Organisers of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) have announced the launch of a Future Generations Masterclass, a pioneering initiative designed to prepare Namibian youth for leadership roles in the country’s rapidly growing energy sector.
Set to take place on 14 August as part of the main conference programme, the half-day session is being developed in partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum and the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN).
It aims to offer students and young professionals tailored mentorship, career strategy workshops, and insight into the skills required to thrive in the evolving global energy landscape.
Jason Kasuto, Chairperson of the EAN, emphasized the initiative’s significance.
“This masterclass is about building a vibrant ecosystem for future energy leaders,” he said, underlining the importance of local talent in shaping Namibia’s energy transition.
Fanuel Shinedima, founder of the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, echoed this sentiment, describing the initiative as “a strategic investment in national capacity.”
He highlighted the masterclass as a key step toward ensuring that Namibian youth are not just spectators but active participants in the country’s energy future.
With its theme “From Exploration to Action,” the NOGC 2025 will run from 12–15 August in Windhoek and is expected to draw a wide array of stakeholders from across the continent and beyond.
The event will feature an expanded exhibition space and several networking opportunities designed to connect investors, policymakers, and emerging professionals.
The conference enjoys strong institutional support, with backing from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the national petroleum company NAMCOR, and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
Namibia’s recent offshore oil discoveries and its ambition to become a continental leader in green hydrogen and renewables have added urgency to workforce development initiatives like the masterclass.
As the nation navigates its dual goals of energy expansion and sustainable development, the spotlight is increasingly turning to its youth — and their readiness to lead.
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