Fourth Annual Western Hemisphere Energy Security and Cooperation Forum

Sept. 9, 2008
Fourth Annual Western Hemisphere Energy Security and
Cooperation Forum
Washington, D.C.
Inter-American Development Bank, Enrique Iglesias Conference Center
AGENDA    SUMMARY

Energy security in the Western Hemisphere will be the focus of this year’s forum set at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Enrique Iglesias Conference Center. The day-long session will convene U.S. government officials, representatives from the U.S. Congress, energy analysts and company representatives from throughout the hemisphere to discuss current policies, actions to be taken and areas for enhanced energy cooperation.

Panels will assess regional energy initiatives, congressional energy policymaking, the role of national oil companies, sustainable energy and the evolving role of  biofuels across the region. This Washington, D.C., forum is being organized in collaboration with the International Biofuels Commission (IBC) and the IDB to increase positive dialogue on energy security and cooperation throughout the region.