Orange County Business Council and OC Forum Present The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2013) - Orange County Business Council and Orange County Forum present The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040, on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine at 12:00 p.m., sponsored by Exxon Mobil Corporation. The luncheon features a panel of industry experts discussing the evolving global energy landscape, California's regulatory framework and the energy sector's economic impact.

Keynote speaker Rob Gardner, Manager, Economics and Energy Division, Corporate Strategic Planning Department, Exxon Mobil Corporation, will address the key findings of ExxonMobil's annual report, The Outlook for Energy (Outlook). The Outlook is a comprehensive analysis of the long-term trends that shape global energy demand, the types of energy resources needed to meet the demand and the role of technology, efficiencies and growing economies.

"Energy is fundamental to our way of life and essential to grow our economy," said Rob Gardner. "The Outlook reveals key findings about how we use energy, how much we will need in the future and what types of fuels will meet demand. We hope that by sharing the Outlook, we can enhance understanding of energy issues so that we can all make informed decisions about our energy future."

Speakers Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President, Western States Petroleum Association, and Dr. Wallace Walrod, Chief Economic Advisor, Orange County Business Council will share expert opinion and analysis on California's energy sector, including policies that affect the market and the sector's impact on the local economy.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time: Registration: 11:30 a.m., Program: noon, Adjourn: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614
Cost: OCBC Member: $60, Non-Member: $90

Speakers

• Rob Gardner, Manager, Economics and Energy Division, Corporate Strategic Planning Department, Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President, Western States Petroleum Association
• Dr. Wallace Walrod, Chief Economic Advisor, Orange County Business Council

Media interested in attending the forum should contact Delaine Moore, Communications Manager, at 949.794.7220 or dmoore@ocbc.org. For event information, please contact Leslie Dods, Director of Events, at 949.794.7241 or ldods@ocbc.org.

About OCBC:
Orange County Business Council is the leading voice of business in Orange County, California. OCBC represents and promotes the business community, working with government and academia, to enhance Orange County's economic development and prosperity in order to preserve a high quality of life. OCBC serves member and investor businesses with nearly 250,000 employees and 2,000,000 worldwide. In providing a proactive forum for business and supporting organizations, OCBC helps assure the financial growth of America's sixth largest county. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org.