Nobel Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 23-27

Rhea-AI Summary

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) will host CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, March 23-27, focused on Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics. Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado will address delegates with a vision for Venezuela's role as an investment-grade energy partner.

The week-long program features leaders across energy, technology, finance and government, plus an Innovation Agora showcasing AI, decarbonization, hydrogen, nuclear, minerals and electrification technologies.

News Market Reaction – SPGI

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On the day this news was published, SPGI declined 0.12%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Conference dates: March 23-27, 2026 Conference edition: 44th annual Attendees: over 1,200 attendees +5 more

8 metrics

Conference dates March 23-27, 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026 schedule

Conference edition 44th annual CERAWeek 2026 iteration

Attendees over 1,200 attendees World Petrochemical Conference participation

Countries represented 50+ countries World Petrochemical Conference reach

CEOs attending 100 CEOs World Petrochemical Conference leadership presence

Companies attending 400 companies World Petrochemical Conference corporate participation

Daily PPA indices nine indices ERCOT-focused PPA indices launched March 3, 2026

Sustainable bond issuance $800–$900 billion Forecast 2026 global sustainable bond market size

Market Reality Check

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$411.47 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,904,511 is about in line with recent activity at 0.8x the 20-day average. normal

Technical Shares at $426.64 are trading below the 200-day MA of $503.76 and well under the $579.05 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

SPGI fell 1.46% while peers were mixed: MCO +0.64%, MSCI +0.45%, but ICE -1.26%,...

SPGI fell 1.46% while peers were mixed: MCO +0.64%, MSCI +0.45%, but ICE -1.26%, CME -0.98%, NDAQ -0.54%. Moves do not clearly cluster as a sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 12	Platform AI expansion	Positive	-2.2%	Expanded Capital IQ Pro with AI tools and broader fixed income and biopharma data.
Mar 12	Market forecast report	Positive	-2.2%	Ratings unit forecasted $800–$900 billion sustainable bond issuance and market trends.
Mar 05	CERAWeek keynote update	Positive	+1.3%	Announcement that U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum would address CERAWeek.
Mar 05	Industry conference host	Positive	+1.3%	Details on hosting 41st World Petrochemical Conference focusing on disruption and decarbonization.
Mar 03	New PPA indices	Positive	+0.2%	Launch of first-of-kind PPA price assessments and a monthly North American PPA report.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and conference announcements often saw modestly positive price alignment, while the March 12 AI and data expansion coincided with a negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over March 2026, S&P Global has issued several strategic and conference-focused updates. On March 3, it launched North American renewable PPA price assessments and a new PPA report. On March 5, it highlighted CERAWeek and the World Petrochemical Conference, both tied to large-scale energy and chemicals gatherings. On March 12, it expanded Capital IQ Pro with AI-driven analytics and broader datasets. Today’s CERAWeek speaker announcement continues this pattern of reinforcing S&P Global’s role at the center of global energy and policy dialogue.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds another high-profile element to CERAWeek 2026, underscoring S&P Global’s role...

Analysis

This announcement adds another high-profile element to CERAWeek 2026, underscoring S&P Global’s role convening energy, policy and technology leaders. Recent news has centered on conferences, new data products, and AI-enhanced analytics, highlighting a strategy built on content, platforms and thought leadership. Investors may watch how these forums translate into deeper customer engagement, new index or data offerings, and longer-term demand across energy and sustainable finance, alongside execution on previously announced AI and PPA initiatives.

Key Terms

lng, ai, decarbonization, cybersecurity, +4 more

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lng technical

"Natural Gas and LNGPower, Renewables, Generation and GridAI and DigitalMinerals"

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled into a liquid so it takes up far less space for transport and storage, like turning a bulky bundle into a compact package for shipping. Investors care because LNG enables gas trade across regions without pipelines, so changes in production, export capacity, shipping, or demand can quickly affect energy company revenues, infrastructure operators and commodity prices, amplifying both opportunity and risk.

ai technical

"AI and DigitalMinerals and MiningElectrification TechnologiesInvestment and Financing"

Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables machines to mimic human thinking and learning, allowing them to analyze information, recognize patterns, and make decisions. For investors, AI matters because it can improve how businesses operate, create new products, or identify opportunities faster and more accurately than humans alone, potentially impacting company success and market trends.

decarbonization technical

"ranging across AI, decarbonization, low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen"

Decarbonization is the process of cutting a company’s greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, supply chain and products by switching to cleaner energy, improving efficiency and changing materials or processes. For investors it matters because lower emissions can reduce regulatory and energy costs, limit legal and reputational risks, and signal long-term competitiveness—like a business replacing a gas-guzzling fleet with fuel-efficient or electric vehicles to save money and stay compliant.

cybersecurity technical

"ranging across AI, decarbonization, low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen"

Cybersecurity involves protecting computers, networks, and digital information from theft, damage, or unauthorized access. It is essential for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining trust in digital systems, which matters to investors because strong cybersecurity reduces the risk of costly breaches and disruptions that can impact a company’s performance and reputation. Think of it as locking and safeguarding valuable information much like securing a safe to prevent theft.

hydrogen technical

"low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility"

Hydrogen is the lightest chemical element and a colorless gas used to store and move energy and as a raw material in industry; think of it like a rechargeable fuel cartridge or a carrier that can deliver energy where electricity or oil might not be practical. It matters to investors because scaling up production, infrastructure and clean technologies could reshape energy markets, create new industries, and shift returns based on costs, regulations and adoption — similar to investing in the rails and stations of a new transport network.

nuclear technical

"low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility"

Nuclear describes technologies and activities that involve the atom’s nucleus — most commonly nuclear power for generating electricity and medical uses such as imaging or cancer treatment. It matters to investors because nuclear projects are capital‑intensive, tightly regulated, and can change the economics of energy or healthcare markets much like adding a large, highly specialized factory; policy shifts, safety incidents, or waste rules can materially affect costs, timelines, and long‑term revenue.

automation technical

"hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility, automation and more."

Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, often replacing manual work with machines or software. It matters to investors because it can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enable faster decision-making, potentially leading to higher profits and competitive advantages for businesses.

low-carbon fuels technical

"Managing EmissionsLow-Carbon Fuels and MobilityClimate and SustainabilityWorkforce Strategy"

Low-carbon fuels are energy sources made or processed in ways that emit much less greenhouse gas than conventional oil, coal, or natural gas—examples include biofuels from waste, hydrogen made with renewable electricity, or fossil fuels paired with carbon capture. For investors they matter because policy rules, consumer demand, and carbon costs can shift value toward companies producing or using these fuels, creating both risk for traditional energy assets and opportunities for growth and subsidies, like choosing an appliance that cuts future bills and compliance costs.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

World's preeminent energy conference to focus on 'Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics.' Learn more at www.ceraweek.com

HOUSTON, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado will address delegates at the 44^th annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 23-27 in Houston. She will join the world's energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities addressing this year's conference.

In shaping a vision for Venezuela's future, Ms. Machado has been a consistent advocate for restoring the institutional foundations necessary to attract large-scale private investment. Her remarks will outline a pathway toward a competitive, rules-based energy sector, anchored in legal certainty, transparent governance and full market opening.

She will present a forward-looking vision for Venezuela as a reliable, investment-grade energy partner for the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the country's potential not only as one of the world's largest hydrocarbon producers, but as a platform for integrated energy development, technological innovation and long-term capital deployment.

"It is an honor to welcome Ms. Machado to CERAWeek," said Daniel Yergin, conference chair and Vice Chairman of S&P Global. "At a pivotal moment of transition for Venezuela, the Western Hemisphere and the world, her insights on markets, the energy industry and Venezuela's future will be a highly anticipated addition to the important dialogues taking place at the conference and will do much to frame the conversation on the future and timing of investment in her country."

CERAWeek 2026 Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics will explore ideas and strategies for a world where energy markets are increasingly entwined with new and existing technologies—even as geopolitical rivalries and economic competition fray alliances and fracture supply chains. The conference program will spotlight the breakthroughs, cross-industry connections and powerful partnerships that can accelerate the transformation of the global energy system.

CERAWeek 2026 Key Themes

The CERAWeek 2026 conference program will explore key themes related to:

• Politics, Economics, Trade and Supply Chains
• Policy, Regulations and Stakeholders
• Oil Value Chain
• Natural Gas and LNG
• Power, Renewables, Generation and Grid
• AI and Digital
• Minerals and Mining
• Electrification Technologies
• Investment and Financing
• Chemicals and Materials
• Business Strategies
• The Innovation Ecosystem
• Managing Emissions
• Low-Carbon Fuels and Mobility
• Climate and Sustainability
• Workforce Strategy

The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora, serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference. Featuring a community of technologists, startup entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors, thought leaders, policymakers and corporate innovators, the Innovation Agora will showcase transformational technology platforms in energy and adjacent industries ranging across AI, decarbonization, low carbon fuels, cybersecurity, hydrogen, nuclear, mining and minerals, mobility, automation and more.

The conference program will wrap Friday, March 27 with a new feature—Look Forward—that will focus on economics, politics and technology.

Speakers

CERAWeek 2026 speakers will include (partial list):

• Shaikh Nawaf Al-Sabah – Deputy Chairman and CEO, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
• Linda Z. Cook – CEO, Harbour Energy
• Hon. Paul M. Dabbar – Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Claudio Descalzi – CEO, Eni
• Greg Ebel – President, CEO and Director, Enbridge Inc.
• James D. Farley, Jr. – President and CEO, Ford Motor Company
• Jim Fitterling – Chair and CEO, Dow
• Jack Fusco – President and CEO, Cheniere Energy
• Daniel González – Vice-Minister of Energy and Mining, Ministry of Economy, Argentina
• Russell Hardy – CEO, Vitol
• Vicki Hollub – CEO, Occidental Petroleum
• Ditte Juul Jørgensen – Director-General for Energy, European Commission
• John Ketchum – Chairman, President and CEO, NextEra Energy
• Markus Krebber – CEO, RWE AG
• Ryan Lance – Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips
• Chris Levesque – President and CEO, TerraPower
• Olivier Le Peuch – CEO, SLB
• Tadashi Maeda – Chairman of the Board, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
• David H. McCormick – United States Senator, Pennsylvania
• Tomohide Miyata – Representative Director and CEO, ENEOS Holdings, Inc.
• Amin H. Nasser – President and CEO, Saudi Aramco
• Anders Opedal – President and CEO, Equinor
• Marcel van Poecke, Chairman of Energy, The Carlyle Group
• Ruth Porat – President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google
• Patrick Pouyanné – Chairman of the Board and CEO, TotalEnergies
• Gen. Randall Reed – Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
• Toby Rice – President and CEO, EQT Corporation
• Paolo Rocca – President and CEO, Techint Group
• Wael Sawan – CEO, Shell
• Lorenzo Simonelli – Chairman and CEO, Baker Hughes
• Hon. Danielle Smith – Premier of Alberta, Government of Alberta
• Michael Smith – Chairman, CEO and Founder, Freeport LNG
• Laura V. Swett – Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Mike Wirth – Chairman of the Board and CEO, Chevron
• Chris Wright – Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
• Zoë Yujnovich – CEO, National Grid
• Lee Zeldin – Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Visit www.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the most up-to-date program information (subject to change).

Registration Information

CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026 will be held March 23-27 at the Hilton Americas—Houston. Further information and delegate registration is available at www.ceraweek.com.

Media Accreditation

Media registration is now open. Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2026 are required to apply for accreditation.

Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/cw26/media-reg/login

Media Contacts:

Jeff Marn
S&P Global Energy
+1 202 463 8213
jeff.marn@spglobal.com

About S&P Global

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FAQ

When and where is CERAWeek 2026 by S&P Global (SPGI)?

CERAWeek 2026 runs March 23-27, 2026 at the Hilton Americas—Houston. According to S&P Global, the event is a week-long conference gathering energy, technology, finance and government leaders for plenaries, panels and the Innovation Agora.

Who is speaking for Venezuela at CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI)?

Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado will address CERAWeek delegates on March 23-27, 2026. According to S&P Global, her remarks will outline a pathway for Venezuela to become a reliable, investment-grade energy partner anchored in legal certainty and market opening.

What are the main themes of CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI)?

CERAWeek 2026 centers on energy, technology and geopolitics with themes like AI, renewables, LNG and electrification. According to S&P Global, the program will explore policy, supply chains, investment, low-carbon fuels, minerals, and innovation ecosystems.

What is the CERAWeek Innovation Agora at CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI)?

The Innovation Agora is the conference hub for technology and startups focused on energy transformation. According to S&P Global, it will showcase technologists, venture investors and platforms across AI, decarbonization, hydrogen, cybersecurity, nuclear and mobility.

How can media obtain accreditation for CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI)?

Media accreditation is open and requires an approved application before coverage is permitted. According to S&P Global, interested media must apply via the conference registration portal and await approval for credentials.

Which notable industry leaders will speak at CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI)?

Speakers include CEOs and senior officials from major oil, gas, utilities and tech firms and government agencies. According to S&P Global, participants range from Saudi Aramco and Shell to FERC, DOE, major energy CEOs and international ministers.