2025 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
YOUTH FORUM TRACKS
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
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
Prof. Maggie Mashaly, Associate Professor – Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering, The German University in Cairo
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
10:15 - 12:20
TRACK 3: UPSKILLING & RESKILLING: STRATEGIES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN ENERGY
10:15 - 10:35
Welcome Remarks
Amr Abou Eita, Chairman & Managing Director, ExxonMobil
10:35 - 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
Upskilling for Sustainable Energy Careers
Dr. Sherif Mahmoud Elsayed Aboelgheit,Expediting Manager, NMDC Energy
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
Moderator:
Dr. Eman Abd Elmalek, HSE Manager, Petrogras Company & Petroleum Medical Center
Panelists:
Reem El-Shafie, HRBP Senior Manager, Schneider Electric
Rana Mamdouh, Head of Egyptian Training Center, Siemens Energy
12:45 - 13:40
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 - 13:40
Panel Discussion
Breaking Barriers: Women Transforming the Energy Sector
Moderator:
Eng. Sara Fakhry, Assistant Exploration Manager, Trident Petroleum
Panelists
Eng. 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
Moderator:
Dr. Eman Abd Elmalek, HSE Manager, Petrogras Company & Petroleum Medical Center
Panelists:
Eman Emad El-Dien, Co-Founder, Recycler
Ola El-Houfy,Sustainability and Innovation Manager, DCarbon
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 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
Presentation
Corporate Sustainability Champions: Leading by Example
Dr. Mohamed Salaheldin, General Manager – Quality, Energy & Excellence, SIDPEC
11:00 - 12:20
TRACK 6: POWERING TOMORROW: ENGAGING GENERATION ALPHA IN THE ENERGY REVOLUTION
11:00 - 11:20
Presentation
Energy Visionaries: Inspiring the Next Wave of Change-makers
Ghada Darwish, Country Manager, Globeleq
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
Moderator:
Mayar Tarek, Gas and Petrochemicals Engineer SPE Egypt Young Professionals Member
Panelists:
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
Presentation
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, Founder and CEO, MEA Sustainability Studio
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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