- Graham Stuart, Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, has been announced as a distinguished keynote speaker at the Aurora Spring Forum, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at the Examination Schools, University of Oxford.
- This year’s title, “Navigating Rising Geopolitical Instability: Enabling the Next Wave of Decarbonisation,” reflects the urgent need to address geopolitical challenges in achieving sustainable energy goals.
- With an anticipated attendance of over 400 participants, the Aurora Spring Forum will gather leading figures from the energy sector, including major utilities, policymakers, investors, and other influential stakeholders.
OXFORD (AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH)—Aurora Energy Research, the global provider of critical energy market analytics, is delighted to announce that Graham Stuart, Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Aurora Spring Forum.
Joining Minister Stuart on the distinguished roster of keynote speakers are John Pettigrew, CEO of National Grid; Francesco Starace, Former CEO at Enel and Partner at EQT Infrastructure; and John Feddersen, Founder and CEO of Aurora Energy Research.
The highly anticipated 10th Aurora Spring Forum is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at the Examination Schools, University of Oxford. Titled “Navigating Rising Geopolitical Instability: Enabling the Next Wave of Decarbonisation,” the Forum will provide a comprehensive assessment of the current geopolitical landscape and its future implications.
Throughout the day, attendees can expect insightful discussions on various topics, including transatlantic energy security, the structure of a decarbonised power sector, Europe’s grid challenges in achieving Net Zero and advancements in hydrogen projects. Panel discussions will also delve deep into the latest advancements in battery storage, analysis on opportunities and risks in offshore wind, and discussion of the next steps for the energy transition in Great Britain and Europe towards 2030.
With over 400 attendees expected, the Aurora Spring Forum will serve as a gathering ground for leading utilities, policymakers, investors, and other key stakeholders in the energy sector, fostering engaging discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
The event is supported by National Grid (Exclusive Partner), CIBC and ScottishPower (Premium Partners), Barclays, Clarke Energy, HH2E, Kraken, MUFG, Osborne Clarke, RWE, and Schroders Greencoat (Partners).
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