African Leaders Discussion: Featured Speakers
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Sheilah is the Innovation-Driven Market Director at the Digital Cooperation Organization. A Kenyan startup coach and innovation strategist, she has over 14 years in African tech and entrepreneurship.
Garikai Nhongo, Senior Communications Manager @ Co-Develop
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Garikai leads Co-Develop's communications and stakeholder engagement, bringing experience from 39 African countries, including roles at Smart Africa working with high-level stakeholders.
Amel Makhlouf UN/EU/AFDB Climate Finance, Sustainable Development Expert
Sheilah Birgen, Innovation-Driven Market (IDM) Director @ the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Amel Makhlouf UN/EU/AFDB Climate Finance, Sustainable Development Expert
Amel is an international expert in climate, energy, finance, and development, with over 20 years across Africa, Europe, and the Arab World. She is a pioneering aerospace engineering graduate affiliated with councils and universities in Tunisia and Italy.
Tabitha Muthoni, Senior Anchor And Producer @ CNBC Africa
Tabitha Muthoni, Senior Anchor And Producer @ CNBC Africa
Amel Makhlouf UN/EU/AFDB Climate Finance, Sustainable Development Expert
Tabitha Muthoni is a seasoned CNBC Africa journalist and the host of 'Closing Bell East Africa' and 'Power Lunch East Africa.' With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in business reporting and economic coverage across Africa.
Salima Hebbache Steven, Commissioner @ ICWS
Tabitha Muthoni, Senior Anchor And Producer @ CNBC Africa
Salima Hebbache Steven, Commissioner @ ICWS
Salima is a trilingual event creator and communicator with decades of experience in climate-versed events worldwide. She specializes in climate communication and community building, in supporting a sustainable economy.
ICWS Series - Who and Why attend!
Who Should Attend
Attendance at this Virtual series is intended for professionals interested in the clean transportation transition, particularly those focused on Energy, Water, innovative investments, and Digital systems.
- Experts and Professionals in Energy, Water, and Digital Systems.
- Government and Institutional Officials involved in policy, climate finance, and ecological transition at the national and multilateral level (UN/EU/MDB).
- Executives and Leaders in integrated power, energy, and development funds.
- Finance & Investment Leaders
- Climate adaptation & Solutions innovators
- Not-for-profit organizationaions provider
Why Attend
This Virtual Series provides an accessible platform for learning and cross-industry collaboration, focusing on accelerating the transition to cost-effective Green Transition.
- Gain Focused Expertise: tailored to Energy, Water, innovative investments, and Digital systems
- Network with Regional Leaders & Access Practical Knowledge.
- Explore solutions for digital, energy, and water infrastructure.
- Expand Global Perspective and contribute to dialogues on funding programs, grants, and innovative investment strategies
- Professional Development: access benefits and insights from experts with just a click.