Global Women in Pipeline

Welcome to "Global Women in Pipeline – Empowering Women, Engaging Men" a dynamic gathering aimed at connecting and inspiring women in the pipeline industry worldwide. In an era where diversity and inclusion are critical components of success, this event serves as a powerful platform to highlight the significance of women's contributions to the pipeline business.
Discussing an array of engaging activities, importance of empowering, mentoring programs etc, we emphasize the pivotal role women play in fostering business diversity and driving innovation in this sector.

The importance of the Global Women in Pipeline event lies in its ability to create a space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and empowerment. Women bring unique perspectives and insights to the pipeline industry, enriching its capabilities for innovation and progress. By recognizing and amplifying their role, we pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable business environment that benefits everyone.

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7 May 2025

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM "Global Women in Pipeline" panel (part of ptc session program):

Title: "Women in the Pipeline industry” (1h 15min)

Description: This panel will look at actionable solutions for creating gender-inclusive environments in the global workforce. Experts from several areas will discuss practical strategies that organizations can take to attract, retain, and elevate female talent in the pipeline industry.

Speakers:

Moderation by Hanan Mohsen | International Consultant, Ambassador UAE | Energy Institute, Global Women Forum (GWF) | UAE
Camila Sanchez Prado | Development & Tendering Director | HDI | France
Dr. Carol Bond | Senior Lecturer in Management | AFHREA Indigenous Knowledges Major Coordinator – Social Impact - BBus | Deputy Director BLCHEAN | RMIT University | Australia
Sarah Brooks | Commercial Lead - Director - SWIG | Klarian | UK
Simon Joyce | Principal Engineer - Future of Energy | SGN | UK
Mohamed Chebaro | Vice President, Integrity and Risk Management| ENBRIDGE GAS INC | Canada

8 May 2025

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM | Opening & Welcome

Rana Alnasir-Boulos – Chairperson, Global Women Forum (GWF) / Director of Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany

2:10 PM – 2:15 PM | Master of Ceremony

Zahra Al Hajri – Change Management Senior Coach, Petroleum Development Oman, Sultanate of Oman
"Navigating Change: Lessons from the Energy Sector’s Challenges in Change Management and the Path Forward for Women and Young Leaders"

2:15 PM – 2:35 PM | Keynote Address #1

Boyana Achovski – Secretary General, Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), Belgium
"Driving Innovation Through Diversity: The Future of the Pipeline Industry"

Insights on how diversity and inclusion drive innovation and competitiveness.
Strategies for building diverse and inclusive teams for industry growth.

2:35 PM – 2:55 PM | Keynote Address #2

Maha F. Attia – Government Executive for Strategy and Transformation, Ministry of Petroleum, EGAS, EGPC, Egypt
"Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures: The Role of Intercultural Collaboration in the Pipeline Industry"

2:55 PM – 3:40 PM | Panel Discussion (45 min)

"Empowering Women: Leadership Journey and Success Stories with a Focus on Men as Mentors"

Highlighting inspiring narratives and insights from women leaders.
Strategies for navigating obstacles and achieving success.
The role of mentorship, with emphasis on male mentors in fostering career growth.

Speakers:

Moderator: Joanna Jedrys | Consultant | Germany
Ana Gomes | Business Development Manager | Envibes | Italy
Furcas Federica | Strategy and Growth Manager | Baker Hughes | Italy
Kate Stratogianni | Technical Data Analyst | ROSEN Group | Germany
Daniella Soto Hood | Senior Piping Designer | Mineral Technologies | Australia
Dr. Gunnar Brandin | Head of Technical Projects | OGE | Germany

3:40 PM – 4:10 PM | Networking Coffee Break (30 min)

4:10 PM – 4:15 PM | Personal Story

Sara Ayoub – Process Engineer, Broaden Energy Solutions L.L.C, UAE
"Breaking Barriers: My Personal Journey in the Energy Sector with Mentorship from a Man"

4:15 PM – 5:35 PM | Parallel Interactive Workshops (80 min each)

Workshop 1: "Inclusive Leadership: Engaging Youth in the Pipeline Industry"
💡 Sponsored by Atmos

Workshop 2: Empowering Women in Oil & Gas: Enhancing Recruitment and Early Career Support"

💡 Sponsored by NDT Global

5:35 PM – 5:50 PM | Closing Remarks (10 min)

Ellen von Zitzewitz – Deputy Head of Division, Bilateral Cooperation on Hydrogen Infrastructure, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany
Recap of key takeaways from the forum & opportunity for final networking discussions.

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Agenda from ptc 2024

8 April 2024

10:00 - 10:30: Registration and Welcome coffee
Start the day by checking in, and networking with fellow attendees.

10:30 - 10:35: Event Opening

Welcome: Rana Alnasir-Boulos, Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany | Chair Global Women Forum
Master of Ceremony: Ana Nunez Anton, EU Chemicals Pipeline Manager, Shell, Netherlands

10:35 - 11:00: Keynote Speech: "Empowering Diversity in Pipeline Business"

Ellen von Zitzewitz, Deputy Head Division VB1, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany

11:00 - 11:45: Panel Discussion: "Navigating Challenges: Women's Experiences in the Pipeline Sector"
Insights from a diverse panel of professionals sharing stories and strategies.

Session Chair: Cindy Dirkx, Independent Pipeline Professional, Dirkx PM&S, Netherlands
Edna Michelle Bisso Bi Mba, Head of Reservoir Services | SPE Germany Section Treasurer | Co-Chair Wintershall Dea Women's Network, Germany
Deepak Gupta, Director Projects, GAIL INDIA LIMITED, India
Ana Nunez Anton, EU Chemicals Pipeline Manager, Shell, Netherlands

11:45 - 12:30: Panel Discussion: "Empowering Women in Pipeline: A Global Perspective on Workplace Development"
Insights from a diverse panel of professionals sharing stories and strategies.

Session Chair: Julia Moeller, Senior Consultant Oil & Gas, Siemens, Germany
Renata Lins Reis, Planning and Scheduling Engineer na, NTS - Nova Transportadora do Sudeste, Brazil
Diana Junquera Curiel, Director Energy Industry and Just Transition, IndustriALL Global Union, Switzerland
Reena Sahney, President, jiva consulting, Canada
Cliff Johnson, President, Pipeline Research Council International, USA

12:30 - 13:45: Lunch break

13:45 - 14:30: Interactive Workshop: "Leadership Skills for Success"
Participate in hands-on activities and group discussions focusing on key leadership skills and strategies.

Session Chair: Monique Roberts, Excecutive director , PODS association, United States
Deborah Matthews, Manager, Integrity & Operations Services, TC Energy, United States
Barbara Jinks, Advisor - green gases, Germany
Matt Mo CVO, Arabia Insiders, United Arab Emirates

14:30 - 15:15: Coffee break

15:15 - 15:45: Fireside Chat: "Innovation and the Future of Pipeline Business"
Candid conversation with an industry visionary about trends and opportunities.

Session Chair: Yvonne van den Berg, Co-founder & Chief of Staff, INGU, Canada
Lena MUSCILLO, Presidente, LogIC sas, France
Ahmed AlKhaldi, Senior Pipeline Construction Engineer, PDO, Oman

15:45 - 16:45: "Empowering Through Leadership: Nurturing Mentorship for Women”

Session Chair: Rana Alnasir-Boulos, Director Business Development, EITEP Institute, Germany | Chair Global Women Forum
Hana Nasser, Exponential Coach, International Speaker, Mentor, Trainer, Freelancer, Lebanon
Christine Zhang-Lippert, Founder and Managing Director bridge4works consulting, Germany
Tanya Hutton, Technical Solution Specialist, Education Systems and Services , ROSEN Competence Club, UK

16:45 - 18:00: Closing Remarks and Interactive Networking
Reflect on the day's insights and engage in a creative networking activity designed to connect attendees in a fun and memorable way.