{"id":16386,"date":"2024-02-10T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T18:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=16386"},"modified":"2024-02-10T18:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T18:43:43","slug":"energy-conference-expo-set-to-catalyze-investment-in-guyana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/energy-conference-expo-set-to-catalyze-investment-in-guyana\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Conference &amp; Expo Set to Catalyze Investment in Guyana"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>President Irfaan Ali has emphasized the pivotal role of the upcoming 2024 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Exposition in driving further investment across various sectors of the local economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent appearance on the Energy Perspectives Podcast, the Head of State discussed the significance of this annual event and its potential impact on Guyana&#8217;s development trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled to attract participation from over twenty countries, the conference aims to open doors for investments that will bolster Guyana&#8217;s standing as a global leader in food, climate, and energy security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali underscored the government&#8217;s strategic vision to position Guyana as an attractive destination for investors, highlighting the vast opportunities available in key sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One notable focus of this year&#8217;s conference is agriculture, with President Ali expressing optimism about seizing a significant share of the lucrative aquaculture market in the United States, valued at $4 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Josiah-Energy-Perspective-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is poised to provide a platform for local, regional, and international investors to forge meaningful connections and explore potential collaborations that could drive transformative change in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, President Ali emphasized that the conference will showcase a wide array of opportunities spanning agriculture, research and innovation, food production, manufacturing, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Josiah-Energy-Perspective-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By bringing together stakeholders from diverse sectors, the event aims to foster dialogue, facilitate knowledge exchange, and catalyze investment initiatives that align with Guyana&#8217;s development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the success of previous energy conferences, President Ali highlighted their role in raising awareness about the energy sector and creating opportunities for business partnerships and consortiums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conferences have not only bolstered the profile of the oil and gas industry but have also established Guyana as a premier investment destination in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, slated for February 19\u201322 at the Marriott Hotel, will operate under the theme &#8220;Fuelling Transformation and Modernization.&#8221; 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