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Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future

Fuelling Transformation and Modernisation

Harnessing Energy for Development

Charting a Sustainable Energy Future

Speakers

from Conference 2024

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. Chandrikapersad Santokhi

His Excellency, President of the Co-operative Republic of Suriname

Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Hon. Philip Davis

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh

Minister of Finance

Dr. Carla Barnett

Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Hon. Vickram Bharrat

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

Agenda 2024

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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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8:00 AM

National Anthem and Safety Briefing

8:05 AM

8:15 AM

Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary General, CARICOM

8:25 AM

The Honourable Philip Edward Davis K.C. MP, Prime Minister of the Bahamas (virtual)

8:30 AM

Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

8:45 AM

His Excellency Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic (virtual)

9:00 AM

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister of the State of Qatar (virtual)

9:10 AM

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

9:30 AM

Cultural interlude

9:40 AM

Break and formal ribbon cutting ceremony

11:15 AM

His Excellency Ivan Duque, Former President of Colombia

11:30 AM

Michael Pompeo, Former United Secretary of State (virtual)

11:45 AM

Liam Mallon, President, ExxonMobil Upstream Company

1:30 PM

Professor Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, S&P Global (virtual)

2:00 PM

Panel discussion - Shaping the Future of Energy: Trends and Challenges

3:00 PM

Mauricio Bejarano, Vice Minister, Mines and Energy, the Republic of Paraguay

3:10 PM

Presentation: Gas and LNG Trends

3:30 PM

5:00 PM

Networking cocktail sponsored by ExxonMobil Guyana

9:00 AM

9:05 AM

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

9:25 AM

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

9:45 AM

The Honourable Stuart Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

10:00 AM

The Honourable Antonio Almonte, Minister of Energy and Mines, the Dominican Republic

10:15 AM

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, K.C. Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, Newfoundland and Labrador (virtual)

10:20 AM

Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Energy and International Affairs, S&P Global Commodity Insights

10:35 AM

Dr Mauricio Cárdenas, Professor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership at Columbia University School of International and Former Minister of Energy and Finance of Colombia

11:15 AM

Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana

11:30 AM

Annand Jagesar, Managing Director, Staatsolie (virtual)

11:40 AM

Winston Brassington, Consultant, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

11:50 AM

Presentation: Upstream activities required for a resilient oil and gas value chain

12:05 PM

The Honourable Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works

1:30 PM

Local content development perspectives: A case study by Ghana Kwaku Boateng, Director, Local Content, Petroleum Commission, Ghana Chamber

1:45 PM

Launch of the Dominican Republic - Guyana Chamber

2:00 PM

Panel discussion: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Sustainability

3:00 PM

Panel discussion: Developing a Workforce for the Future

4:00 PM

Panel discussion: Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Face of Disruptions

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

Networking cocktail sponsored by GTT

9:00 AM

9:05 AM

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

9:25 AM

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

9:45 AM

Presentation: Financing Strategies for Growth and Development

10:00 AM

Presentation: Building an AI-Nation: How Guyana can Lead the World in Digital Transformation Across Every Sector, Powered by Artificial Intelligence

11:00 AM

Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President and Head of Guyana Invest

11:15 AM

Mexico’s Megaprojects: Betting on clean energy, regional connectivity and well-being

11:30 AM

Panel discussion Investing in Guyana: Growing Opportunities

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

Vote of thanks and closing remarks

5:00 PM

Closing networking cocktail and cultural show sponsored by Digicel

9:00 AM

Saipem sponsored workshop - Saipem In Guyana: A Consolidated Presence to Generate a Brighter Future


  • The Saipem Group at a glance - Gianluigi Della Rosa, Guyana Country Manager, Saipem

  • Saipem in Guyana: strong local presence and growth path - Gianluigi Della Rosa, Guyana Country Manager, Saipem

11:00 AM

Presentations from entrepreneurs


  1. The Honourable Charles Ramson Jr, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Co-operative Republic of Guyana

  2. Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President and Head of GO-Invest

  3. Joel Bhagwandin, Director, SphereX Professional Services Inc.

  4. Faizal Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Guysons K&B Industries Inc

  5. Dr Rosh Khan, President, ACE Consulting Group

  6. Godfrey Bess, Manager - Cost Recovery Audit, Petroleum Revenue Department Guyana Revenue Authority

  7. Natalia Seepersaud, Attorney at Law

1:00 PM

Workshop 2 by SBM Offshore

Video: Welcome to SBM Offshore Guyana; Remarks: Martin Pertab, Director – Local Content Secretariat; Feature Address: Honourable Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat; Presentation: Supply Chain – Processes and requirements; Presentation: Compliance; Presentation: Local Content – Overview, Objectives and Accomplishments; Panel Discussion: Synergies in the SBM Offshore Ecosystem – Building Capacity, workforce, Supply Chain and Partnerships for Success in the Guyana market; Closing address: Martin Cheong, General Manager – SBM Offshore Guyana

Exhibitors

from Conference 2024

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.