YOUTH FORUM TRACKS FOCUS ON
EMERGING TRENDS IN ENERGY
UPSKILLING & RESKILLING
UPSKILLING & RESKILLING
POWERING CHANGE
POWERING CHANGE
BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
POWERING TOMORROW
POWERING TOMORROW
YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENCE BUILDING
YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENCE BUILDING
2025 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Dr. Mohamed Tash
General Manager-Energy Efficiency and Conservation
GASCO
Tarek Roushdy
Founder and Managing Partner
UI Investment
Yasmine El-Sherbiny
Energy Transition and Sustainability Program Business Manager
ENPPI
Khalid Salmi
Senior Expert - Sustainable Energy Management
Regional Center for Renewable Center for Energy & Efficiency
Khaled Elbedwehy
Head - Renewable Energy Business Development
Total Energies
Reem El-Shafie
HRBP Senior Manager
Schneider Electric
Ahmed Shehata
Exchange and Training Manager
COE Energy Egypt
Karim Ehab Salah
Co-Founder & CEO
Green Compass Advisory
Dr. Hoda Ibrahim
Sustainability Manager
Alpin Limited
Dr. Mohamed Salahedin
General Manager - Quality, Energy & Excellence
SIDPEC
Eman Emad El-Din
Co-Founder
Recyclizer
Ali Abdo
Co-Founder
The Ride to 2030
Ahmed Fathy
Founder
Youth Loves Egypt
Prof. Abdelaziz Khlaifat
Professor/Chair of Petroleum and Energy Engineering
The American University in Cairo
AGENDA
Monday 17 February 2025
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Wednesday 19 February 2025
14:00 15:15
TRACK 1: SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENERGY LEADERS
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Keynote
Global Perspective: Developing Cross-Cultural Competencies
14:15 - 14:35
Presentation
Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Building Expertise in Sustainable Practices
Speaker:
Dr. Mohamed Tash, General Manager – Energy Efficiency and Conservation, GASCO
14:35 - 14:55
Fireside Chat
Leadership, Innovation and Creativity: Essential Skills for Tomorrow's Energy Leaders
Speaker:
Tarek Roushdy, Founder and Managing Partner, UI Investmens
14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion
Adaptive Thinking: Navigating Uncertainty and Change in the Energy Sector
15:30 17:05
TRACK 2: EMERGING TRENDS IN ENERGY: OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
15:30 - 15:45
Inspirational Keynote
The Rise of Renewable Energy: Career Opportunities in Sustainable Power Generation
15:45 - 16:05
Fireside Chat
Smart Energy: The Next Wave of Technological Advancements
16:05 - 16:25
Presentation
Decarbonising the Grid: Trends in Sustainable Energy Transition
Speaker:
Yasmine El-Sherbiny, Energy Transition and Sustainability Program Business Manager, ENPPI
16:25 - 16:45
Presentation
Renewable Revolution: Exploring the Latest Trends in Clean Energy
Speaker:
Khalid Salmi, Senior Expert – Sustainable Energy Management, Regional Centre for Renewable Center for Energy Efficiency (RECREE)
16:45 - 17:05
Panel Discussion
Energy Transition in Developing Economies: Challenges and Opportunities
10:30 12:20
TRACK 3: UPSKILLING & RESKILLING: STRATEGIES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN ENERGY
10:30 - 11:00
Welcome Keynote
Lifelong Learning Mindset: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Development
11:00 - 11:20
Fireside Chat
Reskill for Impact: Thriving in a Transforming Energy Landscape
11:20 - 11:40
Presentation
Renewable Energy Transition: Upskilling for Sustainable Energy Careers
Speaker:
Khaled Elbedwehy, Head of Renewable Energy Business Development, TotalEnergies
11:40 - 12:00
Presentation
Digital Transformation in Energy: Leveraging Digital Skills for Career Success
12:00 - 12:20
Panel Discussion
Identifying Future Skills: The Changing Landscape of the Energy Industry
Speakers:
Ahmed Shehata, Exchange and Training Manager, Center of Excellence Energy
Reem El-Shafie, HRBP Senior Manager, Schneider Electric
12:45 13:45
SATELLITE SESSION 1: PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP: CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR WOMEN IN ENERGY
12:45 - 13:00
Welcome Remarks
Catalysts for Change: Women Driving Energy Innovation
13:00 - 13:20
Presentation
Fueling Change: Women's Pathways to Energy Careers
13:20 - 13:45
Panel Discussion
Breaking Barriers: Women Transforming the Energy Sector
14:00 15:15
TRACK 4: EMPOWERING CHANGE: BUILDING GREEN BUSINESS
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Keynote
Future Forward: Emerging Trends in Sustainable Business
Speaker:
Karim Ehab Salah, Co-Founder & CEO, Green Compass Advisory
14:15 - 14:35
Presentation
Sustainable Innovations: Turning Green Ideas into Reality
14:35 - 14:55
Presentation
Blueprint for Success: Crafting a Green Business Plan
Speaker:
Sara Amir Ibrahim, Head of Development, Volitalia
14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion
Eco-Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories from the Field
15:30 17:05
TRACK 5: BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY: LEARNING FROM LEADING PROJECTS
15:30 - 15:45
Welcome Remarks
A New Era of Energy: Insights from Groundbreaking Projects
15:45 - 16:05
Fireside Chat
Educational Excellence: Programs Shaping the Future of Energy
Speaker:
Prof. Abdelaziz Khlaifat, Professor l Chair of Petroleum and Energy Engineering, The American University in Cairo
16:05 - 16:25
Presentation
Community-Driven Energy: Local Projects with Global Impact
16:25 - 16:45
Presentation
Urban Energy Solutions: Building Sustainable Cities
16:45 - 17:05
Panel Discussion
Corporate Sustainability Champions: Leading by Example
Speakers:
Dr. Hoda Ibrahim, Sustainability Manager, Alpin Limited
Dr. Mohamed Salaheldin, General Manager – Quality, Energy & Excellence, SIDPEC
10:30 12:20
TRACK 6: POWERING TOMORROW: ENGAGING GENERATION ALPHA IN THE ENERGY REVOLUTION
10:30 - 11:00
Welcome Keynote
Global Energy Heroes: Learning from Youth-Led Energy Initiatives Around the World
11:00 - 11:20
Fireside Chat
Energy Visionaries: Inspiring the Next Wave of Change-makers
Speaker:
Mohamed El-Haddad, VP l Head of Energy Department, Integrated Renewable & Sustainable Communities
11:20 - 11:40
Presentation
Educating the Next Generation: Strategies for Energy Literacy
11:40 - 12:00
Presentation
Young Advocates: Empowering the Next Generation to Influence Energy Policies
12:00 - 12:20
Panel Discussion
Youth Entrepreneurship in Energy: Empowering Generation Z to Lead Energy Startups
Speaker:
Eman Emad El-Din, Co-Founder, Recycler
12:45 13:45
SATELLITE SESSION 2: SUCCESS STORIES: WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ENERGY
12:45 - 13:00
Welcome Remarks
Celebrating Women’s Impact in Energy
Speaker:
Noha Sayed, Managing Director, KAWN
13:00 - 13:20
Presentation
Empowering Young Women: Careers in the Energy Industry
13:20 - 13:45
Panel Discussion
Sustainable Power: Women Driving the Energy Revolution
14:00 15:15
TRACK 7: YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE BUILDING: SHAPING OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Remarks
The Power of Youth in Climate Action
Speaker:
Ahmed Fathy, Founder, Youth Loves Egypt Foundation
14:15 - 14:35
Fireside Chat
Environmental Activism and Renewable Energy: Mobilizing the Youth for Sustainable Change
Speaker:
Ali Abdo, Co-Founder, Ride to 2030
14:35 - 14:55
Presentation
Fostering Climate Innovation: From Idea to Impact
Speaker:
Salem Massalha, Co-Founder, WhaleZ Consultancy
14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion
Tomorrow’s Leaders: Youth Innovations in Climate Solutions
Speaker:
Karim Ehab Salah, Co-Founder & CEO, Green Compass Advisory
Monday 17 February 2025
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Wednesday 19 February 2025
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