The Energy Business Summit brought together leaders from major companies to discuss business opportunities and challenges surrounding the energy transition. Director Shon Hiatt and Dean Geoffrey Garrett offered opening remarks. In the morning sessions panelists discussed mining & metals, wind energy, hydrocarbon energy, and natural gas & LNG. Wil VanLoh, CEO and Founder of Quantum Capital, spoke on energy security and the practical realities of the energy transition. In the afternoon panelists addressed energy finance, hydrogen, and artificial intelligence (AI) & energy demand. Closing remarks were offered by Darpan Kapadia, COO of LS Power. Watch the proceedings from our inaugural Energy Business Summit where we discussed how we can make energy more accessible, safer, reliable, cleaner, and affordable for the future.
Opening Remarks Director Shon Hiatt and Dean Geoffrey Garrett
Mining and Metals Panel
Wind Energy Panel
Hydrocarbon Energy Panel
Natural Gas and LNG Panel
Wil VanLoh, CEO and Founder Quantum Capital
Energy Finance Panel
Hydrogen Panel
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Energy Demand Panel
Closing Remarks Darpan Kapadia COO, LS Power
The USC Marshall School of Business is uniquely positioned at the heart of energy innovation in California and has deep ties to Asia-Pacific companies where energy transformation is key to improving energy security. Join us for the next Business Energy Summit on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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