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Energy and the Economy: Tail Risks, Tailwinds and Resiliency

Houston and virtual

The Federal Reserve’s 11th annual energy conference is jointly hosted by the Federal Reserve banks of Dallas and Kansas City.

This conference will investigate contours of tail risks in the energy sector, highlight how such events affect broader economic conditions, and what opportunities may emerge as conditions change. Speakers and panelists will discuss the global economy, oil and gas markets, and the outlook for electricity in the U.S. The agenda will also feature remarks from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid.

Who Should Attend?
Any mid- to senior-level leader in the energy sector, government, financial industry, and education.

Cost
The conference will be hybrid. Attend in person for $149, or live stream at no cost. ($99 for academic, nonprofit and government attendees.)

When

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Where

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch
1801 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019
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Location and parking information

Registration

Register online.

Agenda and speakers

7:30 a.m.

Registration and breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Introductory comments

  • Daron Peschel, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
8:35 a.m.

Opening remarks

  • Lorie Logan, Dallas Fed
9:10 a.m.

Session 1: Economics, Finance and Geopolitics

  • Ellen Zentner,, Morgan Stanley
  • Karen Young,, Middle East Institute
  • Rebecca Patterson, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Chair: Cortney Cowley, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
10:25 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.

Session 2: Outlook and Risks for Oil and Gas Markets

  • László Varró, Shell
  • Neil Somma, CME Group
  • Jamie Webster, Jones Lang LaSalle
  • Chair: Jesse Thompson, Dallas Fed
Noon Lunch
12:30 p.m.

Luncheon fireside chat

  • Jeffrey Schmid, Kansas City Fed
1:05 p.m.

Session 3: Electricity and Resiliency

  • Logan Goldie-Scot, Generate
  • Joshua Rhodes, University of Texas
  • Amanda Harker Steele, Southwest Power Pool
  • Chair: David Rodziewicz, Kansas City Fed
2:20 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m.

Session 4: CEO Panel—Leading in Uncertain Times

  • James Walter, Permian Resources
  • David Kilcullen, Cordillera Applications Group
  • Bob Patel, Sempra Infrastructure
  • Pat Wood, Hunt Energy Network
  • Chair: Garrett Golding, Dallas Fed
4:05 p.m.

Closing comments

  • Nick Sly, Kansas City Fed
  • Garrett Golding, Dallas Fed
4:10 p.m. Reception