The event opened with remarks from Eleanor Rowley, Managing Director at Capricorn and Founder of the Women in Energy Network, who emphasized the importance of creating platforms that support women’s career progression and leadership visibility across the energy sector. This was followed by a welcome address from Dalia El Gabry, Vice President Egypt and Country Chair at Shell, who reaffirmed Shell’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and developing female talent.
A keynote speech delivered by Amal BelKhirat, Executive Managing Director North Africa at Baker Hughes, set the tone for the day. BelKhirat highlighted the evolving role of women in the energy industry and the need for organizations to actively invest in inclusive leadership frameworks that enable women to lead, innovate, and shape the future of the sector.
One of the key highlights of the program was a panel discussion titled “Empowering Women’s Leadership & Allyship in the Energy Industry.