HOUSTON, March 2,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior executives and founders
of seven companies selected as 2023 Energy Innovation Pioneers will
present at CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy
conference—March 6-10 in Houston.
The Energy Innovation Pioneers program, held annually at
CERAWeek, identifies the most innovative new technologies and
business models across the energy spectrum based on judging
criteria that includes creativity, timeliness, scalability of
technology and leadership. The program is now in its 18th year.
This year's honorees represent the diverse supply of innovation
that is driving the pace and pathway of the energy transition—by
leveraging existing technologies to accelerate the transition to a
lower-carbon economy (such as geothermal, electrical grid
modernization and hydrogen production) as well through the
development of new approaches to disrupt carbon-intensive
industrial processes (cement manufacturing, high temperature heat
pumps and mineral extraction).
The 2023 class of Energy Innovation Pioneers includes:
- GreenFire Energy – Joseph
Scherer, CEO
- Heaten – Geir Robstad,
Co-founder and COO
- Mangrove Lithium – Saad
Dara, Founder and CEO
- Phoenix Technologies – Nick
Myers, Co-founder and CEO
- Proton Technologies – Grant
Strem, Co-founder, Chair and COO
- Sublime Systems – Leah
Ellis, CEO and Co-founder
- VEIR – Adam Wallen,
CEO
During CERAWeek 2023, the Energy Innovation Pioneers will
participate in Agora Studios sessions exploring the role startups
and their innovations are playing to reshape the energy system at
scale, and the implications of these innovations on the global
economy:
- Wednesday, March 8 –
9:30‒10:10 am CST: Adapting Proven
Technologies to Accelerate Decarbonization
- Thursday, March 9 –
8:30‒9:10 am CST: Reconfiguring the
Global Economy for a Low-carbon Future
CERAWeek and Innovation Agora delegates are also invited to
attend Agora Pod sessions where each Pioneer will provide an
interactive presentation about their company and technology. These
presentations are concurrent with the main conference agenda.
"Through their entrepreneurial spirit, this year's class of
Energy Innovation Pioneers represents technology startups that see
the challenges of sustainability and energy security as
opportunities to reshape the global energy system," said
Carolyn Seto, Executive Director,
Technology and Innovation practice, S&P Global Commodity
Insights and Energy Innovation Pioneer chair. "Through their vision
and perseverance, they will transform how we produce and consume
energy and materials, and lay the foundation for the new value
chains of the future."
"We are pleased to honor the 18th class of Energy Innovation
Pioneers at CERAWeek by S&P Global," said Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, S&P Global and
CERAWeek conference chair. "This year's conference theme,
'Navigating a Turbulent World' speaks to a new era of global
uncertainty and change, one that presents fresh challenges for
energy availability and security amid the ongoing energy
transition. These seven companies and entrepreneurs epitomize the
spirit and drive for invention that is needed to meet those
challenges."
"The Energy Innovation Pioneers program is an essential part of
CERAWeek and a reflection of the exceptional role that technology
and innovation have at the center of the energy industry," said
James Rosenfield, Senior Vice
President, S&P Global and co-chairman of CERAWeek. "We are
pleased to honor this year's class of pioneers that are forging new
paths of innovation in order to meet the challenges—and seize the
opportunities—of the energy future."
CERAWeek 2023: Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and
Security will examine how a new era of global uncertainty and
change is reshaping challenges and opportunities for the energy
transition. The conference will explore strategies and solutions
for reducing emissions while meeting growing energy demand—all as
the world grapples with shifting geopolitics, economic uncertainty
and the upheaval of war.
The CERAWeek 2023 conference program will explore key themes
related to:
- The Energy Trilemma: Balancing security, transition and
affordability
- Geopolitics and Geoeconomics: An era of volatility
- Competitive Landscape, Technology and Innovation
- Financing the Energy Future: The capital transition
- Supply Chains, Commodity Markets and Energy Transition
- Future Workforce: Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and
next-generation skills
The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation
Agora, serving as the center of technology and innovation
programming at the conference. Featuring a community of thought
leaders, technologists, start-ups, investors, academics, energy
companies and government officials, the Innovation Agora will
showcase transformational technology platforms—including
presentations from more than 225 start-ups—in the energy space
ranging from digitalization, AI, cybersecurity, analytics and
connectivity, robotics, blockchain, additive manufacturing,
mobility and decarbonization technologies.
Start-ups and entrepreneurs will also compete in the Houston
Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) Energy Ventures Pitch
Competition, where businesses that are focused on providing cleaner
and more sustainable energy, while also meeting global energy needs
reliably and affordably, will be evaluated by a special judging
panel of venture capitalists.
The 2023 program will also feature expanded "Agora
Hubs"—dedicated areas focused on hydrogen, carbon management and
climate.
Visit www.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the
most up-to-date program information (subject to change).
Registration Information
CERAWeek by S&P Global 2023 will be held March 6-10 at the Hilton Americas—Houston.
Further information and delegate registration is available at
www.ceraweek.com.
Media Accreditation
Media registration is now open. Members of the media interested
in covering CERAWeek 2023 are required to apply for accreditation.
Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the
following link:
https://reg.ceraweek.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek2023/cw23registration/login.
Select "Media" from the list of registration options to submit your
application.
About S&P Global
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