What It Means to Be a Water Security Africa Speaker

Across Africa, access to clean, reliable water is under threat. Climate change, urban growth, and industrial demand push systems to the brink. At Water Security Africa, our speakers are leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators. They are policymakers,  engineers, scientists, and industry pioneers working at the cutting edge of water management. They bring hard facts, real stories, and bold ideas. They don’t deal in theory. They bring action. Let’s meet the people who are setting the precedent.

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SPEAKERS

Amgad Elmahdi
Regional Manager Mena Green Climate Fund

Belvana Abeli
Green Economy Portfolio Manager, Wesgro

Boitumelo Matshediso
Talbot Analytics Business Unit Lead, Talbot Group

Cleopas Sanangura
Group CEO, Thamani Technologies & Systems Pty Ltd

Jakob Carnemark
Founder, Endeavour Inspired Infrastructure

Jay Bhagwan
Senior Manager, Water Research Commission

Jesston Williams
Executive Director, Tangelic

Juzer Jangbarwala
CTO - Renewables & Water, Endeavour Energy, LLC

Katleho Mojakisane
Sustainable Futures Coordinator, Tangelic

Kirsty Carden
Director - Future Water Institute; A/prof - Dept Of Civil Engineering, University Of Cape Town

Matthew Cheney
Head Of Commercial And Industrial, Hall Core Water C&I

Musa Maluleke
Senior Civil Engineer, Eskom Rotek Industries

Nicholas Igwe
Global Head & Nigeria, National Coordinator OPS-WASH (Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)

Ntombizanele Mary Bila-Mupariwa
Provincial Head: Western Cape, Department of Water and Sanitation

Patience Mukuyu
Lead Policy Analyst - Water Security and Climate Resilience, WaterAid

Philippa Rodseth
Executive Director, Manufacturing Circle

Precious Nyarambi
Founder, Elohay Cleaners

Vasanie Pather
Senior Manager, ESKOM

Saad Islam
Investment Director, British International Investment

Saima Shaanika
Senior Advocacy, Strategic Partnership And Engagement Officer , World Food Organisations

Shyam Misra
Group Managing Director, Saww (South African Water Works)

Ysaac Akinin
Director of New Business & Partnerships, Jabu Technologies

Keenan George
Ceo, Smart-view Technology

Rudy Roberts
Founder and Chief Executive, The Mega Water Corporation

Hilton Baartman
Digital Energy Director Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric

David Fulton
CTO, Reddrok Water Security Corporation

Les Lange
Director, Zambezi Sanitation

Theuns Tait
Product Manager, Conlog

Helen Hulett
CEO, ANDWATR

Rembu Magoba
Manager: CSIR Water Centre, CSIR

Natasha Ramkirpal
Group Lead: Water Security, Ccba

Zaid Railoun
Power And Sustainable Solutions, Standard Bank

Sherif ElKafafi
CEO / Managing Partner - Meter Technology Co. Afro Utilities

Alex Hesketh
Technical Director, Talbot Group (pty) Ltd

André Theys
Executive Manager : Operations, V&A Waterfront Holdings (pty) Ltd

Blessing Ndlovu
Senior Engineering Technician (wsa Projects), Newcastle Local Municipality

Esper Jacobeth Ncube
CEO, Talbot

Hassan Almsaeed
Manager - CTS Water Desalination, ACWA Power

Kennedy Chihota
Managing Director, Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Lelentle Motaung
Sales Engineer, Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Mike Smith
Director, Talbot

Mpho Makgatha
Executive Manager, Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Nandu Bhula
Country Manager South Africa, Acwa Power Energy Africa

Oluwatuyi Olowoyeye
Research Assistant, Iowa State University

Phindile Msomi
Group CEO, Hazile Group

Thandeka Yvonne Sthembile Jwara
Process Services, Umngeni-uThukela Water

Jo Crimes
Engagement Manager, Pegasys

Jane Reddick
Programme Manager: Water & Agriculture, GreenCape

Gary Fahy
Lead: Business Development, Impact Water Solutions

Ashton Mpofu
Director, Amabhungu

Mellicsent Mashinini
Vertical Sales Manager: Water And Wastewaterwhat, Siemens Pty Ltd

Nkuleleko Mabila
Senior Analyst: Water Sector, Greencape

 

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