3-5 November 2008, 6th International Symposium on Energy Risk Managment, Houston, TX USA

ACI’s premier Energy Risk 2008 Symposium will be looking at how to profitably adapt cutting-edge energy risk management models to the latest market developments. The Energy and Utilities industries are experiencing significant challenges ranging from continued price volatility, technological advancement, regulatory changes, global competitiveness, political uncertainties and commodity price fluctuations. Energy companies need to respond to meet compliance requirements, build brand and company reputation, while sustaining value through commercial operations and investment strategies.

Main topics:
• Energy Risk Management – What is the Next Big Thing the Discipline Needs to Tackle
• U.S. Electric Power Sector Projections Under Carbon Constrains
• How the Scope and Stringency of Carbon Cabs Affect Electricity Generation
• Enterprise Risk Management Programs: Not “All Size Fits All”
• Tailoring Risk Controls and Policies to Risk Objectives
• Weather Risk Management and Insurance Linked Securities
• Innovative Risk Solutions for the Emissions Market
• Managing and Measuring Operational Risk in LNG
• Onshore vs. offshore LNG Import Facilities
• Contracting Risk and Performance Management
• Setting Your Strategy in the Nascent US Carbon Market
• Continuous Improvement in Risk Management Practices
• Interest rate and Foreign Exchange Risk Management for Energy Trading Firms
• Modelling Energy Forwards with a Delivery Period in the Framework of the Non-Markovian Approach
• Independent Valuation: Who to Look for in an Independent Data Source and How to Comply with Regulatory Requirements
• ETRM (Energy Transaction and Risk Management) System Selection and Implementation Methodology
• Financial and Physical Risk Management in the Procurement of Energy
• Managing Risk in the Midstream
• Carbon Risks along the Carbon Value Chain
• The Current Market for gas, NGLs and residual fuels
• Trends in Commodity Offerings
• Risk Reporting
• The Global LNG Trade
• The Proper Use and Limitations of the Energy Models
• Enterprise Risk Methodologies for Managing your Energy Portfolio
• Model Risk in the Energy Industry
• Building a Business Case for Sustainability
• The Role of Technology and Innovation in Commodity Management – 20 Years into a 30 Year Cycle 

Speakers:
•  James C. Allison, Regional Risk Manager, Gas & Power, North America, CONOCOPHILLIPS
•  Robert Kennedy Smith, Renewable Energy Analyst, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EIA
•  Garth Renne, Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE POWER, INC.
•  Brian O’Hearne, Managing Director, Environmental and Commodities Markets, SWISS REINSURANCE COMPANY
•  Caroline J. Deetjen, Senior Consultant and Market Sector Leader, DET NORSKE VERITAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS
•  Pedram Fanailoo, Senior Consultant, DET NORSKE VERITAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS
•  Andrew Kruger, Director of Carbon Markets, EVOLUTION MARKETS
•  Matt Pollard, Director Enterprise Risk Management, FIRST ENERGY CORPORATION
• Mike Burger, Managing Director, Business Consulting Practice, MRE CONSULTING
• Dr. Valery A. Kholodnyi, Managing Director of Quantitative Research & Risk Analytics, PLATTS, a division of the MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES
• Benjamin Jackson, Chief Operating Officer, SUNGARD KIODEX
• Moazzam Khoja, CFA, Senior Vice President Strategy, SUNGARD KIODEX
• Mark Kapner, P.E., Senior Strategy Engineer, AUSTIN ENERGY
• Brad Anderson, CEO, SOLARC
• Fred D. Hagemeyer, Managing Director, Risk Management Practice, BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
• Leonard Huxtable, ETRM Practice Leader, THE STRUCTURE GROUP
•  Bjorn Hagelmann, Former Vice President of Risk Management , LEADING ENERGY PROVIDERS
• Lloyd Spencer, Director, CREDIT SUISSE
• Keith Barnett, Director of Strategic Analysis, MERRILL LYNCH COMMODITIES
•  Bradley G. Christensen, Vice President Financial Products, WELLS FARGO
•  Michael Carter, Director Credit Risk Solutions, ROME CORPORATION
• Talal Debs, Vice President, JP MORGAN



Date & location
3-5 November 2008
JW Marriott Houston
5150 Westheimer
Houston, TX


Organizer: 
Active Communications International
Contact: Elena Pitt, Director, Energy, Utilities & Power Division
Tel: +1.312.780.0700, ext. 208
Fax: +1.801.780.0703
E-mail: EPitt@acius.net