R. Rockefeller S.C. at the World Economic Forum session during COP31
Company participation in Antalya
On 13 November 2026, R. Rockefeller S.C. participated in the World Economic Forum and Frontiers session at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. Our CEO and Majority Shareholder, Valentino Loforese, represented the company at the meeting dedicated to emerging technologies for energy and planetary health.
Held at the Antalya Expo Center in the UNFCCC Pavilion, the session formed part of the Frontiers Science House programme. It marked the launch of the report Top 10 Emerging Technologies for Planetary Health: Energy Edition, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Frontiers.
Science, energy and international dialogue
Sebastian Buckup, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, moderated the session. Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, delivered the opening remarks. The panel brought together perspectives from research, technology, sustainable finance and environmental action.
- Frederick Fenter, Chief Executive Editor, Frontiers.
- Evelyn Wang, Vice President for Energy and Climate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Ben Caldecott, Director, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group.
- Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Vice President, Environment Society of Oman.
Ten technologies for the energy transition
The report examines technologies with potential for wider deployment by 2030. It considers how cleaner power, energy security and affordable access can advance together, with solutions spanning materials, electricity networks, storage, buildings and industry.
- Cement made with calcined clay and limestone.
- Virtual power plants and grids.
- Batteries made with abundant materials.
- Thermal energy storage and heat batteries.
- Tandem solar cells combining perovskite and silicon.
- Advanced subsea interconnectors using high voltage direct current.
- Modular nuclear reactors.
- Photovoltaics integrated into buildings.
- Floating offshore wind power.
- The next generation of lithium batteries.
A central theme is the value of connecting these technologies across the energy system. Their development depends on financing, infrastructure, industrial capacity and clear rules, alongside technical progress.
A perspective relevant to the company's work
For R. Rockefeller S.C., these subjects are closely connected to its work in advanced geothermal systems, engineering, Super Intelligence and cybersecurity. Reliable energy infrastructure and secure digital systems are central to the company's technological development.
Participation in the session provided an opportunity to follow the discussion among scientific, institutional and business representatives and to deepen the company's understanding of the technologies and conditions shaping the energy transition.
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