Energy Leadership Forum
Wednesday, February 18
The 2026 Energy Forum will feature Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy, for the U.S. Department of Energy; David Bucknall, CEO, INEOS Energy and Mike Sommers, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute. Join us for an enlightening discussion covering perspectives on energy security, infrastructure and policy.
3:50-4:45 p.m.
NAPE Energy Leadership Forum: Energy’s New Command Center
Overview: The era of "what if" is over. The era of "how to" has arrived. Join us for an exclusive, high-level forum that breaks the traditional mold. We are bringing the architects of American energy policy and the titans of industrial execution together on one stage to map the next decade of the energy landscape. This isn't a series of soundbites — it’s a working session on the future of the industry. Our panelists will dive deep into the friction and the fusion between regulatory strategy, state-level resource management, and global industrial demand.
Core Discussion Pillars:
- The Federal-State Handshake: How the DOI and DOE are streamlining the path from permit to production, and how Alaska is leading the charge in balancing conservation with massive-scale resource development.
- Global Volatility & Domestic Strength: Insight from INEOS on the frontline of global petrochemicals — what the private sector needs from the government to keep North America the most competitive energy hub on earth.
- Infrastructure & Innovation: A candid look at the "wires and pipes" reality — moving energy from the wilderness to the world market amidst evolving environmental mandates.
"This is where the policy meets the pavement. If you want to know where the capital will flow and where the rigs will move in 2026 and beyond, you need to be in this room
Speakers: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy; Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy, DOE; David Bucknall, CEO, INEOS Energy; Mike Sommers, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute