CEW 2026 Conference Agenda

Opening Keynote Address

31-Mar-2026

15:10 – 15:15

H.E. Dirk Currie, Minister of Education, Science and Culture - Republic of Suriname

Special Address

31-Mar-2026

14:45 – 14:55

Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d’Affaires - U.S. Embassy Paramaribo

Keynote Address (Ibrahima Noba)

31-Mar-2026

11:45 – 11:50

Strategic Track

Ibrahima Noba, Director of Exploration and Production, Ministry of Petroleum Energy and Mines - Republic of Senegal

Keynote Address

31-Mar-2026

10:50 – 11:00

Strategic Track

Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Office - Afreximbank

Closing Session: Energy as the Foundation for Caribbean Prosperity

01-Apr-2026

15:30 – 16:15

Strategic Track

Outlining the shared path toward sustainable development and regional integration

Tessa Sendar, Future by Design - Managing Director

Hon. Eric Williams, Principal Consultant - Royal Triangle Energy Solutions

Clyde Griffith, Independent Consultant - Majestic Creative Solutions

Special Address

30-Mar-2026

14:00 – 14:05

Country Focus: Unlocking Grenada’s Energy Potential

01-Apr-2026

09:00 – 09:45

Positioned near the prolific basins of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela and possessing high hydrocarbon potential, this session will showcase why Grenada is emerging as the Caribbean’s next premier h ...

Gilbert Y Yevi, Chief Executive Officer - G2Y Energy Services Ltd

Region Focus: Northwest Atlantic Margin: The MSGBC Geological Setting

01-Apr-2026

14:45 – 15:30

Strategic Track

Frederic Arsène Boissy, Head of Promotion Department - Petrosen E&P

Attracting Capital for Infrastructure: Ports, Pipelines and Power

01-Apr-2026

14:00 – 14:45

Strategic Track

Suriname's offshore oil discoveries and the Caribbean's broader energy transition ambitions have placed the region at an inflection point — one where the difference between promise and prosperity will be determined by a single critical variable: infrastructure. This session cuts to the heart of what it will take to unlock that capital. From the structuring of bankable project finance deals and the role of development finance institutions as first-loss catalysts, to the regulatory environments that either attract or repel long-term investors, panelists will examine the full investment lifecycle of Caribbean energy infrastructure.

Tessa Sendar, Future by Design - Managing Director

Vanessa Bijkerk-Wittenberg, Managing Director - Varoch

Gwen Mwamba, Managing Director, Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking - Afreximbank

Networking Lunch

01-Apr-2026

12:30 – 14:00

Suriname Business Forum Presentation

01-Apr-2026

12:15 – 12:30

Strategic Track

Steven Depibersard, Chairman, Suriname Business Forum

H.E. Patrick Brunnings, Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment of Suriname - The Republic of Suriname

First Mover Advantage in Venezuela’s Frontier

01-Apr-2026

11:30 – 12:15

Strategic Track

With 300 billion barrels of proven reserves and strategic access to Caribbean and North American markets, Venezuela has re-emerged as a key partner for regional energy stability. Its gradual return to ...

Ileana Ferber, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Colibri Business Development LLC

Verlier Quan‑Vie, Independent Consultant - New JCM

Eric T. Nelson, Executive Vice President - Ryder Scott

Decarbonising The Caribbean Power System

01-Apr-2026

11:00 – 11:30

Strategic Track

Integrating geothermal, offshore wind, hydrogen and solar for sustainable independence.

Sorayadebie Jhagroe, Regulatory Specialist - Energy Authority of Suriname.

Ramiro Gómez Barinaga, Country Delivery Director - RELP

Philip Julien, Regional Energy Entrepreneur - Kenesjay Green Limited (KGL)

Viren Ajodhia, Independent Consultant - Suriname Energy Chamber

Networking Break

01-Apr-2026

10:30 – 11:00

Building the Caribbean Gas Economy: Infrastructure, Markets, and Regional Integration

01-Apr-2026

09:45 – 10:30

Strategic Track

Policymakers, operators, and financiers discuss cross-border collaboration frameworks, bankable project structures, and the infrastructure roadmap needed to establish the region as an emerging gas hu ...

Hon. Eric Williams, Principal Consultant - Royal Triangle Energy Solutions

Anthony Paul, Board Chairman - Future Energy Partners

Joseph Ishmael Khan, Executive Chairman - Collective Energy Company Limited

Country Focus: Unlocking Grenada’s Energy Potential

01-Apr-2026

09:05 – 09:45

Strategic Track

Positioned near the prolific basins of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela and possessing high hydrocarbon potential, this session will showcase why Grenada is emerging as the Caribbean’s next premier h ...

Gilbert Y Yevi, Chief Executive Officer - G2Y Energy Services Ltd

Opening Cocktail: The Caribbean Energy Connection

31-Mar-2026

17:30 – 20:30

Panel: Port Readiness and Supply Chain Capability: Evaluating Regional Logistics for Oil and Gas Development

31-Mar-2026

16:45 – 17:30

This session discusses the operational requirements needed to establish robust logistical hubs, including shore bases and specialized port facilities, essential for efficient and secure upstream offsh ...

Tessa Sendar, Future by Design - Managing Director

Mauricio Meineri, President, Latin America - Enerflex

Bernice Mahabier, Manager, Nautical Affairs - Maritime Authority of Suriname

Gregory Biddle, Business Development Manager - GYSBI

Panel: Deepwater Excellence - Driving Growth in the Guyana-Suriname Basin

31-Mar-2026

16:00 – 16:45

This panel explores how deepwater exploration and production advancements are fueling economic growth in the prolific Guyana-Suriname Basin. Powered by Weatherford

Marcus Cyrus, Caribbean Regional Director - Weatherford

Andrew Hepburn, Country Chair Suriname: Guyana , São Tomé & Príncipe - Shell

Pierre Gate, Suriname Country-Entry Manager - SBM Offshore

Artur Nunes da Silva, General Manager & Country Chair - TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.

From Discovery to Development: Maximizing Local Value Creation in the Caribbean's Emerging Oil & Gas Economy

31-Mar-2026

15:15 – 16:00

Drawing from Guyana's rapid success and Trinidad & Tobago's century of experience, we examine how emerging markets in the Caribbean can maximize local value creation.

Norwell Hinds, Sustainable development and Innovation Specialist & Director - University of Guyana’s Institute for Energy Diplomacy

Ileana Ferber, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Colibri Business Development LLC

Gail Meyer, Director - Meyer Management Consulting N.V.

Anthony Paul, Board Chairman - Future Energy Partners

Joël Lutchman, Auditor - Moore Suriname

Shaun Rampersad, Chief Executive Officer - Ramps Logistics

Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme for Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)

31-Mar-2026

14:55 – 15:15

Ramiro Gómez Barinaga, Country Delivery Director - RELP

Staatsolie Spotlight

31-Mar-2026

14:05 – 14:20

Sharista Kisoensingh, Exploration Manager Offshore - Staatsolie

Networking Lunch

31-Mar-2026

12:35 – 14:00

Atlantic Basin Business Forum- Bridging the Caribbean, Brazil and Africa through Trade & Investment

31-Mar-2026

11:50 – 12:35

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman - African Energy Chamber

Wandenberg Pitaluga Filho, President - Amapá Economic Development Agency

Jude Kearney, Managing Partner - Asafo & Co

Ababacar Mbengue, Director - Promotion and Exploration - Petrosen E&P

Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Office - Afreximbank

Executive Leadership Dialogue: Shared Prosperity Through Energy Integration

31-Mar-2026

11:00 – 11:45

This panel brings together regulators, financiers, and industry veterans from across the Caribbean Basin to explore how emerging and established oil and gas economies can forge a unified regional iden ...

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman - African Energy Chamber

Adriana La Valley, Country Representative: Suriname - Inter-American Development Bank

Gilbert Y Yevi, Chief Executive Officer - G2Y Energy Services Ltd

Vandana Gangaram Pandey, Vice President - Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute

Michelle Des Etages, Founder/Chief Executive Officer - Renaissance Energy Limited (REL)

Panel

31-Mar-2026

10:00 – 11:00

Keynote Addresses

31-Mar-2026

09:40 – 10:00

Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary General - CARICOM

The Honorable Ernesto Kesar, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Opening Ministerial Address

31-Mar-2026

09:25 – 09:40

H.E. Patrick Brunnings, Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment of Suriname - The Republic of Suriname

H.E. Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation - Republic of Suriname

Welcome Remarks

31-Mar-2026

09:20 – 09:25

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman - African Energy Chamber

Opening Performance

31-Mar-2026

09:10 – 09:20

Feature Video

31-Mar-2026

09:05 – 09:10

National Anthem

31-Mar-2026

09:00 – 09:05

End of Conference

01-Apr-2026

16:30 – 16:30

Closing Remarks

01-Apr-2026

16:15 – 16:30

Outlining the shared path toward sustainable development and regional integration.

Registration & Networking Coffee

31-Mar-2026

08:30 – 09:00

Workshop 5 : ESG Approaches for Offshore and Renewable Energy in the Caribbean

30-Mar-2026

16:00 – 17:00

Pre-conference Technical Workshops

This session explores how ESG frameworks are being applied to offshore and renewable energy projects across the Caribbean, addressing the region's unique environmental, social, and governance challeng ...

Vanessa Bijkerk-Wittenberg, Managing Director - Varoch

Workshop 4 :Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) – Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS)

30-Mar-2026

15:00 – 16:00

Pre-conference Technical Workshops

Deji Adeyeye, Senior Vice President – Group Coordinator - Ryder Scott

Workshop 3: Regional Geological Evaluation and Prospect Identification in the Grenada Maritime Zone

30-Mar-2026

14:00 – 15:00

Pre-conference Technical Workshops

A regional geological and prospectivity evaluation was undertaken to support the ongoing mandate of the Grenada Hydrocarbons Technical Working Group. The study area includes the Grenada Basin, positio ...

Magdalena Vicent, Senior Geophysicist - G2Y Energy

Workshop 2: The Anatomy of a Viable Local Content Decree: Key Principles to Consider

30-Mar-2026

13:00 – 14:00

Pre-conference Technical Workshops

This session tackles the balancing act of any successful local content strategy: creating legislation that attracts international investment while ensuring meaningful local participation.

Anthony Paul, Board Chairman - Future Energy Partners

Registration & Private Meetings

30-Mar-2026

08:00 – 12:00

Workshop 1: Empowering Caribbean National Oil Companies: Lessons in Building Institutional Excellence

30-Mar-2026

12:00 – 13:00

Pre-conference Technical Workshops

Balancing NOC mandates of ambitious energy development goals with limited institutional capacity and constrained access to capital.

Hon. Eric Williams, Principal Consultant - Royal Triangle Energy Solutions

Jude Kearney, Managing Partner - Asafo & Co

Joseph Ishmael Khan, Executive Chairman - Collective Energy Company Limited

Frederic Arsène Boissy, Head of Promotion Department - Petrosen E&P

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