Patrick Pouyanné

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

13:15

Global strategy ICC Hall A 13:15 - 14:00

Energy diversity and demand in a ‘yes-and world’

In a world demanding energy security, decarbonisation, growth and resilience, the future lies in a “yes-and” approach. This session brings together leaders from across the energy sector to examine how governments, companies, and investors are supporting a range of energy strategies rather than relying on a single approach. It will examine the interplay between technologies, policies, and market forces shaping a pragmatic, inclusive energy future.

Attendee insights:

Gain insights from diverse leading voices on how they are embracing energy realism and shaping portfolio strategies for a balanced energy mix.

12:20

Global strategy Conference Room B 12:20 - 12:40

Redefining the energy major: Competing and thriving in a new energy order

As the global energy system undergoes profound change, international oil companies are rethinking what it means to be an energy major. In this exclusive Energy Talk, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, reflects on how integrated energy companies are adapting to a more complex, multipolar world, one shaped by shifting geopolitics, accelerating decarbonisation, new technologies and the rise of new competitors across the energy value chain. Drawing on TotalEnergies’ transformation journey, he will explore how portfolio diversification, trading agility, and disciplined investment can sustain competitiveness while advancing lower-carbon growth. Offering a CEO’s perspective from the front line, this session examines how global players are redefining strategy, scale, and purpose in pursuit of energy that is secure, affordable, and sustainable.

Attendee insights:

During this Executive Boardroom Roundtable, leading economists will discuss how energy markets are influencing, and being influenced by , wider economic realities. Discussions will examine the fiscal, monetary , and trade policy implications of energy security strategies.