What is the ADI Forum?
- Executive Strategic Conference: The ADI Forum is a high-level platform for leaders across the oil & gas, energy transition, and chemicals sectors to meet, share insights, and strategize on the most pressing issues facing their industries.
- Three Days, Three Focus Areas: The conference is strategically divided into three days, each dedicated to a key area:
◊ Day 1: Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, NGLs)
◊ Day 2: Energy Transition (renewable power, biofuels, hydrogen, critical minerals, CCUS, DAC, and more)
◊ Day 3: Chemicals (feedstocks, polyolefins, engineered polymers, innovation, sustainability) - Format: We curate impactful panel discussions with 40+ expert speakers, plus focused keynote sessions designed to deliver thought-provoking perspectives. Expect in-depth exploration of markets, projects, economics, policies, and innovation driving these industries.
Target Audience:
- C-Suite executives & decision-makers from major energy, chemical, and technology companies
- Investors and financial institutions active in the energy and chemicals space
- Government representatives and policymakers
- Industry analysts and thought leaders
Goals of the ADI Forum:
- Strategic Foresight: Provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and emerging trends.
- Networking: Foster new connections and partnerships within the industries.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Encourage dialogue between sectors to overcome challenges and capitalize on the opportunities present within the wider energy landscape.
Why Houston?
Houston is the undisputed energy capital of the world. It acts as a global hub for innovation, investment, and expertise within the energy and chemicals sectors.
About ADI
Founded in 2009, ADI is a boutique consulting firm specializing in oil & gas, energy, and chemicals. We have completed 600+ projects for 300+ clients including ExxonMobil, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Aramco, Phillips 66, BASF, Dow, Reliance, Clariant, Lubrizol, SLB, GE, KKR, Microsoft, and U.S. Department of Energy.
Combine that with ADI Chemical Market Resources, whom we acquired in 2017 to expand our capabilities in chemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, and plastics, and ADI is the research and consulting powerhouse you can count on. More at www.adi-analytics.com.
Join us at the ADI Forum, February 11 – 13, 2025 in Houston, Texas!
2025 Speakers
Agenda
The expanded ADI Forum facilitates conversations on strategic issues across the oil and gas (day 1), energy transition (day 2), and chemicals, plastics, and polymers (day 3) value chains. Designed for leadership teams to prepare for the year ahead, we begin each day with a keynote speaker, including a fireside chat, then go into a comprehensive outlook for the year. We expect 45+ speakers participating in 6 daily panel sessions. The ADI Forum also offers opportunities for engaging dialogue, meaningful networking with 125+ attendees, and access to cutting-edge insights from our research and consulting.
Keynote
Brad Childers, CEO & President, Archrock
Oil & gas outlook in 2025
Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics
Panel 1: Upstream onshore & uncoventionals
Kendra O'Keefe, Technology Director, SM Energy
Panel 2: Natural gas & LNG
Sarah Bairstow, CEO, Mexico Pacific
Panel 3: Upstream offshore & deepwater
Francisco Arana, Director Commodities & Bus. Dev., BW Energy
Panel 5: Midstream & NGLs
Cody Johnson, CEO, SCS Technologies Laura Stadler, VP, Strategic Development, Howard Energy Partners Martina Sittler, VP, Engineering & Construction, Targa Resources
Panel 6: Fuels & refining
Jeff Warmann, CEO & President, Monroe Energy
Keynote
Charles Cherington, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Ara Partners
Energy transition outlook in 2025
Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics
Panel 1: Renewable power & utilities
Marcos Gomez, Director, Renewable Energy NA, BASF Justin Courtney, VP & Chief Investment Officer, Priority Power
Panel 2: Biofuels, SAF, RNG, & e-fuels
Brooke Vandygriff, Chief Operating Officer, HIF USA Matt Leuck, Technical Mgr, Renewable Road Transport., NA, Neste
Panel 3: Hydrogen
Claus Nussgruber, CEO & President, Utility Global
Panel 4: CCUS and direct air capture
Dave Marchese, CEO, Caliche Development Partners
Panel 5: Energy transition infrastructure
James Seaba, Program Director, ARPA-E
Chemicals outlook in 2025
Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI-CMR
Panel 1: Methanol & ammonia
Walter Breidenstein, CEO, GasTechno
Panel 3: Specialty chemicals
Rob Helwick, CEO & President, Meridian Chemicals Steve Brown, President, Chemstations
Panel 4: Polyolefins
Ricardo Estrada, VP, Sustainability & Procurement, Plastilene Group
Panel 5: Investor
Tom Ambrose, Co-Founder & Partner, Black Bay Partners
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