17th June: Net zero is not Simply an Electrification Story. It is also a Carbon Management Story.
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is increasingly recognised as a necessary component of credible net-zero pathways, particularly for addressing residual emissions from hard-to-abate sectors. This session will explore the transition from CDR potential to deployment, examining the technologies, infrastructure, energy requirements, and financing and policy mechanisms needed to scale permanent carbon removal.
Drawing on developments across the US, UK, EU and Australia, the presentation will also examine emerging international policy frameworks and the growing role of carbon management within industrial de-carbonisation and long-term climate strategies.
Speaker: Dr. Alice Evatt
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13th May: Financing Strategies for New Energy and New Nuclear
The transition to new energy systems is increasingly driven by both technological innovation and evolving financing models. In this session, Brynne Kennedy will explore emerging energy technologies and the market trends shaping them, alongside the development of financing structures across equity, debt, and project finance. Drawing on case studies from Smart Society Capital’s portfolio, the discussion will offer insights into private energy markets in the US and Europe.
A particular focus will be placed on the new nuclear value chain, highlighting the financing mechanisms required to bring these projects to fruition.
Speaker: Brynne Kennedy
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22nd April: Public control, successful transition
Parking is much more than a service—it is a public policy tool. The Fondation des Parkings will illustrate how it supports the energy transition through electromobility initiatives, including charging infrastructure and electric taxis, while encouraging modal shift through P+R facilities and infrastructure dedicated to soft mobility. Tailored offerings for residents, professionals, and commuters, support for corporate mobility plans, and facilitation of car-sharing are all part of a comprehensive strategy. Regulation through pricing and enforcement complements this approach. Public management ensures a long-term vision aligned with collective urban challenges rather than purely economic objectives..
Speaker: Damien Zuber
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11th March: Resource volatility – opportinity ahead
Join us for an insightful presentation exploring how tightening capital investment across global resource and energy systems is reshaping market dynamics. As demand rises across sectors such as artificial intelligence, defence, and economic growth, persistent underinvestment in upstream energy and critical mineral supply chains is increasing the likelihood of market volatility — while also creating new strategic opportunities for developers, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving global energy landscape.
Speaker: Marcus Cooper
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11th February: Releasing the Handbrake on Geothermal Innovation
Join us for an insightful presentation on how geothermal innovation can play a far stronger role in today’s and tomorrow’s energy systems. This session will explore the latest proven technologies in shallow and medium-depth geothermal energy and examine why, despite their technical maturity, adoption has remained limited. The presentation will unpack the financial, regulatory, and structural barriers that continue to slow deployment, while highlighting concrete opportunities for investors, real-estate developers, and energy service providers. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how emerging geothermal solutions can support building decarbonisation, local energy transitions, and more resilient urban energy systems.
Speaker: Prof. Lyesse Laloui
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14th January: Why the economics of green hydrogen are about to shift
Green hydrogen is produced by electrically splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen – a process executed by electrolysers. However, legacy electrolysers currently used rely on outdated designs and electrode technologies that are inefficient and cannot adapt to fluctuating energy supplies. They consume too much energy and cannot tap into cheap renewable power or day-ahead electricity markets – driving green hydrogen costs up. This presentation shows how new electrode technologies and modern electrolyser architectures are overcoming these barriers and unlocking flexible, affordable green hydrogen production.
Speaker: Vincent Trouche
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03rd December: Small Company Energy Transition Journey
Join us for an insightful presentation on Condor Energies’ strategic evolution from a traditional E&P company to a diversified energy platform. Explore how disciplined capital allocation, pragmatic technology choices, and strong governance enable success in small-scale LNG, critical minerals, and gas optimisation. Gain candid lessons on managing execution risks, stakeholder alignment, and leveraging agility to deliver energy transition projects in challenging regions.
Speaker: John Baillie
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05th November: Nuclear renaissance, an insider’s view on recent technology and policy developments
Join an exclusive luncheon focused on the future of the nuclear industry and its pivotal role in the transition towards a low carbon economy. Discover how 4th generation modular fast reactors, sustainable fuel cycles, and resilient supply chains are shaping nuclear’s value proposition. Gain strategic insights into market innovation and political momentum at this intimate gathering, featuring keynote speaker Alberto de Min, co-founder of newcleo.
Speaker: Alberto De Min
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01st October: Is green thermal with solar thermal the “next big wave”?
Today, solar thermal offers effective, sustainable, and scalable solutions for meeting future industrial and residential demand for decarbonized heat.
Speakers: Gilbert Farina
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23rd September: Autumn Drinks
High-quality discussions and networking, an event jointly organised with the Commodity Trading Club at “La Potiniere”
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03rd September: Program GEothermies – how to reinvent hot water
Geothermal energy has a key role to play in combating climate change and in achieving the objectives of Canton of Geneva’s energy master plan. In order to exploit this clean, local, and renewable energy source, the Canton of Geneva and Services Industriels de Genève (SIG) have launched GEothermies. Based on these encouraging results, an ambitious programme to develop the resource is underway and its first achievements are beginning to take shape.
Speakers: Cliff Moesching, Michel Meyer
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11th June: Insurance and the energy transition
Insurers are already, and will continue to, insure the transition to a low carbon economy – from enabling the financing of transition projects through to providing protection for businesses as they introduce new technologies, solutions and operational processes as part of the transition. This presentation will outline Arch`s overall appetite for insuring the energy transition and a geo energy perspective of some of those opportunities and associated risks as the energy landscape evolves.
Speaker: Rodney Garrard
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20th May: Annual General Meeting
Open to all Members, the Annual General Meeting of the Geneva Energy Forum offers a platform to discuss the strategic direction of the association. The AGM is a critical opportunity for the Members to discuss and vote on key issues: the Executive Committee will provide an update on the GEF’s financial performance, insights into the forum’s strategic direction, and the planned initiatives to advance the forum’s mission.
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14th May: Energy transition in North America
Great strides have been made in the development of renewable energy sources. The share of total primary energy consumption related to renewables reached 14.6% in 2023. Together with nuclear, they represented over 18% of total primary energy consumption. Global investment in clean energy has seen a huge increase over the last 8 years, while investment in fossil fuels has dropped off slightly. Yet, despite massive investment, supportive legislation, and huge resources dedicated to the increasing use of renewables, fossil fuels as a source of primary energy are still ~81%.
Speaker: Dean Tucker, WPC
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9th April: A global perspective on natural hydrogen exploration
Hydrogen is a promising source of clean energy with the potential to play a significant role in the global transition toward sustainability. This presentation will cover the current state of knowledge regarding natural hydrogen exploration.
Speaker: Fiammetta Mondino, Terra-A AG
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12th March: Achieving net-zero
Climate change is a challenge for the economy. Stricter emissions regulations may increase compliance costs, but can also drive new echnology innovation over time. Success in the New Climate Era hinges on our ability to integrate climate considerations into daily decision-making. Those who adapt will lead, while others risk falling behind (source: JPMorgan).
Speaker: Gianfranco Guidati, ETH
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5th February: Offshore wind power
Global offshore wind capacity is expected to increase from 54 GW in 2022 to over 234 GW by 2030. Investments in offshore wind reached approximately $60 billion in 2022, with projections suggesting this could grow to $1 trillion by 2040.
Speaker: Markus Fischer
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4th December: GEF Annual Evening Event
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6th November: Cyber threats over the energy transition. What are the risks and the best mitigation practices?
As the energy systems shift towards increasingly complex electrification and digitalization, the risk of cyberattacks is becoming more pronounced. Cyberrisk has come to the forefront of discussions among decision-makers in both energy companies and governments. However, due to its sensitive nature and novelty, this crucial topic is often overlooked.
This event is organised in collaboration with the INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland.
Speakers:
Gail Smith, Former NED of RigNett, expert in Cyber Risk Governance; Founder, Cavell Group BV
Marco Montefiori, President, INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland
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9th October: Oil market perspectives
The energy complex continues to be in a state of flux, driven by the changes required by the energy transition and the ongoing geopolitical tensions. During this exclusive event, we will address questions pertaining crude oil and its macroeconomic outlook.
Speaker: David Fyfe, Chief Economist Officer, Argus Media Inc
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