THE International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023, on Thursday announced that the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Rowley has confirmed his attendance and will deliver remarks on the opening day of the second edition of the event.

Dr Rowley is among a number of Heads of State and government officials expected to attend the event.

Chairman of the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023, Anthony Whyte said: “We are extremely pleased to see that Heads of Government across the region and globally are recognizing that Guyana is a leader in this part of the world when it comes to energy talks and is taking the opportunity to be part of the conversations that will shape the approach to energy development over the next few years.”

Whyte added: “Trinidad and Tobago has been an energy producer for decades and we believe their experience could help our sector realize its full potential. We are excited to host Prime Minister Rowley and the other heads of state scheduled to attend the conference and expo.”

The conference, which is expected to assemble policymakers, academics, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs from around the world, will also again see the participation of global energy thought-leaders, most notably, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development.

The conference and expo will be held from February 14-17, 2023 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, under the theme “Harnessing Energy for Development.”

The registration portal for the conference and expo can be found on the conference website, www.guyanaenergy.gy. Pre-registration is now open for sponsors, exhibitors, in-person attendees, virtual attendees, workshop participants, and members of the media, all being done online