Join Moore at the U.S. Africa Energy Forum 2025
August 6 –7, 2025
Post Oak Hotel, Galleria, Houston, Texas, USA
Introduction
This is an exclusive gathering of energy, finance, and policy leaders shaping the future of African investment.
Taking place in Houston, Texas, the Forum will convene high-level stakeholders to explore strategic U.S. investment in African markets.
Key Sessions Featuring Moore
Accelerating African Growth Through Strategic U.S. Investments and Financing
(August 6 | 11:40 – 12:25)
Moderator: Candice Czeremuszkin, Managing Partner, Moore Cayman & Global Private Equity Sector Leader, Moore Global.
This panel explores private equity’s role in driving African growth, risk mitigation strategies, ESG-aligned investing, and innovative financing mechanisms.
Speakers:
Jude Kearney, Managing Partner, Asafo & Co. (US)
Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, Deputy Managing Partner, CLG
Jonathan Tyler, CEO, Symphony Capital
Doug Sheridan, Founder, EnergyPoint Research
Selam Demissie, Director, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)*
Representative, Bank of America*
Resources, Security and the U.S. Role in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(August 6 | 13:45 – 14:45)
Moderator: Stan Whiting, Director, Moore Global A deep-dive into U.S.–DRC relations, critical infrastructure development, mineral wealth, and bilateral investment partnerships.
The session will bring together U.S. and African private equity leaders, legal experts, and development finance professionals to discuss actionable investment strategies, regulatory frameworks, and risk mitigation in frontier and growth markets.
Speakers:
H.E. Prof. Teddy Lwamba, Minister of Energy and Water Resources, DRC
Joel Fumbwe, Upstream Technical Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, DRC
Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy for Critical Supply Chains, Silverado Policy Accelerator
Freddy Yodi Shembo, General Director, Agency for the Management, Coordination and Supervision of Conventions Agreements (APCSC)
Nkenda P. Nzinga, US Representative and Deputy Director, Agency for the Management, Coordination and Supervision of Conventions Agreements (APCSC)
Paul Hinks, Chairman and CEO, Hydro-Link
Meet our Speakers
Candice Czeremuszkin
Private Equity Sector Lead, Moore Global
Managing Partner, Moore Cayman
Candice is a chartered accountant with over 15 years of experience in auditing and advisory services for the alternative investment fund sector. Based in the Cayman Islands, she leads Private Equity initiatives across the Moore Global network, supporting fund managers and portfolio companies with tailored insights and cross-border collaboration. Candice is a Fellow of the ACCA, holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, and plays an active leadership role in several professional and community organisations, including CIIPA and ACCA Cayman.
Stan Whiting
Director,
Board Chair, Legal & Corporate Services, Moore Johannesburg
Stan brings over 35 years of business leadership across Africa, with a background in entrepreneurial ventures, board governance, and strategic consulting. As expert at Moore Johannesburg and Chair of multiple legal and corporate services entities, he supports clients navigating compliance, BEE, and regional market dynamics. Known for his mentoring approach and cross-cultural leadership, Stan is also a guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg and an active contributor to business development across the African continent.
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