Luiz Avelar

Luiz Avelar is a Principal Director at Accenture Strategy, where he advises energy and utility clients on M&A, digital transformation, cost optimization, and decarbonization. With over 15 years of experience across renewables, oil, gas, and utilities, Luiz has worked at the critical intersection of energy transition and the oil and gas sectors. Prior to rejoining Accenture, he led international strategy for Univers, the world’s largest cleantech firm, driving its global expansion through clean energy M&A. Universnow manages over 650 GW of clean energy capacity, representing approximately 20% of global wind and solar assets. Luiz has also worked for SLB and brings field-tested O&G insights into operational efficiency and strategic growth in energy. A mechanical engineer with an INSEAD MBA, Luiz is dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future and fostering truly human ways of working.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 5 November

16:15

Finance & Investment Conference Conference Room A 16:15 - 17:00

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Proving bankability of innovative clean energy projects and technologies

Given the significant investment needed for clean energy projects and increased capital costs, the energy sector faces challenges to get innovative projects beyond early development. While these issues are not unique to the energy industry, factors such as complex risk profiles, the high cost of capital, unproven technologies, and unpredictable policy incentives further exacerbate the situation. For these first of their kind projects to attract capital and technological development, existing technical and regulatory challenges must be overcome to prove viability and instil investor confidence.

Attendee insights:

Hear from key investors and energy providers on the critical challenges the sector faces when proving clean energy bankability. Explore how communication channels can be improved to lead to a higher flow of capital.

Thursday, 7 November

10:20

Digitalisation & Technology Conference Digitalisation & Technology Theatre 10:20 - 11:00

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Industry shaping technology showcase

A series of 15-minute presentations covering some of the most essential technologies needed for businesses to bring their operations into the digital age.

Digital twins, generative AI, smart grids, EV charging, and many more technologies are changing how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. Each offers opportunities for increased energy efficiency, sustainability, and an overall better customer experience, while also presenting unique challenges and opportunities.

Attendee insights:

Hear from technological trailblazers in the sector who have developed solutions and transformed their businesses to excel in the age of digitalisation. Learn from their cases and gain insight into how these can be implemented into business operations.