The energy industry is facing ever greater risks in the wake of the prolonged Great Economic Contraction and the resulting uncertainty over global markets, energy demand — and indeed pressures on the very stability of the international system. Economic imperative is giving rise to new political and social stresses — and a sense of urgency and a narrowing of options.

At the same time, great changes are afoot within the energy industry itself, with new boundaries being drawn among companies, state-owned enterprises, regulators, and civil society. New technologies are opening highly prospective frontiers for energy — from unconventional oil and gas to conventional deep waters to renewable energy.

Surprising regions are emerging as energy "hot spots." The energy industry has an opportunity to be perceived as a critical part of the solution to economic growth, jobs and global security.

CERAWeek 2012 will focus on energy's new role in rebuilding the global economy and providing stability in a volatile time for the international political order.

What are the future leadership challenges, opportunities and responsibilities before us?

• Monday, March 05, 2012 from 8:00am
  until Friday, March 09, 2012 at 5:00pm
  Hilton Americas Houston
  1600 Lamar Street
  Houston, Texas http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUCVHH-Hilton-Americas-Houston-Texas/index.do