EA Conference

Top minds, global perspective, essential conversation

The EA Conference is the premier event for global energy and commodities leaders. Our flagship event brings together senior industry figures and decision-makers for two exclusive days of insights, networking, and collaboration.


By attending the conference, you will stay ahead of market trends, make informed business decisions, and connect with the most influential players shaping the future of global commodities.

Watch this space to find out about future EA Conference dates, or read on to capture a glimpse of EA Conference 2025. 

2025 Speakers

Leaders from across the industry:

HE Haitham Al Ghais
Anders Opedal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Equinor
Ben Luckock
Dave Hochberg, CIO of Commodities, Jain Global
David Barclay
Dimitri Papalexopoulos
Ezra Yacob
Hussein Allidina
James Danly, Deputy Secretary of Energy - EA Conference
Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, Carlyle
Jim Teague, Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise
Sir Jon Symonds
Mike Wirth, Chief Executive Officer, Chevron
Nameer Siddiqui, SVP, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy & Development, Phillips 66
Peter Taylor, Head of Commodities, Macquarie
Rahim Azouni, SVP of Crude, Fuel and Derivatives Trading, TotalEnergies
Rob Thomas
Dr Yaser Faquih
Wail Al Jamali

Please note that the line-up of speakers may be subject to change.

Speakers and moderators from Energy Aspects

Thought leaders at EA, including:

Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence
Richard Bronze, Head of Geopolitics and Co-Founder
Dr Nicky Ferguson
Chris Rivinus, Director of Operations
Robert Campbell, Head of Product Development
James Waddell, Head of European Gas and LNG
Mike Lawn, Head of North American Power
Randy Hurburun, Head of Refining
Trevor Sikorski, Head of Environmental Products

What was on the agenda in 2025

Overview


EA Conference 2025 addressed the most pressing issues and exciting opportunities facing the energy industry. 


The event featured discussions that provided invaluable insights into the progress of the energy transition, the evolving composition of the energy mix, and the increasing demands on energy sources driven by population and GDP growth. 


As geopolitical events continued to exert significant influence on the sector, the conference brought together industry experts to examine the key issues shaping geopolitical discourse. 


In addition, the EA Conference explored the latest trends in trading, assessing how energy performed against other asset classes. The panels also delved into recent developments in the petrochemical and shipping sectors, highlighting emerging trends and challenges.

EA Conference 2024 main stage

Agenda

Day 1

 08:00 | Registration and networking

  • 09:00 | Welcome

    Presenter:

    Sir Jon Symonds, Chairman of the Board, Energy Aspects

    Fredrik Fosse, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Aspects

  • 09:30 | Keynote

    Moderator: 

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects


    Presenter: 

    His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General, OPEC

  • 10:15 | Fireside chat Mike Wirth

    Moderator: 

    Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects


    Presenter:

    Mike Wirth, Chief Executive Officer, Chevron

11:00 | Networking break

  • 11:15 | Supply & demand: Response to deglobalisation

    Moderator:

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Baker Hughes Energy Services

    Ezra Yacob, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EOG Resources

    Torbjörn Törnqvist, Co-founder and Chairman, Gunvor

    Mohammed Kurdi, Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia

  • 12:00 | EA view of the world

    Presenters:

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects

    Richard Bronze, Head of Geopolitics, Energy Aspects

    James Waddell, Head of European Gas and LNG, Energy Aspects

    Mike Lawn, Head of North American Power and Emissions, Energy Aspects

13:00 | Delegate lunch and networking

  • 14:00 | AI, gas & power: Expanding energy demand

    Introduction and moderator:

    Mike Lawn, Head of North American Power and Emissions, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Dr Vishal Sikka, Former Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, Board Member, GSK

    Anders Opedal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Equinor 

    Charif Souki, Chairman, Ajax Holdings

    David D’Alessandro, Founder and CIO, CMDTY Capital Management

    Domenico De Luca, Head Business Area Trading and Sales, Member of the Executive Board, Axpo Holding AG

  • 15:00 | Geopolitics: Everything, everywhere, all at once

    Introduction and moderator:

    Richard Bronze, Head of Geopolitics, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Sir Robin Niblett, Former Director and Chief Executive, Chatham House

    Dr Yaser Faquih, Chief Economist and Deputy Minister, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Economy and Planning

    Sir Jon Symonds, Chair, GSK

15:30 | Networking break

  • 15:45 | The evolution of trading: Old guard and the new guard

    Introduction:

    Dr Nicky Ferguson, Head of Analytics, Energy Aspects


    Moderator:

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects 


    Panel:

    Philippe Khoury, Executive Vice President, Sales & Trading, ADNOC

    Rahim Azouni, President of Trading and Shipping, TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA

    Ben Luckock, Global Head of Oil, Trafigura

    David D’Alessandro, Founder and CIO, CMDTY Capital Management

    Nathan Ohayon, Portfolio Manager Oil Trading, Citadel

17:15 | Drinks reception sponsored by Trafigura 

Agenda

Day 2

 07:30 | Women in commodities registration

  • 08:00 | Women in commodities breakfast sponsored by Trafigura

    Presenter:

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects

 08:10 | EA Conference registration and networking

  • 09:10 | Welcome

    Presenter:

    Chris Rivinus, Director of Operations, Energy Aspects

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects

  • 09:15 | International trade & sanctions: Who are the winners and losers of the new geopolitical environment?

    Moderator:

    Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence, Energy Aspects


    Presenter:

    Deputy Secretary James Danly, US Department of Energy


    Moderator:

    Richard Bronze, Head of Geopolitics, Energy Aspects


    Presenter:

    Jim Teague, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Partners

  • 10:30 | Refining & petrochemicals

    Introduction:

    Randy Hurburun, Head of Refining, Energy Aspects


    Moderator: 

    Rob Campbell, Head of Product, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Nameer Siddiqui, SVP, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy and Development, Phillips 66

    Jim Teague, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Partners

    Kyrstin Wallach, Energy Regulatory Associate, Skadden

11:15 | Networking break

  • 11:30 | Macro & financing: How has the lending landscape changed?

    Moderator: 

    Hussein Allidina, Managing Director and Head of Commodities, TD Asset Management 


    Panel:

    Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer, Carlyle

    Peter Taylor, Division Director, Macquarie

    Wail Al Jamali, Chief Executive Officer, OQ Trading

12:30 | Delegate lunch and networking

  • 12:50 - 13:30 | Lunch Session in the Wellington Room Navigating the energy transition: Highlights from our latest Energy Outlook

    Presenters:

    Mike Coffin, Head of Long-term Energy Analysis, Energy Aspects 

    Andrew Lo, Co-Founder, Rutherford Energy Ventures LLC

    Dennis Whyte, Co-Founder, Rutherford Energy Ventures LLC

  • 13:45 | Trading session 2: The Other Guys (the biggest players you’ve never heard of)

    Moderator:

    Dr Nicky Ferguson, Head of Analytics, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Rob Thomson, Managing Director and Head of DB Investor Solutions Trading, Deutsche Bank

    David Barclay, Head of Institutional Trading, Optiver 

    David Hochberg, Global Head and CIO of Commodities, Jain Global

  • 14:30 | Energy transition: The pendulum is swinging

    Introduction:

    Trevor Sikorski, Head of Environmental Products, Energy Aspects


    Moderator:

    Rob Campbell, Head of Product, Energy Aspects


    Panel:

    Dimitri Papalexopoulos, Chair, TITAN Group

    Olivia Barnes, Head of Energy Transition Trading, EnBW

    Hussein Allidina, Managing Director and Head of Commodities, TD Asset Management

    Andrew Lo, Co-Founder, Rutherford Energy Ventures LLC

  • 15:30 | End of programme

    Closing remarks   

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