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07:30
  1. Registration
    150 mins
    • Innovation Hub
10:00
  1. Opening Remarks
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
11:00
  1. Charting the Course: Towards a Just, Equitable, and Sustainable Future for Africa
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub

    This panel will delve into the imperative of fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable future for Africa, with a particular focus on the MSGBC region. Recognizing the interconnectedness of global challenges and opportunities, Ministers will explore strategies for charting a course towards inclusive growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability. The session will discuss actionable steps and collaborative initiatives that are propelling the continent toward full energy security.

    • Accelerating industrialization to promote and foster sustainable growth
    • Regional collaboration: Enhancing physical infrastructure and connectivity
    •  Conducive policies and legislative frameworks for a Just Transition
12:00
  1. Evolving Leadership: CEO strategies for ensuring energy security in the region
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub

    The energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. In this panel CEOs and industry leaders will share insights and strategies for securing reliable and sustainable energy supplies. Through insightful conversations and first-hand experiences, the session will explore how visionary leadership can drive innovation, adaptability, and sustainable growth for a secure energy future. 

    • Timelines for ongoing projects: Striking a balance between resource development and domestic needs
    • Fostering innovation and adaptability to address the challenges and opportunities presented by decarbonization and technological advancements
    • Leveraging regional collaboration and strategic partnerships to enhance regional energy security and promote long-term sustainability.
    • Strategic approaches to "future-proof" the industry and mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations
13:00
  1. Lunch
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub
14:00
  1. Emerging frontiers: Leveraging new discoveries for growth in West Africa
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub

    Woodside commenced oil production from the Sangomar field offshore Senegal. This significant event marks the beginning of a renewed interest in exploration activities across the offshore acreage of West Africa. This panel aims to dissect the implications of these advancements, examining the opportunities and challenges inherent in unlocking the offshore hydrocarbon potential of West Africa

    • Exploring the emerging exploration hotspots in West Africa and the impact of recent discoveries like Sangomar.
    • A Focus on Côte d'Ivoire's Calao Discovery: Is it a Game Changer for the Region?
    • How can service companies adapt and equip themselves to meet the growing needs of West Africa's resurgent oil and gas exploration?
    • Potential economic benefits of oil and gas production for Senegal and the broader region, including revenue generation, job creation, and infrastructure development?
15:00
  1. Fireside Chat
    30 mins
    • Innovation Hub
    Investment demand: Attracting investment in current energy prospects
15:30
  1. From vision to reality: How will Hydrogen shape Africa’s landscape
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub

    Hydrogen is a critical element in the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions. As countries like Morocco, Mauritania, and Namibia emerge at the forefront of this movement, the importance of green hydrogen cannot be overstated, especially considering the continent's immense solar and wind potential. This panel evaluates ongoing projects and their potential to reshape Africa's energy landscape.

    • Positioning Mauritania as a hub for Africa's Green Future
    • Focus on the Gambia's recent Green hydrogen MOUs with H2 Gambia and NEK Umwelltechnik AG: Is Gambia the next green hydrogen hub?
    • Green Hydrogen in Industry: Applications in fertilizer, petroleum refining, and steel production
    • What are the key investments and partnerships needed to develop Africa's hydrogen infrastructure?
    • What are the biggest challenges to overcome in bringing Africa's hydrogen dream to life? What are the potential timelines for large-scale adoption?
16:30
  1. Gas-to-Power case study: Balancing Present Needs with future sustainability
    60 mins
    • Innovation Hub

    This high-powered panel discussion tackles the controversial topic of gas-to-power in Africa, using Senegal's Yakaar-Teranga gas field as a specific case study. The session will explore the potential of gas-to-power to address immediate energy needs while critically examining its long-term impact on the continent's sustainability goals.

    • How can Yakaar-Teranga gas effectively address Senegal's energy deficit and drive economic growth?
    • What role can gas-fired power plants play in maintaining grid stability and reliability as the penetration of renewable energy increases?
    • Strategies for ensuring the successful deployment of gas to power development in Africa
    • Long-term role of gas in Africa's energy mix, considering the pace of technological advancements in renewables and storage solutions
19:00
  1. Gala Dinner
    120 mins
    • Innovation Hub
07:30
  1. Registration & Breakfast
    90 mins
    • Main Stage
  2. Registration & Breakfast
    90 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
09:00
  1. Capitalizing Growth: Exploring alternative funding approaches for projects
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
    With significant endeavors spanning oil and gas, power, technology, and renewable sectors, the MSGBC region requires substantial funding to optimize project profitability. This dynamic panel will dive ...
  2. Optimizing the mix of renewable energy sources for the future
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
    With renewable energy reaching new levels of competitiveness, the MSGBC region has a unique opportunity to utilize its natural resources. This panel discussion brings together experts to explore how t ...
10:00
  1. LNG market trends and their implications for the MSGBC region
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
    Africa's LNG potential has grown and export capacity is expanding with large-scale projects coming online across West Africa and the wider continent. West African countries such as Ghana, Mauritania, ...
  2. Powering the MSGBC region with sustainable technologies
    60 mins
    This session will delve into the transformative potential of advanced technologies in the MSGBC region, as it seeks to revolutionize energy distribution with sustainable technologies. Through dynamic ...
11:00
  1. Networking Break
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
    30 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
11:30
  1. Focus on infrastructure: Revitalizing energy delivery in the MSGBC region
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
    The MSGBC region's energy future hinges on a robust and efficient infrastructure network, ensuring the seamless flow of resources from production sites to end consumers. The session will discuss strat ...
  2. Financing the future: Strategies for successful renewable energy projects
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
    At COP 28, Italy's €5 million commitment to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) Special Fund, managed by the African Development Bank, underscored a crucial point: renewable energy is the co ...
12:30
  1. Lunch
    90 mins
    • Main Stage
  2. Rapid Fire technology session: Showcasing cutting-edge solutions! 5-10-minute tech talks on the future of renewable energy!
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
13:00
  1. Lunch
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
14:00
  1. Presentation: Gambia's offshore acreage - Blocks A2, A4 & A5
    20 mins
    • Main Stage
  2. Presentation: Guinea-Bissau's untapped potential: A fresh look at oil and gas exploration
    40 mins
    • Main Stage
  3. Africa's energy grid of tomorrow: The rise of regional power pooling
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
    Africa's energy landscape is on the verge of transformation. The rise of regional power pooling offers a glimpse into the future - a future powered by collaboration, clean energy, and a more robust gr ...
14:40
  1. Presentation: Unlocking Guinea's oil & gas potential
    20 mins
    • Main Stage
15:00
  1. West Africa's refining potential: Attracting investment and expanding production capacity
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
    West Africa's recent oil discoveries are a game-changer, but to truly capitalize on this opportunity, the region needs robust refining capacity. This session dives into Africa's refining potential, ex ...
  2. Cultivating a future: How energy innovation is revolutionizing food security
    60 mins
    • Power & Renewables Stage
    The world faces a dual challenge: feeding a growing population and transitioning to clean energy. This session delves into the fascinating synergy between energy and fertilizer, where advancements in ...
16:00
  1. Building a thriving local content ecosystem in the region's energy sector
    60 mins
    • Main Stage
    West Africa's energy sector is at a pivotal point. Recognizing the importance of local participation, countries like Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana, and others have implemented progressive local content p ...
17:00
  1. In Conversation with H.E. Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum & Mining, Republic of Senegal
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
    Senegal's recent elections have marked the start of a new era, with a stronger focus on the energy sector. To wrap up the event, a discussion with His Excellency Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energ ...
  2. Closing Remarks
    30 mins
    • Main Stage