The Future of Energy Markets: The Other Middle East Revolution

Keynote by:
Mr. Majid Jafar 
CEO
Crescent Petroleum

Opening Remarks by:
Mr. Frederick Kempe 
President and CEO
Atlantic Council

Moderator:
Ambassador (Ret.) Richard Morningstar 
Founding Director, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

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Please join us for a discussion with Majid Jafar, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Petroleum, as part of the Global Energy Center's CEO Series. Mr. Jafar will discuss how conflict and security issues in the Middle East coupled with the low oil price environment have impacted hydrocarbon producing countries in the region.  He will also address the steps that countries like Iraq should take in improving energy infrastructure, tackling subsidies, and reforming oil laws and regulations to improve investment in the oil and gas sector and bolster domestic stability. 

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Event: 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

A light breakfast will be served.