'Navigating Renewables, Regulation, and Profitability’

Produced by the Knowledge Center, an executive conference from S&P Global Market Intelligence

Celebrating its 32nd year, the Power and Gas M&A Symposium continues to be the pre-eminent executive conference in the industry. Bringing utilities, power generators, renewables, and Wall Street together, this event consistently sets the tone for strategic decisions for the year.
2018 continues the trend of uncertainty. Faced again with new leadership at the nation’s leading agencies, including FERC, EPA, and the Supreme Court, as well as a continued shift in generation assets, executives are working hard to find the right growth strategy. Commercial and Industrial clients are impacting growth strategies with PPA’s, driving continued renewables growth.
This year’s conference will address those issues and more, bringing together industry experts and leaders. Backed by data and analytics you won’t find at other events, you will receive essential intelligence necessary to make informed decisions.
Whether you are anticipating M&A as a buyer or seller, looking for investment opportunities, seeking renewable energy partners, or seeking a deeper insight into the strategic thinking of top power and gas executives, make plans to attend this important executive event.
Make your plans to attend today!

Tom Thornton Nick Kapur

Program Manager – Energy Senior Director-Energy

S&P Global Market Intelligence S&P Global Market Intelligence

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This is 2018 agenda for example only. Please check back for updates.

Day 1: Tuesday, January 30^th
- Agenda is tentative. Please check back for updates.
- 1:00 pm
  Pre-Conference Workshop Registration
  - In this informative pre-conference workshop, attendees will actively network with colleagues while discussing important market driven topics related to M&A and investment opportunities. More details will follow.
- 1:30 pm
  Workshop Session 1 Begins Green Finance in 2018
  
  Nicole Martin, Senior Director, S&P Global Ratings
  - In the United States, we expect an uptick in green financing activities in 2018 and beyond. In this workshop session, we explore how this market is evolving, and discuss S&P Global Ratings new Green Evaluation tool.
- 2:15 pm
  
  Networking Refreshment Break
- 2:30 pm
  
  Workshop Session 2 Begins Power Markets Forecasting in 2018
  
  Steven Piper, Research Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- 3:30 pm
  
  Networking Refreshment Break
- 3:45 pm
  Workshop Session 3 Begins Key Trends in Utility Markets and Regulation-Impact on M&A Strategies
  
  Lillian Federico, Research Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence
  - In recent years, the pace of regulatory change in the energy sector has accelerated, utilities and regulators grapple with challenges posed the size and scale of M&A transactions. In this session, we will explore the impact that regulatory oversight is having on M&A strategy, and examine some recent acquisitions as a case study.
- 5:00 pm
  
  Workshop Ends followed by Cocktail Reception
Day 2: Wednesday, January 31^st
- 8:00 am
  
  Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 am
  
  Welcome and Introductions
  
  Nick Kapur, Senior Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence
  
  Tom Thornton, Program Manager, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- 9:15 am
  
  Keynote Speaker
  
  Rob Threlkeld, Senior Global Manager Renewable Energy, General Motors
- 9:45 am
  CEO Roundtable
  
  Moderator: John Klauberg, Partner, Bracewell
  
  Terry Bassham, Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Energy
  
  Robert Flexon, Chief Executive Officer , Dynegy
  
  Barry Perry, Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Inc.
  
  Mayo Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Hydro One
  - In this executive panel, hear from the decision-makers as they examine the industry, highlighting the strategic planning involved in all aspects of operation, including financial, regulatory, and market demands.
- 11:00 am
  
  Networking Break
- 11:15 am
  Generation Sector Panel
  
  Moderator: Todd Jirovec, Vice President, Strategy&
  
  Paul Segal, Chief Executive Officer, LS Power
  
  Andrew Schroeder, Partner and Co-Head, Ares EIF
  
  Roger Wood, Managing Director, Moelis & Company
  - Examine the current state of generation; coal and nuclear continue to fight for their lives, what is the temperature on each? How are generation owners working with ISO’s to maintain supply?
- 12:15 pm
  
  Executive Luncheon-Special Presentation
  
  Susan Gray, Global Head of Corporates and Infrastructure, S&P Global Ratings
- 1:15 pm
  Investment Banking Perspective
  
  Moderator: William Lamb, Partner, Baker Botts
  
  George Bilicic, Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Global Head of Power Energy & Infrastructure, Lazard Ltd
  
  Ian Connor, Head, Power and Utilities, JPMorgan Chase
  
  Jeffrey Holzchuh, Chairman, Institutional Securities, Chairman, Global Power and Utility Group, Morgan Stanley
  
  Joseph Sauvage, Vice Chairman, Head of Global Power, Citi
  - Hear from the industry’s top dealmakers as they discuss the state of the power sector. Executives will discuss the changing profile of company ownership, shareholder activism and engagement, and the impact of asset diversification on earnings and dividends.
- 2:30 pm
  
  Networking Break
- 2:45 pm
  Special Breakout Sessions
  - Special Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
  - Session A- ‘A Shifting Competitive Market Landscape-Three Things You Need to Know’
  - Deals are getting done. But is the ground underneath us shifting in some fundamental ways? In this interactive breakout session, we will discuss some of the big issues, including:
    • Wholesale Markets-What’s happening and who is in charge?
    • Solar-Could the trifecta tip the scales and make solar the best horse to ride?
    • Community Choice Aggregation-Is this retail choice déjà vu all over again?
  - Session B- ‘LNG-Global Markets & Global Influence’
  - For the first time, US natural gas will be competing in global energy markets. With LNG exports forecasted to account for 50% of US demand growth over the next ten years, what are the impacts across the US energy industry?
    • Global influence on US natural gas pricing
    • Approximately 8Bcf/d of proposed export terminal additions have approvals in hand awaiting FID and/or investors. Discuss the impact of shifting global markets on these proposals.
    • Seasonal nature of LNG markets could bring price volatility to Gulf markets. What is the impact on demand for new storage solutions?
- 3:25 pm
  
  Breakouts Transition Break
- 3:35 pm
  Special Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
  - Session A- ‘LNG-Global Markets & Global Influence’
  - For the first time, US natural gas will be competing in global energy markets. With LNG exports forecasted to account for 50% of US demand growth over the next ten years, what are the impacts across the US energy industry?
    • Global influence on US natural gas pricing
    • Approximately 8Bcf/d of proposed export terminal additions have approvals in hand awaiting FID and/or investors. Discuss the impact of shifting global markets on these proposals.
    • Seasonal nature of LNG markets could bring price volatility to Gulf markets. What is the impact on demand for new storage solutions?
  - Session B- ‘A Shifting Competitive Market Landscape-Three Things You Need to Know’
  - Deals are getting done. But is the ground underneath us shifting in some fundamental ways? In this interactive breakout session, we will discuss some of the big issues, including:
    • Wholesale Markets-What’s happening and who is in charge?
    • Solar-Could the trifecta tip the scales and make solar the best horse to ride?
    • Community Choice Aggregation-Is this retail choice déjà vu all over again?
- 4:15 pm
  Renewable Energy: New Horizon for Growth
  
  Moderator: Brian Boufarah, Partner, Deloitte
  
  Angelin Baskaran, Executive Director-Commodities, Morgan Stanley
  
  Declan Flanagan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lincoln Clean Energy
  
  John Stinebaugh, Chief Executive Officer, Terraform Power
  
  Raymond Wood, Managing Director-Head of Global Power and Renewables, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  - Hear from decision makers across the renewable space, including developers, utilities, and investors as we examine key market trends and opportunities. Examine how tax policy, portfolio standards and tax credits are driving the industry, and how investors are structuring deals.
- 5:30 pm
  
  Day One concludes with Cocktail Reception
Day 3: Thursday, February 1^st
- 8:00 am
  
  Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 am
  
  Regulatory Perspective – Special Session with FERC
  
  Neil Chatterjee, FERC Chairman (invited)
- 9:30 am
  
  Capitol Hill Update
  
  Moderator: Scott Segal, Partner, Bracewell
  
  Thomas Kuhn, President, EEI
  
  Tom Hassenboehler, Partner, COEFFICIENT
  
  Colin Hayes, Founding Partner, Lot Sixteen
- 10:45 am
  
  Networking Break
- 11:00 am
  Investing in Innovation: Technology as an M&A Strategy
  
  Moderator: Tom Flaherty, Partner, PwC Strategy&
  
  Caroline Angoorly, Chief Operating Officer, NY Green Bank
  
  Hans Kobler, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Impact Partners
  
  Chris Shelton, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, AES Corporation
  - In a shift away from traditional M&A, utilities are increasingly investing in technology and startups. Hear from utilities and investors as they discuss this new strategy, expected ROI, and what the long-term outlook is for such investments.
- 12:00 pm
  Midstream Panel
  
  Moderator: Teri Viswanath, Managing Director Natural Gas, S&P Global Platts
  
  Aaron Blomquist, Managing Director, Tudor Pickering Holt & Co.
  
  Michael J. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Utility Generation
  
  Jason Satsky, Co-Head of Power, Utilities and Energy Infrastructure Investment Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  - With the new administration, the midstream sector is experiencing growth. Valuations continue to be high for natural gas assets, examine the outlook for continued valuations, and what investors expect for ROI.
- 12:45 pm
  
  Closing Remarks (followed by buffet lunch)
  
  Shawn Ryan, Senior Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- 1:00 pm
  
  Box Lunch

This is 2018 speakers. Please check back for updates.

Neil Chatterjee FERC
Rob Threlkeld General Motors
Terry Bassham Great Plains Energy
George Bilicic Lazard Ltd
Aaron Blomquist Tudor Pickering Holt & Co.
Brian Boufarah Deloitte
Ian Connor JPMorgan Chase
Declan Flanagan Lincoln Clean Energy
Thomas Flaherty Strategy& PwC
Robert Flexon Dynegy
Susan Gray S&P Global Ratings
Tom Hassenboehler COEFFICIENT
Jeffrey Holzchuh Morgan Stanley
Nick Kapur S&P Global Market Intelligence
John Klauberg Bracewell LLP
Hans Kobler Energy Impact Partners
Thomas Kuhn Edison Electric Institute
William Lamb Baker Botts LLP
Sharon Werner Marsh & McLennan Agency
Barry Perry Fortis Inc.
Michael Miller Quantum Utility Generation
Shawn Ryan S&P Global Market Intelligence
Jason Satsky Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Joseph Sauvage Citi
Mayo Schmidt Hydro One
Paul Segal LS Power Group
Scott Segal Bracewell
Andrew Schroeder Ares EIF
Chris Shelton AES Corporation

Pricing Info:

Conference Registration includes attendance to the Pre-Conference Workshop and Cocktail Reception

- Registration Fee
- Power Executive Rate:
- $1,695 / delegate
- Regular Rate:
- $1,995 / delegate

Power Executive Rate: the executive rate applies to attendees who are employed by power and gas companies, renewables firms and developers, project finance executives, and those directly involved in the operations of a power company.

Regular Rate: the regular rate applies to attendees who are not employees of a utility or power producer, such as investment banking, accounting, and any service and advisory professionals.

If you are not sure which rate applies to you, contact us at 888-991-7786.

Your registration includes all conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch both days, and the evening cocktail reception at the end of Day One. Registration for just the pre-conference workshop covers that day’s activities only.

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Who Attends?
- - - Senior-level executives at utilities and merchant generators
    - Investment banking professionals
    - Industry regulators
    - Asset managers and analysts
    - Private equity and sovereign fund investors
    - Legal and management advisors to the industry
  - Senior-level executives at utilities and merchant generators
  - Investment banking professionals
  - Industry regulators
  - Asset managers and analysts
  - Private equity and sovereign fund investors
  - Legal and management advisors to the industry
What is the dress code?
- Formal business attire.
What are the terms of registration?
- Cancellations for this program are eligible for a full refund, less a $150.00 administrative fee, if received at least 15 business days prior to the start of the program. Cancellations received after that date but at least 5 business days prior to the start of the program receive a credit in the amount of the registration fee, less a $150.00 administrative fee, to attend another Knowledge Center program within 13 months. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days prior to the start of the program are not eligible for a refund or credit.
  
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  In the event of a cancellation from a group discount, refunds or credits are issued beginning with the most heavily discounted price, minus a $150.00 administration fee.
  
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