U.S. - Brazil Green Grid Summit

The U.S. - Brazil Green Grid Summit brought together decision-makers, high-ranking government officials, technology innovators and the financial sector from the United States and Brazil to discuss the role and importance of the energy sector in achieving climate change goals. Using an innovative platform, the Summit will feature live sessions and discussions on technology and regulatory trends, while also providing various networking opportunities between participants and speakers from both countries. The Summit will offer the full experience of a physical event, without leaving home. (Simultaneous translation available).

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PROGRAM

Opening 09:00 - 09:30

Gina M. Raimondo – Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce (Invited);

David M. Turk – Deputy Secretary of Energy, U.S. Government (Invited);

Bento Albuquerque – Minister of Mines and Energy, Ministry of Mines and Energy (Confirmed);

Ian Saunders – Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce (Confirmed).

Panel 1: Climate Change and Energy Transition – 09:30 - 10:30

The impact of climate change on the energy sector in Brazil and the United States.

Tiago Barral – President, Energy Research Company (EPE) (Confirmed);

David Monday – Executive Director, NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory – USA) (Confirmed);

Angelina Galiteva – Board President, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) (Confirmed);

Luiz Barroso – CEO, PSR Energy Consulting (Confirmed).

Panel 2: Technology, Innovation and Regulation – 10:30 - 11:30

Connecting technological innovation and regulatory processes to support initiatives.

Zeryai Hagos – Deputy Director, Office of Markets and Innovation, New York State Department of Public Service (Confirmed);

Bruno Cecchetti – Director of Network Technology & Innovation, ENEL (Invited);

Terron Hill – Director of Clean Energy Development, National Grid (Confirmed);

Maria Martin – Senior Regional Manager, Latin America & Southern Europe, EPRI International (Confirmed).

Panel 3: Green and Sustainable Finance – 11:30 - 12:30

Financing models in the context of combating climate change.

Gabriel Fiuza Bragança – Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure Development Secretariat, Ministry of Economy (Confirmed);

Patrícia Genelhu – Head, Sustainable & Impact Investing, BTG Pactual (Confirmed);

Michel Crabb – VP Finance | Energy Impact Center | Co-host, Energy Impact Podcast (Confirmed).

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