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World Energy Council Suite 101 – 102 Hamilton House 1 Temple Avenue London EC4Y 0HA United Kingdom T (+44) 20 7734 5996 [email protected] www.worldenergy.org @WECouncil Shape the Future of Energy: Exclusive Invitation Dear Esteemed Colleague, The world is at an inflection point, grappling with the urgency of rewiring energy systems while weathering new geopolitical and climate-related storms. Global energy transitions are ambitious, large-scale systems transformations that are deeply human – shaping and being shaped by the lives, livelihoods, cultures, and communities they touch. On behalf of the World Energy Council Secretary General & CEO, Dr Angela Wilkinson, and in my capacity as Chair of the Council’s Insights & Foresight Committee, I am pleased to invite you to an exclusive World Energy Council Executive Dialogue to explore the key findings of the 2025 World Energy Issues Monitor and their implications for decision- makers like you. World Energy Transitions in Motion: Navigating the Patterns of Change This year’s Issues Monitor reveals evolving patterns in global energy transitions – highlighting shared priorities, shifting regional dynamics, and persistent blind spots. It underscores how accelerating energy demand – driven by digital competition and security concerns – clashes with rigid governance structures, fluctuating policies, and fragile public engagement. In a world of rising risks and deepening inequalities, the real challenge is not just identifying these dynamics but turning blind spots into bright spots. What solutions are working, and how can they be adapted across regions? How do we move from fragmented responses to truly systemic change? TRUSTEES ANGELA WILKINSON MIKE HOWARD NAOMI HIROSE CLAUDIO SEEBACH KIM YIN WONG Chair – Secretary General Chair Chair – Impact Chair – Asia Latin America/Caribbean World Energy Council, FAHAD ALAJLAN OMAR FAROUK IBRAHIM OMAR ZAAFRANI Chair – Gulf States / Middle East Chair – Africa BARBARA TERENGHI Chair – Communications & Company Limited by Guarantee Chair – Programme Committee Registered in England Strategy Committee JOHN CARNEGIE CRISTINA MORALES BURKHARD VON KIENITZ and Wales No. 4184478 Chair – Finance Chair – Future Energy Leaders Chair – Regional Initiatives VAT Reg. No. GB 123 3802 48 RAFAEL CAYUELA VALENCIA NORBERT SCHWIETERS PATRICIA VINCENT-COLLAWN Registered Office: Chair – Studies Committee Officer Chair – North America Suite 101-102, Hamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0HA Charity No. 1086559 This Executive Dialogue “World Energy Transitions in Motion” is designed as a strategic and action-oriented conversation, focusing on leadership, collaboration and innovation in energy transitions. The future of energy is not just about what powers our systems – it is about who they empower and how we harness human collective wisdom to shape more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable energy futures for billions of lives and a healthy planet. I look forward to your participation in what promises to be a highly informative and thought- provoking session. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer exchange and to gain actionable insights from leading voices in energy transitions. To accommodate different time zones, we will be hosting two sessions: • Session 1: Tuesday 8 April at 8 am UK | Register – HERE • Session 2: Wednesday 9 April at 3 pm UK | Register – HERE Spots are limited. To secure your place, please register at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact [email protected]. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to shaping a resilient future. I look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation. Warm regards, Rafael Cayuela Valencia Chair, Insights & Foresight Committee at the World Energy Council Corporate Chief Economist & EMEAI Strategy Development Senior Director at Dow 2 About the World Energy Council The World Energy Council is the world's oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners. Through our Humanising Energy vision, we involve more people and communities in accelerating clean and inclusive energy transitions in all world regions. Formed in 1923, the Council is an UN-accredited global energy body that has convened diverse interests from across the full energy ecosystem for a century. Our global network draws from governments, private and state corporations, academia and civil society, as well as current and future energy leaders. We maintain a flexible Transition Leadership Toolkit to collaborate on impact programmes and inform local, regional and global energy agendas in support of our enduring mission: to promote the sustainable use and supply of energy for the benefit of all people. About Rafael Cayuela Rafael Cayuela is EMEAI Strategy Development Senior Director & Corporate Chief Economist at Dow. Rafael sits on different Advisory Boards including the World Energy Council, UNEP World Chemical Outlook and the High-Level Policy Group of the EU School of Transitional Regulation of Florence on “How To Accelerate EU Industry Net Zero Journey”. He also serves as Chairman of the Energy Charter Treaty and CEFIC Mid Century Strategy. During his first term, CEFIC released the “Industry Mid Century Strategy: Molecules Manager”, launching a dialogue about the future of the chemical industry and its role in building a prosperous and more sustainable Europe by 2050. Rafael also serves as Dow rep. at the CEFIC Sustainable Forum, Sustainable Finance Group and Economic Outlook Task Force (EOTF). 3 Saatja: "World Energy Council – Government Relations" <[email protected]> Teema: Invitation - World Energy Council Executive Dialogue Kuupäev: 2025-03-06 16:50 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite your teams to our next Executive Dialogue themed "World Energy Transitions in Motion", to explore the key findings of the 2025 World Energy Issues <https://www.worldenergy.org/publications/entry/world-energy-issues-monitor-2025> Monitor and their implications for decision makers. This strategic and action-oriented conversation, focused on leadership, collaboration and innovation in energy transitions, is hosted by Rafael Cayuela, Chair, Insights & Foresight Committee at the World Energy Council, and Corporate Chief Economist & EMEAI Strategy Development Senior Director at Dow. Please find the attached invitation for more details. The Executive Dialogue welcomes policymakers (DG-1 / DG-2 level officials), senior civil servants at the national, regional, and city levels, senior legislative officials, high-level advisors to ministers across portfolios such as energy, environment, industry, future, foreign affairs, and finance, as well as business leaders, regulators, representatives of multilateral institutions, and energy planners. As always, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 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