Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

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

Supported by

His Excellency Eng. Karim Badawi

Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources

Arab Republic of Egypt

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Karim Badawi has been appointed as the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources,as part of the new cabinet reshuffle. Before his appointment, Badawi served as the Regional President for Schlumberger in Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean. In this role, he led numerous initiatives that strengthened collaboration between Schlumberger and the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum. His work focused on developing and modernizing the Egyptian petroleum sector, with the goal of transforming Egypt into a regional energy hub. Badawi, an experienced petroleum engineer, began his professional journey at Schlumberger. He gradually advanced through various positions until he became the General Manager for Schlumberger Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean. His strategic leadership and forward-looking vision have been instrumental in adopting the latest technologies and enhancing local capabilities within the petroleum sector. Badawi’s career started as a field engineer from 1996 to 2000. He then served as a field service manager based in Aberdeen, Scotland, from 2001 to 2002. Subsequently, he held roles as the company’s training center manager (2002–2003), global training development manager, and recruitment manager (2003–2006). He also served as the wireline operations manager in East Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean (2006–2008) and as the operations and business systems support manager (2008–2010). Badawi also served as the IT manager for Schlumberger Russia from 2010 to 2011, followed by the role of IT manager for Russia and Central Asia, and Vice President of Shared Services for Russia and Central Asia. He then became Vice President of Testing Services for Russia and Central Asia, General Manager for Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean, and Digital Performance Manager for the corporation. His most recent role before becoming minister was Regional President for Schlumberger in Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Session Overview
Monday, 4 November
10:40
Strategic Conference ICC Hall 10:40 - 11:30
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The new global leaders and the energy transition

The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with emerging economies playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping its future. Geopolitical events, technological advancements, and climate impacts and pressures have disrupted energy systems, driving nations to reassess their energy strategies, emphasising the need to accelerate the transition to a multifaceted new energy system. However, emerging markets have different economic structures, resources and capabilities, and transition starting points, and there is no universally applicable solution to address all circumstances. How can these countries leverage their distinct capabilities and unique starting positions to formulate their energy strategy and shape their future? How can they balance their energy demands, technological advancement, environmental stewardship, energy security, and economic prosperity?

Attendee insights:

Gain insights into energy strategies as well as the role of policy in shaping the energy transition and supporting access to a diversified clean energy mix.

Wednesday, 6 November
10:20
Strategic Conference Conference Room B 10:20 - 10:40
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The future ahead: strengthening Egypt’s leadership in the energy sector

Egypt plays a key role in the energy sector; not only has the country been driving economic stability and growth through strategic reforms, the government’s commitment to transparency, investment and regional cooperation has really showcased its leadership and robust investment opportunities. In addition, Egypt continues to drive its vision to become an energy hub by investing in key strategic partnerships, and emphasising the country’s focus on maximising production, while assuring global energy stakeholders that it will build on past efforts to drive further progress toward a just energy transition.

Attendee insights:

In this Energy Talk, H.E. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt will discuss Egypt’s key priorities and the new government’s mandate, Egypt’s investment opportunities, the importance of partnerships for its energy sector and the country’s progress towards energy security and a sustainable energy future.

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