Agenda
Friday, October 7, 2016
9:00pm Alumni Reception (Grafton Street Pub & Grill)
Saturday, October 8, 2016
9:00am Registration and Breakfast (Meredith Room)
(Keynote Address by Jim Robo, Chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy and Chairman of Florida Power & Light, cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew.)
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Harvard Business School
#HBSenergy2016
10:00am
Energy Finance
Innovations in Renewable Energy Finance (Aldrich 112)
Innovation
Digital Oil Field: Innovating for a Low-Price Environment (Aldrich 110)
Policy & Trends
Electric Vehicles: Early Results and Ecosystem Needed to Grow (Aldrich 111)
11:00am
Private Equity seizing New Energy Opportunities (Aldrich 112)
Energy Storage Driving Grid Optimization (Aldrich 110)
Large Commercial & Industrial Customers Emerging as New Players in Energy Generation (Aldrich 111)
12:00pm Lunch Reception (Williams Room & Spangler Dining Room)
1:00pm Keynote Fireside Chat with Belgacem Chariag, Global President of Operations at Baker Hughes (Spangler Auditorium)
2:00pm
Energy Finance
Dealmaking in the Downturn (Aldrich 112)
Innovation
The Promise and Challenges of Renewables in Emerging Markets (Aldrich 110)
Policy & Trends
One-Year Out: Assessing the Effects of the Paris Agreement (Aldrich 111)
3:00pm Keynote Address by Sonny Wu, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of GSR Ventures (Spangler Auditorium)
4:00pm Startup Demo Competition sponsored by GE Ventures (Williams Room)
5:00pm Closing Reception (Williams Room)
Venue
Harvard Business School (Spangler Center)
117 Western Avenue
Boston, MA
Parking available for visitors in the Spangler Center parking lot (Maps: HBS, Google Maps).
Lodging: please visit this link for a list of hotels located nearby.
FAQs
What is the dress code for the conference?
The attire is business casual.
Who can attend the conference?
Everyone is invited to join us! Historically, attendance has consisted of an even mix of over 700 energy professionals and graduate students.
What meals will be provided?
On Saturday, the Symposium will provide a light breakfast during registration and bagged lunch for every conference attendee. Coffee and snacks will be provided throughout the day.
Where can I go for other meals, errands or shopping?
Harvard Square and Central Square (each a 10-15 minute walk from campus) have a diverse collection of restaurants, bars, and shops. See harvardsquare.com for a list of restaurants in the area.
What services are available on campus?
The HBS campus offers several dining options, an ATM, a taxi stand, and the school bookstore.
I am a prospective applicant. Can I tour the campus and learn about HBS while I am there?
Of course! There are opportunities to take an official tour, attend a class, and even grab lunch with current students if you arrive during the week. For more information, please visit the HBS admissions website.
