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Introducing The Executive Committee
For 2025 the Global African Hydrogen Summit is deeply honoured to introduce the Strategic Conference Executive Committee (ExCo).
The ExCo will serve as a powerful catalyst to unite the brightest minds, most influential entrepreneurs, and the boldest innovators, fostering a shared vision to position Africa as a transformative frontier market for hydrogen energy.
By curating a diverse and dynamic lineup of experts, the ExCo can facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge technology, policy, and market access. Drawing on Africa's vast renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind, the Strategic Conference programme can inspire radical innovations tailored to the continent's unique challenges and opportunities. By aligning global investment with local expertise in development, the ExCo can drive actionable strategies to create sustainable energy ecosystems, generate green jobs, and accelerate industrial growth, ensuring that Africa becomes a leading player in the global hydrogen economy.
Representation will span the full energy value chain and include Namibian, pan-African and global experts and leading influencers.
Through continued engagement, the ExCo seeks to advance the unprecedented commitments towards hydrogen deployment as well decarbonisation solutions set out by governments and industry alike and establish how the Global African Hydrogen Summit will platform credible solutions to redefine the energy trilemma and deliver the hydrogen and green energy systems of the future.
Meet The GAH2S ExCo
Cristian Carraretto
Head of Energy Transition, Sustainable Business & Infrastructure, Climate Strategy and Delivery
EBRD
Marco Raffinetti
Chief Executive Officer
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
Rita Madeira
Africa Programme Manager, West and Southern Africa
International Energy Agency
Christoph Kausch
Senior Operations Officer
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Junaid Belo-Osagie
Executive Director
Mizuho and Chairman of the Africa Hydrogen Partnership Financial Advisory Group
Eng. Isaac Kiva
Secretary Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Republic of Kenya
James Mnyupe
Presidential Economic Advisor and Head of Programme
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P)
Nangula Nelulu Uaandja
Chief Executive Officer
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)
Annika Brouwer
Sustainability Specialist
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Petra Schwager
Chief of the Climate and Technology Partnership Division
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
For more information about the Summit or to book your Summit Pass, please contact:
William Shilamba at williamshilamba@dmgevents.com