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34th Annual Power and Gas M&A Symposium 2021

Date:
February 24, 2021
Location:
Virtual
Time:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm EST


Navigating a Turbulent Landscape­

A virtual event February 24, 2021

2020 has been a year of turbulence. A global pandemic resulting in global depression, historically low fossil fuel prices, and a highly contested US Presidential election, have created both uncertainty and opportunity for asset owners and investors. Will the events of 2020 accelerate or slow down energy transition strategies as we step into 2021? As asset portfolios continue to shift away from fossil fuels, what are the opportunities and risks for investors?

Celebrating its 34th year, the Power and Gas M&A Symposium is the must-go event for professionals in the U.S. power and utilities sector, as senior executives and analysts come to together to discuss the important topics related to M&A and investments. Running for more than three decades, the Symposium is a highly-regarded platform to exchange thought-provoking discussions and connect with other senior executives in the power and utilities sector.

Make plans to join senior executives, generators, renewable developers, investment bankers, regulatory officials, asset managers and senior analysts, and legal and management advisors, to see how you can navigate a turbulent landscape in the power and utilities sector in 2021 and beyond.

Audience:

C-suite executives and senior leadership in the power, gas, renewable space, including utilities, developers, asset owners, investors, and regulatory. Corporates, industrials and capital markets will find strategic value in this event.

Due to Covid-19, our 2021 event will be a virtual conference.

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Print Agenda

2021 Virtual Agenda

  • February 24, 2021
    • 10:00 am

      Conference Opens - Welcome Remarks

      Meredith Bearden, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      Curt Ophaug-Johansen, Director Energy Product Management, S&P Global Market Intelligence

    • 10:15 am

      Executive Interview – Speaker to be Announced Soon

    • 10:45 am

      Sponsor Networking Break

    • 11:00 am

      CEO Roundtable – Strategic Leadership During a Pandemic

      • Hear from the executive office on efforts to navigate through post-pandemic and recession demands, increased pressure for energy transition, and shareholder pressure for growth.
    • 12:00 pm

      Executive Lunch Break / Additional Programming

      Lillian Federico, Director Energy Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      Steve Piper, Director Energy Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      Moderator - Curt Ophaug-Johansen, Director Energy Product Management, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      • Market Dynamics of the Energy Transition – S&P Global Market Intelligence Analyst Briefing
      • Join energy analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence as they outline key market dynamics and trends that are shaping energy transition. Topics include the state of emerging asset classes such as offshore wind and battery storage, state policies regarding renewable portfolio standards, CapEx, and a review of pending and completed rate case activity. As COVID-19 continues to stress markets, what will be the fallout for utilities?
    • 1:00 pm

      Investment Bankers Roundtable

      George Bilicic, Vice Chairman, Global Head of Power, Energy, and Infrastructure Investment Banking, Lazard

      Jeffrey Holzschuh, Chairman Institutional Securities, Chairman Global Power and Utility Group, Morgan Stanley

      Joseph Sauvage, Vice Chairman, Head of Global Power, Citi

      Moderator - Jonathan Bobinger, Partner, Baker Botts

      • Hear from investment banking’s top dealmakers as they discuss the state of the power and utility sector, including opportunities and challenges coming out of a global pandemic, the impact on market valuations, shareholder activism and engagement, and the forecast for consolidation versus diversification on earnings and dividends.
    • 1:45 pm

      Energy Transition: Shifting Generation Assets

      Phillip Adams, Manager of Acquisitions, Southern Company

      Roger Wood, Managing Director, Moelis & Company

      Moderator- Brian Boufarah, Partner, Deloitte

      • As power generators continue to shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy based generation, does this open the market up to increased competition, and what is the long-term forecast for both asset classes? Experts examine the dynamics of energy transition in a turbulent environment.
    • 2:30 pm

      Sponsor Networking Break

    • 2:45 pm

      State and Federal Policy Roundtable – A Green Administration?

      Travis Kavulla, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy

      Philip Moeller, Executive Vice President, Business Operations Group and Regulatory Affairs, Edison Electric Institute

      Jeffrey Kotkin Vice President, Investor Relations, Eversource Energy

      Emily Kreps Global Director, Investor Initiatives, CDP

      Branko Terzic, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group

      Moderator - Jim O’Reilly, Principal Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      • Under a Biden Administration, a renewed focus on clean energy will be a priority, Including increased funding for renewable energy. What will those policies be, how will they be implemented? What will new leadership at FERC, DOE, and EPA mean for traditional fossil fuel? Policy experts will examine the dynamic between state and federal policy makers, and discuss who is in the driver’s seat.
    • 3:30 pm

      Sponsor Networking Break

    • 3:45 pm

      ESG in 2021 – how companies responded to the turmoil of 2020

      Brian Werner, Head of ESG Business Development NFC, Americas at Trucost, part of S&P Global

      Moderator - Meredith Bearden, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence

      • After a disruptive year, what does ESG mean for your organization going forward? Panelists will share how their organizations have responded to the challenges presented in 2020 with an increased focus on all areas of ESG. While environmental issues may have been the most important component of ESG historically, the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and political upheaval have increased the attention placed on S (social) and G (governance) of ESG.
    • 4:15 pm

      Final Takeaways & End of Conference

  • Brian Boufarah Deloitte
      Brian Boufarah Partner, Deloitte
       

  • George Bilicic Lazard Ltd
      George Bilicic Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Global Head of Power Energy & Infrastructure, Lazard Ltd
       

  • Jeffrey Holzchuh Morgan Stanley
      Jeffrey Holzchuh Chairman, Morgan Stanley
       

  • Joseph Sauvage Citi
      Joseph Sauvage Vice Chairman, Head of Global Power, Citi
       

  • Branko Terzic Berkeley Research Group
      Branko Terzic Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group
       

  • Jim O'Reilly S&P Global Market Intelligence
      Jim O'Reilly Principal Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
      Jim O’Reilly is a Principal Analyst with Regulatory Research Associates. Mr. O'Reilly's primary focus is FERC regulation of the electric power and natural gas industries, particularly electric transmission and natural gas pipelines.  Full Bio
  • Phillip Adams Southern Power Company
      Phillip Adams Asset Acquisitions, Southern Power Company
       

  • Philip Moeller Edison Electric Institute
      Philip Moeller Executive Vice President, Edison Electric Institute
       

  • Roger Wood Moelis & Company
      Roger Wood Managing Director, Moelis & Company
       

  • Travis Kavulla R Street Institute
      Travis Kavulla Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, R Street Institute
       

  • Curt Ophaug-Johansen S&P Global Commodity Insights
      Curt Ophaug-Johansen Director Energy Product Management, S&P Global Commodity Insights
      Curt Ophaug-Johansen, Director of Energy Product Management with S&P Global Commodity Insights, has over 26 years’ experience in the energy information business services field. Full Bio
  • Meredith Bearden S&P Global Sustainable1
      Meredith Bearden Director, ESG Strategy and M&A, S&P Global Sustainable1
      Meredith Bearden is a Director of ESG Strategy and M&A for Sustainable1 at S&P Global Full Bio
  • Lillian Federico S&P Global Market Intelligence
      Lillian Federico Research Director, Energy, S&P Global Market Intelligence
      Ms. Federico has been following the power and gas utility sector for more than 30 years, and the water sector for the last three years at Regulatory Research Associates, which is now an offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Full Bio
  • Steve Piper S&P Global Commodity Insights
      Steve Piper Director, Energy Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
      Steve Piper is Director of Energy Research with S&P Global Market Intelligence. Full Bio

    • Registration Fee
    • Regular Rate
    • $149 / delegate

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For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brian Hodges.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who Attends?

      • Utilities and power company executives
      • Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, FP&A,
      • Water utilities
      • Clean Tech companies, startups, and investors
      • Global asset owners and investors
      • Insurance Companies
      • Corporate and Industrial power buyers
      • ESG executives, climate and sustainability experts
      • Accounting firms, law firms, consulting and management companies
      • Pension funds
      • Investor Relations, General Counsel, Treasury

  • What is the Refund Policy?

    • By registering for the S&P Global Market Intelligence ("SPGMI", "our") program, you agree to the following Program Conditions and Refund Terms.

      PROGRAM CONDITIONS

      SPGMI, its affiliates, and third-party providers offer these programs with the understanding that SPGMI is not providing any professional advice and assumes no liability whatsoever in connection with the use of its materials. SPGMI reserves the right to (i) make portions of the program registration information available to program sponsors; and (ii) to cancel or change programs, content, speakers or venues at any time. Full payment must be received by SPGMI prior to the start of the program. Attendee substitutions from the same company may be made at any time; however, SPGMI reserves the right to decline registrants at any time for any reason.

      REFUND TERMS

      SPGMI offers a tiered cancellation plan. These Refund Terms set forth the conditions for when you may be eligible to receive a refund, which generally is the program fee less an administrative fee. SPGMI will not be held liable for any costs incurred by registrant due to individual registration cancellation.

      You may be eligible to receive a full or partial refund if the following conditions apply:

      a. Full Refund: In the event that a program is cancelled due to inclement weather, faculty cancellation or force majeure, SPGMI will refund the registrant's tuition in full, however SPGMI will not be liable for incidental or consequential out of pocket expenses incurred by registrants.

      b. Partial Refund: If you cancel ten business days or more prior to the start of the program, you will receive a refund of the program fee less a $150 administrative fee.

      You may not receive a refund if the following conditions apply:

      a. No Refund: You are responsible for the full program fee if any of the following conditions apply:

      • No Shows: If you do not attend the program, you are responsible for the full program fee and will not receive a refund.
      • Late Cancellation: If you cancel fewer than ten (10) business days before the start of the program, you are responsible for the full program fee and will not receive a refund.
      • Those who cancel within ten (10) business days of the program and have registered under the Invoice option remain liable for the full program fee.

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