US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 23-27

Rhea-AI Summary

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) announced that U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will deliver a plenary address at CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 23-27, 2026. The 44th annual conference centers on Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics.

The week includes the Innovation Agora, cross-industry sessions on AI, decarbonization, minerals, and a new March 27 "Look Forward" economics, politics and technology feature.

News Market Reaction – SPGI

+1.26%

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+1.26% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SPGI gained 1.26%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Conference dates: March 23-27, 2026 Conference edition: 44th annual Secretary number: 55th Secretary of the Interior +5 more

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Conference dates March 23-27, 2026 Timing of CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026 in Houston

Conference edition 44th annual Edition of CERAWeek being held in 2026

Secretary number 55th Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s position in order of U.S. Interior Secretaries

Phone contact +1 202 463 8213 Media contact number for S&P Global Energy

Current price $445.5 SPGI share price before this news

52-week high $579.05 SPGI 52-week high prior to the announcement

52-week low $381.605 SPGI 52-week low prior to the announcement

Market cap $132,664,212,000 SPGI market capitalization before the news

Market Reality Check

Price: $451.11 Vol: Volume 2051178 is below t...

low vol

$451.11 Last Close

Volume Volume 2051178 is below the 20-day average of 4087497 ahead of this conference news. low

Technical Shares at 445.5, trading below the 200-day MA of 507.83 before the announcement.

Peers on Argus

SPGI gained 0.34% while key peers like MCO, ICE, MSCI and NDAQ also showed posit...

SPGI gained 0.34% while key peers like MCO, ICE, MSCI and NDAQ also showed positive moves (from 0.06% to 1.83%). However, no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, indicating this looks stock-specific rather than a coordinated sector momentum event.

Common Catalyst Several peers (NDAQ, ICE, MCO) also had same-day news about listings, strategic investments, and conference presentations, pointing to an event- and news-heavy period for financial data and exchange operators.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 03 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 03	Product launch	Positive	+0.2%	Launch of daily PPA price assessments and monthly PPA report.
Mar 03	Consumer alert	Neutral	+0.2%	CARFAX warns about rising online car sales scams and best practices.
Mar 03	Product launch	Positive	+0.2%	Launch of DataXchange and AmendX for private credit and loan workflows.
Mar 02	Service milestone	Positive	+0.3%	CARFAX recall search surpasses 10 billion checks and 30 million repairs.
Feb 27	Conference appearance	Neutral	+0.3%	Planned presentation at BofA Information and Business Services Conference.

Pattern Detected

Recent SPGI news items, including product launches and service milestones, were followed by modest positive price reactions, suggesting steady but not outsized responses to announcements.

Recent Company History

Over late February and early March 2026, SPGI issued multiple business updates: new PPA price assessments and a North American PPA report (Mar 3), CARFAX consumer protection and recall milestones, and conference participation set for Mar 12, 2026. Each was followed by small positive moves of about 0.21–0.27% over 24 hours. Today’s CERAWeek-related announcement continues this pattern of steady operational and branding news rather than transformative corporate events.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores SPGI’s role as organizer of CERAWeek 2026, a major energy conference r...

Analysis

This announcement underscores SPGI’s role as organizer of CERAWeek 2026, a major energy conference running from March 23–27 and themed around convergence of energy, technology and geopolitics. It is consistent with recent news on product launches and service milestones rather than transformational transactions. Investors monitoring SPGI may focus on how such events support its energy and data franchises, while also watching technical levels like the 200-day MA and ongoing product innovation for longer-term impact.

Key Terms

lng, ai, low-carbon fuels, cybersecurity

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lng technical

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

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.

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.

cybersecurity technical

"platforms in energy and adjacent industries 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.

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 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will deliver a plenary address to delegates at the 44^th annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 23-27 in Houston. He 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.

The 55th Secretary of the Interior, Sec. Burgum previously served as governor of North Dakota.

"We are very pleased again to welcome Secretary Burgum to CERAWeek," said Daniel Yergin, conference chair and Vice Chairman of S&P Global. "As leader of the agency responsible for managing nearly one-fifth of the lands and waters of the United States and as Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, his views on U.S. energy policy and security are timely and of great importance. His insights and vast experience—as a successful entrepreneur, businessman, and as the former governor of a major energy-producing state—will be a highly anticipated and impactful addition to this year's conference."

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 will Doug Burgum speak at CERAWeek 2026 (SPGI) in Houston?

Doug Burgum will deliver a plenary address during CERAWeek on March 23-27, 2026. According to S&P Global, the plenary is part of the conference program held at the Hilton Americas—Houston and will bring together energy, technology and policy leaders.

What is the main theme of CERAWeek by S&P Global (SPGI) March 23-27, 2026?

The main theme is "Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics." According to S&P Global, sessions will examine ties between energy markets, new technologies and shifting geopolitical and economic competition.

What topics will CERAWeek 2026 cover that matter to investors in SPGI?

CERAWeek 2026 will cover energy value chains, AI, renewables, minerals and investment topics. According to S&P Global, the program highlights policy, financing, electrification, low-carbon fuels and the innovation ecosystem relevant to market participants.

What is the Innovation Agora at CERAWeek 2026 and why does it matter for SPGI attendees?

The Innovation Agora is the conference hub for technology and startups showcasing energy innovations. According to S&P Global, it features entrepreneurs, VCs and corporate innovators across hydrogen, decarbonization, AI, cybersecurity and mobility technologies.

Who are some notable speakers at CERAWeek 2026 alongside Doug Burgum (SPGI)?

Speakers include CEOs and government officials such as Wael Sawan (Shell), Amin Nasser (Saudi Aramco), Ruth Porat (Alphabet), and Laura V. Swett (FERC). According to S&P Global, the roster spans energy, finance, industry and policy leaders.

How can media and investors register for CERAWeek by S&P Global (SPGI) March 23-27, 2026?

Delegate registration and media accreditation are open on the CERAWeek website. According to S&P Global, media applicants must apply for accreditation and registrations are processed via the conference registration portal.