HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY ABDEL FATTAH EL SISI, PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

17 - 19 FEBRUARY 2025

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

17 - 19 FEBRUARY 2025

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

BUILDING A SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S ENERGY LEADERS

The Youth Forum is a dynamic and interactive platform designed to educate, engage, and inspire the Egyptian youth in the energy sector. Through a combination of thematic and women-led satellite sessions, the forum aims to foster a deeper understanding of energy-related topics, promote innovation, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the energy sector.

This forum provides a unique opportunity for young professionals and students to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest trends and technologies, and contribute to discussions on sustainable energy solutions.

2025 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

YOUTH FORUM TRACKS

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EMERGING TRENDS IN ENERGY
EMERGING TRENDS IN ENERGY
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UPSKILLING & RESKILLING
UPSKILLING & RESKILLING
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POWERING CHANGE
POWERING CHANGE
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BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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POWERING TOMORROW
POWERING TOMORROW
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YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENCE BUILDING
YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION & RESILIENCE BUILDING

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

Diaa Soheil, Vice-President and Venture Operations Manager, ExxonMobil Egypt Upstream

14:15 - 14:35
Presentation

Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Building Expertise in Sustainable Practices

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

Tarek Roushdy, Founder and Managing Partner, UI Investmens

14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion

Adaptive Thinking: Navigating Uncertainty and Change in the Energy Sector

Moderator: Eng Karim Magdy, Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer, Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)

Panelists:
Dr. Ehab Yousry, Director of HR, Agiba Petroleum

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

Hussein Faoud El Ghazzawy, Co-Founder & Chairman, Exelore Group

15:45 - 16:05
Fireside Chat

Smart Energy: The Next Wave of Technological Advancements

Kareem Basha, Petroleum Engineer Team Leader, bp

16:05 - 16:25
Presentation

Decarbonising the Grid: Trends in Sustainable Energy Transition 

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 

Khalid Salmi, Senior Expert – Sustainable Energy Management,  Regional Centre for Renewable Center for Energy Efficiency (RECREE)

16:45 - 17:05
Panel Discussion

Future Talents: The Changing Landscape of the Energy Industry

Moderator: Eng Karim Magdy, Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer, Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)

Panelists:
Karim Korraa, Egypt Field Engineer, ExxonMobil Egypt
Sherwet Amin, Process and Reliability Engineer, ExxonMobil Egypt

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

Ahmed Maher, Operation Integrity and Safety, Health and Environment Advisor, ExxonMobil Egypt Upstream Limited
Dr. Mahmoud Khattab, General Manager for Exploration Studies and Exploration Follow-Up, The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)

11:00 - 11:20
Fireside Chat

Reskill for Impact: Thriving in a Transforming Energy Landscape

Mohamed Okasha, Global Wellwork Subject Matter Expert, bp

11:20 - 11:40
Presentation

Renewable Energy Transition: Upskilling for Sustainable Energy Careers 

11:40 - 12:00
Presentation

Digital Transformation in Energy: Leveraging Digital Skills for Career Success

Mona Al Adawy, Founder & CEO, GeoEnergy

12:00 - 12:20
Panel Discussion

Identifying Future Skills: The Changing Landscape of the Energy Industry

Panelists:
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 Keynote

Catalysts for Change: Women Shaping and Leading a Just Energy Transition

Marwa Hammad, Head of the Global Gender Strategy, Youth Education and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Citizenship, Strategy and Sustainability, Schneider Electric

13:00 - 13:20
Presentation

Fueling Change: Women's Pathways to Energy Careers

Debra Powell, Upstream Exploration and New Ventures Commercial Advisor, ExxonMobil International Limited

13:20 - 13:45
Panel Discussion

Breaking Barriers: Women Transforming the Energy Sector

Panelists
Nancy Lotayef, Senior Commercial Advisor, bp
Eman Youssry, Co-Founder, Solar Riddle

14:00 - 15:15

TRACK 4: EMPOWERING CHANGE: BUILDING GREEN BUSINESS

14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Keynote

Future Forward: Emerging Trends in Sustainable Business

Karim Ehab Salah, Managing Director for Renewable Energy and Entrepreneurship, Madkour Group

14:15 - 14:35
Presentation

Sustainable Innovations: Turning Green Ideas into Reality

Hulya Ozbudun, Co-Founder and Senior Policy Advisor, Pikare Skysource

14:35 - 14:55
Presentation

Blueprint for Success: Crafting a Green Business Plan

Sara Amir Ibrahim, Head of Development, Volitalia

14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion

Eco-Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories from the Field

Eman Emad El-Dien, Co-Founder, Recycler

15:30 - 17:05

TRACK 5: BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY: LEARNING FROM LEADING PROJECTS

15:30 - 15:45
Welcome Keynote

A New Era of Energy: Insights from Groundbreaking Projects

Mohamed El-Haddad, VP – Head of Energy Department, Integrated Renewable & Sustainable Communities

15:45 - 16:05
Fireside Chat

Educational Excellence: Programs Shaping the Future of Energy 

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

Josh Pokluda, Upstream Wells Engineering Supervisor, ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company

16:25 - 16:45
Presentation

Urban Energy Solutions: Building Sustainable Cities

Dr. Hoda Ibrahim, HOD Sustainability and Climate Change, Saudi Diyar Consultants

16:45 - 17:05
Panel Discussion

Corporate Sustainability Champions: Leading by Example

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

11:20 - 11:40
Presentation

Educating the Next Generation: Strategies for Energy Literacy

Dr. Ahmed Sultan, Petrophysics Department Manager, Tharwa Petroleum Company (S.AE)

11:40 - 12:00
Presentation

Young Advocates: Empowering the Next Generation to Influence Energy Policies

Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, Sustainability Market Leader, Bureau Veritas Group

12:00 - 12:20
Panel Discussion

Bridging Generations: Unique Perspectives Shaping the Future of Energy

Mai Mohsen, Lubes Data Analyst, ExxonMobil Egypt
Omar Reda, Cairo Fuels Terminal Deputy Manager, ExxonMobil Egypt

12:45 - 13:45

SATELLITE SESSION 2: SUCCESS STORIES: WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ENERGY

12:45 - 13:00
Welcome Keynote

Celebrating Women’s Impact in Energy

Gilan Fahmy, Egypt Retail and Car Dealers Manager, ExxonMobil Egypt

13:00 - 13:20
Presentation

Empowering Young Women: Careers in the Energy Industry

Heba Rabie, Director – MENA, Global Winds Energy Council

13:20 - 13:45
Panel Discussion

Sustainable Power: Women Driving the Energy Revolution

Noha Elbalky, Sustainable Development Expert – Circular Economy and Renewable Energy, Federation of Egyptian Industries

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

Ahmed Fathy, Founder, Youth Loves Egypt Foundation

14:15 - 14:35
Fireside Chat

Environmental Activism and Renewable Energy: Mobilizing the Youth for Sustainable Change 

Ali Abdo, Co-Founder, Ride to 2030

14:35 - 14:55
Presentation

Fostering Climate Innovation: From Idea to Impact

Salem Massalha, Co-Founder, WhaleZ Consultancy

14:55 - 15:15
Panel Discussion

Tomorrow’s Leaders: Youth Innovations in Climate Solutions

Moderator: Noura Abdelwahab, Climate Finance| Water and Climate Change| Policy Coherence| Sustainability| WEFE Nexus | SMEs' Resilience

Panelists
Karim Ehab Salah, Managing Director for Renewable Energy and Entrepreneurship, Madkour Group
Mariam Yassin, Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Asst. General Manager, Marketing and Technology Division, Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM)

Monday, 17 February 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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