The Future of Energy Transition panel at Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero 2025 brought together industry leaders to discuss the pressing issues in the energy sector. Key topics included the role of hydrogen in the transition, increasing electricity demand driven by EVs and data centers, and the necessity for strategic and pragmatic approaches to the energy shift. The panel highlighted the importance of resilience, energy security, and long-term thinking in driving the transition. Barriers such as regulatory challenges, stakeholder alignment, and short-term C-suite perspectives were candidly addressed. Solutions proposed ranged from demand-side response and biofuels to smart grid innovations and advancements in hydrogen technology. The panel concluded with advice for business leaders, emphasizing the need to champion net zero, integrate sustainability into corporate DNA, simplify transition strategies, plan for the long term, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Overall, the discussion underscored the complexity and urgency of the energy transition and the critical role of innovation, technology, and strategic leadership in navigating this transformative period.