Takayuki Ueda

Takayuki Ueda is President & CEO of INPEX CORPORATION, Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company. He has served in this capacity since 2018 and has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry and international affairs. Prior to joining INPEX in 2017, Mr. Ueda was a career bureaucrat at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, where he most recently held the posts of Director-General of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy and Vice Minister for International Affairs. During his tenure of these positions, he took the lead on energy and trade negotiations with foreign governments. In February 2025, Mr. Ueda announced “INPEX Vision 2035”, which outlines INPEX’s long-term strategy toward 2035 considering the latest shifts in the global energy landscape. Under his leadership, INPEX remains committed to execute a responsible energy transition while focusing on ensuring stable supply of lower-carbon energy to make steady progress toward net zero by 2050. Mr. Ueda is a graduate of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law. He also holds a Master of Laws from Washington State University.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

12:45

Global strategy ICC Hall A 12:45 - 13:30

Evolving from transactional deals to systemic collaboration

In a world where no single entity can solve the energy challenge alone, the industry is shifting from short-term, transactional partnerships to long-term, systemic collaboration. From new collaboration models to integrated ecosystems that align infrastructure, policy, finance, and innovation, this session will highlight where do we collaborate to scale, and what governance, trust, and shared value mechanisms are needed to make these partnerships durable and transformative.

Attendee insights:

Explore the critical role of collaboration and strategic partnerships in driving long-term industry development and transformative change. As the energy sector evolves, cross-sector cooperation, knowledge sharing, and integrated value chains are becoming essential to accelerate innovation, build resilient systems, and deliver on sustainability and growth objectives.

Thursday, 6 November

All Sessions

15:00

Strategic Conference ICC Hall 15:00 - 16:00

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Transition and innovation: how companies are shaping the future of energy

The global energy transition is set to dramatically reshape the energy landscape. Currently, about 80% of global energy is derived from fossil fuels, but the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario aims for renewable energy to constitute two-thirds of global supply by 2050. Achieving this target is no small feat and will necessitate a substantial shift in how energy companies look at their business, profoundly affecting their entire value chain—from strategy to production to the end consumer. In response to this, numerous energy companies have embarked on a transformative journey. Companies are approaching the transition in different ways, with many using innovative approaches, from shifting business models, to changing their product portfolio, to providing differentiated consumer experiences. The pressing question remains: How can energy companies adapt to this rapidly evolving energy landscape, and what strategic insights can they learn from the trailblazers who have successfully navigated this transition?

Attendee insights:

Energy leaders – from traditional energy players and renewable providers to new entrants – will provide their perspectives on how their organisations are navigating the energy transition and how are they innovating to achieve their goals.