G-SEL Network

21/08/2026

🌍 NET ZERO AND BEYOND: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

We are proud to present H.E. Dr. Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of The Gambia, as the Keynote Speaker for this important conversation on the future of energy and sustainable development.

But she won’t be alone. Joining this powerful conversation are distinguished voices from across finance, academia, technology, communications, and renewable energy:

🎤 Keynote Speaker

H.E. Dr. Fatou Bensouda
High Commissioner of The Gambia

👤 Convener

Joy Osomiamhe-O
Executive Director, G-SEL NETWORK

🎙️ Moderator

Helen Neal
HN Communications

💡 Panelists

Ovie Iroro — FirstBank UK Limited

Dr. Hasan Baig — University of East London

Greg Searle — C-Capture Ltd

Tony Tiyou — Renewables in Africa (RiA)

📅 27 August 2026

⏰ 5:00 PM

📍 University of Westminster, London

🎟️ Registration is open. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq27hVcXKL9tzcrRcAcqTIEu6eGmdOahLhdBkg-CkTMIYogw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Be part of the conversation. Be part of shaping the future of energy. 🌱⚡

20/08/2026

🌍 G-SEL GLOBAL ENERGY INSIGHT | 12–18 AUGUST 2026

The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly — and this week’s developments highlight a central reality: energy security, investment, infrastructure and the clean energy transition are increasingly interconnected.

From oil-market disruptions and downstream refining pressures to new investment opportunities across Africa, the signals from this week point to a broader question:

How can countries translate energy resources and investment into reliable power, economic value, resilience and sustainable development?

This week’s insight explores key developments shaping the energy landscape, including:

🔹 Global oil-market pressures and energy security
🔹 Refining and downstream bottlenecks
🔹 Emerging investment opportunities in Africa
🔹 Energy infrastructure and clean-power integration
🔹 Global partnerships and their implications for the Global South
🔹 The bigger strategic questions facing Africa’s energy future

G-SEL Network, believes that understanding what changed, why it matters, and what comes next is essential to building informed leadership and better energy decisions.

📖 Explore this week’s Global Energy Insight and join the conversation.

What energy development from this week do you think will have the greatest impact on Africa?

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20/08/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO! | MEET THE VOICES SHAPING THE CONVERSATION

In just 7 days, G-SEL NETWORK will convene an inspiring group of leaders and experts at the University of Westminster, London for:

NET ZERO AND BEYOND: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

📅 27 August 2026

⏰ 5:00 PM

📍 University of Westminster, London

As we count down to this important conversation, we are pleased to announce the distinguished voices who will be joining us.

We are delighted to have Helen Neal of HN Communications as our Moderator, guiding an engaging conversation on the opportunities, challenges and choices shaping the future of energy systems.

Joining the discussion are:

Joy Osomiamhe-O
Executive Director, G-SEL NETWORK

Ovie Iroro
FirstBank UK Limited

Dr. Hasan Baig
University of East London

Greg Searle
C-Capture Ltd

Tony Tiyou
Renewables in Africa (RiA)

The conversation will go beyond the question of how we reduce emissions. It will explore the bigger question:

What kind of energy systems do we need to build for a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future?

This August pre-conference is an opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, build connections and contribute to the conversation shaping what comes next.

ONE WEEK TO GO.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conversation.

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq27hVcXKL9tzcrRcAcqTIEu6eGmdOahLhdBkg-CkTMIYogw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

18/08/2026

ENERGY TRANSITION: WHAT ARE WE ACTUALLY TRANSITIONING TO?

The energy transition is often reduced to a simple idea:

Fossil fuels → Renewable energy.

But the reality is much bigger.

We are reshaping how energy is generated, how it moves through infrastructure, how it is stored, how efficiently it is used, and how technology, policy and investment shape our energy systems.

And at the centre of it all is a fundamental question:

What kind of energy system are we building for the future?

A system that is not only cleaner, but also reliable, accessible, resilient and capable of supporting economic growth.

G-SEL NETWORK believes the conversation must move beyond changing energy sources to reshaping energy systems..

What does the energy transition mean to you?

August Pre Conference:

NET ZERO AND BEYOND
(Shaping The Future Of Energy Systems)

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq27hVcXKL9tzcrRcAcqTIEu6eGmdOahLhdBkg-CkTMIYogw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

17/08/2026

Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Energy Access Across Africa

On Monday, 3 August 2026, a G-SEL NETWORK delegation, led by Joy Osomiamhe-O, held strategic engagements with the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and the Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi MCIPM, FISMN, as part of our ongoing stakeholder consultations.

The discussions focused on collaboration towards two major G-SEL initiatives:

🔹 African Women Leading Clean Cooking (AWLCC) – a pan-African platform advancing African-led policy dialogue, investment, innovation, and women's leadership to accelerate universal access to clean cooking solutions across the continent. The initiative will be featured during our United Nations General Assembly 81 Side Event in New York this September.

🔹 G-SEL Conference 2026 – our flagship conference, themed "Powering Nations Through a Balanced and Sustainable Energy Pathway," taking place 9–11 December 2026 at the University of Westminster, London. The conference will bring together governments, development finance institutions, academia, industry, investors, and policymakers to advance practical solutions for energy access across the Global South.

We appreciate the warm reception and look forward to working with governments, development partners, financial institutions, academia, and industry leaders to translate dialogue into impact.

To explore partnership opportunities, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].



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14/08/2026

GLOBAL ENERGY INSIGHT | 4–11 AUGUST 2026

What happened in global energy markets this week — and what does it mean for Africa?

From geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz to Europe's gas storage challenges, the growing energy demand from AI, Malaysia's energy-efficiency strategy, and the environmental risks surrounding energy transportation, one message stands out:

Energy resilience is no longer just about energy supply.

It is about routes, storage, grids, efficiency and environmental risk.

For Africa, this raises important questions around:

⚡ Energy security
🔌 Power infrastructure
💡 Energy efficiency
🌍 Climate resilience
🤝 Leadership

Swipe through for the key signals and what they mean for Africa.

14/08/2026

ADVANCING THE CONVERSATION AHEAD OF UNGA 81

As we prepare for the upcoming UNGA 81 Side Event: African Women Leading Clean Cooking, G-SEL Network continues to engage with key leaders and stakeholders whose voices and influence are critical to advancing sustainable development across Africa.

In this spirit, G-SEL Network Executive Director, Joy Osomiamhe-O had the privilege of engaging with H.E Ambassador Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum, ahead of our upcoming UNGA 81 convening.

The engagement underscores the importance of bringing together leadership, advocacy and collective action to advance Africa’s clean cooking transition and strengthen the role of women in shaping sustainable energy solutions.

As we look towards UNGA 81, the conversation continues on how African women can lead, influence and drive meaningful change in the transition to clean cooking.

African women are not just part of the transition. They are leading it.

UNGA 81 IS COMING !!

STAY TUNED

13/08/2026

⏳ 2 WEEKS TO GO!

The countdown continues.

In just two weeks, G-SEL will convene policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and emerging professionals for an important conversation on:

NET ZERO AND BEYOND: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the questions around energy access, innovation, sustainability, policy, and the transition to a net-zero future require collaboration and bold thinking.

Join us on 27 August 2026 for an evening of insightful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and practical conversations shaping the future of energy.

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq27hVcXKL9tzcrRcAcqTIEu6eGmdOahLhdBkg-CkTMIYogw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

We look forward to having you be part of the conversation.

20/07/2026

10/07/2026

We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director and Founding Partner, Joy Osomiamhe-O, on being recognised as No. 24 in the 2026 AOW Top 50 Power List of Pan-African Female Leaders in Energy. 🎉

This prestigious recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable energy, and dedication to driving impactful partnerships across Africa and the Global South.

Congratulations, Joy, on this well-deserved achievement. Your leadership continues to inspire the next generation of energy leaders.

👏 Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone!