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
His Excellency Mr. Luis Abinader
President of the Dominican Republic
Hon. Brig (R’td) Mark Phillips
Prime Minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Vice-President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance & Public Service of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Minister of Natural Resources of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Minister of Local Government & Regional Development of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Minister of Public Works of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works
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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.
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks from the host, national anthem, security briefing
9:10 AM
Opening remarks
Kiana Wilburg, CEO, Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo
9:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, Qatar (Virtual remarks)
9:20 AM
9:30 AM
9:50 AM
Prize Giving Ceremony - Essay Competition
Essay competition prize distribution ceremony
10:05 AM
Ribbon cutting and formal opening of Conference 2025
11:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
His Excellency Ivan Duque, Former President of Colombia
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
Keynote Speaker
J. Hunter Farris, Senior Vice President, Deep Water, ExxonMobil
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
Keynote Speaker
Amy Meyers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and Research Professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. (Virtual presentation)
12:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President, AfriExim Bank
12:45 PM
Remarks
Remarks by Antonio Neto, Power International Holding, Qatar
Americas Managing Director
12:55 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided to all delegates
1:55 PM
Remarks
Dr Martin Pertab, Head of the Local Content Secretariat
2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
Andres Rebolledo Smitmans, Executive Secretary, Latin American Energy Organization
2:15 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
. Hayley Gilbert, Supply Chain Manager, ExxonMobil Guyana
Moderator: Dr Pradeepa Bholanath, Senior Director for Climate and REDD+
3:15 PM
Financing Sustainable Development Panel Discussion
• Diletta Doretti, World Bank Group Resident Representative, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Joseph Williams, Coordinator, Sustainable Energy, Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank
• Tito Sanjurjo, Operations Director InterEnergy
Moderator: Irena Agalliu, Executive Director, Regulations Consulting, S&P Global
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Chamber Launch
Launch of the Mexico-Guyana Chamber of Commerce
4:55 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
9:25 AM
Regional and local energy updates
• Annand Jagesar, Managing Director, Staatsolie
• Alistair Routledge, President and General Manager, ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd
• Winston Brassington, Consultant, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Erik Keskula, CEO, Heritage Petroleum
10:40 AM
Remarks
Antonio Neto, Managing Director of the Americas, UCC Holdings
10:45 AM
Remarks
Dr Martin Pertab
Launch of Local Content App
10:55 AM
Break
Coffee Break
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
Featured Speaker
AI Reshaping Sustainable Development
Aly Orady, Founder, Tonal
12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Emerging Markets
Panellists:
• Pedro Nascimento, Supply Chain Manager, MODEC
• Rae-Anne Alves, EY Advisor, Guyana Consulting Leader
• Omon Dibua, Country Manager, Guyana, TechnipFMC
• Erik Cunha, Chief Commercial Officer, OceanPact
Moderator: Dr Rosh Khan, President, ACE Consulting Group
1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided to all delegates
2:00 PM
Options for Downstream Gas Developments in Guyana
• Winston Brassington, Consultant, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Dr Vernon Paltoo, President, National Energy
• Eric Eyberg, Head of Global Gas and Power Consulting, S&P Global
• Bobby Gossai, Senior Petroleum Coordinator, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Moderator: Dr Priya Marajh, Director, Touchstone Exploration and Vice President, the Energy Chamber of T&T
3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Skills, Training and Education for a Diversified Economy
• Vahman Jurai, Country Lead, Halliburton Guyana
• Nicholas Tuma, Regional Human Resources Director, SLB
• Tim Swain, Rig Manager, Stena Carron
• Dr Martin Pertab, Director, Local Content Secretariat
Moderator: Natalia Seepersaud, Attorney at Law and Director at Republic Bank Guyana
4:00 PM
Closing Session
MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day
6:00 PM
Networking
Networking cocktail event sponsored by Ernst & Young
9:00 AM
Welcome remarks from host
9:05 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
The Future of Energy
Ignacio Rooney, Senior Director, Wood Mackenzie’s Upstream Consulting and Carbon Management Team
9:45 AM
Panel Discussion
Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Growth
Panellists:
• Martin Cheong, Country Head, SBM
• Lian Jihong, President, CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited
• Nicholas Deygoo, Director, Guyana Oil and Gas Support Services Inc
• The Honourable Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Works, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Moderator: Kiana Wilburg, CEO, Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo
10:45 AM
Break
Coffee Break
11:15 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
• Rafael Fumis, Country Manager, Guyana, MODEC
• Shyam Nokta, Managing Director, Environmental Management Consultants
• Kesh Nandlall, Chief Executive Officer (Ag), Guyana Power and Light
• Andriano Ranieri, Services Segment General Officer, OceanPact
Moderator: Sandra Britton, Programme Manager- Energy, CARICOM
12:15 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided to all delegates
1:30 PM
Remarks
Neil Harper, Cyber Security Consultant, Brava Solutions
1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Financing Sustainable Development
Panellists:
• Diletta Doretti, World Bank Group Resident Representative, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Joseph Williams, Coordinator, Sustainable Energy, Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank
• Tito Sanjurjo, Operations Director InterEnergy
Moderator: Irena Agalliu, Vice President, Energy and Climate Policy and Regulation, S and P Global Commodity Insights.
2:15 PM
Remarks
Infrastructure Development for Economic Growth
The Honourable Bishop Juan A. Edghill, Minister of Public Works, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
2:30 PM
Closing Session
Closing remarks and vote of thanks
3:00 PM
Fabricators’ Forum
ExxonMobil-sponsored Fabricators’ Forum
6:00 PM
Networking
Networking Cocktail
9:00 AM
Workshop
Saipem sponsored workshop
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided to all delegates
1:30 PM
Workshop
SBM - Local Content Workshop
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.
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.
