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Charlie Sanchez

President, Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services

Black & Veatch

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Charlie Sanchez joined Black & Veatch in May 2024 as President of Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services, the newest Black & Veatch business. Charlie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company as an initiative-taking, versatile, and performance-driven executive with 25 years of experience in consulting, global team leadership, and as a steward of transformation. The Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services business consists of three entities focused on meeting clients’ needs in the areas of Strategic Advisory, Industrial Cybersecurity, and Operating Assets. Most recently, Charlie served as an innovation and consulting leader at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Houston, TX, where he focused on Digital, AI, Value Chain Optimization, Climate Change and Energy Transition. Throughout his career, he has excelled in delivering meaningful results and growing new service offerings in complex business initiatives.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 5 November
16:05
Digitalisation & AI Conference Room A 16:05 - 16:45
Building blocks for a resilient energy future: the IoT in energy operations

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming energy operations globally through the incorporation of advanced technologies such as real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and automation. By optimising energy consumption, minimising waste and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources, these modernising innovations are enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability while reducing costs. Hyperconnected infrastructure, which includes smart grids and smart metering, will prove pivotal in the ongoing transition from traditional energy management towards more efficient, data-driven systems. As these technologies continue to evolve, they will no doubt play a crucial role in shaping a resilient, low-carbon energy future.

Attendee insights:

Explore how industry trailblazers are seamlessly implementing IoT technologies to deliver tangible and trackable benefits for their business operations and end-users.

Speakers
M Yusri B M Yusof
PETRONAS
SVP PT&HSSE
Wassim Ghadban
Kent
VP, Global Innovation & Digital Engineering
Charlie Sanchez
Black & Veatch
President, Infrastructure Advisory
Gino Hernandez
ABB Energy Industries
Global Digital Business Leader
Moderator
Rasha Hasaneen
Momentum Partners
Chief Product and Sustainability Officer
Tuesday, 5 November
16:15
Finance & Investment Conference Conference Room A 16:15 - 17:00
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Proving bankability of innovative clean energy projects and technologies

Given the significant investment needed for clean energy projects and increased capital costs, the energy sector faces challenges to get innovative projects beyond early development. While these issues are not unique to the energy industry, factors such as complex risk profiles, the high cost of capital, unproven technologies, and unpredictable policy incentives further exacerbate the situation. For these first of their kind projects to attract capital and technological development, existing technical and regulatory challenges must be overcome to prove viability and instil investor confidence. 

Attendee insights:

Hear from key investors and energy providers on the critical challenges the sector faces when proving clean energy bankability. Explore how communication channels can be improved to lead to a higher flow of capital.

Speakers
Rajarshi Gupta
ONGC Videsh Ltd
MD & CEO
Roberto Zaetta
Yellow Door Energy
SVP, Investments
Charlie Sanchez
Black & Veatch
President, Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services
Luiz Avelar
Accenture
Principal Director
Dr. Jelena Janjusevic
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Associate Professor of Finance and Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance

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