- How will different policy pathways shape the future of coal?
- How will the energy transition evolve in different sectors?


Carlos Fernández Alvarez
Senior Coal Analyst
International Energy Agency (IEA)
- How close are we to energy security in Europe? What are the implications on becoming coal-free?
- What would happen to the market if the war in Ukraine ended? How many of Russia’s former European customers will return to them?
- What might the implications be for coal-producing and consuming countries following the 2024 US Presidential Election?


Sareena Patel
Associate Director – Thermal Coal
McCloskey by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
- How might limited trading activity play out in a cold winter?
- How well stocked are companies in a stagnant market?
- Is there a realistic threat to energy security?


Alexandre Claude
CEO
DBX Commodities
- Latest trends affecting the coal market in the short and long term
- Comparing basic indices vs physical prices in the market
- Will we continue to see buyers for every ton of coal available in the seaborne market?
- Where will we see coal supply growth going forward?
- Exploring consequences of under investment in hydrocarbon production globally
- What are the latest trends for anthracite?


Rodrigo Echeverri
Head of Research
Noble Resources
- Latest indicators from banks and insurance companies
- The rise of alternative lenders
- How do ”renewable” investor returns compare?
- Is investment in sustainable coal technologies and infrastructure for enhanced ESG performance that much of a game-changer?


Lars Schernikau
Energy Economist, Shareholder
HMS Bergbau AG
- How much reliance of supply from South Africa, U.S. and Colombia should be expected?
- What are the implications for European coal logistics?


Peter Lindström
Head of Research
Torvald Klaveness
- Back on track? Latest updates on decarbonisation strategies and green targets
- What are end-users’ long term plans for the energy transition? How will this impact coal demand and over what time frame?
- What policies and strategies have been employed by regions or countries to manage the phase-out of coal?



Hugh Lee
Energy Economist
Independent

Carlos Fernández Alvarez
Senior Coal Analyst
International Energy Agency (IEA)
- What political risk in China might mean for the industry
- Should we expect China to continue taking Russian coal?
- Evaluating Chinese level of imports
- Insights into infrastructure, government, policy and internal logistics


Dr Michal Meidan
Head of China Energy Research
Oxford Institute of Energy Studies
- Will we see increasing levels of coal rejected in Europe on regulatory grounds?
- Disruption to trade patterns – what impact it will have for dry bulk markets?
- Supply chain contingency planning – anticipating future patterns of coal trade
- Should we be expecting further volatility in coal trade flows?
- How shifting trade flows are impacting voyage distances and pricing


Alexis Ellender
Lead Major Dry Bulks Analyst
Kpler
- Dry bulk freight rates has been volatile in recent years. Why?
- What is the expected fleet growth going forward?
- What is the expected demand growth going forward?





Alexis Ellender
Lead Major Dry Bulks Analyst
Kpler

Yiannis Parganas
Head of Research
Intermodal Shipbrokers

Adam Khan
Commodity Research Analyst – Dry Bulk
Howe Robinson Partners

Peter Lindström
Head of Research
Torvald Klaveness
- Coal vs LNG: What’s the outlook moving forward?
- Factors driving gas demand: Gas as a bridge fuel and renewable compatibility
- Prospects for LNG Supply and how much will Europe need?
- Overview of technological innovations in gas exploration, extraction, and distribution
- How advancements in shale gas, LNG, and renewable natural gas and technological innovations are shaping the industry


Anne-Sophie Corbeau
Global Research Scholar – Centre on Global Energy Policy
Columbia University
- What is the status of renewables being connected to the grid?
- How close is renewable energy storage to being reliable and dispatchable?
- How and where are we seeing renewables being financed?
- Will we see coal-based power generation integrated with renewable energy sources to create more flexible and resilient energy systems?
- Evaluating the role of biomass moving forward
- What is the competition from gas-based generation, including new hydrogen ready gas plants?



Hugh Lee
Energy Economist
Independent

Anne-Sophie Corbeau
Global Research Scholar – Centre on Global Energy Policy
Columbia University
Sabrina Kernbichler
Lead Power Analyst
Energy Aspects
- How can the coal industry contribute to global decarbonisation efforts while maintaining energy security and economic stability?
- What role can clean coal technologies play in a low-carbon energy future?
- What are the advancements in CCUS technologies, and how can they be effectively integrated into coal power plants and industrial processes?
- Managing due diligence in supply chains with partners


Sirri Uyanik
CEO
ISKEN-TURKEY
- Production potential of metallurgical coal industry in Europe and MENA
- Prospects for the development of met coke imports
- Understanding of how macroeconomic factors, infrastructure development, and urbanization impact metallurgical coal consumption
- Analysis of geopolitical factors shaping the international metallurgical coal trade
- Insight into trade agreements, tariffs, and regional cooperation affecting supply chains
- Examination of investment patterns in met coal projects, taking into account price volatility and long-term viability


Andrew Wells
Global Steel and Ferroalloys Editor
Fastmarkets
- Recent developments in the coking coal market from a European context, in terms of supply, demand, international trade, and geopolitical factors.
- An outlook, covering the next 1-2 years for the coking coal market in Europe and more broadly across key global markets


Alexander Kershaw
Senior Analyst – Steel Raw Materials
Fastmarkets
- Current trends and projections in steel demand across industries and regions
- The impact of high energy costs and supply-side shocks on the European steel Industry
- Making steel greener – a transition to EAF production?


Paolo Frediani
Senior Analyst, Steel
Fastmarkets
- Coal and petroleum coke demand in the cement industry in Europe and MENA
- How coal’s role in cement kilns is evolving and the potential for transitioning to lower-carbon alternatives
- Regulatory frameworks influencing cement production and emission reduction
- Balancing traditional practices with environmental considerations in the cement industry