Jeff Pollack
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Port of Corpus Christi
Decarb Connect North America is an essential meeting for leaders in decarbonization in the most energy intensive sectors, looking for collaboration, innovative thinking, and proven technology to support them on their journey to net zero.
We worked closely with members of our Decarbonization Leaders Network and an expert advisory board to identify the key challenges they face and look at practical ways to address them.
New for this Year…
The focus has shifted from mapping out roadmaps and implementing the incremental changes – What are the short cuts that can help us meet our net zero obligations? Throughout the event we will be looking at practical solutions to scale up and speed up the adoption of new technologies, refine business models and cut through the clutter of potential options to fast-track industrials towards net zero.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a game-changer with huge potential but what does it mean for industrials, what are the mechanisms and timeframes for funding deployment? Hear from government representatives from federal and state level, along with leading advisors and industrials on how the IRA has shifted strategies and priorities, the nuts and bolts of how to benefit from 45Q, including the permitting process for Class VI wells.
Industrials accept there is no silver bullet and a toolbox approach to technology is needed, but with so many options on the table, or in the pipeline, where to start? Time is precious! A key aim of the event is to help cut through the noise and encourage as many face-to-face interactions with technology and solution providers that offer proven and economical options, that could potential lead to further discussions and partnerships.
Our objective is to harness the collective energy and expertize of the group around key questions and barriers to decarbonization.
Whether you identify as an early adopter, fast follower, or even if you’re still figuring out your roadmap…by attending this event you will make meaningful connections through in-depth working groups, roundtable discussions and networking activities which will go beyond simply exchanging business cards.
Be sure to join 200+ leaders in Houston for strategic, pan-regional discussions and the opportunity to meet and forge essential new partnerships.
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Director – Global Decarbonization & Program Management US Steel
Director of Clean EnergyLSB Industries
Director CCUS Projects (N. America) Holcim
Senior Director Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)
Jeff Pollack
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Port of Corpus Christi
Jason Lanclos
Director for the State Energy Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Kay McCall
President and Executive Director, Renewable Energy Alliance Houston
Curt Graham
VP Office of Technology, Fluor
Sheila Hollis
Executive Director, United States Energy Association (USEA)
Kreshka Young
NA Business Director Energy & Climate, Dow
“Decarb Connect created an ideal environment for engagement amongst attendees, and provided an ideal balance of presentations, case studies, panels and break time for open conversations. The speakers were excellent and attendee pool equally as impressive.”
Fiona Oliver-Glasford, President, ClearBlue Markets
“Not too small, not too big, with right people in the room, and very well organized, the Decarb Connect North America 2022 was a very productive conference!”
Frederic Clerc, Director, Carbon to Value Initiative, NYU College
“Decarb Connect North America 2022 was extremely well-run. The people you brought together made for a remarkable and worthwhile use of time.”
Kaitlyn Allen, VP, Environmental, Social, and Governance, ClimeCo
“Decarb Connect North America 2022 was brilliantly organised and provided a fantastic platform for Carbon Re to showcase our technical solution to help decarbonise the cement industry to an interested audience. It was great to hear what others are doing in this space – from CO2 hubs to cutting edge innovation – and plenty of networking opportunities.”
Buffy Price, Co-founder & COO, Carbon Re
“Decarb Connect North America 2022 was a great gathering of a diverse selection of industry professionals. Conversations and panels were well planned and covered a lot of ground.”
Dave Moyes, Director, Carbon Infrastructure Partners
“Decarb Connect North America was extremely well planned with the highest quality of presentation and commitment of speakers. Looking forward to future Decarb Connect Conferences!”
Stuart Sokel, Managing Director, Birchwood Advisors
“Decarb Connect North America 2022 was a well run conference and hosted a diverse set of panels that brought together industry leaders from across the industry. “
Natalie Giglio, Senior Business Development Associate, Carbon Upcycling Technologies
“Decarb Connect North America 2022 was an excellent place to meet leaders from all of the emerging energy transition industries in addition to being incredibly educational. It is the perfect event to immerse yourself in the energy transition’s latest challenges and innovations. “
Brian Demet, Chief Geologist, Schuepbach Energy LLC
At Decarb Connect, we offer a plethora of opportunities across our global platform to meet your objectives, whether you want to find new leads, evaluate new partnership opportunities, amplify your leadership position or enhance your brand positioning, our packages are completely bespoke to meet your objectives. We combine our events, reports, webinars, podcast and leadership network opportunities to create a package that compliments your wider marketing strategy and surpasses your expectations.
Take a look at our partnership prospectus to see how you could get involved.
Site Visit 1 | Syzygy Plasmonics R&D Lab and Production Facility
28th March, 9am – 10:30am
Delegates are invited to join a site visit to Syzygy Plasmonics’ R&D Lab and recently opened production facility in Houston. Syzygy Plasmonics is a technology company developing a new type of photocatalytic chemical reactor to revolutionize the industrial gas, chemical, and energy industries. This reactor will reduce both cost and emissions for major commodity chemicals.
Site Visit 2 | Port of Corpus Christi
28th March, 10:30am – 12pm
The second site visit will include a boat tour and opportunity to view port infrastructure, industrial facilities and learn more about the burgeoning clean hydrogen hub at the Port of Corpus Christi. Participants will meet senior executives from the Port as they share their vision for the US’ largest port commitment to decarbonization.
Collaboration is key! Join a frank and open discussion about how to leverage corporate, big tech, EPC and startup partnerships to supercharge tech innovation and unlock capital with Breakthrough Energy, OGCI, Fluor and Ash Grove Cement.
Get first-hand insights from industrials – Industrial leaders share their approaches to decarbonizatin, their lessons learned and next steps on their journey. Join panel discussions and fireside chats with speakers from US Steel, LSB industries and Dow.
Hear from tech start-up pitches as part of the Decarb Connect Next Gen Awards – We are pleased to launch these awards to support innovation and showcase the latest solutions. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony in Houston.
Take your networking to the next level with more meaningful connections – The size and seniority of the audience ensures you meet with contacts that could become future partners. Working groups, roundtable discussions, 1-to-1 introductions enable you to maximize your networking potential.
Determine how best to navigate the policy environment – Hear from your peers, as well as policymakers at both federal and state level. What can industrials expect from government incentives, what are the mechanisms and apart from 45Q what else do they need to see to move forward?