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    Empowering Namibia's Energy Leaders of Tomorrow
    Technical Theatre
    This session will focus on equipping Namibia's youth with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in the country's growing oil and gas industry. Industry leaders, young professionals …
    Speakers
    Ibilola Amao
    Ibilola Amao, Principal Consultant - Lonadek Global Services
    Riverson Oppong
    Riverson Oppong, CEO, Africa Director, SPE - Association of Oil Marketing Companies
    Lydia Mutindi Jacobs
    Lydia Mutindi Jacobs, Advisory Board Member - Namibia Youth Energy Forum
    Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Future Economy
    Technical Theatre
    As Namibia's energy sector develops, young entrepreneurs and innovators will play a critical role in driving sustainable economic growth and diversification. This session will explore how future gener …
    Chairperson
    Ndapewa Hangula
    Ndapewa Hangula, Senior Manager: Public Investments and Local Content - NIPDB
    Speakers
    Victor Ekpenyong
    Victor Ekpenyong, CEO - Kenyon International
    Keynote: Building an Inclusive Energy Economy
    Omatako Room
    • Local content vision
    • Economic diversification
    • Long-term national benefits
    Masterclasses
    Omatako Room
    Sponsored by:
    Rhino Resources
    Networking lunch
    Refreshments and networking break
    Session A: Global Best Practices
    Omatako Room

    This session will bring together international industry experts, policymakers, operators, and local stakeholders to explore proven strategies for maximising national participation in the oil and gas sector.

    Speakers
    Wole Ogunsanya
    Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman - PETAN
    Felix Omatsola Ogbe
    Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary - Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board
    Ibrahima Talla
    Ibrahima Talla, Director - African Content
    Ken McGhee
    Ken McGhee, Linkar Project - ENH, Mozambique
    Elizabeth Rogo
    Elizabeth Rogo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Tsavo Oilfield Services
    Session B: Independents and Operators
    Omatako Room
    Independent and IOCs are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping a practical and inclusive local content model for Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector. With closer ties to regional markets a …
    Speakers
    Jessica kyeyune
    Jessica kyeyune, Director of Finance - Africa Local Content Association (ALCA)
    Ndakolo Haiduwa
    Ndakolo Haiduwa, Deputy Country Manager - Rhino Resources Namibia
    Guy Kassa Koumba
    Guy Kassa Koumba, Deputy Director, General in charge of Local Content - Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum and Gas
    Jean Michel Akossi
    Jean Michel Akossi, Director of Local Content - PETROCI, Cote d’Ivoire
    Session C: Contractors
    Omatako Room
    Contractors are positioning themselves as key enablers of Namibia's local content ambitions by embedding long term value creation into their project delivery models. In preparation for increased activ …
    Chairperson
    Tony Paul
    Tony Paul, Senior Energy Governance, Policy & Strategy Advisor - Future Energy Partners Ltd, Trinidad & Tobago
    Speakers
    Ranti Omole
    Ranti Omole, CEO - Radial Circle Group
    Francesco Leuzzi
    Francesco Leuzzi, Country Manager – Namibia - Yinson Production Offshore Services
    Niall Coone
    Niall Coone, Senior Director, Supply Chain Management - Subsea and Floating Facilities
    Oise Ihonde
    Oise Ihonde, Director of Business Development - MODEC
    Adilson Nelumba
    Adilson Nelumba, Founder and CEO - Copia Group of Companies
    Solomon Ewanehi
    Solomon Ewanehi, GCEO - Solewant Group
    Session D: Local Content Leadership Panel, Setting out Namibia's Framework for Success
    Omatako Room
    Policy vs. implementation
    Speakers
    Eva lyambo
    Eva lyambo, Manager: Investment Office Department: Investment - Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board
    Marsada Tupee Zor
    Marsada Tupee Zor, Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer - Transformed Vision
    Lydia Mutindi Jacobs
    Lydia Mutindi Jacobs, Advisory Board Member - Namibia Youth Energy Forum
    Speed networking

    Hosted by: Chemell Plaatjies, Consultant: MSME Business Advisory Services, Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board

    Sponsor's keynote address
    Omatako Room
    Speakers
    Ndakolo Haiduwa
    Ndakolo Haiduwa, Deputy Country Manager - Rhino Resources Namibia
    Welcome Address
    Omatako Room
    Speakers
    Jason Kasuto
    Jason Kasuto, Chairperson - Economic Association of Namibia (EAN)
    Welcome addresses and pitching plans
    Technical Theatre