ANDREW Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy, and Technology of Newfoundland has been confirmed as a speaker for the highly anticipated third edition of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.

A press release from the agency on Saturday noted that, “The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is thrilled to announce the participation of the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy, and Technology of Newfoundland, as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming event. Minister Parsons will share insights and expertise on sustainability and diversification, offering a valuable perspective on the global energy landscape.”

The Third Annual Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is billed for the Guyana Marriott Hotel from February 19 – 22, 2024, under the theme ‘Fuelling Transformation and Modernisation.’

Parsons will be joined by President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali; Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley and Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis along with several others to be announced at a later date.

“His participation highlights the international significance of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo as a platform for fostering collaboration and sharing best practices,” the release stated.

A discussion of the essential components of sustainable energy practices and the significance of diversifying energy sources for long-term resilience will be covered in the session with Minister Parsons.

Additionally, Minister Parsons’s participation as a speaker advances the conference’s standing as a centre for insightful discussion and leadership by giving participants distinct viewpoints and useful advice for managing the changing energy industry.

The conference and expo is the premier platform for industry experts, policymakers, stakeholders, and operators to cultivate their networks, gain insights for projects (both public and private), and engage with international investors.

After the success of two previous events in 2022 and 2023, the secretariat saw it necessary to broaden its platform to include the focus on a number of industries for potential investment, such as health, information and communication technology, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo facilitates the expansion and establishment of strategic partnerships among corporations and industry professionals. Participants will engage in networking opportunities with key stakeholders, such as operators, international service companies, government agencies and government officials.

The conference and expo will again provide a unique platform to discuss pertinent issues about Guyana’s development and the industry’s global best practices.

It seeks to build new business relationships and strategic alliances; provide updates on projects in Guyana; give insights on critical developments; link companies to all major purchasers and develop timely and useful information to help businesses strategise.

With a projected attendance of over 1,200 individuals, 60 speakers from both international and local backgrounds, 180 exhibitors, and 30 sponsors, the upcoming event in 2024 is anticipated to exceed previous achievements.