Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Chris Young

Managing Director

KPMG

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Chris Young focuses on strategy and performance improvement in the oil & gas and broader energy sector, where he worked for close to thirty years. He helps energy companies to develop and execute strategies during times of rapid change and uncertainty, to turn those strategies into concrete choices about corporate and business unit portfolios, to create operating models that align resources and capabilities, and to identify and deliver tangible performance improvements that increase operational efficiency and control costs. He has been deeply engaged in helping energy clients understand the impact of the energy transition, showing how they can shift their strategies, portfolios and operating models to reflect the fundamental changes to value chains and business opportunities that the transition is creating. He also advises clients on the continuing role of hydrocarbons in the energy mix, as countries and markets seek to balance decarbonisation, affordability and security of supply. He works with international oil companies, national oil companies, utilities and infrastructure operators, world-wide, and leads KPMG’s Global Gas Network.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 6 November
14:00
Leadership Roundtables 14:00 - 15:30
Cross-sector partnerships: driving transformation across industries

A successful transition necessitates collaborations across various sectors, including heavy emitting sectors, uniting knowledge, skills, and resources. To date, more than 70 governments have committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, showcasing a genuine investment and dedication to the energy transition. Hydrogen, CCUS, Sustainable Fuels, and other technologies have been the focus for some clean energy collaborations, while other transport sectors, like maritime shipping, are also advancing by working alongside energy organisations. However, these partnerships should not be restricted to energy companies alone. One of the initial steps toward decarbonisation will involve methane reduction, which spans multiple industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, and waste management. Additionally, the implementation of smart technologies—such as electrification, low-emission hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage—will require substantial infrastructure.

According to a KPMG report, there is a rise in cross-sector partnerships to enable disruption of traditional business models, breaking down industry silos and static frameworks to create fluid, seamless and dynamic businesses of the future. To facilitate these partnerships, it is essential to create opportunities that encourage strategic dialogues and enhance synergies across sectors.

This Leadership Roundtable aims to establish a significant platform for decision-makers, business leaders, and innovators, enabling them to convene around innovative solutions and technologies that will make a lasting impact and shape the global energy agenda. 

Attendee insights:
Understand more about how collaboration between sectors, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators is key to develop a responsible and sustainable energy transition and consider lessons from experience to date.

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