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Marsh at CERAWeek

Perspective powers progress | March 23 - 27, 2026

As a leader in the energy industry, we understand the complexities of navigating today’s market. At S&P Global’s CERAWeek, the premier event in the energy industry, Marsh leaders will join senior executives, government officials, technology innovators, and financial leaders all focused on “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics.”

This year’s conference will take place March 23-27, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Marsh experts will participate in various sessions that address critical topics such as risk, climate change, AI, and financing.

 On the ground

Marsh at CERAWeek

At CERAWeek, our specialists will draw from wide-reaching points of view to bring insight and perspective that powers the world’s journey towards clean, sustainable, and secure energy.

Executive Conference

Monday, March 23

7:00 – 8:30pm

As the urgency for sustainable practices intensifies, energy sectors and heavy industries face mounting pressure to translate ambitious goals into tangible outcomes. The path to sustainability is fraught with competing solutions, from renewable energy adoption to circular economy models, each presenting unique opportunities and challenges. Stakeholders must grapple with regulatory landscapes, technological advancements and market dynamics to forge a viable path forward. How can organizations effectively balance ambition with operational realities? What collaborative strategies can be employed to drive meaningful progress in sustainability efforts?

Speakers:

Angela Duca, Marsh Risk

Tuesday, March 24

7:25 - 8:30am

Rising global demand for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), is pressuring the business to secure ever-larger volumes of agricultural feedstocks and waste, without adversely impacting food supply. New technologies and partnerships, with incentives and mandates, are driving increased investment in new feedstock pathways and building resilient supply chains. Which feedstocks and technologies will drive future production? What can policymakers do to further de-risk investment and speed feedstock development

Speakers:

Alex Roinesdal, Oliver Wyman

Tuesday, March 24

7:25 – 8:30am

While the energy sector is accustomed to volatility, the convergence of geopolitical conflict, climate-driven physical risks, and rapid technological evolution is creating a new category of systemic disruption. In the new global risk framework emerging, new "unknown unknowns" threaten to upend the current energy architecture, challenging traditional models of development and long-term security. How can we build "anti-fragile" systems capable of withstanding the simultaneous shocks of hybrid warfare, extreme weather, and financial instability? What closer-to-the-edge disruptions—from subsea infrastructure vulnerabilities to the collapse of international credit frameworks—are most likely to reshape the future of energy development?

Speakers:

Nick Studer, Marsh Risk

Paul Sankey, Oliver Wyman

Tuesday, March 24

8:40 – 9:00am

The impact of AI growth on energy needs and the implied growth in emissions is a well-recognized challenge. Aside from sourcing low-carbon energy, the AI industry can also address its own energy consumption—or its “intelligence per watt” from advances in computer chips, high-performance computing and software and data center design. What is the outlook for improvements in energy efficiency with these types of advances? To what extent can improvements in AI’s overall “intelligence-per-watt” offset its growth in energy requirements?

Speakers:

Mike Kolodner, Marsh Risk

Wednesday, March 25

4:05 – 4:45pm

Managing emissions at scale, such as in industrial and low-carbon hubs, invariably requires collaboration between stakeholders spanning different industries, government or countries. Successful collaborations assist in stimulating the necessary innovations in technology, commercial and policies to accelerate and maximize the value of these projects. What are some learnings from managing successful large-scale industrial decarbonization projects? What are some success factors for creating productive collaborations between the project's partners and related government entities?

Speakers:

Thomas Fritz, Oliver Wyman

Innovation Agora

Wednesday, March 25

8:30 – 9:30am

Explore the pivotal role of the finance sector in driving investments in renewable energy projects and supporting the global shift to sustainable energy solutions. Participants will learn about the growing demand for transparency and accountability in energy financing and how financial institutions are adapting to meet expectations.

Speakers:

Amy Barnes, Marsh Risk

Wednesday, March 25

2:00 – 2:30pm

We will explore how the insurance industry is adapting to the growing impacts of climate change. The panel will examine innovative risk mitigation strategies, emerging business models and the role of data, technology and finance in protecting communities and businesses from climate-related hazards. How are insurers thinking about climate risk? What innovative business models and partnerships are emerging to expand climate risk coverage globally? How can data, modeling and technology improve risk assessment, pricing and resilience planning?

Speakers:

Amy Barnes, Marsh Risk

Solutions and capabilities

How we support you

At Marsh, we recognize the challenges and risks you face in the energy sector. Our market-leading businesses work together to deliver distinct capabilities and tailored solutions designed to help you tackle today’s most pressing issues in energy.

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Take control of your supply chain risks

Leverage our AI-powered platform, Sentrisk, to build resilience in your supply chain and transform risk exposures into business opportunities. With our best-in-market data and analytics capabilities, you can protect what matters, recover faster, and report with confidence to your stakeholders.

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Build confidence in your risk management strategy

Marsh's Energy and Power practice helps organizations manage volatility and achieve financial success. Our team of over 700 specialists offers the industry knowledge, data, and solutions needed to build resilience and reduce your total cost of risk.

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Address strategic and operational challenges

Our experts at Oliver Wyman are ready to partner with you to navigate the changing energy landscape. We offer proven, results-oriented approaches tailored to your needs in downstream and upstream oil and gas, utilities, chemicals, and metals and mining.

Thought leadership

Our perspectives

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Competing in a new risk regime

CERAWeek 2026 reinforced a clear shift in how leaders are thinking about risk, growth, and the future of the energy system.

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Addressing systemic climate risks in the energy sector

Climate-driven physical risks are increasing worldwide, creating heightened and growing vulnerabilities for energy companies.

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Volatility rules: Navigating today’s commodities landscape

Commodity markets are balancing high-level global integration with increasingly fragmented and regionalized exposures.

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Evolving roles and risks in the new energy ecosystems

Energy demand is accelerating, becoming increasingly concentrated, lectrified, and capital-intensive.

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Why Energy Risk Is Now a Boardroom Issue

In this CERAWeek Podcast, Atul Arya talks with Nick Studer, Olivier Wyman CEO, and Mark Pellerin, Global Head of Energy & Natural Resources.

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Global Risks Report 2026

The top risks for 2026 and beyond. Data and insights from more than 1,300 global experts and leaders.

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Global Commodity Traders Face A New Age Of Origination

Geopolitical fragmentation, resource nationalism, and rising volatility are reshaping commodity markets and increasing the rewards for smart origination.

Meet our speaking team at CERAWeek

Amy Barnes

Amy Barnes

Energy & Power, Climate & Sustainability Strategy Head, Marsh

Angela Duca

Angela Duca

Global Head of Credit Specialties

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Thomas Fritz

Partner, Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman

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Mike Kolodner

US Energy & Power Practice Leader, Marsh Risk

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Alex Roinesdal

Partner, Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman

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Paul Sankey

Senior Advisor, Oliver Wyman

Nick Studer

Nick Studer

President and CEO, Marsh Risk