Networking Lounge @ AGIS 2026

9 – 10 Sept 2026

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 13:45 - 14:45

Panel 3 - Water-Energy-Industry Nexus: Enabling Industrial Growth for Agriculture in Arid Regions

Session Chair: Sven Schuppener - Associate Expert, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)

Concept Note:

  • Desalination for mining & green projects

  • Industrial water security

  • Industry integration

  • Agriculture & food security

Panel Speakers:

  1. Hon. Inge Zaamwani - Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform (Namibia)

  2. Abraham Nehemia - Chief Executive Officer, NamWater

  3. Jerome Namaseb - Chief Executive Officer, Daures Green Hydrogen Village

  4. Dr. Hamed Beheshti - Chief Executive Officer, Boreal Light

  5. Alex Simalabwi - Chief Executive Manager, Global Water Partnership (GWP)