# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-03-03T15:56:57.276Z # Total pages: 14 --- ## URL: https://www.ipemforum.com/speakers-delegation ### Title: Delegation ### Page ID: 8923955 ### Content: ### Akazawa Ryosei ### George Glass ### Doug Burgum ### Chris Wright ### Lee Zeldin ### Ben Black ### John Jovanovic ### Thomas R. Hardy The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial & Business Forum is co-hosted by the Government of the United States and the Government of Japan. The officials listed below are leading their respective national delegations. Mr. Akazawa Ryosei was appointed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on October 21, 2025.  He also assumes the positions of Minister in charge of the Response to the Economic Impact caused by the Nuclear Accident, Minister for Green Transformation, Minister in charge of Industrial Competitiveness, Minister in charge of International Exposition, and Minister of State for the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.  Immediately prior to becoming METI Minister, Mr. Akazawa served as Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization and Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy. During his long career in public policy, Mr. Akazawa has served in several senior positions in the LDP and in government agencies. Notable roles in government agencies include State Minister of Finance, State Minister of the Cabinet Office and Parliamentary Secretary for Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Mr. Akazawa was first elected to public office in 2005, successfully winning reelection six times. He serves as a member of the House of Representatives representing Tottori Prefecture, 2nd Electoral District.  Prior to entering politics, Mr. Akazawa served as a public servant for about twenty years at Japan’s Ministry of Land of Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) and the Ministry of Transport, the predecessor agency to MLIT. Mr. Akazawa is a graduate of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law and received an MBA from Cornell University. He was born in Tokyo on December 18, 1960. Ambassador Glass was confirmed by the Senate to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan on April 8, 2025. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Portugal from 2017 to 2021 during the first Trump Administration. Glass is a prominent American businessman with expertise in finance, investment banking, and technology. Most recently, he served as an advisor to Reltio, a data management company based in Redwood Shores, California. Earlier he was a partner in MGG LLC, an enterprise that developed apartment complexes and rental homes. Mr. Glass was Founder, President and Vice Chairman of Pacific Crest Securities in Portland, Oregon. He was also Director of Fixed Income and Institutional Sales, Gallagher Capital Corporation and U.S. Treasury and Agency Bond Trader for the Investment Division of U.S. National Bank in Portland. He has been recognized for contributions to higher education, in particular his roles as a Trustee to the University of Oregon and as a Trustee of the Oregon Health Sciences University. Mr. Glass earned a B.S. from The University of Oregon. His honors include the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, the Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service, the Knighted Order of Prince Henry the Navigator presented by the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and the Knighted Order of Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa Portugal presented by the Duke of Braganca. Doug Burgum is the 55th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Raised in Arthur, North Dakota, Burgum worked as a chimney sweep to help pay his way through North Dakota State University before earning an MBA from Stanford University. In 1983, Doug literally “bet the farm” to provide seed capital for a software startup called Great Plains. Doug led Great Plains through a successful IPO and grew the company to over 2,000 employees before its acquisition by Microsoft. Burgum remained with Microsoft for six years as the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions. Doug later co-founded Arthur Ventures and served as chairman for international software companies including Atlassian, SuccessFactors, and as a board member for Avalara. In 2016, Burgum was elected to serve as North Dakota’s 33rd Governor. In 2020, he was re-elected in a landslide. Under his leadership, North Dakota passed the largest tax cut in state history and dramatically reduced red tape. As a testament to Burgum’s leadership, Forbes named him “America’s Best Entrepreneurial Governor.” During his tenure, North Dakota experienced the highest growth in real GDP and had the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Burgum has three adult children. He is married to Kathryn Burgum, a nationally recognized advocate for addiction recovery. Chris Wright is the 17th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. This passion has inspired a career in energy, working not only in oil and gas but nuclear, solar, and geothermal. As Secretary of Energy, Chris is focused on unleashing American energy dominance, accelerating innovation and advancing all energy sources that are affordable, reliable and secure for the American people. Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and graduate work in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley and MIT. He founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. Pinnacle created the hydraulic fracture mapping industry, and its innovations helped launch commercial shale gas production in the late 1990s. Chris was Chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before selling to Range Resources in 2006. Most recently, Chris served as Chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, where his team helped to expand the shale revolution to include oil as well as natural gas. Chris has also participated in an effort to apply shale technology to unlock next-generation geothermal and helped to launch small modular reactors. Chris was nominated by President Trump to serve as the 17th Secretary of Energy on November 16, 2024 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 3rd, 2025. He grew up in Colorado and currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Liz. He is a passionate father, grandfather, skier, cyclist, climber, and outdoor enthusiast. Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on January 29, 2025.  Administrator Zeldin has dedicated much of his life to public service. He served 22 years in the military, having deployed to Iraq in 2006 while serving as a paratrooper with the Army’s Elite 82nd Airborne Division. The Administrator retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve in May 2025. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2011-2014 before getting elected to Congress representing New York’s 1st District from 2015-2023. Under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership, the Trump EPA launched the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, focusing the agency’s work on its core mission while heeding the economic demands of the American people. In just his first 9 months on the job, Administrator Zeldin traveled to all 50 states to hear directly from the residents, business owners, and elected officials most impacted by agency policies. On the 100th, 200th, and 300th days of President Trump’s term in office, Zeldin released lists of the top 100 environmental wins during each 100-day period. These include binational agreements with Mexico to urgently and permanently end the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, the completion of a historic wildfire cleanup in Los Angeles in under 30 days, increasing water quality standards for the Delaware River Basin, cracking down on the import of illegal pesticides, and advancing land remediation.  At the same time, the Trump EPA is pursuing the largest deregulatory effort in American history, while also pursuing operational savings at the agency that now adds up to roughly $30 billion.  At just 23, Lee became the youngest attorney in New York State at the time.  Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Lee and his wife Diana are proud parents to their twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.  Ben Black serves as Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 7, 2025. He brings nearly two decades of success building businesses and managing a broad range of transactions bolstered by his extensive experience in international investment, leadership, and legal expertise. His knowledge of capital structure, financing, restructuring, and liability management is crucial to his role along with his commitment to advancing the corporation’s mission of fostering economic growth and strengthening U.S. foreign policy objectives through strategic investment. Prior to joining DFC, Black was Founder and Managing Partner of Fortinbras Enterprises LP. While there, he led the firm’s strategy in identifying and advancing investment opportunities across the capital structure as well as strategic investments in various industries across the globe. Black previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Knowledge Universe Holdings managing liquid credit, private credit, and special situations investments. He also worked in private equity at Apollo Global Management and as an attorney focusing on corporate M&A at Sullivan & Cromwell. Black is a former member of the Advisory Board at Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership, served on the Global Advisory Council of the Woodrow Wilson Center, and has been a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He has also served on the board of the Naval War College Foundation. In honor of his grandfather, Ira Ressler, a highly decorated WWII veteran, he and his family founded the Black Family Fellowship to provide higher education financial support and professional opportunities to U.S. veterans and active-duty military.  Black holds a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Harvard University, an LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law, and graduated cum laude with a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jovanovic serves as the President & Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He brings to EXIM extensive experience in financing, investing, and business building across energy and critical infrastructure industries within the private sector and U.S. government. Prior to EXIM, Mr. Jovanovic served as Chief Strategy Officer at Asplundh, the largest provider of critical infrastructure services across North America. While there, he led the company’s growth initiatives and digital innovation while overseeing Corporate Development (including mergers and acquisitions) and External Affairs. During his prior U.S. government service, Mr. Jovanovic was Regional Head and Managing Director for the Aegean & Western Balkans at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), America’s $60 billion development bank, opening DFC’s first ever overseas office. At DFC, he participated in countering Chinese and Russian malign influence by helping provide American-led financing alternatives in the region. He also led the implementation of President Trump’s historic Washington Agreements on Economic Normalization between Kosovo and Serbia. Prior to his government service, Mr. Jovanovic was Investment Director at Mercuria Energy Group, where he managed investment and business building efforts across North and South America. Mr. Jovanovic holds a degree in Politics from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a double major in Finance and Management. Vice Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan  Under Secretary of Commerce For International Trade Thomas R. Hardy serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), performing the duties and responsibilities of the Agency’s Director. The Trump Administration appointed Mr. Hardy as USTDA’s Acting Director in January 2025, before he transitioned to his current role in November 2025. Mr. Hardy leads the Agency’s global efforts to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that strengthen U.S. national security, create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services, and support U.S. job creation. USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development abroad, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and its overseas partners by deploying U.S. technological expertise. He was previously appointed by President Trump to serve as USTDA’s Acting Director from 2017 to 2020, where he helped transform the Agency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global environment. Mr. Hardy has also held multiple leadership positions at the Agency including Director of Policy and Program Management, Chief of Staff and Country Manager for the East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa regions. IPEM brings together 15 Indo-Pacific nations in partnership to strengthen energy security and advance regional cooperation. The Heads of Delegation listed below are leading their countries' participation in the Forum. Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia of Australia  Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh  Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia  ***The following speakers are listed alphabetically by last name.*** Bill Campbell, who served as General Counsel for I Squared Capital from 2014 until December 2024, has taken on a new role as Senior Counsel for Strategic Affairs focusing on I Squared’s various relationships with governments and multi-lateral development institutions around the world. He also advises investment teams on certain key transactions globally. Prior to joining I Squared Capital, Bill was a Partner in the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group. He has over 30 years of experience representing sponsors, financial institutions, lenders, contractors, operators, and suppliers in connection with a broad range of infrastructure investments internationally.Bill has worked with development finance institutions such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the International Finance Corporation, and the Asian Development Bank. He also has extensive experience advising sovereign governments in connection with national-interest infrastructure and other capacity building projects. Under Secretary of Commerce For International Trade Department of Industry, Science and Resources of Australia Dan Lipman is President, Global Business Initiatives at Westinghouse Electric Company. In this role, he leads global strategic projects in multifaceted geopolitical, diplomatic and commercial situations while providing counsel on the company’s overarching strategy. Most recently, he served as President of APX Project Development & Partnerships – leading the commercial arrangements, project development and deal execution for our AP1000® Pressurized Water Reactor and derivative technologies across the world. Mr. Lipman has more than four decades of experience in the nuclear industry. He started at Westinghouse as a field engineer and has held senior roles overseeing sales, the global supply chain, quality, environment, health & safety, information technology, strategy and sustainability functions. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Lipman led Westinghouse’s new plant business, securing the landmark AP1000 PWR contracts in China and the United States.Prior to rejoining Westinghouse in 2024, Mr. Lipman served in leadership roles at the Nuclear Energy Institute, which included oversight of nuclear exports, international trade, fuel cycle policy and programs, and policy analysis. He has also been an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Trade and Development Agency on small reactor development and support to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in emerging nuclear countries’ industrial development.He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester’s College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering and master’s degree from John Hopkins University School of Advanced International www.westinghousenuclear.com Studies. Roger Martella is Chief Corporate Officer, Head of Global Government Affairs and Policy, and Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova. In this role, Roger engages the world’s top public and private sector leaders to solve the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability, and sustainability.Prior to joining GE in 2017, Roger served as General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the George W. Bush Administration, where he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, and as Principal Counsel for Complex Litigation for the Department of Justice’s Natural Resources Section, where he won every case he litigated. Roger also co-led Sidley Austin LLP's global environmental and climate change practices and was recognized by his peers as the top lawyer in the field globally.Roger is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the boards of the Atlantic Council, the ClearPath Foundation, and the American Conservation Coalition.Roger holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School, where he was Editor in Chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Roger grew up in Norristown, PA, where he grew up working in his family’s corner Italian bakery. Tony Minella is Co-founder and President of Eldridge Industries, and Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge Capital Management. As President of Eldridge Industries, Mr. Minella has been instrumental in defining the culture, sourcing growth opportunities, and assembling successful management teams for both Eldridge Industries and its businesses. Previously, Mr. Minella was Chief Investment Officer of Security Benefit. Prior to joining Security Benefit, he was Co-Head of the Corporate Credit Group at Guggenheim Investments, where he co-chaired its Investment Committee. Mr. Minella serves on the boards of A24, Aurify, Cain, Flexjet, Everly, gamma, Zinnia, SMT, Stone Canyon Industries, and Stonebriar Finance Holdings. Mr. Minella is a member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Trustee Council, and supports the vital work of Radical Hope, Girls Leadership, Prostate Cancer Foundation, YC Community Foundation, and Elevate Big Sky, as well as Brunswick School and Avon Old Farms. He is a graduate of Avon Old Farms and received his A.B. in Economics from Bowdoin College. At JBIC, he has held various positions including Director-General of Energy & Natural Resources Finance Department ; Managing Executive Officer & Global Head of Infrastructure and Environment Finance Group ; Senior Managing Director ;CEO & Executive Managing Director and Governor. From June 2010 to December 2012, he served as Special Advisor to the Cabinet in the Government of Japan. He was reappointed to his role from September 2022 to September 2024. He served as a member of the Steering Committee of Nuclear Damage Liability Facilitation Fund from October 2011 to October 2013. He was a member of the IISS Council from June 2014 to 2017. 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Hardy # Why You Should Attend # 2026 Key Themes and Topics The **Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum (IPEM)** is a premier, invitation-only convening of Ministers, CEOs and senior leaders shaping the future of energy security in the Indo-Pacific. Taking place **March 14-15, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan,** IPEM brings together government and industry to advance trusted partnerships, unlock investment and strengthen resilient, secure energy supply chains across the region. Co-hosted by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and National Energy Dominance Council of the United States, and sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in partnership with the United States Departments of State, Interior, Energy and Commerce, IPEM integrates energy security and national security objectives through high-level dialogue and actionable outcomes. The two-day program includes a public-facing Business Forum and a closed-door Ministerial Session, designed to deliver real-world impact at a critical moment for the region.  IPEM is a premier, high-level platform for announcing and advancing energy deals, partnerships and investments that strengthen regional integration and secure critical supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. Submit your proposal to join senior government leaders and industry executives shaping the future of global energy security.  Mr. Akazawa Ryosei was appointed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on October 21, 2025.  He also assumes the positions of Minister in charge of the Response to the Economic Impact caused by the Nuclear Accident, Minister for Green Transformation, Minister in charge of Industrial Competitiveness, Minister in charge of International Exposition, and Minister of State for the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.  Immediately prior to becoming METI Minister, Mr. Akazawa served as Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization and Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy. During his long career in public policy, Mr. Akazawa has served in several senior positions in the LDP and in government agencies. Notable roles in government agencies include State Minister of Finance, State Minister of the Cabinet Office and Parliamentary Secretary for Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Mr. Akazawa was first elected to public office in 2005, successfully winning reelection six times. He serves as a member of the House of Representatives representing Tottori Prefecture, 2nd Electoral District.  Prior to entering politics, Mr. Akazawa served as a public servant for about twenty years at Japan’s Ministry of Land of Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) and the Ministry of Transport, the predecessor agency to MLIT. Mr. Akazawa is a graduate of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law and received an MBA from Cornell University. He was born in Tokyo on December 18, 1960. Ambassador Glass was confirmed by the Senate to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan on April 8, 2025. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Portugal from 2017 to 2021 during the first Trump Administration. Glass is a prominent American businessman with expertise in finance, investment banking, and technology. Most recently, he served as an advisor to Reltio, a data management company based in Redwood Shores, California. Earlier he was a partner in MGG LLC, an enterprise that developed apartment complexes and rental homes. Mr. Glass was Founder, President and Vice Chairman of Pacific Crest Securities in Portland, Oregon. He was also Director of Fixed Income and Institutional Sales, Gallagher Capital Corporation and U.S. Treasury and Agency Bond Trader for the Investment Division of U.S. National Bank in Portland. He has been recognized for contributions to higher education, in particular his roles as a Trustee to the University of Oregon and as a Trustee of the Oregon Health Sciences University. Mr. Glass earned a B.S. from The University of Oregon. His honors include the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service, the Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service, the Knighted Order of Prince Henry the Navigator presented by the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and the Knighted Order of Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa Portugal presented by the Duke of Braganca. Doug Burgum is the 55th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Raised in Arthur, North Dakota, Burgum worked as a chimney sweep to help pay his way through North Dakota State University before earning an MBA from Stanford University. In 1983, Doug literally “bet the farm” to provide seed capital for a software startup called Great Plains. Doug led Great Plains through a successful IPO and grew the company to over 2,000 employees before its acquisition by Microsoft. Burgum remained with Microsoft for six years as the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions. Doug later co-founded Arthur Ventures and served as chairman for international software companies including Atlassian, SuccessFactors, and as a board member for Avalara. In 2016, Burgum was elected to serve as North Dakota’s 33rd Governor. In 2020, he was re-elected in a landslide. Under his leadership, North Dakota passed the largest tax cut in state history and dramatically reduced red tape. As a testament to Burgum’s leadership, Forbes named him “America’s Best Entrepreneurial Governor.” During his tenure, North Dakota experienced the highest growth in real GDP and had the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Burgum has three adult children. He is married to Kathryn Burgum, a nationally recognized advocate for addiction recovery. Chris Wright is the 17th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. This passion has inspired a career in energy, working not only in oil and gas but nuclear, solar, and geothermal. As Secretary of Energy, Chris is focused on unleashing American energy dominance, accelerating innovation and advancing all energy sources that are affordable, reliable and secure for the American people. Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and graduate work in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley and MIT. He founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. Pinnacle created the hydraulic fracture mapping industry, and its innovations helped launch commercial shale gas production in the late 1990s. Chris was Chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before selling to Range Resources in 2006. Most recently, Chris served as Chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, where his team helped to expand the shale revolution to include oil as well as natural gas. Chris has also participated in an effort to apply shale technology to unlock next-generation geothermal and helped to launch small modular reactors. Chris was nominated by President Trump to serve as the 17th Secretary of Energy on November 16, 2024 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 3rd, 2025. He grew up in Colorado and currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Liz. He is a passionate father, grandfather, skier, cyclist, climber, and outdoor enthusiast. Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on January 29, 2025.  Administrator Zeldin has dedicated much of his life to public service. He served 22 years in the military, having deployed to Iraq in 2006 while serving as a paratrooper with the Army’s Elite 82nd Airborne Division. The Administrator retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve in May 2025. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2011-2014 before getting elected to Congress representing New York’s 1st District from 2015-2023. Under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership, the Trump EPA launched the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, focusing the agency’s work on its core mission while heeding the economic demands of the American people. In just his first 9 months on the job, Administrator Zeldin traveled to all 50 states to hear directly from the residents, business owners, and elected officials most impacted by agency policies. On the 100th, 200th, and 300th days of President Trump’s term in office, Zeldin released lists of the top 100 environmental wins during each 100-day period. These include binational agreements with Mexico to urgently and permanently end the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, the completion of a historic wildfire cleanup in Los Angeles in under 30 days, increasing water quality standards for the Delaware River Basin, cracking down on the import of illegal pesticides, and advancing land remediation.  At the same time, the Trump EPA is pursuing the largest deregulatory effort in American history, while also pursuing operational savings at the agency that now adds up to roughly $30 billion.  At just 23, Lee became the youngest attorney in New York State at the time.  Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Lee and his wife Diana are proud parents to their twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.  Thomas R. Hardy serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), performing the duties and responsibilities of the Agency’s Director. The Trump Administration appointed Mr. Hardy as USTDA’s Acting Director in January 2025, before he transitioned to his current role in November 2025. Mr. Hardy leads the Agency’s global efforts to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that strengthen U.S. national security, create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services, and support U.S. job creation. USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development abroad, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and its overseas partners by deploying U.S. technological expertise. He was previously appointed by President Trump to serve as USTDA’s Acting Director from 2017 to 2020, where he helped transform the Agency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global environment. Mr. Hardy has also held multiple leadership positions at the Agency including Director of Policy and Program Management, Chief of Staff and Country Manager for the East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa regions. Thomas R. Hardy serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), performing the duties and responsibilities of the Agency’s Director. The Trump Administration appointed Mr. Hardy as USTDA’s Acting Director in January 2025, before he transitioned to his current role in November 2025. Mr. Hardy leads the Agency’s global efforts to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that strengthen U.S. national security, create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services, and support U.S. job creation. USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development abroad, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and its overseas partners by deploying U.S. technological expertise. He was previously appointed by President Trump to serve as USTDA’s Acting Director from 2017 to 2020, where he helped transform the Agency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global environment. Mr. Hardy has also held multiple leadership positions at the Agency including Director of Policy and Program Management, Chief of Staff and Country Manager for the East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa regions. Thomas R. Hardy serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), performing the duties and responsibilities of the Agency’s Director. The Trump Administration appointed Mr. Hardy as USTDA’s Acting Director in January 2025, before he transitioned to his current role in November 2025. Mr. Hardy leads the Agency’s global efforts to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that strengthen U.S. national security, create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services, and support U.S. job creation. USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development abroad, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and its overseas partners by deploying U.S. technological expertise. He was previously appointed by President Trump to serve as USTDA’s Acting Director from 2017 to 2020, where he helped transform the Agency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global environment. Mr. Hardy has also held multiple leadership positions at the Agency including Director of Policy and Program Management, Chief of Staff and Country Manager for the East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa regions. 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Hardy ## Additional speakers will be announced soon. Mr. Akazawa Ryosei was appointed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on October 21, 2025.  He also assumes the positions of Minister in charge of the Response to the Economic Impact caused by the Nuclear Accident, Minister for Green Transformation, Minister in charge of Industrial Competitiveness, Minister in charge of International Exposition, and Minister of State for the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.  Immediately prior to becoming METI Minister, Mr. Akazawa served as Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization and Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy. During his long career in public policy, Mr. Akazawa has served in several senior positions in the LDP and in government agencies. Notable roles in government agencies include State Minister of Finance, State Minister of the Cabinet Office and Parliamentary Secretary for Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Mr. Akazawa was first elected to public office in 2005, successfully winning reelection six times. He serves as a member of the House of Representatives representing Tottori Prefecture, 2nd Electoral District.  Prior to entering politics, Mr. Akazawa served as a public servant for about twenty years at Japan’s Ministry of Land of Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) and the Ministry of Transport, the predecessor agency to MLIT. Mr. Akazawa is a graduate of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law and received an MBA from Cornell University. He was born in Tokyo on December 18, 1960. Doug Burgum is the 55th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.  Raised in Arthur, North Dakota, Burgum worked as a chimney sweep to help pay his way through North Dakota State University before earning an MBA from Stanford University. In 1983, Doug literally “bet the farm” to provide seed capital for a software startup called Great Plains. Doug led Great Plains through a successful IPO and grew the company to over 2,000 employees before its acquisition by Microsoft. Burgum remained with Microsoft for six years as the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions. Doug later co-founded Arthur Ventures and served as chairman for international software companies including Atlassian, SuccessFactors, and as a board member for Avalara. In 2016, Burgum was elected to serve as North Dakota’s 33rd Governor. In 2020, he was re-elected in a landslide. Under his leadership, North Dakota passed the largest tax cut in state history and dramatically reduced red tape. As a testament to Burgum’s leadership, Forbes named him “America’s Best Entrepreneurial Governor.” During his tenure, North Dakota experienced the highest growth in real GDP and had the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Burgum has three adult children. He is married to Kathryn Burgum, a nationally recognized advocate for addiction recovery. Chris Wright is the 17th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. This passion has inspired a career in energy, working not only in oil and gas but nuclear, solar, and geothermal. As Secretary of Energy, Chris is focused on unleashing American energy dominance, accelerating innovation and advancing all energy sources that are affordable, reliable and secure for the American people. Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and graduate work in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley and MIT. He founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. Pinnacle created the hydraulic fracture mapping industry, and its innovations helped launch commercial shale gas production in the late 1990s. Chris was Chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before selling to Range Resources in 2006. Most recently, Chris served as Chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, where his team helped to expand the shale revolution to include oil as well as natural gas. Chris has also participated in an effort to apply shale technology to unlock next-generation geothermal and helped to launch small modular reactors. Chris was nominated by President Trump to serve as the 17th Secretary of Energy on November 16, 2024 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 3rd, 2025. He grew up in Colorado and currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Liz. He is a passionate father, grandfather, skier, cyclist, climber, and outdoor enthusiast. Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on January 29, 2025.  Administrator Zeldin has dedicated much of his life to public service. He served 22 years in the military, having deployed to Iraq in 2006 while serving as a paratrooper with the Army’s Elite 82nd Airborne Division. The Administrator retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve in May 2025. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2011-2014 before getting elected to Congress representing New York’s 1st District from 2015-2023. Under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership, the Trump EPA launched the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, focusing the agency’s work on its core mission while heeding the economic demands of the American people. In just his first 9 months on the job, Administrator Zeldin traveled to all 50 states to hear directly from the residents, business owners, and elected officials most impacted by agency policies. On the 100th, 200th, and 300th days of President Trump’s term in office, Zeldin released lists of the top 100 environmental wins during each 100-day period. These include binational agreements with Mexico to urgently and permanently end the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, the completion of a historic wildfire cleanup in Los Angeles in under 30 days, increasing water quality standards for the Delaware River Basin, cracking down on the import of illegal pesticides, and advancing land remediation.  At the same time, the Trump EPA is pursuing the largest deregulatory effort in American history, while also pursuing operational savings at the agency that now adds up to roughly $30 billion.  At just 23, Lee became the youngest attorney in New York State at the time.  Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Lee and his wife Diana are proud parents to their twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.  Thomas R. Hardy serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), performing the duties and responsibilities of the Agency’s Director. The Trump Administration appointed Mr. Hardy as USTDA’s Acting Director in January 2025, before he transitioned to his current role in November 2025. Mr. Hardy leads the Agency’s global efforts to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that strengthen U.S. national security, create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services, and support U.S. job creation. USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development abroad, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and its overseas partners by deploying U.S. technological expertise. He was previously appointed by President Trump to serve as USTDA’s Acting Director from 2017 to 2020, where he helped transform the Agency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global environment. 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The National Energy Dominance Council is a U.S. federal advisory body established to support and advise the President on strategies for expanding American energy production and maintaining global energy leadership. Its work focuses on improving permitting and regulatory processes, fostering coordination among government agencies and private partners, and developing long-term recommendations to enhance reliable, affordable energy production across all forms of energy. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions. USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. The U.S. Department of State mission is to protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive. The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Through its 13 bureaus, the Department works to drive U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic industry, and spur the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country. The Department serves as the voice of business in the Federal Government, and at the same time, the Department touches and serves every American every day. The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring clean air, land, and water, developing and enforcing environmental regulations, conducting scientific research and promoting environmental stewardship across all sectors of society, working closely with state, local and tribal governments. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM is an independent Executive Branch agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales. In doing so, the agency levels the playing field for U.S. goods and services going up against foreign competition in overseas markets, so that American companies can create more good-paying American jobs. The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the international investment arm of the U.S. Government. We partner with the private sector to mobilize capital for strategic investments around the world. Our projects foster economic development, support U.S. interests, and deliver returns to American taxpayers. The Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA) represents the full global gas value chain: from production, to transport, infrastructure, manufacturing, end users, and others. ANGEA was formed in 2021 with a simple purpose – to work with governments, industries and communities in Asia, providing affordable solutions that promote energy security, economic growth and decarbonisation. The Center for LNG (CLNG) champions public policies that advance the production of LNG in the U.S., increase international exports, and help power a clean energy future. CLNG represents LNG producers, shippers, and multinational developers in the U.S. It also serves as a resource for educational and technical information to help policymakers fully realize the potential of LNG to meet the world’s energy needs while reducing emissions and supporting domestic economic growth. The Council for Global Energy Security exists to advance a recognition of energy’s central role in all aspects of modern life and to ensure that public policy reflects the enduring realities of global energy systems. As an advocacy organization representing a broad cross-section of the energy sector, the Council works to catalyze strategic capital deployment where energy security needs are most acute, to strengthen global security of supply across critical fuels, and to advance energy security as a cornerstone of economic stability and international cooperation. Through sustained engagement with industry and public institutions, the Council seeks to reinforce the energy systems that underpin growth, security, and shared prosperity worldwide. NEI's mission is to promote the use and growth of nuclear energy through efficient operations and effective policy. NEI accomplishes this by providing a unified industry voice before Congress, the executive branch, state and local legislatures, and federal regulators, as well as international organizations and venues, on key policy issues. The USLNG Association—operating under the global brand name of LNG Allies—is the only independent organization focused solely on advancing the interests of the USLNG industry. We are a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association. Our members include USLNG exporters and project developers, U.S. natural gas producers, and allied service companies, including engineering firms, equipment makers, and global gas infrastructure providers. As the leading industry voice, we promote effective public policy and communicate the domestic and global benefits of USLNG exports. We also conduct and sponsor research and policy analysis; organize workshops, conferences, and issue briefings; and provide information about USLNG exports. Internationally, we work to open new markets for USLNG exports, expand existing markets, and establish strategic relationships. Our mission is to help bring the climate, environmental, economic, and geostrategic benefits of USLNG to the world. The US-ASEAN Business Council is the leading advocacy organization representing U.S. companies operating in Southeast Asia, working to promote trade, investment, and commercial engagement between the United States and ASEAN member states. It serves as a bridge between the U.S. private sector and regional governments, convening dialogues, policy forums, and business missions across priority markets. The Council advocates for open, transparent, and rules-based economic frameworks that support sustainable growth and innovation. Through sector-specific working groups and high-level engagement, it helps shape policies that expand market access and strengthen U.S. commercial competitiveness in the region. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations. They all share one thing: They count on the U.S. Chamber to be their voice in Washington, across the country, and around the world. For more than 100 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy. 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If you wish to attend, please complete the attendee registration form [linked here.](https://webster.eventsair.com/ipem/attendee-register/Site/Register) [](https://webster.eventsair.com/ipem/attendee-register/Site/Register)Submission of the registration form does not guarantee participation, as all registrations are subject to approval. Confirmed attendees will be notified via the email address provided during registration Yes. All invited participants must complete advance registration. Yes. Registrations must be submitted by the deadline listed on the registration page. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited.  Yes. Official IPEM credentials are required for entry and must be worn at all times. Credentials will be available for on-site pickup at the event registration desk by approved, registered participants upon arrival.  The 2026 Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum will take place at the Hilton Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan. 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USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. We are a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. Our four Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. The Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA) represents the full global gas value chain: from production, to transport, infrastructure, manufacturing, end users, and others. ANGEA was formed in 2021 with a simple purpose – to work with governments, industries and communities in Asia, providing affordable solutions that promote energy security, economic growth and decarbonisation. NEI's mission is to promote the use and growth of nuclear energy through efficient operations and effective policy. NEI accomplishes this by providing a unified industry voice before Congress, the executive branch, state and local legislatures, and federal regulators, as well as international organizations and venues, on key policy issues. The NMA’s mission is to build support for public policies that will help Americans fully and responsibly benefit from our abundant natural resources. Our objective is to engage in and influence the public process on the most significant and timely issues that impact mining’s ability to safely and sustainably locate, permit, mine, transport and utilize the nation’s vast resources. The Council for Global Energy Security exists to advance a recognition of energy’s central role in all aspects of modern life and to ensure that public policy reflects the enduring realities of global energy systems. As an advocacy organization representing a broad cross-section of the energy sector, the Council works to catalyze strategic capital deployment where energy security needs are most acute, to strengthen global security of supply across critical fuels, and to advance energy security as a cornerstone of economic stability and international cooperation. Through sustained engagement with industry and public institutions, the Council seeks to reinforce the energy systems that underpin growth, security, and shared prosperity worldwide. The Center for LNG (CLNG) champions public policies that advance the production of LNG in the U.S., increase international exports, and help power a clean energy future. CLNG represents LNG producers, shippers, and multinational developers in the U.S. It also serves as a resource for educational and technical information to help policymakers fully realize the potential of LNG to meet the world’s energy needs while reducing emissions and supporting domestic economic growth. Around the globe, countries, communities and companies want many of the same things: to be productive, healthy and safe. At Cheniere, we provide reliable and affordable energy to the world — energy that can reduce carbon emissions, help lead to cleaner air, and light homes and power factories — all manufactured and transported by modern energy infrastructure run by a world-class workforce. The energy we make is liquefied natural gas, or LNG. We began operations in 2016, and we’re already the largest producer of LNG in the United States and the second largest LNG operator in the world. Our LNG has reached more than 40 markets in five continents, and the demand for our fuel is expected to grow as countries around the world seek cleaner ways to power their economies. The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale American nuclear deployment company.  We’re modernizing the deployment of nuclear power plants through a design-once, build-many approach. Powered by the convergence of new technologies and a revolution in engineering, procurement, and construction, our platform accelerates the cost-effective deployment of nuclear energy at fleet scale. 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He also advises investment teams on certain key transactions globally. Prior to joining I Squared Capital, Bill was a Partner in the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group. He has over 30 years of experience representing sponsors, financial institutions, lenders, contractors, operators, and suppliers in connection with a broad range of infrastructure investments internationally.Bill has worked with development finance institutions such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the International Finance Corporation, and the Asian Development Bank. He also has extensive experience advising sovereign governments in connection with national-interest infrastructure and other capacity building projects. Dan Lipman is President, Global Business Initiatives at Westinghouse Electric Company. In this role, he leads global strategic projects in multifaceted geopolitical, diplomatic and commercial situations while providing counsel on the company’s overarching strategy. Most recently, he served as President of APX Project Development & Partnerships – leading the commercial arrangements, project development and deal execution for our AP1000® Pressurized Water Reactor and derivative technologies across the world. Mr. Lipman has more than four decades of experience in the nuclear industry. He started at Westinghouse as a field engineer and has held senior roles overseeing sales, the global supply chain, quality, environment, health & safety, information technology, strategy and sustainability functions. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Lipman led Westinghouse’s new plant business, securing the landmark AP1000 PWR contracts in China and the United States.Prior to rejoining Westinghouse in 2024, Mr. Lipman served in leadership roles at the Nuclear Energy Institute, which included oversight of nuclear exports, international trade, fuel cycle policy and programs, and policy analysis. He has also been an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Trade and Development Agency on small reactor development and support to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in emerging nuclear countries’ industrial development.He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester’s College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering and master’s degree from John Hopkins University School of Advanced International www.westinghousenuclear.com Studies. Roger Martella is Chief Corporate Officer, Head of Global Government Affairs and Policy, and Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova. In this role, Roger engages the world’s top public and private sector leaders to solve the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability, and sustainability.Prior to joining GE in 2017, Roger served as General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the George W. Bush Administration, where he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, and as Principal Counsel for Complex Litigation for the Department of Justice’s Natural Resources Section, where he won every case he litigated. Roger also co-led Sidley Austin LLP's global environmental and climate change practices and was recognized by his peers as the top lawyer in the field globally.Roger is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the boards of the Atlantic Council, the ClearPath Foundation, and the American Conservation Coalition.Roger holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School, where he was Editor in Chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Roger grew up in Norristown, PA, where he grew up working in his family’s corner Italian bakery. Tony Minella is Co-founder and President of Eldridge Industries, and Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge Capital Management. As President of Eldridge Industries, Mr. Minella has been instrumental in defining the culture, sourcing growth opportunities, and assembling successful management teams for both Eldridge Industries and its businesses. Previously, Mr. Minella was Chief Investment Officer of Security Benefit. Prior to joining Security Benefit, he was Co-Head of the Corporate Credit Group at Guggenheim Investments, where he co-chaired its Investment Committee. Mr. Minella serves on the boards of A24, Aurify, Cain, Flexjet, Everly, gamma, Zinnia, SMT, Stone Canyon Industries, and Stonebriar Finance Holdings. Mr. Minella is a member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Trustee Council, and supports the vital work of Radical Hope, Girls Leadership, Prostate Cancer Foundation, YC Community Foundation, and Elevate Big Sky, as well as Brunswick School and Avon Old Farms. He is a graduate of Avon Old Farms and received his A.B. in Economics from Bowdoin College. At JBIC, he has held various positions including Director-General of Energy & Natural Resources Finance Department ; Managing Executive Officer & Global Head of Infrastructure and Environment Finance Group ; Senior Managing Director ;CEO & Executive Managing Director and Governor. From June 2010 to December 2012, he served as Special Advisor to the Cabinet in the Government of Japan. He was reappointed to his role from September 2022 to September 2024. He served as a member of the Steering Committee of Nuclear Damage Liability Facilitation Fund from October 2011 to October 2013. He was a member of the IISS Council from June 2014 to 2017. 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