Building Africa’s Data-First Energy Workforce

15 Oct 2026
Room 2.4A
Renegade Intel
As Africa’s energy sector accelerates toward a more digital, distributed, and data-driven future, the workforce must evolve alongside it. This session explores how developers, operators, governments, and training institutions can build the next generation of energy talent equipped with data, AI, and digital skills.
Chairperson
Mai Barakat
Mai Barakat, Senior Analyst, Data Center Services and Infrastructure - S&P Global Energy, 451 Research
Speakers
Nillian N. Mulemi
Nillian N. Mulemi, CEO - Petrofund
Gift Lubele
Gift Lubele, CEO and Co-Founder - Auraa Africa