Who invests in energy efficiency, and why does it matter? Examining the barriers to increasing investment and financing flows to energy efficiency projects. Sharing advice on how to overcome the hurdles and ways to increase energy efficiency project investment viability. Upfront costs, long-term savings, tax credits and other considerations.

Exploring the systematic effects of climate change on investor perception. Sharing practical examples of climate impact on renewable energy asset class: how does it influence productivity, risks and opportunities at the asset level?

What do LPs view as a more financially beneficial investment decision based on their risk/return profiles: traditional energy, renewables or energy transition? What is the LPs’ primary guiding investment strategy and fiduciary financial view: getting the best value for money or environmental considerations? Is the ability to deploy capital toward attractive transition investments becoming easier or more challenging?

Where is the capital being raised and deployed across the energy sector? What sectors are managers prioritising? Which markets offer the best prospects for deals and return generation?

What is considered to be a more forward-thinking investment approach amongst GPs to accelerate global decarbonisation at a sufficient pace? GPs on dealing with an increased competition from new market entrants and consolidation? What are the most reliable sources of financing energy transition projects? Showcasing the most effective ways for fund managers to approach potential investors to raise capital.

How have sustainable private credit and bond strategies evolved compared to conventional financing, such as project financing and debt security? Is the access to debt and getting better or worse? Are banks lending directly to companies, and under what terms? How does it impact returns and the ability to get projects financed? How have terms and covenants evolved during the recent central bank tightening cycle?

Exploring the link between ESG and the cost of capital. How ready and prepared are we for ESG reporting regulations? Discussing the relevance of EU taxonomy and SFDR regulations. What is the role of carbon markets? What are the key ESG considerations and concerns during fundraising for both fund managers and institutional investors? Addressing an issue of box-ticking and greenwashing.

Attracting and retaining talent as a critical source of competitive advantage. What skills are needed for the energy industry workforce of the future? How can the industry attract next-generation workers? Sharing best practices on ensuring an all-inclusive and diverse workforce.

Analysing the performance of key economic regions in the race towards net zero future and the rate energy transition technologies are being adopted. Has the effect of IRA on capital deployment skewed capital allocation towards the US market and away from Europe? Funding energy transition in emerging markets: an overview of the latest developments, challenges and investment opportunities. Exploring strategic shifts in capital allocation influenced by global policies and the unique position of emerging markets.

Why is LCOE Important and what does it mean for energy project stakeholders? How can LCOE factor into your financing strategy?

Exploring the key drivers of the global energy transition and the way they shape energy systems, markets and trade flows, industrial and security policies. What new possibilities and challenges await us? Will the transition pacify or politicize global energy relations? And how will this affect investment opportunities and risks?

Examining government commitments and private sector actions that are needed to decarbonise the transport system. What can be done to accelerate progress? Sharing best practices that will accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral mobility. Looking at costs and efficiencies of transport electrification options. BEVs, Hydrogen, biofuel, renewable natural gas, renewable liquid fuel: uncovering the full potential of new technologies.