That was just someone giving the opening video address from a remote location. He was not a presenter, but he appears heavily involved in how these insane energy policies are affecting workers. And, any person from Poland, including a dog catcher, has more pull then Algore.
“That was just someone giving the opening video address from a remote location.”
aka a keynote address. Generally, it’s purpose is to set the tone for rest of the conference.
Having anyone other than someone well-versed in climate science to have such an honor makes the whole conference a joke, IMO.