2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit
The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center presented the 2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Throughout the day, leaders and experts explored key issues at the nexus of energy and defense while celebrating the contributions of veterans to US national security through careers in the advanced energy sector.
This Summit has become the leading forum for senior policymakers, industry leaders, and military officials to engage in critical discussions on the intersections of energy, defense, and national security. This year’s agenda explored themes spanning sustainability and climate considerations in national security planning, defense strategy to protect energy supply chains, and the resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of an evolving global threat landscape. Experts also dove deep into key issues including the role of the Arctic in fortifying US energy security and geostrategic position as well as the potential for innovative energy technologies to power the future fighting force.
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Landon Derentz opens the 2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit
Landon Derentz, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center and a US Air Force Veteran, opens the summit.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 10/02/24
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Opening Remarks for the 2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit
General James Jones, Jr., Retired, Founder, Jones Group International and Executive Chairman Emeritus, Atlantic Council; 21st National Security Advisor to the President of the United States (US Marine Corps Veteran)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 10/02/24
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The role of energy transformation in redefining defense and national security
Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr., Retired, Annenberg Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution; former Commander, United States Strategic Command (US Navy Veteran)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 10/02/24
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Sustainability and climate considerations in national security planning
This panel will explore the intersection of sustainability, climate change, and national security, emphasizing the importance of energy considerations in this context. As climate change poses increasing threats to national security, the role of sustainable practices and clean energy becomes cruci...
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Securing energy resources: The role of defense planning in protecting energy
This panel will explore how evolving energy supply chains and resource requirements are reshaping US national security and defense strategies. Experts will discuss challenges in global supply networks, the need for robust critical mineral supply chains, and risk mitigation strategies. The panel w...
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Fortifying critical infrastructure against global threats
From safeguarding domestic power grids from cyberattacks to mitigating the impacts of a changing climate on military bases overseas, this panel will explore strategies for protecting military and civilian energy infrastructure against kinetic, environmental, and cyber threats. Experts will highli...
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Virtual Keynote: The Honorable Mark Kelly
The Honorable Mark Kelly, Senator (D-AZ), United States Senate (US Navy Veteran)
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 10/02/24
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Bridging the military to civilian career transition across the energy sector
This panel will spotlight the contributions of veterans to the energy sector and their role in driving the workforce, entrepreneurial ventures, and thought leadership. Participants will discuss the unique skills, leadership qualities, and experiences that veterans bring to the energy industry, in...
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Navigating the Arctic energy security and the geostrategic advantage
This session will examine the Arctic's crucial role in global energy security and the strategic defense posture required to protect access to its vast energy reserves. Experts will discuss the challenges of energy exploration, the impact of melting ice on shipping routes, and the geopolitical imp...
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Powering the future fighting force technological innovations on the battlefield
This session will focus on the latest technological innovations designed to power the future fighting force on the battlefield. Emphasizing operational energy, the discussion will highlight how advanced technologies are enhancing the energy resilience and effectiveness of military operations. Att...
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Securing the future through the strategic alignment of energy and defense
This closing fireside chat will explore the high-level strategic alignment between energy transformation and defense readiness in an era of shifting global power dynamics. As energy security becomes increasingly critical to national defense, this conversation will reflect on how innovations in t...
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Landon Derentz closes the 2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit
Landon Derentz, Senior Director, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council (US Air Force Veteran)
