Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

Republic of Uganda

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Ms. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu is a Ugandan politician who serves as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development since June 2021. Before being appointed as Minister of Energy she served various cabinet level position within the Ugandan government including Chief Government Whip (2015-2021), State Minister for Fisheries (2011-2015), State Minister for Microfinance (2009-2011), State Minister for Defense (2001-2009). Ms. Nankabirwa started her political career as part of the Ugandan Constituent Assembly in 1994. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and a Master of Arts in Conflict Studies from Makerere University, Uganda.

Session Overview
Sunday, 2 November
21:00
Strategic Conference ICC Hall A 21:00 - 21:45
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The future of energy: positivity, pragmatism and policy

Energy is a driving force for opportunity, inclusion, and pragmatic change across global socioeconomic progress. Access to reliable, affordable and efficient energy – particularly electricity – has a significant and impact on economic development and is strongly tied to higher levels of economic growth and improved living standards.

In addition to the global priority of ensuring reliable energy access for all, government and leaders are tasked with the equally critical urgency of meeting rapidly spiking energy demand driven by the unprecedented rise of AI, rapid urbanisation, increasing industrial activity and more. Paired with global sustainability agendas, policymakers must pragmatically champion an inclusive approach across traditional and emerging energy sources that are best suited for their national and regional energy advantages and challenges.

Establishing a solutions-driven dialogue that balances energy security with sustainability and energy realism that can drive shared global prosperity while fostering cross-sector partnerships to meet the world’s growing energy demands in the most cost- and carbon-efficient way possible.

Attendee insights:

Gain perspective from government leaders on how a pragmatic approach embracing diverse energy sources ensures stable, sustainable and resilient energy markets while unlocking economic opportunities worldwide.

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