2025 Agenda
5:00 - 7:30 PM
Monday, September 29
Early Registration & Kick-Off Reception
Electric Shuffle - 91 Red River St, Austin, TX (Directly across the street from Hotel Van Zandt)
Join us as we kick off the 2025 PEP Energy Conference with a cocktail, good food, and networking!
Conference attire: Business Casual — Don’t forget it’s TX, so it will be hot!
Kick-Off Reception Sponsored By:
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
CIO and Founder of Pickering Energy Partners
Opening Remarks by Dan Pickering
8:10 - 8:55 AM
Nick Dell’Osso, CEO of Expand Energy (EXE)
Morning Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speakers Sponsored By:
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Daniel González, Vice-Minister of Energy & Mining - Ministry of Economy, Argentina
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
Framing the Opportunity in Argentina
9:45 - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 - 11:00 AM
The Future of Global Power Demand
Thomas Spencer, Analyst - International Energy Agency, Directorate for Sustainability, Technology, and Outlooks
Ryan Luther, Analyst - Enverus
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
Gordon Huddleston, President and Partner, Aethon Energy
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
11:05 - 11:50 AM
Private Natural Gas Giant
11:50 - 1:10 PM
Lunch Break
1:10 - 1:55 PM
The Most Active Shale Play You’re Not Looking At, BUT You Should - Vaca Muerta
Juan Baylac, Head of Strategic Planning & Investor Relations – Vista Energy (VIST)
Guido Liniado, Partner - Latham & Watkins
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Hedging Dynamics in a Volatile Market
Joaquin Anderson, Managing Director - Structured Products - BP
Cameron Brown, CEO – Validus Energy
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
2:45 - 3:10 PM
Networking Break
3:10 - 3:55 PM
Private Equity Perspective
Ryan Devlin, Partner - EnCap Investments
Nick Dhesi, Partner - Latham & Watkins
Brian Seline, Partner - NGP Energy Capital Management
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Perspectives of Reformed Public Energy Executives
Matt Gallagher, Founder, President & CEO - Greenlake Energy
Carl Giesler, Executive Vice President & CFO - TG Natural Resources
Dan Pickering, Founder & CIO - Pickering Energy Partners
4:45 - 6:00 PM
The Brass Poppy at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701)
Networking Happy Hour
Sponsored by:
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Connect with others from the conference, and explore the many dining options around Austin!
Dinner Break
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
PEP Social & Poker Tournament
Geraldine’s, Hotel Van Zandt (4th Floor) - 605 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701
Join us at the "PEP Social" after-party event at the PEP Energy Conference! Enjoy a night of poker, live music, and a tequila tasting. It's the perfect way to unwind and connect after a day of insights and networking. See you there!
PEP Social Sponsored By:
PEP Poker Tournament Sponsored By:
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Wednesday, October 1
8:05 - 8:55 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Keynote Speaker
Kaes Van’t Hof, CEO & Director - Diamondback Energy (FANG)
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Keynote Speaker 2
General James C. “Jim” Slife, Retired Vice Chief of Staff, US Air Force
Keynote Speakers Sponsored By:
9:45 - 10:10 AM
Networking Break
10:10 - 10:55 AM
The Industrial Sectors: Evolving Challenges & Needs
Terry Alger, Ph.D., Vice President of R&D - UL Solutions
Danan Dou, Chief Technologist - John Deere
Jason Miwa, Director, Engine Power Solutions - Mesa Power Solutions
Graham Conway, Ph.D., Director - Consulting & Advocacy, Pickering Energy Partners
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Power is HOT, But How Should We Think About It?
Beau Egert, Chief Commercial Officer - Conduit Power
Spencer O’Donnell, P.Eng., ERP - Orennia
Josh Martin, Managing Director – Pickering Energy Partners
11:45 AM
Closing Remarks & Lunch
11:45 AM - 4:00 PM