Agenda

Conference 2025

From harnessing renewable energy solutions to building a workforce for the future, participants engage in insightful discussions on all matters critical to our prosperity and sustainability.

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks from the host, national anthem, security briefing

9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

Address by His Excellency Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President, Dominican Republic

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9:25 AM

Keynote Address

His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President, Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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11:10 AM

Presentation

Presentation by Michael Pompeo, Former Secretary of State and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the United States of America

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11:40 AM

Navigating the Energy Transition: Challenges for Developing Countries

Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

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12:00 PM

Prize Giving Ceremony - Essay Competition

Essay competition prizes to be distributed

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12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

Marriott Hotel Restaurant

2:00 PM

Women and Leadership

• The Honourable Sonia Parag, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

• The Honourable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

• Sharlene Seegoolam, Managing Director, Guyana, Trinidad and the Caribbean, SLB

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3:00 PM

Financing Sustainable Development Panel Discussion

Diletta Doretti, World Bank Group Resident Representative, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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4:00 PM

Q and A Session

The Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Moderated by Ambassador Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President, S&P Global

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4:45 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

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6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail sponsored by ExxonMobil

Marriott Hotel Pool Side

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

Security briefing and other announcements

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9:05 AM

Keynote Address

The Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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9:20 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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10:06 AM

Regional and local energy updates

• Staatsolie (Suriname)
• ExxonMobil (Guyana)

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11:05 AM

Presentation

Presentation by Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC

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11:20 AM

Break

Coffe Break

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11:30 AM

Featured Speaker - The Future of Technology in Diversifying Economies

Jay Persaud, EY Global Emerging Technology Ecosystem Leader

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11:45 AM

Panel Discussion

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Emerging Markets

Panellists:

• Rafael Fumis, Country Manager, Guyana, MODEC
• Rae-Anne Alves, EY Advisor
• Omon Dibua, Country Manager, Guyana, TechnipFMC

Moderator: Dr Rosh Khan, President, ACE Consulting Group

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12:45 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

Marriott Hotel Restaurant

1:45 PM

Topic: Options for Downstream Gas Developments in Guyana

• Eric Eyberg, Head of Global Gas and Power Consulting, S&P Global
• Dr Vernon Paltoo, President, National Energy

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2:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Skills, Training and Education for a Diversified Economy

Panelists:
• Vahman Jurai, Director, Halliburton
• Richard Wells, International Logistics Manager Stena Drilling Ltd

Moderator: Natalia Sepersaud, Attorney at Law and Director at Republic Bank Guyana

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3:45 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

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6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail sponsored by Ernst & Young

Marriott Hotel Pool Side

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

Security briefing and other announcements

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9:05 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

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9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable Dr. Ashni K. Singh, Senior Minister, Office of the President, with responsibility for Finance and Public Service

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9:45 AM

The Future of Energy

Ignacio Rooney, Senior Director, Wood Mackenzie’s Upstream Consulting and Carbon Management Team

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10:00 AM

Break

Coffee Break

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10:30 AM

Topic: Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Growth

Martin Cheong, Country Head, SBM

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11:30 AM

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Development and Energy Access

• Dr Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Guyana Energy Agency

• Carlos Cordova, Director Environmental Solutions, S&P Global

• Professor Chandrabhan Sharma, Professor Emeritus, The University of The West Indies

• Pedro Nascimento, Supply Chain Manager, MODEC

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12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

Marriott Hotel Restaurant

2:15 PM

Closing Session

Closing remarks and vote of thanks

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6:00 PM

Networking

Networking Cocktail sponsored by GO Logistics

Marriott Hotel Pool Side

9:00 AM

Workshop

Saipem sponsored workshop

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11:00 AM

Student Forum

Presentation by the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

Marriott Hotel Restaurant

1:30 PM

Workshop

SBM - Local Content Workshop

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