While there’s little doubt the world needs all possible energy sources to meet growing future demand, controversy surrounds the role that natural gas should play. Concerns, misinformation and confusion—especially around shale gas and the practice of hydraulic fracturing—have led to oftenpolarizing debate that threatens to hinder development of this critical, abundant natural resource. How can we work together to stay in the rational middle, where fact-based discussions lead to realistic decisions and solutions that can help us realize the promise of natural gas, safely and responsibly? Session includes Richard Newell. Speakers: Chrystia Freeland, Alexis Karolides, Russ Ford, Gregory Kallenberg