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Past Event

The Energy Transition Challenge

The energy transition is a monumental task, still in its early stages, with only about 10 percent of the necessary low-emissions technologies deployed to meet 2050 targets, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.

As the world strives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while meeting growing global energy demand, significant challenges lie ahead. Join us as we explore the complexities of transforming the global energy infrastructure, and also the opportunities for innovation that lie ahead.

Industry leaders will share insights on the progress being made and the critical steps needed to scale low-emission technologies while ensuring energy access and equity worldwide. Don’t miss this forward-looking discussion on the physical, technical and financial hurdles that must be overcome to achieve a sustainable energy future.

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March 27, 2025

The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
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Scott Jacobs

CEO and Co-Founder, Generate

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Mekala Krishnan

Partner, McKinsey Global Institute; Co-author, The Energy Transition: Navigating the Physical Realities

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Katrina Rymill

Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Sustainability, Equinix

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Mark Patel

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Co.—Moderator