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What is CERAWeek?

Chaired by Daniel Yergin, CERAWeek is recognized as the foremost annual gathering in the energy sector, rated among the top five “corporate leader conferences” worldwide. This premier event convenes over 450 C-Suite executives, 80 ministers and top officials, and 325 media representatives, with more than 10,000 participants from over 2,050 companies across 80 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition.

CERAWeek 2025, Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world, will focus on the challenges ahead for energy security, supply, and climate ambitions – as well as for markets, infrastructure, directions of policy and the advance of technology including AI – and what this means for all aspects of the industry and beyond.

Through a diverse set of programs and platforms CERAWeek highlights the linkages of these topics across industries and showcase the partnerships and collaborative models that are transforming energy.

CERAWeek is comprised of three mutually reinforcing platforms: The Executive Conference, the Innovation Agora, and Partner Programs. The industry’s foremost thought leaders convene to cultivate relationships and exchange transformative ideas. Our programs are designed to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Executive Conference
Provides an integrated framework for understanding what’s ahead for global energy markets and geopolitics. Sessions focus on the most relevant themes and topics for the energy industry addressed by the most prominent voices in the industry.

Innovation Agora

An open marketplace for the exchange of insights and solutions on energy innovation and emerging technologies. Sessions focus on emerging, innovative technologies in the energy space.

Partner Programs
Designed to promote high-level interaction among senior executives and officials and build communities to address and share learning on the most important challenges facing the energy future; and programs that foster engagement by emerging leaders and communities.

Geopolitics
A fragmenting political order

Geopolitical competition is creating a more difficult global and complicating energy markets, trade flows, investment decisions, technology choices, and energy transition. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are raising risks and highlighting growing worldwide divisions. Rivalries, particularly between the U.S. and China, are reshaping international politics and economic relations and are complicating efforts to address critical global issues. Companies face increasing challenges in navigating this complex geopolitical terrain and preparing for new challenges.

Policy and Regulation
New policies and directions after the year of elections

The 2024 elections brought major global political changes, leading to significant shifts in energy, climate, and trade policies. In 2025, new governments and policymakers are set to implement significant changes to energy, climate and trade policy, with a focus on energy security and fostering domestic industries. Many countries are changing their regulatory regimes to accelerate infrastructure projects, but trade-offs and contradicting mandates are slowing the drive to meet energy and climate goals. Deregulation will be a theme in the United States; increased regulation, in others. Will permitting processes be reformed? New uncertainties are rising, from U.S. Supreme Court decisions to end the “Chevron Deference”, to policy changes both in the United States and globally. These developments are testing investment approaches for companies worldwide.

Trade and Supply Chains
Under increasing pressure

The globalized world of the last three decades is fissuring: the international economic order and trading system is under growing pressure as major powers compete for industrial leadership, particularly in technology and the industrial clean energy sectors. Governments are subsidizing domestic industries while putting up trade barriers to promote onshoring and near shoring of supply chains and to decouple and insulate their economies. Russia’s war in Ukraine has already transformed what was a global oil market into a divided oil market. The overall result of these forces is an increasingly fragmented and contested global trading system, especially for technology, minerals, and energy transition technologies. Will new trade barriers lead to retaliation that impact economic growth and further disrupt energy flows?

The Capital Transition
The role of finance in the energy transition

Finance, the fuel of energy investment, is at the center of the energy transition. Managing the current energy system while fostering new low-carbon technologies and markets will require the mobilization of significant public and private capital, in the face of policy risks, trade tensions and geopolitical disruptions. Meanwhile investors’ choices are sending mixed signals to companies about how to move to a lower emissions energy system while delivering the returns stakeholders need. The financing of the energy transition in emerging markets remains challenged as availability of capital, regulation and risk levels slow investments and capital flows.

Business Strategies
Adapting to transform performance through the transition

Energy companies are pursuing a diverse range of strategies and new business models as they support the needs of today’s energy system while positioning themselves for the energy transition. Experience over the last two years is leading to a reevaluation of priorities as companies analyze costs and opportunities and adjust to volatile government policies and the requirements of investors. Some are moving quickly into new technologies; others are more focused on consolidating for greater scale, efficiency and future flexibility and many are pursuing innovative new partnerships. Whatever the strategies, there remain constants – meeting customer needs, ensuring reliable supply, and seeking to reduce emissions.

Oil and Gas: Navigating short- and long-term market uncertainties – and the “demand question”

Global Oil in a new future

The future of global oil has become more uncertain: The downshift in Chinese consumption is changing the demand outlook, while the growth of U.S. and Western Hemisphere oil is rebalancing the global market. The war in Ukraine has turned a global oil market into a divided market. Even with energy transition, oil will continue to play a significant role in the energy mix for decades to come. To meet this demand as the world pursues lower emissions, companies are innovating with technologies and business models, while tapping new digital tools and AI to increase efficiency. At the same time, companies face new geopolitical challenges and global rivalries that are reshaping the sector’s investment landscape. Energy security has reemerged as a critical concern for governments, adding to the uncertainty for long term demand outlooks and the required levels of investment.

Natural Gas: Global commodity

Natural gas consumption, which has grown by almost 60 percent over the last two decades, is headed for further growth in the years ahead. LNG, which has tripled, will continue to expand globally, replacing coal and supporting economic growth in Asia Pacific and developing countries. U.S., Qatar, and other suppliers will increase export capacity, with a need for better understanding of the economic impact on exporting economies. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reduced it to the role of a minor exporter. European consumption, which is down significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will be dependent on the future of European industry. In the United States, natural gas will be a major contender in assuring electricity reliability for data centers and AI. Managing methane and expanding infrastructure will remain priorities.

Power, Grid and Electrification
Policies, technologies and systems for a coming surge in demand

The electric power sector is at the forefront of the global energy transition, with wind and solar technologies matured and now deploying at scale. The electrification of the energy system and the recent emergence of power-thirsty artificial intelligence systems point to substantial demand growth for the sector, which can pose challenges for what have been seen as set targets for the future generation mix. New technologies, partnerships and policies are emerging to help the sector meet the world’s need for reliable, affordable and low emissions electricity. But standing in the way are roadblocks in the form of permitting, capital deployment, and sourcing and supply chains, all slowing grid transformation and deployment of new generation capacity.

Mobility and Transportation
Differentiated speeds towards a low-carbon system

The transportation sector’s electrification shows mixed progress. In China, electric vehicle sales are accelerating, and the country has swiftly emerged as an EV manufacturing and export powerhouse. In the US and Europe, sales growth has slowed, and legacy auto companies are paring back their EV ambitions. The rate of EV adoption over the next decade will be pivotal for the energy transition and for oil demand. As the market evolves and fuels for the mobility sector diversify, energy, power, auto manufacturers and technology companies will develop strategies to low-carbon fuels for transportation systems but will also have to grapple with major questions in terms of consumer demand and government policies.

Minerals and Mining
Sustainably supplying the raw materials for the new demand from the energy transition

Securing reliable supplies of critical minerals for energy transition is a top priority for companies and governments. Demand for these minerals is set to rise sharply, but accessing them is challenging due to high costs, regulatory hurdles, trade tensions, and local issues. China dominates many critical minerals supply chains for both mining and processing, which has made the issue a geopolitical flashpoint as other countries seek to diversify sources of supply. Diversification is proving difficult with an average of two decades required from identification of a new source to first production, making minerals both a necessity and a potential constraint on energy transition.

AI and Digital
Reshaping the future of production, management and consumption of energy

The rapid expansion of AI technologies is delivering a shock to the energy system and could well have transformative effects for the industry. Utilities and power companies are rushing to revise growth plans to respond to surging electricity needs from datacenters and energy transition demand. This is driving investment in renewables, advanced nuclear, and geothermal, but also pointing to a renewed role for natural gas. This new demand is forcing large tech companies into major players in the power sector. At the same time, generative AI and other digital technologies hold the potential to transform how energy is produced, managed and consumed and to help energy systems become more efficient and sustainable.

Managing Emissions
Innovating to deliver emissions reductions across energy and energy-intensive industries

Delivering emissions reductions in energy-intensive sectors such as heavy industry is one of the energy transition’s biggest challenges. Decarbonization technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, methane reduction, materials recycling and others, as well as new industrial processes, are making progress, but the scale and speed of deployment remains modest. Early projects are starting to yield lessons that will be vital for technological advancement, reducing costs and scaling up these technologies. Strategies that align industry, policymakers and capital providers can help accelerate and expand decarbonization technologies. But there is the evident risk that some decarbonization policies can impose heavy costs that make companies uncompetitive and lead to shrinkage and deindustrialization.

Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Fuels
Moving from theory to execution

The hydrogen sector is moving towards real-world implementation, but not at the speed expected two years ago. Policy support and low-carbon mandates are underpinning the first projects that are creating the platform for the sector’s future growth while questions about markets and infrastructure are still being addressed. Companies are also investing in sustainable aviation fuel, renewable natural gas, and other low-carbon fuels to help reduce emissions in sectors that will be more difficult to decarbonize. What happens to policy support will be a critical variable in terms of lowering costs, improving technologies, and developing markets.

Technology and Innovation
Driving performance and pace of transition

Harnessing technological innovation is critical to the energy transition. AI and other digital technologies stand out as the most broadly disruptive forces, but technological advancement is occurring across the entire energy landscape. A vibrant innovation ecosystem presents significant strategic opportunities for stakeholders to integrate new approaches into their operations. Understanding successful models of innovation will be essential for advancing technology deployment, scaling innovations, and fostering collaboration across private and public institutions. Company programs, research initiatives and start-ups all have important roles in technological advances.

Climate and Sustainability
Policies and company strategies after COP29

COP28 marked a significant moment with major industry players committing to reducing emissions and enhancing measurement and monitoring practices. While compliance carbon markets are expanding, questions about their applicability in emerging economies and the potential convergence of voluntary and compliance carbon markets remain. The climate and sustainability agenda are facing challenges in promoting collaboration between governments and industries, as well as in establishing effective funding strategies. Points of contention include how to secure financing for energy transitions in emerging markets, providing capital for both climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, and ensuring the effective operation of carbon markets. Achieving global consensus is increasingly challenging within a polarized political and economic landscape.

Partner Programs:

Leadership Circles
Leadership Circles were established in response to Partner requests for small, peer dialogues. Exclusively for senior-level executives, Leadership Circles convene to address and share learning on the most important challenges facing the energy future.

EPICs
Energy Partner Informal Conversations (EPICs) are small roundtables with senior public officials for informal discussion, offering a unique opportunity for relaxed dialogue and unscripted interaction.

Future Energy Leaders
The Future Energy Leaders program cultivates exceptional mid-career industry executives, empowering them to meet current and future energy challenges. These professionals, chosen by virtue of their high potential as future leaders, engage in learning, dialogue and networking at the conference

Women in Energy
The CERAWeek Women in Energy (WIE) initiative believes the foundation of a strong energy sector embraces an inclusive environment with camaraderie, informal dialogues and networking in support of the growing professional community of women and diverse individuals in energy and related industries.

Professional Development Program
The Professional Development Program offers future leaders career development prior to CERAWeek. Led by Harvard Business School Professor Forest Reinhardt, participants engage in a series of deep-dive case studies and virtual lectures designed to build leadership skills and strategic thinking.

NextGen
NextGen at CERAWeek is an exciting new initiative that deepens the ever-important connection between academia and industry, building on the already thriving innovation community at CERAWeek to help faculty source, fund, and scale impactful new concepts – and identify talent.

If you are wondering where CERAWeek 2025 will take place, then look no further. This year it will take place in two locations:

CERAWeek will take place at Hilton Americas Houston, Texas, United States
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010, Unites States

and the

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010

How much does CERAWeek Cost?
$10,500 After January 27, 2025

Speakers As of January for CERAWeek

What is the meaning of CERAWeek, What Does CERAWeek Stand For & what is CERAWeek History

In 1983, Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by Daniel Yergin and James Rosenfield. The energy research and consulting firm became known for its critical knowledge and independent analysis on energy markets, geopolitics, industry trends, technology and strategy.

Each year, CERA clients gathered for the executive conference where they gained insight into the energy future while connecting with their peers. Over time, the program was expanded to five days, covering the full energy spectrum and the event was renamed CERAWeek.

More than 40 years later, CERAWeek by S&P Global has become the world’s premier energy event. In 2017, this executive gathering expanded to include the Innovation Agora to advance the energy innovation ecosystem.

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