Powering the Future: Designing Resilient Energy Systems (Prize Alert)
Presented by UL Standards & Engagement
Featuring Jeff Marootian, President and CEO, UL Standards & Engagement; Shirley Meng, Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Founding Director, Energy Technologies Initiative, University of Chicago and Stafford Sheehan, CEO, Project Omega
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, Fast Company Custom Studio
AI, electrified mobility, and always-on devices are pushing energy systems beyond what today’s infrastructure was built to support. The next phase of the clean energy transition is no longer just about generation. Protecting against disruptions is increasingly critical. The key question is how infrastructure can reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and remain operational under pressure.
From battery safety to critical-material recovery and circular supply chains, this panel explores the technologies, strategies, and partnerships that will enable more resilient energy systems—and help power the future.
Shirley Meng - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Energy Technologies Initiative, University of Chicago
Stafford Sheehan - Project Omega