Lamine Savadogo is the Founder and President of Marison Energy Systems, an International Business Development firm bridging the United States and Africa through technological, commercial and financial partnerships. With over three decades of cross sectoral experience spanning government, academia and the corporate sector, Mr Savadogo has been a transformative force in strengthening US-Africa business relations. As Global Ambassador for International Programs at the Edison Electric Institute, Mr Savadogo leads strategic engagements in Electricity Diplomacy advocating electrification as a pathway to industrialization and economic development across the African continent. His non-profit organization, Sun Powered Water Works has already provided clean drinking water to thousands in Rural Mali, demonstrating his deep commitment to sustainable impact. Mr Savadogo's work has earned him numerous accolades, including, induction in the World Trade Hall of Fame, the Order of National Merit of Mali, and awards from the Edison Electric Institute, the Export Import Bank of the United States. A fluent Speaker of Bambara, French, English and Portuguese, Mr Savadogo brings exceptional global insight, cultural fluency, and strategic foresight to every speaking engagement. Join us as he shares his vision for energy-led transformation, sustainable development, and the future of US-Africa collaboration