireside chat that gets to what really matters: How do federal energy policies translate into dollars and timelines?

 What You'll Get:

 🔥 Real Talk on Permitting – Why your projects are stuck in regulatory limbo and what's being done about it

⚡ The Gas-Electric Tightrope – How the push for electrification is reshaping the entire energy value chain (and what that means for your operations)

🎯 Your Seat at the Table – How to get your voice heard in the studies that shape national energy policy

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