Session One:
Overview of trends in e-governance implementation & Paris Climate Protocol in Africa post COP28 outcomes.
Pathways to transitioning from a conventional governance model to a technology-based governance model.
The progress of e-governance within African regions, applications, and social benefits
Implementing the Paris Climate Protocol on the continent - the accurate picture.
Session Two: The progress of digitalization in African business transformation and its relationship with sustainability development.
Implementation of new technologies in public and private sectors in the digital age for African Energy and Water sectors.
Developing high-speed connectivity in the African telecommunications industry presents both challenges and opportunities.
Data management applications and their evolution by 2050: Perspectives for Africa and regions worldwide.
Salima H. Steven is the founder of Event One Solutions International, she holds an agronomy and crop science diploma and is a trilingual event producer, marketer, and communicator with twenty years of experience. Over 50 global events focusing on energy, environment, water, smart cities, and climate change have been organized and produced from small to large in North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Salima has over seven years of experience managing communication for a non-profit association of very large power grid operators (GO15).
SALIMA HEBBACHE STEVEN
EVENTONE FOUNDER & ICWS COMMISSIONER
Salima H. Steven is the founder of Event One Solutions International, she holds an agronomy and crop science diploma and is a trilingual event producer, marketer, and communicator with twenty years of experience. Over 50 global events focusing on energy, environment, water, smart cities, and climate change have been organized and produced from small to large in North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Salima has over seven years of experience managing communication for a non-profit association of very large power grid operators (GO15).
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Choeib has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working with companies such as Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Smith International. He is well-versed in project management and has trained in various countries such as Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Norway. Choeib is focused on global energy affairs and is a strategic marketer with a track record of brand building and revenue growth. He is also an energy economics and markets expert with experience in forecasting and risk assessment. Choeib's expertise also includes moderating conferences and publishing articles on energy-related topics.
Choeib Boutamine
Energy Strategy Advisor & CEO Ranadrill Consulting
Choeib has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working with companies such as Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Smith International. He is well-versed in project management and has trained in various countries such as Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Norway. Choeib is focused on global energy affairs and is a strategic marketer with a track record of brand building and revenue growth. He is also an energy economics and markets expert with experience in forecasting and risk assessment. Choeib's expertise also includes moderating conferences and publishing articles on energy-related topics.
Garikai Nhongo holds 16 years’ worth of experience in Strategy, Stakeholder Management, and Project Management across Africa, having worked with stakeholders in over 40 African countries.
He is currently at Codevelop, a global non-profit fund to accelerate the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Before this, he led Partnerships and stakeholder Engagement at Smart Africa, where he was responsible for the 39 Governments, 50 Regulators, 52 Private Sector and International partners, and all the key events, which include the Transform Africa Summit, Africa’s largest ICT platform under the Smart Africa Secretariat.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
Garikai is passionate about entrepreneurship, business strategy, and job creation and believes in tapping into Africa’s demographic dividend. He is also a Board Member for STEM for Development, a US-based non-profit organization aimed at developing STEM education in developing countries. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management and a master’s degree in public administration.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
Garikai Nhongo
Sr. Communication Manager, Co-Develop fund
Garikai Nhongo holds 16 years’ worth of experience in Strategy, Stakeholder Management, and Project Management across Africa, having worked with stakeholders in over 40 African countries.
He is currently at Codevelop, a global non-profit fund to accelerate the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Before this, he led Partnerships and stakeholder Engagement at Smart Africa, where he was responsible for the 39 Governments, 50 Regulators, 52 Private Sector and International partners, and all the key events, which include the Transform Africa Summit, Africa’s largest ICT platform under the Smart Africa Secretariat.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
Garikai is passionate about entrepreneurship, business strategy, and job creation and believes in tapping into Africa’s demographic dividend. He is also a Board Member for STEM for Development, a US-based non-profit organization aimed at developing STEM education in developing countries. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management and a master’s degree in public administration.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
International Expert in Climate and sustainable energy, climate finance and sustainable development, Coordinator and Key Expert, EU/UN/MDB programs. Gained broad experience (more than 20 years) as Climate and sustainable energy program Lead and coordinator, in Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean regions, and the Arab World, working at the United Nations (UN), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank (WB), the European Union (EU) and became the first woman in Africa and in the Arab countries and second in the world to be an Aerospace engineering graduate of ITC (International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences) at University of Twente in Holland. Member of the Council of Engineers of Tunisia, a visiting University Professor in Italian and Tunisian universities, a permanent Board member of the Council and General Assembly of the CMU (Community for Mediterranean Countries) in Italy, and Coordinator of the Italian-based EAMC / Women Engineers (Engineering Association for Mediterranean Countries)
AMEL MAKHLOUF
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE, ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION AND CLIMATE FINANCE, UN/EU/MDB
International Expert in Climate and sustainable energy, climate finance and sustainable development, Coordinator and Key Expert, EU/UN/MDB programs. Gained broad experience (more than 20 years) as Climate and sustainable energy program Lead and coordinator, in Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean regions, and the Arab World, working at the United Nations (UN), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank (WB), the European Union (EU) and became the first woman in Africa and in the Arab countries and second in the world to be an Aerospace engineering graduate of ITC (International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences) at University of Twente in Holland. Member of the Council of Engineers of Tunisia, a visiting University Professor in Italian and Tunisian universities, a permanent Board member of the Council and General Assembly of the CMU (Community for Mediterranean Countries) in Italy, and Coordinator of the Italian-based EAMC / Women Engineers (Engineering Association for Mediterranean Countries)
Chigozie Nweke-Eze is an Economist and a Geographer working on financing, governance, and infrastructures of Energy, Mining and the Power Sector in Africa. On a general level, he is interested in the economics, politics and geographies of international development and sustainability. More recently, his work engages with Hydrogen as a continuum of energy transition and industrial decarbonization. He applies Strategic Intelligence in articulating Africa's energy and mining transition.
CHIGOZIE NWEKE-EZE
CEO - INTEGRATED AFRICA POWER (IAP)
Chigozie Nweke-Eze is an Economist and a Geographer working on financing, governance, and infrastructures of Energy, Mining and the Power Sector in Africa. On a general level, he is interested in the economics, politics and geographies of international development and sustainability. More recently, his work engages with Hydrogen as a continuum of energy transition and industrial decarbonization. He applies Strategic Intelligence in articulating Africa's energy and mining transition.
Sheilah is a Kenya-based ecosystem builder, innovation strategist, and startup coach with over 14 years of experience in entrepreneurship and technology across Africa. She is the Country Lead of IUK KTN Global Alliance Africa and a part-time Managing Director of Founder's Institute Nairobi. She has mentored over 1,000 entrepreneurs and executed various training, incubation, and acceleration programs for startups. She has also spoken at over 100 international conferences on African Startup Support, Digital Transformation, and Community Building. She holds an MBA in Global Business & Sustainability: Impact Entrepreneurship and a Master's in Management.
Sheilah Birgen
Country Lead KTN Global Alliance Africa (GAA)
Sheilah is a Kenya-based ecosystem builder, innovation strategist, and startup coach with over 14 years of experience in entrepreneurship and technology across Africa. She is the Country Lead of IUK KTN Global Alliance Africa and a part-time Managing Director of Founder's Institute Nairobi. She has mentored over 1,000 entrepreneurs and executed various training, incubation, and acceleration programs for startups. She has also spoken at over 100 international conferences on African Startup Support, Digital Transformation, and Community Building. She holds an MBA in Global Business & Sustainability: Impact Entrepreneurship and a Master's in Management.
Nathan Grenier is a consultant at Yélé Consulting, supporting AFD in coordinating the Digital Energy program. The European Union and ADEME are financing this program.
NATHAN GRENIER
Digital Energy Program Coordination - the French Development Agency - AFD
Nathan Grenier is a consultant at Yélé Consulting, supporting AFD in coordinating the Digital Energy program. The European Union and ADEME are financing this program.
