As energy demand accelerates and reliability challenges intensify, the U.S. natural gas, oil and power system is reaching a critical inflection point. This timely panel brings together industry leaders to examine two of the most urgent and deeply interconnected issues facing the energy sector today: infrastructure permitting and gas electric coordination.

Drawing on recent National Petroleum Council studies, panelists will discuss how electrification, data center growth, and renewable integration are colliding with misaligned markets, constrained pipeline flexibility, and increasingly complex permitting processes. The discussion will move beyond problem statement to practical solutions, focusing on what it will take to better align policy, market design, and infrastructure investment to ensure reliability and affordability.

Join this forward looking conversation on how the industry can break through bottlenecks, strengthen coordination, and build a resilient energy system capable of meeting the demands of the next decade.

How long-term infrastructure planning, strategic investments, and system reliability work together to deliver safe, affordable, and resilient energy for customers while supporting economic growth and meeting future energy demand.

This Panel is composed of industry experts from a variety of leading energy technology providers offering innovative solutions across the natural gas commercial value chain. Rather than a “commercial” for technology solutions, this Panel will discuss practical, effective methods for leveraging technology in general, to improve the bottom line. This includes strategies, processes, and practical applications of technology for automation, efficiency maximization, and de-risking your business from security threats. Opportunities to enhance online exposure and brand reinforcement of your organization will also be explored. 
 
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology dominating current headlines, this Panel will also provide perspectives on opportunities, challenges and implications for AI technology deployment across the commercial value chain for natural gas, LNG, and energy in general. The discussion will include practical examples of leveraging AI in your day-to-day workflow, as well as implications of AI deployment on the workforce.

Women across the energy industry are influencing critical decisions, driving meaningful impact, and creating opportunities for future leaders. Drawing on their own experiences, panelists will share perspectives on leadership, professional growth, and the ways mentorship and sponsorship can help unlock potential in others. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on influence, impact, and opportunity for the future of women in energy.