EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S ENERGY LEADERS
The Youth Forum is a vibrant, interactive platform that empowers Egypt’s next generation of energy leaders. Designed to educate, engage, and ignite curiosity, the forum offers a series of themed sessions that explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the energy sector.
By bridging the gap between academia and industry, it inspires young people to envision meaningful careers, develop future-ready skills, and play an active role in the energy transition. The forum also provides a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to connect with industry pioneers, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.
YOUTH FORUM TRACKS
FUTURE-READY SKILLS
THE LEADERSHIP LAB
THE LEADERSHIP LAB
TECH-POWERED TRANSITIONS
TECH-POWERED TRANSITIONS
GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENERGY WITHOUT BORDERS
ENERGY WITHOUT BORDERS
FUTURE ENERGY JOBS
FUTURE ENERGY JOBS
AGENDA
Monday, 30 March 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
14:30 - 16:00
STREAM 1: Future-Ready Skills: Bridging Academia and Industry
14:30 - 14:40
Welcome Keynote
The Rise of the Hybrid Talent: Why Multidisciplinary Skills Are the Future
14:30 - 15:00
Presentation
University to Workforce Pipeline: Designing Curriculum for Impact
15:00 - 15:20
Fireside Chat
The Mentor Effect: How Industry Leaders Can Shape Young TalentNPPI
15:20 - 15:40
Presentation
From Theory to Impact: Turning Academic Projects into Industry Solutions
15:40 - 16:00
Panel Discussion
Skill Up, Stay Relevant: Lifelong Learning for the Energy Generation
16:30 - 17:40
STREAM 2: The Leadership Lab: From Emerging Talent to Industry Trailblazers
16:30 - 16:40
Welcome Keynote
Trailblazers by Choice: Redefining Leadership in the Energy Transition
16:40 - 17:00
Fireside Chat
Leading with Purpose: How Young People Can Shape Team, Culture, and Impact
17:00 - 17:20
Presentation
The 5-Year Leap: Mapping Your Growth from Graduate to Leader
17:20 - 17:40
Panel Discussion
Beyond the Resume: What Makes a Leader in the 21st Century?
10:30 - 12:10
STREAM 3: Tech-Powered Transitions: AI, Data & Digitalization
10:30 - 10:45
Welcome Keynote
Digital by Default: Rethinking the Energy Professional for 2030
Dr. Rasha Hasaneen, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer and Technology Innovator
10:45 - 11:05
Presentation
From Data to Decisions: Shaping Smarter Careers in the Energy Industry
11:05 - 11:25
Fireside Chat
AI at the Edge: Redefining How Energy Systems Think
11:25 - 11:45
Presentation
Digital Energy 101: Tools, Trends, and Tech for Young Professionals
11:45 - 12:10
Panel Discussion
Human + Machine: Collaborating with AI in the Future Workplace
13:00 - 14:40
STREAM 4: Green Entrepreneurship: Start-up in Energy
13:00 - 13:10
Welcome Keynote
The Future Is Regenerative: Why the Next Unicorns Will Be Climate Startups
13:10 - 13:30
Presentation
10 Lessons from Launching a Green Startup Before 30
Muhammad El Demerdash, Co-Founder & CEO, Engazaat
13:30 - 13:50
Fireside Chat
Accelerated: How Energy Incubators Shaped My Journey
13:50 - 14:10
Presentation
Pitch Perfect: Anatomy of a Winning GreenTech Pitch
Hany Ayad, Executive Director, Innovators Support Fund
14:10 - 14:40
Panel Discussion
Building the Next Gen Green Economy: Startups Leading the Way
15:00 - 16:40
STREAM 5: Energy Without Borders: Diversity, Equity and Youth Leadership
15:00 - 15:10
Welcome Keynote
Energy Belongs to Everyone: The Next Generation’s Role in Powering Change
15:10 - 15:30
Fireside Chat
From Campus to Community: How Young Voices Are Powering Local Solutions
15:30 - 15:50
Presentation
Rethinking Energy for All: Innovations That Put People First
16:10 - 16:40
Panel Discussion
No One Left in the Dark: Youth-Led Pathways to Energy Access
10:30 - 12:10
STREAM 6: Future Energy Jobs: Career Trends and Emerging Roles
10:30 - 10:45
Welcome Keynote
Talent for Transition: Why Youth Are the Cornerstone of Global Energy Goals
10:45 - 11:05
Presentation
Top 10 Emerging Jobs in the Energy Sector by 2030
11:05 - 11:25
Fireside Chat
What I Wish I Knew: Career Advice from a Net-Zero Workforce Pioneer
Omar Ghaly, CEO & Founder, Egyptian Carbon Center
11:25 - 11:45
Presentation
Degrees vs. Skills: What Actually Matters When Applying for Future Energy Roles
Sherif Wassef, Learning & Development Partner, Hitachi Energy
11:45 - 12:10
Panel Discussion
What’s Next? Career Pathways in Renewable Energy, Hydrogen, and Beyond
Yasmine El-Sherbiny, Energy Transition and Sustainability Business Manager, ENPPI
13:00 - 14:50
STREAM 7: FutureTech Talks: Where Young Spark Bold Solutions
13:00 - 13:10
Welcome Keynote
Why the Future Starts with Student Innovation
13:10 - 13:30
Presentation
AI & the Energy Transition: Reimagining What’s Possible
13:30 - 13:50
Fireside Chat
13:50 - 14:10
Panel Discussion
AI in Energy: Solving Real Problems or Creating New Ones?
14:10 - 14:50
Innovation Talks
What If Students Led the Energy Transition?
Monday, 30 March 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
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