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In opposition to globalization formula of “one deregulation formula fits all”, the Colloquium sponsors the idea of an Energy Plexus. The Energy Plexus is created through building a global network of leading minds and best practices devoted to finding and replicating the factors of success found in functioning energy markets. Through evaluating policy frameworks, the role of innovation and new technologies, the impact of environmental and natural resource restraints and legal and financial mechanisms, the Fall 2007 Colloquium will evaluate options at the big picture perspective and distill their essence into specific actions to be implemented. Set in Cap Ferret, in the south of France, the colloquium’s format is founded on an informal setting with select participants from the U.S. and the E.U. energy markets. The heart of the colloquium’s structure is a long weekend of relaxed events and moderated panel discussions aimed at implementing factors of success to stabilize competitive energy markets. About the Bordeaux Energy Colloquium The Bordeaux Energy Colloquium was created to bring together the voices of various industry constituents to engage in a series of dialogues regarding the deregulated marketplace. Hosted annually, the Colloquium addresses the current issues and obstacles facing the creation of competitive energy markets. Structured around the benefits of trans-Atlantic exchange, invitations are sent to high-level representatives of each sector involved in deregulating the energy market including utilities, grid operators, generators, industrials, financers, regulators, legal experts and environmental specialists. Set in Cap Ferret, in the south of France, the colloquium's is formatted as an informal rustic retreat. This is an invitation only event, limited to 30 participants, selected from the top thought leaders in energy deregulation from both the US and Europe. Participants have referred to the Colloquium as the "anti-conference" in that the heart of the colloquium's structure is the privacy of a long weekend of provocative panel discussions, embedded in the relaxing atmosphere of France's finest wines and cuisine. In essence the Bordeaux Energy Colloquium was created in the spirit of "action research", where industry experts can step back from day to day issues and focus on the changing dynamics of the deregulating energy market place. The Colloquium's format deliberately maintains a small setting of select participants representing each sector involved in deregulating the energy market including utilities, grid operators, generators, industrials, financers, regulators, legal experts and environmental What People are saying about the Bordeaux Energy Colloquium… "Frank inputs from concerned market players coupled with an informal and stimulating atmosphere, focused the dialog on real issues and concrete solutions." "Sharing experiences about advancing competitive energy markets in both the UK and California, revealed new insights about criticality of policy design and more importantly its implementation." "The informal context and inspiring setting helped our small group of selective participants engage in a more thorough and transparent analysis of both the problems and their potential solutions." "Insight about and understanding of the global events affecting electricity markets is becoming far more important then it was under the ancient regime. The Bordeaux Energy Colloquium is a unique and stellar event that brings together energy leaders who would not ordinarily bridge the gap of the Atlantic Ocean." "Financial markets have been cautious about energy investments due to the perceived uncertainty about regulatory risk. The colloquium provided a unique opportunity to be on the inside of the debates and inspired renewed interest in the forward direction of a competitive energy market." "The challenge of regional policy making has increased in light of the highly interdependent nature of the grid and the overlapping regulatory authorities. The Bordeaux Colloquium provided a setting and format that distilled complex issues into a few key crucial elements we need to focus on, in order to ensure competitive energy markets work." "The Bordeaux Energy Colloquium is the most original and charming 'think-tank' event successfully improving trans-atlantic dialogue in the energy field. Unequivocally, it provides a serious contribution towards more efficient, sustainable and secure energy markets." "The Bordeaux Energy Colloquium is more than the usual exchange of ideas, it is a sincere effort to harmonize energy and environmental policy with a focus on innovative technology and market solutions." |
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