The Business Response
The Business Response
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The Business Response
The Business Response

The Business Response

The Business Response

The Business Response Conference is a student-­organized conference that will explore how forward thinking businesses seize market opportunities for clean technologies. We will discuss energy demand growth and our future energy profile, the role of public policy in the production and consumption of energy, current and future energy investment trends amongst different industries as well as the origination of the investments, and as the future energy profile develops, businesses could face higher costs and more risk associated with increasing supply uncertainty. Our goal is to inspire the business leaders of tomorrow to think about ways that they can drive tomorrow’s energy strategies, and use the power of business to create lasting social and environmental good. Click here to register for the conference!

Keynote Speaker

The George Washington University

Global demand for energy is estimated to increase by as much as 70 percent by 2050.  While the forecasts vary, there seems to be little debate that demand will increase significantly.  In response, what levers can the energy industry pull to meet this increasing world demand at an affordable rate that continues to propel economic development. How will these levers differ across world regions?  How will this rise in energy demand shift both the US and global energy portfolio?  What types of demand responses will be effective in helping to increase energy efficiency?  For each of the key steps in the energy value proposition, what are the critical issues that must be understood and leveraged in order to build long-term competitive advantage. … [Read More...]

The Role of Public Policy – Panel 1

The role of public policy in the production and consumption of energy is a major challenge facing governments, private institutions, and consumers.  Laws, regulations, and subsidies have the power to dictate how energy sources are priced, what the development costs are, and how to fund the necessary infrastructure.  Domestic policies also have far-reaching implications, as competition for … [Read More...]

Project Finance and Strategy – Panel 2

With energy demands predicted to increase 50% from 2009 to 2035, public and private sector organizations are focusing more and more attention towards feasible energy investments. For example, in 2010, renewable energy investments totaled $210 billion, a 540% increase since 2004. This session will explore current and future energy investment trends amongst different industries as well as the … [Read More...]

Achieving Competitive Advantage – Panel 3

As the future energy profile develops, businesses could face higher costs and more risk associated with increasing supply uncertainty. As a result of this uncertainty, energy management will become an increasingly important strategic arena. Across industries, businesses will have the opportunity to build competitive advantage through efficient management of energy costs. Those that don't will fall … [Read More...]