Agora Session Formats
Agora sessions focus on emerging, innovative technologies in the energy space
Session Formats
Bridge
The stage for actionable insights and transformative dialogue—linking policy, finance, AI, workforce and innovation. Here, the energy sector connects to embrace new technologies, attract top talent, and secure its financial future in a rapidly changing world.
Nexus
The Nexus showcases the latest research and development in the energy industry, including our flagship Agora Studio sessions, Voices of Innovation, and NextGen programming. The Nexus fosters dynamic exchanges on emerging and disruptive technologies with industry leaders, academics, and ecosystem participants.
CERAWeek Exchange
Building on topics introduced in larger Agora and NextGen sessions, CERAWeek Exchange enables attendees to examine key topics more closely through focused, substantive discussion in a more interactive setting. Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and discussion, featuring up to 15 participants seated in the round and guided by a moderator, this 30-minute session creates space for candid conversation and deeper exploration.
Agora Studio
Moderated dialogues with 2-3 guest speakers on emerging and disruptive technologies. These 30-40-minute conversations will be technology-focused discussions with industry leaders and ecosystem participants.
Voices of Innovation
Candid conversations from the foremost and sometimes controversial thought leaders. S&P Global experts and invited guests will moderate these 20-25-minute intimate discussion profiling the journeys of thought leaders in a one-on-one setting.
Agora Hub
Dedicated zones for sharing ideas and insights, exploring the technology frontiers around a central theme and topic area. Each Hub includes sessions, presentations, receptions and informal meetings for connections.
Agora Pod
Briefs from startups, tech innovators, and case studies. Hear 20–30-minute presentations on technology impacts across industries.
Lyceum Program
Seminars with insights on critical emerging topics and technologies led by our CERAWeek Partners, S&P Global experts, and guest “faculty”. Live sessions, including presentations, offer deeper dives into technologies, primers, and a chance to look under the hood of innovation.
Book Signing
Meet top authors fostering in-depth discussion around common interests and topics.
Agora Installation
Dedicated presence in the Agora Hubs featuring demonstrations of leading-edge solutions from Partner organizations.
Technology Corridor
Dedicated presence in the Agora Hubs featuring demonstrations of leading-edge solutions from Partner organizations.
Innovators Row
Interactive showcases led by University Partners and Agora Affiliates on leading research and groundbreaking ideas.
Agora House
Dedicated spaces for participants to experience transformative technologies.
Podcast Studio
Live podcast sessions, located in the Nexus, capture thought leadership, key takeaways, and perspectives on the evolving energy ecosystem.