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2024 Agenda

Monday, November 11

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:30 AM	9:30 AM	Opening Keynote: Mexico 2024-203: What to Expect in the New Administration Click here for details. Mexico is going through yet another transition--a new president, with a constitutional-proof majority, and a much more nationalistic outlook. That is a new political environment not since in the country since the 1980s. What should business expect? What will investors be looking out for? What will the new economic landscape be in Mexico for the coming years? This talk explores the new political, fiscal, economic, and social landscape in Mexico. It seeks to provide useful information to the business and investment community to make better decisions in a changed Mexico. Speaker: Dr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University's Baker Institute
9:30 AM	10:15 AM	Presentation: Mexico's Growing Role in the North American Natural Gas Market Click here for details. •Pricing Outlook for Mexico •Demand and import picture •Market forecasts •LNG •Regulatory issues Speaker: Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence
10:15 AM	10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: Key Elements to the Energy Transition / Energy Innovation / Energy Dynamics Click here for details. In response to demand for lower carbon energy sources, while at the same time maintaining reliability and affordability, energy markets are rising to the challenge with a raft of innovations involving infrastructure and technology, as well as unique new offerings. This Panel of experts will begin with an overview of current conditions in US and Mexico markets.The Panel will then introduce several innovations including RNG and Hydrogen solutions, examining practical applications and benefits to be realized. Moderator: Susan Shifflett, Executive Director, Texas Hydrogen Alliance Speakers: Samy Morcos, President, Business Development and Origination, ARM Energy   Carlos Beltrán, Director of Product Management, Modern Hydrogen   Jesse Blair, Director RNG Development, Synthica Energy, LLC
12:15 PM	12:15 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Rebecca Creek Distillery Tour)
12:15 PM	4:30 PM	Rebecca Creek Distillery Tour with Live Country Music - J.R. Herrera Band (Lunch Included)
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception

Tuesday, November 12

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:30 AM	10:00 AM	Panel: Perspectives on Energy Policies under Mexico's First Woman President - What is next for the Mexican Energy Market? New Opportunities and New Challenges Click here for details. With the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum as the new President of Mexico, the natural gas market faces questions and a number challenging issues including: -Will upcoming constitutional reforms be endorsed by President Sheinbaum, including those that could eliminate the autonomous regulatory bodies, including the CRE? -What is President Sheinbaum's energy policy, and how will it differ from that of her predecessor? -What progress will be made on energy transition initiatives, including deployment of Combined Cycle power generation to back up intermittent energy sources including wind and solar? -Will there be market design adjustments so that all power generators share in the costs of ensuring electric grid reliability? This panel of distinguished industry experts will share insights and considerations around these issues, as well as expectations for how the market will evolve. Moderator: Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Guillermo García-Alcocer, VP Planning, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM)   Antonio Massieu Arrojo, Attorney, Toeppich and Associates   Jose Maria Lujambio, Energy Practice Director / Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Panel: All eyes are on phenomenal AI Data Center demand! There are others at the DANCE TOO...Implications for traditional sources of Natural Gas Demand Click here for details. •AI Data Centers consume massive quantities of electricity. •Additionally electric utilities across the southern half of the US and in other select areas of North America are experiencing unplanned and unprecedented load growth over the coming decade due to increased near shoring to avoid supply chain vulnerabilities and population migration issues. •Electric grid reliability concerns have increased as more intermittent generation sources (wind & solar) are introduced into the fuel mix. •With very high reliability requirements for AI Data Centers, on-site generation of electricity utilizing gas-fired power generation infrastructure may be a preferred option. •This panel will examine AI Data Center and supply chain nearing demand, and consider implications for traditional natural gas demand sources (utility, powergen, industrial). •The discussion will consider implications from various perspectives, including competition for supply, price impacts, gas infrastructure availability, exports (LNG & Mexico), contracting strategies, etc. Moderator: Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC Speakers: Greg Davis, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Superior Essex, Inc.   James Diemer, President, Energy Evolution Strategy Advisors LLC   Ben Jordan, Director Business & Economic Development, CPS Energy
11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Keynote Lunch: Lower Carbon Value Chains for Transportation Speaker: Nuray Elci, VP Renewables, Chevron
2:00 PM	3:30 PM	Panel: Much ado about Mexico: Sheinbaum's energy policy; U.S. to Mexico exports; gas infrastructure; domestic energy fundamentals; LNG liquefaction projects; gas-fired powergen; USMCA review Click here for details. •Mexico's fundamentals dynamics and gas pipeline infrastructure bottlenecks and challenges. •The opportunities and challenges of the power sector in Mexico in the context of the Sheinbaum administration. With natural gas-fired power plants accounting for over 60% of generation in the country, can Mexico meet rising demand, reduce emissions and diversify its energy sources, all at the same time? •Liquefaction projects in Mexico. A wave of projects have been announced but only two have moved forward so far, what could their impacts be for Mexico's energy system, regional development and global LNG supply. •What will the review of the USMCA look like in 2026? Moderator: Adam Williams, Mexico Correspondent, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Gerardo Penchyna Cárdenas, Green Institute's Non-Resident Fellow, University of Guyana   Dr. Miriam Grunstein, Independent Attorney, Brilliant Energy Consulting   Alex Munton, Director of Global Gas & LNG Research, Rapidan Energy Group   Diego Rivera Rivota, Senior Research Associate, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University   Maricarmen Barrón Esper, Senior Research Analyst, The Brookings Institution
3:30 PM	4:30 PM	Panel: Shifting Patterns in US Natural Gas Exports Click here for details. This joint presentation will look at how natural gas molecules leave the United States and where they end up. Roughly one-fifth of US natural gas is exported by pipeline, tanker trucks, ISO containers or aboard massive LNG tankers. With more than two dozen cross-border pipelines, Mexico is the largest single recipient of US natural gas but there are growing ISO container exports to destinations in the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had most US LNG tanker traffic to Europe but global trade patterns are shifting back to Asia. Here in the Americas, there is a small-scale boom for imports and exports underscoring how “small is the new big” for emerging markets. Growing demand for LNG tanker truck deliveries in Mexico and the robust ISO container trade in the Caribbean has created opportunities for new market players. Looking at US export data reveals the hot spots while market intelligence provides insight into where prices and trade patterns will be going. Speakers: Sergio Chapa, Senior LNG Analyst, Poten & Partners, Inc.   Ken Roberts, Founder, WorldCity
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Cocktail Reception-Hosted by the Sponsors Click here for details. Please join our hosts, the Corporate Sponsors, at a cocktail reception in your honor. Don’t make your dinner plans too early as hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be the highlight of this extremely well attended session!

Wednesday, November 13

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:45 AM	8:45 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM	9:00 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
9:00 AM	10:45 AM	Panel: Empowering Women in Energy: Tomorrow is Together Click here for details. Speaker series and panel discussion on how men and women can support each other in the energy industry. It takes a TEAM to be successful and women continue to make strides in leadership roles in all industries, especially in the Oil and Gas Industry. This panel will share ideas around successful teams working together to bring about innovation in the industry and how women are leading the way! Moderator: Adela Guillaumin, Commercial Manager, Techgen Speaker: Nuray Elci, VP Renewables, Chevron   Dr. Miriam Grunstein, Independent Attorney, Brilliant Energy Consulting   Fatima Lopez, Head of Legal and Commercial Operations - Mexico, Howard Energy Partners   Flor Dimassi, CEO, Global Speak Translations   Maricarmen Barrón Esper, Senior Research Analyst, USMCA Initiative - Brookings Institution

2025 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum Attendee List

US-Mexico Forum Sponsorship Opportunities

The Forums are the premier events where the Natural Gas Industry meets. This is where buyers and sellers meet and do business. Each Forum is highlighted by impressive speakers, elite hospitality, informative meetings, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Sponsor Benefits

»Visibility via Speaking Opportunity / Kiosk – Each sponsor will be provided with a speaking slot to discuss a key industry issue or promote a particular project. Or, rather than speaking, sponsors may instead set up a promotional kiosk at the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.

»Inclusion in Conference Guide – A Conference Proceedings Book will be handed out to every attendee at the Forum. Your company’s logo, bio, etc. will be included.

»Conference Promotion – Before, during, and after the conference, sponsor generosity will be promoted in all pre-conference publicity, signage at the conference, post-conference correspondence, etc. We anticipate more than 30,000 pieces of promotional materials to ultimately be distributed.

»Logo Item – To give sponsors the exposure and opportunity to get their logo out to our attendees, we will have a table placed in the conference area where we will display any logo give-away items that you wish to send us. These items will be available to all attendees throughout the conference.

»Web Presence – Your company will be listed as a sponsor on our conference web site (www.ldcgasforums.com/usm), your logo/link will be included in emails sent out about the conference, you’ll be promoted on the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum social media platforms, etc.

Promotional Opportunities

»Badge Lanyards – Your company name or logo on the official US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum lanyard. Each attendee will be wearing the lanyard that you supply to us for the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.
Price: $13,500 per Forum ** Includes two attendee passes

»Hotel Key Cards – Put your logo in their HANDS! Your company logo or design will be printed on key cards for the host hotel of the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum.
Price: $13,500 per Forum ** Includes cost of Hotel Card Keys and two attendee passes

»Conference Pens & Notepads – Give conference attendees something to write home about. Notepads and pens imprinted with your company’s one–color logo will be placed throughout the conference.
Price: $13,500 per Forum ** Includes cost of notepads & pens, with one attendee pass

»Wi-Fi Sponsorship – The Session Room where all of the great info will be shared will have Wi-Fi Access and YOU get to be the company to select the Wi-Fi Code to use for all attendees…this is an awesome opportunity for everyone to KNOW your NAME…For example – USMEXFORUM…YOU decide and everyone uses that code to access the WiFi!
Price: $13,500 per Forum **Includes two attendee passes & traditional Sponsor Benefits (except for speaking slot or Kiosk).

»Opening Night Reception Sponsorship – Exclusive Sponsorship of Opening Reception to the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum. Benefits include email blast to entire US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum database announcing that you are the Reception Sponsor, signage at the bar in the hotel, etc.
Price: $13,500 per Forum + cost of food & beverage **Includes two attendee passes

»Room Drop Sponsorship – Your company will have an item of your choice placed inside each attendee’s room that stays within the official hotel block.
Price: $13,500 + Hotel Drop Fee **Includes two attendee passes

»Elevator Wrap Sponsorship – Place YOUR company logo or design of choice on elevator wraps that will be prominently displayed on the elevators facing the entry way of the Foyer and session rooms. Every time an attendee leaves the Foyer, they will be reminded of YOUR brand.
Pricing: Varies per location and hotel.

»Column Wrap Sponsorship – Catch the attention of US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum attendees as they make their way into the Foyer to network and connect! Have YOUR company logo or design of choice placed strategically on Columns throughout the Foyer.
Pricing: Varies per location and hotel.

»Floor Sticker Sponsorship – With the design of your choice, your floor stickers will be placed throughout the Foyer and Session room. They may be “stepped” on, but surely WON’T be missed!
Pricing: Varies per location and hotel.

»Water Bottle Sponsorship – Place YOUR company logo or design of choice on a water bottle for attendees to hydrate and carry with them throughout the Forum as well as to carry home with them to continue to use and see your logo at all times!
Pricing: Varies based on location.

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Contact Christy Coleman for more information at ccoleman@accessintel.com or 713-343-1873.