Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has confirmed his participation in next year’s International Energy Conference and Expo, the organisers announced on Thursday.
Dr Rowley is expected to give remarks on the opening day , the organisers noted. 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”.
“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,” Anthony Whyte, Chairman of the event, is quoted in a press release as saying.
He 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 organisers say the conference is expected to see the participation of policymakers, academics, industry professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world. These include Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development.
