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Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future

Fuelling Transformation and Modernisation

Harnessing Energy for Development

Charting a Sustainable Energy Future

Speakers

Conference 2025

We bring together government officials, experts, and renowned thought-leaders across all industries, for strategically curated discussions that provide cutting-edge solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

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His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

President of the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Brig (R’td) Mark Phillips

Prime Minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

Vice-President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Dr Ashni Singh

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance & Public Service of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Vickram Bharrat

Minister of Natural Resources of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Sonia Parag

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Susan Rodrigues

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Liam Mallon

President, ExxonMobil

Martin Cheong

Country General Manager - SBM Offshore Guyana

Diletta Doretti

Resident Representative for Guyana and Suriname -World Bank

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.

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9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks from the host, national anthem, security briefing

9:25 AM

Keynote Speaker

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

9:35 AM

Feature Address

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

9:35 AM

Feature Address

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

11:20 AM

Keynote Speaker

Liam Mallon, President, ExxonMobil Upstream Company

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

12:00 PM

Prize Giving Ceremony - Essay Competition

Essay competition prizes to be distributed

12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

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

2:00 PM

Financing Sustainable Development Panel Discussion

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

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

4:45 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail sponsored by ExxonMobil

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

Security briefing and other announcements

9:05 AM

Keynote Address

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

9:20 AM

Keynote Speaker

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

10:06 AM

Regional and local energy updates

• Staatsolie (Suriname)
• ExxonMobil (Guyana)

11:05 AM

Break

Coffee Break

11:30 AM

Featured Speaker - The Future of Technology in Diversifying Economies

Jay Persaud, EY Global Emerging Technology Ecosystem Leader

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

12:45 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

1:45 PM

Topic: Options for Downstream Gas Developments in Guyana

• Eric Eyberg, Head of Global Gas and Power Consulting, S&P Global

3:45 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

Security briefing and other announcements

9:05 AM

Keynote Speaker

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

9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

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

9:45 AM

The Future of Energy

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

10:00 AM

Break

Coffee Break

10:30 AM

Topic: Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Growth

Martin Cheong, Country Head, SBM

11:30 AM

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Development and Energy Access

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


• Pedro Nascimento, Supply Chain Manager, MODEC

12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

2:15 PM

Closing Session

Closing remarks and vote of thanks

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking Cocktail sponsored by GO Logistics

9:00 AM

Workshop

Saipem sponsored workshop

11:00 AM

Student Forum

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

12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

1:30 PM

Workshop

SBM - Local Content Workshop

Exhibitors

Conference 2025

The Guyana Energy Conference features over 190 exhibitors, offering a comprehensive view of the energy sector. Attendees will find innovations in renewable energy such as solar, wind, and hydro, alongside developments in oil and gas extraction, refining, and distribution.