The University College London (UCL) Mexican Society, with the support of the Mexican Embassy in the UK, will host the Mexico Energy Summit 2017. The event brings together 200-250 key international players in the development of the Mexican energy industry.

     In its second edition, this high-level conference will provide an invaluable platform to present the sector’s future through constructive debates on key topics, combined with effective networking opportunities with academic, business, and political leaders.

     The principal topics for discussion have been chosen, after extensive consultation with insiders, as those that will help research, business and political leaders to better understand present and future opportunities in the Mexican energy industry. Ranging from the economic landscape and energy outlook, installed capacity and electricity network, renewables mix and smart grids, hydrocarbons projects and environmental framework, Mexico Energy Summit will provide the latest perspective and outlooks to all industry stakeholders.

 

Where:
University College London,
Main Quad Pavilion
(Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT)

When:
22nd June 2017

Conferences:
Please visit the website for programme and conference schedule.

Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mexico-energy-summit-2017-tickets-33601064689

Call for abstracts:
Please submit your abstract for a poster or individual presentation by 9th June 2017 to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Programme

  • 8:00 Registration

  • 9:00 Mexico’s Economic Landscape
    Opening Speech: Julián Ventura, Mexico Ambassador to the UK
    Keynote: Gabriela Ramos, Chief Advisor at OECD

  • 9:45 Road to a Low Carbon Economy
    Keynote: Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary at UNFCCC

  • 10:30 Coffee Break

  • 10:45 Mexico’s New Energy Framework
    Keynote: Guillermo Zuñiga, Commissioner at CRE (Energy Regulatory Commission)
    Moderator: Isabelle Rousseau, Energy Programme Director at Colegio de México
    Panellist: Santiago Creuheras, Director General for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Ministry of Energy

  • 11:45 Future Pathways for Oil and Gas Operators
    Panellist: Miriam Grunstein, Chief Energy Counsel at Brilliant Energy Consulting
    Panellist: Carlos Morales Gil, Director General at PetroBAL
    Panellist: Tim Davis, GM Exploration at Premier Oil
    Panellist: Oliver Quinn, Director for Africa and Global Ventures at Ophir Energy

  • 12:45 Networking Lunch

  • 14:00 Smart Integration for Renewable Energy
    Chair: Andrew Smith, UCL Energy Institute
    Panellist: David Hill, Managing Director at Open Energi
    Panellist: Juan Manuel Ávila, Director General at Top Energy Mexico
    Panellist: Adriana Carvallo, Carbon Trust
    Panellist: Eduardo Piquero, Director General at MexiCO2 (Mexican Stock Exchange)

  • 15:00 Boosting International Collaboration
    Chair: Jason Blackstock, Head of Department at STEaPP UCL
    Panellist: Nelson Mojarro, Representative of the Mexican Ministry of Energy Sustainability Fund for Europe
    Panellist: Paul Durrant, Head of Innovation Policy at BEIS
    Panellist: Yves Hayaux de Tully, Chairman of Mexican Chamber of Commerce UK

  • 16:00 Tea Break

  • 16:15 Opportunities and Future Outlook
    Keynote: Mariana Mazzucato, Director of the Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose, UCL