Madalena Soares de Albergaria

Chief Growth Officer IN-VR

Madalena Soares de Albergaria is the Chief Growth Officer at IN-VR, a leading global consultancy specializing in energy investment promotion and strategic advisory. With a decade of experience working across Africa, including Angola, Mozambique, and Gabon, Madalena has lived and worked on the ground, partnering directly with ministries, energy regulators, and national oil companies (NOCs). Her expertise lies in fostering investment into emerging markets, helping these regions expand their network of international partners, stakeholders, and experts to drive sustainable growth. 

IN-VR, counting also on Madalena's leadership, plays a key role in connecting governments and the private sector with international investors, leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and global energy dynamics. The firm’s work spans Africa, Latin America, and beyond, providing unmatched insights into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning energy markets. 

Madalena is also acutely aware of the broader trends impacting the global energy sector, including the need for greater inclusion and gender equity. Her on-the-ground experience enables her to understand and address these challenges, providing actionable insights for building more diverse and inclusive energy ecosystems with pragmatic access to capital.


2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: A call to future leaders, innovators, and diversity champions.

The energy industry has focussed most on the ‘E’ in ESG, however the ‘S’ is critically important. Social factors encompass many aspects including how we infuse people into the fabric of our businesses, as well as how we build equitable spaces in the value chain. It also includes the question of integrating innovative practices led by future leaders who are unlocking new clean and renewable energy solutions while navigating today’s complex regulations. So, industry agrees on the importance and urgency of fostering a culture of inclusion that empowers all voices. During this session we will highlight initiatives tied to accelerating innovation, trailblazers leading these initiatives that inevitably address Africa energy transition.

Key areas for discussion: 

  • Highlighting successful initiatives that have integrated industry trailblazers (specifically women and entrepreneurs) 

  • What the future of distributed renewable energy and access for all looks like? And how might we continue to address the need for interconnected mini grids into power grids

  • Call to investors and financiers to support energy infrastructure and social development that will accelerate an equitable and diverse sector  

  • Sharing how DEI transparency leads to positive stakeholder relationships (governance measurement and reporting) 

Thursday 10 October 15:00 - 15:45 Energy Stage

Africa's Energy Mix & Clean Energy Future

Add to calendar 10/10/2024 15:00 10/10/2024 15:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: A call to future leaders, innovators, and diversity champions. The energy industry has focussed most on the ‘E’ in ESG, however the ‘S’ is critically important. Social factors encompass many aspects including how we infuse people into the fabric of our businesses, as well as how we build equitable spaces in the value chain. It also includes the question of integrating innovative practices led by future leaders who are unlocking new clean and renewable energy solutions while navigating today’s complex regulations. So, industry agrees on the importance and urgency of fostering a culture of inclusion that empowers all voices. During this session we will highlight initiatives tied to accelerating innovation, trailblazers leading these initiatives that inevitably address Africa energy transition.

Key areas for discussion: 
  • Highlighting successful initiatives that have integrated industry trailblazers (specifically women and entrepreneurs) 

  • What the future of distributed renewable energy and access for all looks like? And how might we continue to address the need for interconnected mini grids into power grids

  • Call to investors and financiers to support energy infrastructure and social development that will accelerate an equitable and diverse sector  

  • Sharing how DEI transparency leads to positive stakeholder relationships (governance measurement and reporting) 

Energy Stage Africa/Johannesburg