MEOS GEO 2025 Strategic sessions

Navigating the Future of Energy: Investment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Focus – Leadership in a Changing Energy Landscape

This strategic session examines how the energy industry is navigating the dual imperatives of energy security and sustainability. As the sector faces accelerating global demand alongside the need for decarbonisation, panelists will share perspectives on ensuring reliable supply, addressing evolving market dynamics, and aligning business strategies with sustainability and economic goals.

As the industry moves toward a net-zero future, this session brings together executive leaders to explore pathways for reducing carbon emissions in upstream operations. Panelists will discuss the integration of sustainability into core business strategies, the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS), and the deployment of innovative technologies that enable low-carbon growth while maintaining operational excellence.

This session brings together digital and technology leaders to explore how cutting-edge innovations—such as AI, big data, and automation—are reshaping upstream oil and gas. Discussions will focus on how these technologies enhance operational efficiency and accelerate the industry’s efforts toward a more sustainable future.

As the energy landscape evolves, industry leadership is redefining how oil and gas companies drive the transition toward diversifying energy sources. This executive panel will examine how major players are advancing opportunities in critical minerals, hydrogen, and geothermal energy. Panelists will share strategic perspectives on integrating these solutions into core business models, the role of technology and partnerships, and how their organisations are positioning themselves to lead in a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

In an era of evolving energy priorities, financial resilience is key to enabling a successful transition. This session explores investment strategies, funding mechanisms, and financial innovations shaping the future of energy. Leaders will discuss the growing role of green finance, public-private collaboration, and capital allocation approaches that are unlocking scalable, sustainable solutions across the energy value chain.

Drilling continues to be a strategic asset in the evolving energy landscape. This session brings together industry leaders to discuss how innovation and automation are reshaping drilling—enhancing efficiency, reducing risk, and delivering measurable impact. From smarter designs to digital execution, the conversation will highlight how drilling is being redefined to support performance and sustainability at scale.