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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Chris Hudson, President of DMG Events, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of ADIPEC, the changing global energy landscape and the role of major industry events in bringing together the people, investment and technologies needed to meet growing energy demand. Drawing on more than 30 years in the events industry, Chris reflects on ADIPEC’s journey from a small, technically focused oil and gas exhibition to one of the world’s largest energy gatherings, and explains how its success depends on creating meaningful connections and delivering measurable value for participants. The discussion explores how geopolitical instability, energy security concerns and shifting global supply chains are reshaping the industry, and why energy events must increasingly encompass everything from oil and gas and LNG to renewables, hydrogen, nuclear power, digitalisation and AI. Chris shares insights into ADIPEC’s international reach, its relationships with industry leaders and policymakers, and its growing role in connecting governments, investors, technology providers and industrial energy users. He also discusses the challenge of organising a major global event amid regional conflict, and why resilience, collaboration and adaptability have been essential to maintaining momentum and growing participation. At the heart of the conversation is the changing purpose of the energy industry itself: delivering more energy to more people while making it affordable, reliable and progressively lower in emissions. Chris reflects on leadership through uncertainty, the importance of investing in people and long-term relationships, and how events such as ADIPEC can help turn global challenges into opportunities for innovation, investment and collaboration.
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