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The IEA & Marketforce's 9th Annual Conference

The Energy Forum

Maintaining profitability whilst combating climate change: where will the industry focus resources?

1st October 2008, Radisson SAS Portman, London

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The Energy Forum - Programme - 1st October

DAY ONE

09:15 -
Welcome address by David Saunders, Managing Director, Marketforce
09:20 -
Introduction to the IEA by Richard Wellings, Deputy Editorial Director, Institute of Economic Affairs
09:25 -
Chairman’s opening remarks
Jim Yeats
Utilities Industry Lead, Accenture
09:30 -
Facing the challenges of a shifting energy market: securing future supply and tackling climate change
Paul McIntyre
Head, Energy Strategy and International Unit, BERR
09:50 -
Questions

SESSION ONE: STRATEGIC FORUM

09:55 -
Rising to new challenges: meeting tough targets whilst delivering profitability
Martin Lawrence
Chief Operating Officer, Energy Branch, EDF Energy
10:15 -
Investing in the future: developing and financing successful long-term projects
Brian Tear
Chief Financial Officer, E.ON UK
10:35 -
Keeping the lights on: responding to evolving capacity and connection requirements
Alison Kay
Commercial Director, Transmission, National Grid
10:55 -
Driving high performance and efficiency in an evolving energy market
Gavin Rennie
Senior Executive, Accenture
11:15 -
Panel Discussion: To 2020 and beyond: what steps must the industry take to ensure a sustainable generation mix?
Martin Lawrence
Chief Operating Officer, Energy Branch, EDF Energy
Brian Tear
Chief Financial Officer, E.ON UK
Alison Kay
Commercial Director, Transmission, National Grid
Gavin Rennie
Senior Executive, Accenture

11:45 -

Refreshments

SESSION TWO: FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER

12:15 -
Protecting the consumer: a commitment to competition and affordability
Allan Asher
Former Chief Executive, Energywatch
12:35 -
Meeting the needs of customers in challenging market conditions
David Casale
Chief Executive Officer, Utilita
12:55 -
Questions
13:10 -
Lunch
14:30 -
An update from Ofgem

In this speaking session, Ofgem will outline their strategic priorities for the energy sector and give an update on recent regulatory initiatives and consultations. Delegates will then have the opportunity to pose their questions to the regulator.
Steve Smith
Managing Director, Networks, Ofgem
14:55 -
Questions

SESSION THREE: THE CARBON AGENDA: MOVING TO 2013 AND BEYOND

15:00 -
PANEL DISCUSSION - Assessing the development of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Niall Mackenzie
Head of EU Emission Trading and Transport Unit, Defra
Gareth Stace
Head of Environmental Affairs, UK Steel
John McElroy
Head of Environmental Strategy, RWE npower
15:45 -
Defining your strategy in light of the carbon agenda
John McElroy
Head of Environmental Strategy, RWE npower
16:05 -
Carbon Capture and Storage: progress towards commercialisation
Ian Phillips
Director, CO2 Infrastructure, CO2 Deepstore
16:25 -
Questions

16:35 -

Refreshments

SESSION FOUR: DEVELOPMENTS IN GAS

17:05 -
The outlook for supply and demand: assessing the key issues
Sean Waring
Managing Director, Interconnector (UK) Limited
17:25 -
Addressing the need for storage: developing a better UK infrastructure
Roger Pearson
Director, Star Energy
17:45 -
Questions
17:55 -
Chairman’s closing remarks and close of conference

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