EA Conference 2026
Top minds, global perspective, essential conversation
February 23–24, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Monday, February 23: Commemorative Leadership Dinner
Tuesday, February 24: Full Day Conference
EA Conference 2026 is the premier event for global energy and commodities leaders, bringing together senior industry figures for exclusive insights, high-level networking, and collaboration on Tuesday, February 24.
On Monday, February 23, the event begins with a commemorative leadership dinner. Marking the 10-year anniversary of the first Sabine Pass LNG cargo, this exclusive dinner provides a unique opportunity to connect with the most influential players shaping the future of global commodities.
Speakers
Dr Amrita Sen
Founder and Director of Market Intelligence
Energy Aspects
Charif Souki
Founder
Cheniere Energy
Alix Steel
Principal
DrivePath Advisors
Bhupesh Thakkar
Senior Vice President and General Manager for LNG and Regas
Bechtel Energy
Chen Hongbing
Vice President
Rongsheng Petrochemical
David Foley
Global Head
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners
Dimitri Papalexopoulos
Chair
TITAN Group
Fahad Al-Dhubaib
Senior Vice President for Strategy & Market Analysis
Aramco
Fred H. Hutchison
President and Chief Executive Officer
LNG Allies
Harold Hamm
Founder and Chairman Emeritus Continental Resources
Jim Teague
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Enterprise Products
Mike Sommers
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Meg Gentle
Executive Director of the Board
HIF Global
Patrick Pouyanné
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
TotalEnergies
R. Keith Teague
Director
Targa Resources
Scott Sheffield
Founder
Pioneer Natural Resources
EA Conference 2026 will bring together a global, influential group of speakers and panellists, featuring senior leaders and Government Officials. Full speaker line-up coming soon.
Agenda
Monday, February 23: Commemorative Leadership Dinner
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Registration, welcome and cocktail reception
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Fireside chat and dinner
Speaker representatives from:
Senior U.S. Government Officials followed by Enterprise Products
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Fireside chat and dinner
Speaker representatives from:
Senior U.S. Government Officials followed by Enterprise Products
Tuesday, February 24: Full Day Conference
EA Conference 2026 commences from 8am with a full day of speaker sessions. Hear from the influential players shaping the future of global commodities.
8:00am – 9:00am | Registration and networking
9:00am – 9:10am | Welcome remarks
Speaker representatives from:
Energy Aspects
DrivePath
9:10am – 10:00am | What happened, what's next for energy?
Speaker representatives from:
TotalEnergies
Baker Hughes
Energy Aspects
10:00am – 10:45am | Import to export: The transformation of infrastructure
Speaker representatives from:
Targa Resources
Blackstone
Bechtel
9:00am – 9:10am | Welcome remarks
Speaker representatives from:
Energy Aspects
DrivePath
9:10am – 10:00am | What happened, what's next for energy?
Speaker representatives from:
TotalEnergies
Baker Hughes
Energy Aspects
10:00am – 10:45am | Import to export: The transformation of infrastructure
Speaker representatives from:
Targa Resources
Blackstone
Bechtel
10:45am – 11:00am | Networking coffee break
11:00am – 12:00pm | Policy perspectives
Speaker representatives from:
Senior U.S. Government Official and members of Congress
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fireside chat and lunch
Speaker representatives from:
Continental Resources
1:00pm – 1:30pm | The U.S. resource – How big?
Speaker representatives from:
Pioneer Natural Resources
Occidental Oil and Gas Corp
American Petroleum Institute
Energy Aspects
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Moving the consumers
Speaker representatives from:
Rongsheng Petrochemical
Aramco
TITAN Group
Energy Aspects
2:00pm – 2:30pm | Global market dynamics
Speaker representatives from:
Capital Management
TotalEnergies
Energy Aspects
2:30pm – 3:15pm | Power, AI and nuclear
Speaker representatives from:
Hamm Institute for American Energy
Terra Power
Energy Aspects
11:00am – 12:00pm | Policy perspectives
Speaker representatives from:
Senior U.S. Government Official and members of Congress
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fireside chat and lunch
Speaker representatives from:
Continental Resources
1:00pm – 1:30pm | The U.S. resource – How big?
Speaker representatives from:
Pioneer Natural Resources
Occidental Oil and Gas Corp
American Petroleum Institute
Energy Aspects
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Moving the consumers
Speaker representatives from:
Rongsheng Petrochemical
Aramco
TITAN Group
Energy Aspects
2:00pm – 2:30pm | Global market dynamics
Speaker representatives from:
Capital Management
TotalEnergies
Energy Aspects
2:30pm – 3:15pm | Power, AI and nuclear
Speaker representatives from:
Hamm Institute for American Energy
Terra Power
Energy Aspects
3:15pm – 3:30pm | Closing remarks
Commemorative leadership dinner - Marking 10 years since the first Sabine Pass LNG cargo
From zero to 130 million tons: A decade of disruption
How did the U.S. become the dominant LNG player in less than 10 years, and what role will it play in the next 10? To mark a defining milestone in U.S. energy history, the 10th anniversary of the first LNG cargo from Sabine Pass, Energy Aspects is hosting a commemorative leadership dinner on February 23. This intimate evening offers a unique forum for candid conversations among industry leaders.
The dinner will feature a special fireside chat with a Senior U.S. Government Official, Dr Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence at Energy Aspects and Charif Souki, Founder of Cheniere Energy and Sabine Pass LNG.
EA Conference 2026 topics
This year’s programme delves into the shifting dynamics of the U.S. energy sector, examining the changing energy mix and the influence of global political developments. The sessions and panels will provide essential knowledge for:
- Senior executives and CEOs
- Policymakers and regulators
- Global LNG developers and buyers
- Leading investors and private equity firms
- Technology solution providers
EA Conference pricing
*VIP packages include priority seating and access to special networking opportunities.
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