Mohammed Sergie

Mohammed is the editor of Semafor Gulf, which he launched in September 2024. He was previously an energy and commodities editor at Bloomberg. Mohammed has covered private equity, finance, energy, geoeconomics, and politics for nearly two decades for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, the Council on Foreign Relations, among other outlets. A winner of a Webby Award for a deep dive on Islam’s sectarian divide, his career has included stints in Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, New York, and reporting on the civil war in Syria.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

14:20

Global strategy Conference Room B 14:20 - 14:40

From the trading floor to the blockchain: A 25-Year journey of market transformation

From building one of the first internet-based exchanges to leading the world’s largest marketplace, Jeff Sprecher, Founder, Chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Chair of the New York Stock Exchange, has spent 25 years at the forefront of market innovation.

This Energy Talk explores the evolution of global markets, from the early days of electronic trading and the creation of clearing houses following the financial crisis, to the modernisation of the NYSE and the launch of Murban Futures, which transformed transparency in oil markets. Looking ahead, Jeff shares his vision for the next wave of disruption, blockchain, disintermediation, and ICE’s recent investment in Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market.

09:30

Global strategy Conference Room B 09:30 - 09:50

New energy equilibria: Shaping the Eurasian response to a changing global order

Global energy systems are undergoing profound transformation. Trade patterns are shifting, supply chains are being redrawn, and a new geography of energy is emerging, one defined by diversification, regional integration, and technological adaptation. For the Eurasian Economic Commission, this evolving landscape presents both strategic challenges and opportunities: to reinforce energy security, expand interconnectivity, and build a more balanced and resilient energy ecosystem across the continent.

In this Energy Talk, the Minister of Energy explores how Eurasian nations can leverage their natural resource endowment, infrastructure networks, and innovation capacity to lead in a more multipolar world. From advancing cross-border cooperation to accelerating low-carbon technologies and regional market integration, this session will set out a pragmatic vision for Eurasia’s energy future, anchored in stability, sovereignty, and shared prosperity.