Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
REGISTRATION & MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
THE DATA CENTER POWER BOOM IS FINALLY THE MOMENT TO TEST CCS
Judy Savitskaya
Stripe

Judy Savitskaya

Stripe

  • Driving unprecedented power demand from AI, natural gas with CCS is emerging as a scalable low-carbon baseload solution
  • Accelerating NG-CCS deployment today, reducing costs and enabling broader adoption across hard-to-abate sectors
  • Forming coalitions, sharing risk and prioritizing the most viable projects for long-term CCS success
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING LOW CARBON POWER FOR AI DATA CENTERS
09:30 - 09:55
COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: THE PATH TOWARDS OVERCOMING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CCS
Kristina Ruiz-Healy
ExxonMobil

Kristina Ruiz-Healy

ExxonMobil

  • Examining socioeconomic management and regulatory frameworks shaping CCS permitting and public acceptance
  • Demonstrating how early and transparent engagement builds trust, supports approvals, and reduces project delays
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING TRUST AND SUPPORT FOR CCS PROJECTS
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and connect in short one-to-one meetings
  • Arrange more formal meetings for later in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business challenges
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION & STORAGE
11:30 - 11:55
THE ROLE OF CCS IN THE US POWER SECTOR: MARKET DRIVERS AND INVESTOR INSIGHTS
Angela DeLuca
PA Consulting

Angela DeLuca

PA Consulting

  • Rising electricity demand and renewed gas build-out continue to reshape US power markets
  • CCS as a pathway to decarbonize the generation mix, including project economics and risk allocation
  • Overview of active CCS projects across the US power sector and associated investment trends
  • In parallel, voluntary carbon market participation, including offtake structures and pricing dynamics
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARKET DRIVERS FOR US POWER CCS SECTOR
12:00 - 12:25
DRIVING CCUS ECONOMICS THROUGH BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION
Raghu Yabaluri
Black & Veatch

Raghu Yabaluri

Black & Veatch

  • Demonstrating how ecosystem integration and business model innovation are shaping the economic viability of CCUS projects
  • Combining storage and utilization pathways to supporting long term financial sustainability across value chains
  • Leveraging EOR integration and policy incentives such as 45Q to accelerating investment decisions and project deployment
  • Scaling large CCUS projects through business models balancing upfront capital risks with long term operational returns
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON MAKING CCUS PROJECTS FINANCIALLY VIABLE AT SCALE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH · CARBON CAPTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON CARBON CAPTURE
14:00 - 14:25
CCUS PROJECT ECONOMICS RECENT TRENDS AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES
Natasha T.
Wood Mackenzie

Natasha T.

Wood Mackenzie

  • Examining location-driven impacts on capture energy demand, transport selection, and storage costs, driving two- to threefold cost gaps
  • Analyzing inflation, energy prices, technology maturity, and supply chain competition influencing CCUS project returns
  • Evaluating regional policy frameworks and incentives, defining commercial viability, and advancing projects to FID
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL COST VARIATIONS IN CCUS PROJECTS
14:30 - 14:55
45Q REPORTING IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PENDING GHGRP REPEAL
Paul Schoenfeld
DNV

Paul Schoenfeld

DNV

  • Proposed repeal of GHGRP and impacts on CO₂ storage reporting for 45Q claims
  • Importance of 45Q tax credits as a financial driver for US carbon storage projects
  • Interim verification requirements for 2025 and uncertainty surrounding long-term solutions
  • Emerging standards such as ISO frameworks as potential alternatives for verification
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE VERIFICATION PATHWAYS FOR CO2 STORAGE
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF CCUS AND CDR IN ACHIEVING NET ZERO EMISSION TARGET
15:50 - 16:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:20 - 16:45
PROMOTER-ENHANCED ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CAPTURE BENCHMARKED AGAINST CESAR1
Friday O. Ochedi
Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS)

Friday O. Ochedi

Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS)

  • Techno-economic comparison of KOH electrochemical CO₂ capture and CESAR1 amine scrubbing in CHP
  • Role of carbonic anhydrase promoters in improving absorption kinetics and lowering energy use
  • Impact of electricity source, FOAK to NOAK learning and integration on CO₂ avoidance costs
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CAPTURE VS CESAR1 IN CHP
16:50 - 17:15
CO₂ PIPELINE SYSTEMS, CONFIGURATION BUSINESS MODEL AND SCALE UP DRIVERS
Jeff Lee
Kronos Management

Jeff Lee

Kronos Management

  • CO₂ pipeline configurations, aligning midstream design with gathering, transport, and delivery systems
  • Evaluating business models, shifting CO₂ from waste to a commodity through pricing signals and incentives
  • Addressing investment drivers, considering capital intensity, aggregation benefits, and long-term storage options
  • Scale-up challenges, including financing, permitting, and stakeholder alignment across sectors
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CARBON NETWORKS AND MARKET SIGNALS
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON CARBON CAPTURE
09:10 - 09:35
A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND CCUS
Charles McConnell
University of Houston

Charles McConnell

University of Houston

  • Federal incentives and policy momentum creating new opportunities for CO₂ utilization in EOR projects
  • Performance differences between brownfield and greenfield developments and their deployment timelines
  • Infrastructure requirements including pipelines, transport access, and industrial CO₂ capture sources
  • Economic drivers, regulatory frameworks, and investment factors shaping large-scale CCUS deployment
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON CO₂ EOR AND CCUS DEPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
09:40 - 10:05
FROM FEASIBILITY TO FINANCING: WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A CARBON ECOSYSTEM
Andy Riemer
SidePorch

Andy Riemer

SidePorch

  • Structuring cross sector coalitions across public private and community groups to advancing projects from concept to deployment
  • Unlocking financing pathways for CCUS, DAC and carbon economy projects in rural and transitioning post coal regions
  • Enabling effective stakeholder engagement through coordinated tribal county and state collaboration across regions
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ENABLING PROJECT DELIVERY IN CARBON MARKETS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING CCUS IN HEAVY INDUSTRY SECTORS
11:00 - 11:25
MARKET UPDATE ON CARBON CAPTURE TRANSACTIONS AND SECTION 45Q
Keith Martin
Norton Rose Fulbright

Keith Martin

Norton Rose Fulbright

  • Charting the current state of tax equity and direct credit sales markets for section 45Q carbon capture projects
  • Decoding active deal issues and structuring challenges emerging in the carbon capture financing market
  • Unpacking IRS audit risk and Congressional policy developments affecting section 45Q credit transactions
10:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON 45Q CREDIT MARKETS AND CARBON CAPTURE FINANCE
11:30 - 11:55
FROM PILOT TO PATHWAY: VALIDATING CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Anne Mette Frey
Danish Technological Institute

Anne Mette Frey

Danish Technological Institute

  • Validating carbon capture technologies through independent testing to support transition from pilot to commercial deployment
  • Optimizing energy integration by balancing capture efficiency, heat recovery, and operational flexibility across applications
  • Supporting commercial pathways by using validated performance data to reduce project risk and inform investment and policy decisions
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CCUS FROM PILOT TESTING TO MARKET-READY PROJECTS
12:00 - 12:25
ENABLING CCUS WITH MARINE TRANSPORTATION OF CO₂ IN THE U.S.
Kent Merrill
Aptamus Carbon Solutions

Kent Merrill

Aptamus Carbon Solutions

  • Comparing major emission hubs with proven sequestration sites, highlighting coastal gaps where storage geology is limited
  • Assessing why shipping CO₂ via navigable waterways can be faster and more practical than building new pipelines
  • Reviewing Europe’s CO₂ shipping experience, drawing operational, regulatory, and commercial lessons for U.S. projects
  • Presenting DOE-backed pre-FEED and FEED results, outlining hub design, vessel specifications, and full system integration strategy
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON OFFSHORE CO₂ TRANSPORT AND HUB DESIGN
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE CARBON CAPTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
BYPASSING THE PIPELINE BOTTLENECK WITH COASTAL CARBON CAPTURE
Kimberly Gilbert
pHathom Technologies, Inc

Kimberly Gilbert

pHathom Technologies, Inc

  • Coastal carbon capture systems utilizing onshore reactors for biogenic CO₂ processing
  • Conversion of CO₂ into stable bicarbonates to remove reliance on pipelines and storage
  • Commercial and operational benefits arising from avoiding long-distance transport and injection
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON NEW APPROACHES TO DECARBONISING BIOENERGY
14:00 - 14:25
BEYOND THE CHIMNEY: THE STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE OF CARBON
Arwad Abdeldaem
Dimensions Consulting Ltd

Arwad Abdeldaem

Dimensions Consulting Ltd

  • Examining net zero fundamentals and the execution gap across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
  • Exploring the industrial trilemma balancing cost, performance, and sustainability in decarbonization strategies
  • Assessing breakthrough biotechnology including compact photo bioreactors for scalable carbon solutions
  • Outlining a five step roadmap to achieve profitable net zero and long term competitive advantage
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO NET ZERO DELIVERY
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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