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27-29 May 2025
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam
The Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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Plenary Session Three: Driving Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in Africa’s Energy Sector

27 May 2025
Kibo 2 + 3
Strategic Conference

The energy industry has long faced challenges in achieving diversity and inclusion, particularly in leadership and technical roles. As Africa’s energy sector grows, fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture will be key to driving innovation and long-term success. This session will explore strategies to break barriers, build inclusive policies, and empower underrepresented groups in the sector.

  • The state of D&I in Africa’s energy sector: Progress, challenges, and opportunities
  • Strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent in technical and leadership roles
  • The impact of D&I on innovation, productivity, and business performance
  • Policies and frameworks that companies and governments can implement to drive change
  • Success stories: Leading examples of companies championing D&I in energy

 

Chairperson
Lissa G. Mykels, Communications Advisor - Tullow Oil Ghana
Speakers
Mahra Al Ali, Media & Branding Chair - SPE Abu Dhabi Section
Amina Danmadami, Chairperson, SPE Nigeria Council & Senior Chemical Engineer - Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
Elizabeth Rogo, Founder & CEO - Tsavo Oilfield Services
Stella C. Sembua, Secretary - Tanzania Women in Energy (TaWoE)
Sarah A. Nwinee, Coordinator - Women in Chemistry, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Delta Chapter
Sushma Bhan, Technical Director - SPEI Data Science and Engineering Analytics