Cambridge University Energy Network

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the 2023 CUEN Conference at the Cambridge Union. We were joined by some of the most esteemed speakers in the energy ecosystem that not only shared their experiences but also thought-provoking insights on the energy transition, climate change and leadership in driving sustainability. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank our keynote speaker John Browne for his engaging State of the Union opening remarks and the importance of systemic thinking. Thank you to Dev Sanyal and Wafa Jafri for the fireside chat on transitioning towards low-carbon fuel sources and its importance for the future of clean mobility. Panos Stergiopoulos, Gareth Burns, Irena Spazzapan, Julien Perez and Michael Klimbacher - your combined expertise and insights regarding the state of the clean energy investment space resulted in a fascinating panel discussion teaching us more about the different players, opportunities, and challenges relating to the industry. Thank you to Cian McLeavey-Reville for teaching us how the grid works in the UK and the large-scale transformation that needs to be undertaken as we transition to a net zero future. David Reiner, Oliver Bishop, Guy Doyle and Shane Heffernan - it was a pleasure hearing your differing views on the future of hydrogen within the energy transition, offering students a unique insight into a potentially transformative renewable technology. Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Magali Anderson, Cressida Pollock and Mark Jonathan Davis - learning about sustainable leadership from esteemed industry professionals such as yourselves provided valuable learnings to many students looking to enter this space. This conference would not have been possible without our incredible sponsor Spencer Stuart and their sustainability team Katy Jarratt, Rowen Bainbridge, Giulia Teodori, Alice Wyatt, and Katharine Ward. Finally, thank you to our alum advisors Joao Pedro Bekenn and Evan T. for ensuring that learnings from last year were not forgotten. Thank you! CUEN Committee Aarohi D. Bryden Smallwood Shashank Jasrapuria Tracey Zhengtian Bai Kelvin Mok, P.Eng Arungopal Kaniappan Periakaruppa Chirasmita Amin Lucas Barros

Attention folks, we will be swapping the times of the Investment Panel and the talk on Grid Reliability at today’s Energy Conference. Please plan your arrival at the Cambridge Union accordingly. The scheduling change is as follows: Panel on Clean Energy Investment: 13:15 - 14:00 Talk on Grid Reliability and Transition to Net Zero: 14:00 - 14:20

With no better way to conclude our speaker unveiling, we are excited to announce that Gareth Burns, Head of bp Ventures, will join the conference as a panel speaker. With almost 30 years of experience within the energy industry, Gareth leads bp’s venture capital arm investing in high-growth, game-changing technology companies. He is also the vice chair and trustee of Stewardship Services (UKET) Limited and a trustee of the Stewardship American Donor Fund UK Limited. Gareth will speak to opportunities, challenges, and trends in clean energy investments. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Today is the last chance to book your ticket, secure one of the last remaining spots now: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #energyinvestment #cleanenergy #strategy #decarbonization #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity

We are also excited to announce that Julien Perez will attend the conference as a panel speaker. Julien is a Vice President at OGCI Climate Investments. Deeply passionate about sustainable development and cracking the issue to deliver energy while reducing emissions, Julien has held leadership roles in multiple organisations and been responsible for multiple international projects. Drawing upon deep domain experience in cleantech, climate policies, and carbon markets, Julien will speak to opportunities, challenges, and trends in clean energy investments. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Last chance to book your ticket. Limited spots left: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #energyinvestment #cleanenergy #strategy #decarbonization #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity

Last chance to reserve your ticket to the 2023 Energy Conference! We are pleased to announce that Ekaterina Kozinchenko will join the conference as a panel speaker. Ekaterina is the Managing Director and Leader of Energy Transition at Accenture. With over 25 years of international experience in 20 countries across Europe and Asia, Ekaterina was the key driver behind multiple transformation programs across the energy sector. Ekaterina will speak to hydrogen's role in the energy transition. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Last chance to book your ticket. Limited spots left: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #hydrogen #cleanenergy #energytransition #climatechange #decarbonization #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity

We are also excited to announce that Cressida Pollock will join the 2023 Energy Conference as a panel speaker. Cressida is the former CEO of the Quadrature Climate Foundation, a UK based philanthropic foundation which she led from its inception. A Cambridge alum, Cressida currently co-chairs the Advisory board for the Smith School on Enterprise and Environment at Oxford, and is a Trustee of the International Rescue Committee (UK), Carbon Gap, the International Centre for Future Generations, and InfluenceMap. A deep generalist who focuses on transforming organisations and systems, Cressida will speak to leadership and how to think about sustainability for the future. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Ticket reservation is closing soon. Reserve your free ticket today at: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #sustainabilityleadership #philanthropy #climatechange #decarbonization #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity

As the 2023 Energy Conference draws near, we are pleased to announce that Michael Klimbacher will attend the conference as a panel speaker. Michael is a Director at Decarbonization Partners, a BlackRock and Temasek joint venture that invests in the next generation of innovative decarbonization solutions and businesses to accelerate global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. With 18 years of investment experience across various industries and different business models, Michael will speak to opportunities, challenges, and trends in clean energy investments. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Ticket reservation is closing soon. Reserve your free ticket today at: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #energyinvestment #cleanenergy #strategy #decarbonization #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity

Furthermore, we are excited to announce that Dr Mark Davis will attend the conference as a panel speaker, sharing his perspective into leadership and how to think about sustainability for the future. Mark is the CEO of Capterio, a company mission-driven to reduce emissions from gas flaring and decarbonize the value chain. Mark has more than 22 years of leadership experience across energy, renewables, mining and oil and gas sectors. This Friday we look forward to welcoming Mark back to Cambridge, where he obtained a MA in Natural Sciences. Join us on 9th June at the Cambridge Union to hear from leaders in energy transition and participate in dialogues with energy professionals, academics and students. Lots of networking opportunities, food & drinks will be available. 📍 Ticket reservation is closing soon. Reserve your free ticket today at: https://lnkd.in/e5dU9GF7 📍 Interested in learning more? Check out our website for more information: https://www.cuen.uk/ #energytransition #strategy #decarbonization #sustainabilityleadership #netzero #networking #cambridgeuniversity