As the global energy landscape undergoes a seismic transformation, the intersection of energy security, defense technology, policy and capital strategy is more critical than ever. Pillsbury and MILE are co-hosting this full-day summit during Climate Week NYC, with partnership from FusionX on fusion-focused sessions.

The five sessions will explore how shifting geopolitical alliances, defense-driven innovation and dual-use technologies are reshaping the global energy order. The program will focus on cross-sector investment, legal pathways and scalable deployment models, bringing together leaders from across the energy, defense, legal and finance sectors.

Topics to Be Explored

  • Cross-Border Energy Deals & Alliances: How legal structures support collaboration between nations and private entities in clean energy innovation.
  • Energy Security and Resilience: Technologies and legal frameworks for cybersecurity, AI, and powering data centers in fragile environments.
  • Climate Law & Policy Dynamics: Impacts of U.S., Japan, EU and MENA-region regulatory shifts on decarbonization strategies and capital flows.
  • Export Controls, Trade and Tech Transfer: Navigating the legal complexities of advanced energy technology collaboration in a multipolar world.
  • Fusion Energy’s Commercial Future: Legal and financial considerations for fusion-adjacent innovation and deployment.
  • Financing the Energy Transition: Legal issues in project development, public-private partnerships and clean tech investment models.

Why Attend?
This event offers a unique platform for dialogue between:

  • Energy and climate law experts
  • Policymakers and government representatives
  • Fusion energy pioneers
  • Corporate sustainability and infrastructure leaders
  • Investors and entrepreneurs driving climate innovation

Closing Reception
The day will conclude with an invite-only networking reception centered on advancing regional energy cooperation and security.

For more information and to register, please visit the MILE event page.

Sponsor

MILE

Additional Panelists

Morielle Lotan, MILE
Ben Schultz, MILE