CERAWeek 2026

The Conversations Shaping the Future of Energy Start at CERAWeek

Powering Energy Expansion

 

Meet ABB at CERAWeek 2026 to explore how technology, innovation, and collaboration are driving the future of energy. From optimizing existing systems to enabling autonomous operations, ABB brings proven automation, electrification and digital solutions that help industries improve performance while reducing emissions.

Accelerating Transformation

Discover the CERAWeek 2026 themes ABB is leading on, from energy transformation to the technologies reshaping industrial operations.

Accelerating Transformation

Unlock up to 20% CAPEX Savings

Power generation operators face increasing pressure to lower production costs, ensure grid stability, improve safety, and transition to more sustainable energy sources. ABB helps meet these challenges with advanced control, electrification, digitalization, and lifecycle services that enhance performance, reduce risk, and extend asset value across the entire plant and fleet.

POWER GENERATION

Safe, Smart & Sustainable

Transform your operations with ABB’s tailored automation, electrical, and digital solutions for the Chemicals and Refining industry.

CHEMICAL

Your partner in the energy transformation

ABB is making a world of difference by enabling safe, smart and sustainable operations with integrated solutions that digitalize, automate & electrify the oil and gas industry. We are focused on helping energy companies operate more efficiently to reduce their environmental impact, while enabling new, clean energy value chains to fuel our future.

OIL AND GAS

Integrated LNG Solutions for Industry

By replacing gas turbines, which have an efficiency of 35%, with electric motors, which are 95% efficient, we can significantly improve the total energy efficiency of the LNG facility. From design through to operation and maintenance, ABB ensures that your LNG project is engineered to outrun.

Liquified natural ga

From Strategic Themes to Real-World Technologies

Meet with us at CeraWeek to discover how ABB drives pragmatic progress within today's expanding energy ecosystem, strengthening grid stability, supporting energy security, and helping plants run leaner and cleaner to keep up with rising demand.

ABB Speakers on Site

ABB’s senior leadership will be on site at CERAWeek 2026, offering a rare opportunity for direct, strategic conversations.

ABB Speakers on Site

Morten Wierod

Join us for the Leadership Dialogue on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:20 am CST. This session will focus on key themes shaping the energy sector, including the oil value chain, political and economic dynamics, trade, and supply chain considerations. Participants will gain insights into how these factors influence strategic decision-making and the broader energy landscape.

President and CEO

Peter Terwiesch

Join us for the session “Transforming the Energy Industry: How Technology Will Change Business Models” on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 2:35 pm to 3:15 pm CST. As digital capabilities become central to performance and competitiveness, business models and strategic partnerships among technology companies serving the energy sector are evolving rapidly. This discussion will explore how software, AI, and digital platforms are reshaping operations, enhancing safety, and driving collaboration across increasingly complex energy value chains. Participants will also examine the growing importance of cybersecurity and how it intersects with digital transformation. Led by moderator Atul Arya, the session features insights from Ryder Booth, Chief Technology and Engineering Officer at Chevron, on how digital-focused business models are accelerating transformation while managing risk.

Executive Committee Member and President, Automation

Per Erik Holsten

Join us for the session “Strategies for Tomorrow: New Markets and Low-Carbon Energy” on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm CST. This discussion will explore how the intersection of traditional and emerging energy markets is shaping the future global energy landscape. With oil, gas, and LNG markets operating alongside rapidly growing zero-carbon energy and renewables, companies are navigating diverse technologies, market dynamics, and pressures from the energy transition. The session will highlight strategies for pursuing growth in both traditional and low-carbon sectors, examining the role of hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels in shaping tomorrow’s energy system. Moderated by Kurt Barrow, SVP Head of Oil, Fuel, and Chemicals Research at S&P, the conversation features insights from Meg Gentle, Executive Director of the Board at HIF Global, Fahad Al-Dhubaib, SVP Strategy and Market Analysis at Saudi Aramco, and Daisuke Hirota.

Division President, Energy Industries

Scott McKay

Join us for “Smart Demand: Managing Energy Use for a More Efficient Grid” on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:10 am CST. As grid reliability increasingly depends on smarter consumption, demand-side innovation is becoming a key driver of a resilient, low-carbon energy system. This session will explore how demand-side management is evolving from a niche efficiency tool into a central element of grid strategy, leveraging advances in automation, predictive analytics, and pricing models to balance supply and demand. Discussions will address challenges around scalability, consumer engagement, and market incentives, highlighting how AI can shape future energy demand. Moderated by Sylvain Cognet-Dauphin, the session features insights from Junbo Zhao, Associate Professor at Dartmouth College.

Division Manager, Americas, Energy Industries

Gino Hernandez

Join us for “AI in Energy: Managing the Transformation” on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 am CST. This session will examine the critical role AI plays in guiding the energy sector through its ongoing transformation. Participants will explore key challenges in AI adoption, including identifying where to integrate AI into workflows, merging advanced technologies with traditional practices, and ensuring effective collaboration between human and AI teams. Moderated by Paul Markwell, Senior Associate at CERAWeek, the discussion features insights from Conner Prochaska, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the U.S. Department of Energy, and Hector Rocha, Global AI Energy Lead at Accenture.

SVP, Global Digital, Energy Industries

Cody Falcon

Join us for “Agentic AI: Embracing Autonomy” on Thursday, March 26, from 10:00 to 10:30 am CST. This session will explore how agentic AI—systems capable of autonomous, goal-oriented action—is transforming the management of complex energy systems and organizational core functions. Speakers will discuss how these AI agents can independently optimize grid balancing, trading, and plant operations, while emphasizing the importance of safety, reliability, and governance frameworks. Key topics include building trust in autonomous AI, defining essential fail-safes for critical infrastructure, and balancing human oversight with agent autonomy. Moderated by Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst at S&P Global, the discussion features insights from Cody Falcon, Global Digital Portfolio & Technology Leader at ABB Energy Industries, Uwa Airhiavbere, Growth and Transformation Leader for WW Energy & Resources at Microsoft, and Trygve Randen, Senior VP of Digital Products & Solutions at SLB.

Global Digital Products and Technology Leader, ABB, Energy Industries

Laura Requeno Garcia

Join us for “Carbon Management for Competitive Advantage” on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:30 am CST. This session will explore how companies across the energy sector are balancing the urgency of emissions reduction with the economic realities of implementing low-carbon solutions. As organizations navigate climate priorities alongside cost considerations, the discussion will examine how industry leaders evaluate the pace and priority of investments in low-carbon technologies. Speakers will also address which low-carbon energy segments still present opportunities for leadership, which markets are already becoming established, and which solutions may deliver the strongest return on investment in the near term toward 2030. Moderated by Gauri Jauhar, Executive Director of Energy Transitions and CleanTech Consulting, the session features insights from Mikala Grubb, Senior Vice President at Topsoe, and David Victor, Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Public Policy at the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

VP, Global Head of Strategy & Sustainability, ABB, Energy Industries

About CERAWeek 2026

Chaired by Daniel Yergin, CERAWeek is recognized as the foremost annual gathering in the energy sector, rated among the top five “corporate leader conferences” worldwide. This premier event convenes over 1620 C-Suite executives, 84 ministers and top officials, and 365 media representatives, with more than 10,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 89 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition.

When and Where will CERAWeek 2026 take place?

CERAWeek 2026 will take place March 23-27, 2026, in Houston, TX at the Hilton Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center.

How can I register for CERAWeek 2026?

Registration is managed directly by the CERAWeek organizers. You can register through the official CERAWeek website and select the pass type that best fits your participation goals. There are multiple pass types, including:

• Executive Conference Pass — Full access to executive sessions and the Innovation Agora.

• Innovation Agora Pass — Access focused on emerging technologies, innovation and tech ecosystem discussions.

What are the opening hours and speakers agenda?

Please refer to the CERAWeek site for program details.

WHO ATTENDS CERAWEEK?

CERAWeek attracts over 10,000 global participants, including:

  • CEOs and C-suite executives
  • Government representatives including ministers and top officials
  • Media representatives

Often called the "Super Bowl of Energy," the event brings together 1620+ executives and 445+ government officials from 89 countries to discuss energy transition.

Why meet ABB at CERAWeek?

Meeting ABB allows you to explore how emerging technologies can support energy expansion and transformation, capital efficiency and asset performance,  decarbonization progress and AI-driven operational excellence.

I want to connect with ABB at CERAWeek. Do I need a pass?

Yes, attendees are required to register for CERAWeek. There are several pass options. If you are are not attending CERAWeek and would like to connect with ABB onsite, ABB can share a guest pass that will provide access to your meeting with ABB only.

Executive insights shaping the future of energy

Accelerating Transformation

Morten Wierod at CERAWeek 2026: Building Energy Resilience in an Age of Permanent Disruption

Morten will join Atul Arya on the CERAWeek Podcast for a timely conversation on Building Energy Resilience in an Age of Permanent Disruption. The discussion explores how energy leaders are navigating volatility, strengthening resilience, and preparing for a more uncertain global energy landscape. Available March 19.

PODCAST

CERAWeek 2025: Executive Interview: ABB, Per Erik Holsten

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CERAWeek 2025: Interview of Peter Terwiesch

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Kevin O’Donovan with ABB at CERAWeek 2025, a chat with Gino Hernandez

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Practical Information for Attendees

Location:

Hilton Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center

Visitor Registration & Passes

https://www.ceraweek.com/en

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Whether you are attending CERAWeek or engaging digitally, ABB’s experts are ready to advance your strategic initiatives.

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