Oil and Gas Conference 2025 announces Future Generations Masterclass
The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) has announced the launch of the Future Generations Masterclass, a new half-day programme dedicated to inspiring, empowering and preparing Namibia’s future oil and gas professionals.
Delivered in partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, this initiative forms a key part of the conference's wider mission to create inclusive and sustainable pathways for growth in the country’s emerging energy sector.
The Future Generations Masterclass will offer students, graduates and young professionals a unique platform to explore career opportunities in Namibia’s nascent oil and gas industry, engage directly with seasoned energy leaders and develop the critical leadership and technical skills necessary for success in the sector.
As Namibia’s energy sector transforms, driven by significant offshore discoveries, technological advancement, and the global energy transition, the development of skilled local talent has never been more vital.
The Future Generations Masterclass will provide attendees with practical tools and insights to navigate this evolving landscape and build fulfilling careers.
Programme highlights
Session One: Fostering Leadership and Career Growth for Young Professionals in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector – Pathways to Success.
This session will address key strategies for leadership development, technical training and structured career progression to equip young Namibians for the challenges and opportunities of the oil and gas industry.
Key discussion topics
• Supporting leadership development and career growth for young professionals
• Understanding evolving career trends and emerging opportunities in the energy sector
• Building essential skills through mentorship, training and structured development programmes
• Navigating challenges such as market volatility, sustainability demands, and digitalisation
Session Two: Mentoring and Inspirational Talks
In this engaging session, experienced professionals from Namibia’s oil, gas, and broader energy industries will share personal career journeys, lessons learned and practical advice, providing aspiring professionals with invaluable real-world perspectives on how to succeed and thrive in the energy sector.
The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12 to 15 August in Windhoek.
With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa's energy landscape, the event is set to attract global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers, as it offers exceptional opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and skills development.
The conference is hosted by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with a strategic partnership with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Rhino Resources and SNC Incorporated.
Delivered in partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, this initiative forms a key part of the conference's wider mission to create inclusive and sustainable pathways for growth in the country’s emerging energy sector.
The Future Generations Masterclass will offer students, graduates and young professionals a unique platform to explore career opportunities in Namibia’s nascent oil and gas industry, engage directly with seasoned energy leaders and develop the critical leadership and technical skills necessary for success in the sector.
As Namibia’s energy sector transforms, driven by significant offshore discoveries, technological advancement, and the global energy transition, the development of skilled local talent has never been more vital.
The Future Generations Masterclass will provide attendees with practical tools and insights to navigate this evolving landscape and build fulfilling careers.
Programme highlights
Session One: Fostering Leadership and Career Growth for Young Professionals in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector – Pathways to Success.
This session will address key strategies for leadership development, technical training and structured career progression to equip young Namibians for the challenges and opportunities of the oil and gas industry.
Key discussion topics
• Supporting leadership development and career growth for young professionals
• Understanding evolving career trends and emerging opportunities in the energy sector
• Building essential skills through mentorship, training and structured development programmes
• Navigating challenges such as market volatility, sustainability demands, and digitalisation
Session Two: Mentoring and Inspirational Talks
In this engaging session, experienced professionals from Namibia’s oil, gas, and broader energy industries will share personal career journeys, lessons learned and practical advice, providing aspiring professionals with invaluable real-world perspectives on how to succeed and thrive in the energy sector.
The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12 to 15 August in Windhoek.
With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa's energy landscape, the event is set to attract global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers, as it offers exceptional opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and skills development.
The conference is hosted by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with a strategic partnership with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Rhino Resources and SNC Incorporated.
