Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: Join energy conversation – CEO urges all sectors as expo nears

…200 exhibitors, 17 countries lined up to participate

The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2024 is gearing to place the spotlight not just on energy, but on how other sectors can join the conversation to shape the trajectory of a sustainable future.
This flagship event will, from February 19-22, serve as a catalyst for stakeholders around the world to exchange ideas, propositions and plans for new investments.
Speaking with Guyana Times in an interview on Friday, Kurt Baboolall, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2024, outlined that the conference will stand on the premise of its theme: “Fuelling Transformation and Modernisation”. In this regard, participation is being encouraged from key players in various sectors: such as ICT, agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, ports, hospitality, marine, labour, education and manpower, to shape the trajectory of a sustainable future.
This event also ties into Government’s strides in promoting sustainability across all industries while avoiding the Dutch Disease and realising the potential which each industry brings to the table, Baboolall has said.
He reiterated that the energy sector does not operate in isolation. “The energy sector cannot operate in a silo, as it is not isolated. It depends on the health, agriculture, ICT and other sectors to move along; and there is just a natural cohabitation…,” he said.
“We’d really like to have everyone included in the Expo, energy in Guyana is for everyone; we would really like persons to leave with some value-added. If you’re a career-minded entrepreneur (or) young professional, come in and interact with these companies; this is the whole reason for the platform,” the CEO outlined.
There presently is great interest in the energy sector and in employment in the various fields, and Baboolall has said there is great potential for networking and learning more about these opportunities.
“The platform is one for learning and networking. If you are interested, come out to the conference and exhibition; be a part of it,” he encouraged.
Some 17 countries and 200-plus exhibitors have confirmed their participation in this massive exposition.
Among the high-level foreign attendees would be the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi; Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis; Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, and Caricom Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett.
Among the attractions would be an International Food Festival in which persons can sample not just Guyanese delicacies, but dishes from Mexico, Dominican Republic, India, and the United Kingdom, among other nations.
Several important segments planned are tailored for businesses and youths, among other cross sections. A showpiece will also depict the journey of Guyana from first oil, and beyond – until the end.
“We’re looking at just about 200 exhibitors. We had to develop a new space just to accommodate some persons; so, the response has been very significant,” Baboolall said.
For more information, persons are invited to visit the website at guyanaenergy.gy. Tickets are on sale at the Marriott Hotel. (G12)