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Energy Demand: Turning Costs to Gains

April 29, 2024
09:00–09:45 (Asia/Riyadh time zone)

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With potential annual savings of at least $2 trillion for the global economy if energy measures are taken by the end of this decade, transforming demand is crucial for the energy transition and can bring significant economic opportunities. After the commitment at COP28 by over 120 countries to double the rate of energy efficiency by 2030, what are the best ways to reduce energy demand across...
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Speakers

RB
Roberto Bocca
Head, Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee
World Economic Forum
JD
John Defterios
Professor of Business
New York University Abu Dhabi
PM
Pietro Mendes
Secretary of Oil, Gas and Biofuels
Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil
SR
Samuele Ramadori
Chief Executive Officer
BrainBox AI
FC
Fatma Thabet Chiboub
Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy
Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy of Tunisia

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