Ugwem Eneyo

Ugwem Eneyo

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & CEO of SHYFT Power Solutions; Pioneering AI & IoT in Energy Tech in Emerging Markets

Ugwem Eneyo Biography

Ugwem Eneyo is Nigerian-American engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of SHYFT Power Solutions (formerly known as Solstice Energy Solutions), a venture-backed, award-winning energy technology company. The company is a bi-product of her research as a former Stanford MS/PhD student in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Prior to Stanford, Eneyo worked as an Environmental and Regulatory Risk Advisor for infrastructure projects throughout South Asia, Africa, and the Americas. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Eneyo has been recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Energy, Climate & Capital Media's Ten to Watch and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy Honors, among other recognitions. She’s one of the early Black, female founders to have raised over one million dollars in venture capital. Eneyo has been a speaker at the World Bank State of the African Union Forum, Global Climate Action Summit (opening prior to former U.S. Vice President Al Gore), and Ceres. In addition to energy technology, Ms. Eneyo addresses topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech and hardware start-ups.

Her work with SHYFT Power Solutions is pioneering the use of AI, industrial IoT, and integrated software to build the electricity grid of the future by intelligently managing and integrating distributed resources like solar and batteries into the grid. Forbes marked SHYFT (Solstice) as one of the “Top 60 Women-Led Tech Companies Around the World Shaking Up Tech.” Headquarted in Oakland, California with a subsidiary in Lagos, Nigeria SHYFT Power Solutions is ensuring that the future of energy can deliver resilient, clean, and affordable energy to all.

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Ugwem Eneyo Speaking Topics

Women in Technology

As a former Engineering Ph.D. student, an engineer in the oil and gas industry, and now tech entrepreneur, Ugwem has seen the challenges and opportunities for women in technology and the role women are playing in shaping the future.

Sustainable Development of Megacities

At Shyft, Ugwem leads a team that is addressing the environmental and social implications of development in urban areas, particularly in emerging markets. She’s spent much of her career answering questions on how to reimagine infrastructure in growing cities while also considering sustainability.

Africa’s Emerging Tech Ecosystem

Just take a look at how Africa leap-frogged traditional landlines to cell phones, or the current adoption of mobile money and you can see that the continent is a true innovators canvas. Ugwem’s company is another company using technology to transform the energy sector, but through this lens, she sees the forefront of Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem.

African Entrepreneurs & the Start-Up Ecosystem

The Future of Energy

Ugwem Eneyo Videos

Nigeria's Opportunity To Leapfrog In The Energy Sector by Ugwem
Ugwem Eneyo World Ceres Talk: "A Tech-Enabled Leapfrog to ...

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What topics does Ugwem Eneyo speak about?

Ugwem Eneyo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Environment, Technology, Futurism, Sustainability, Energy, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation.

Where does Ugwem Eneyo travel from?

Ugwem Eneyo generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ugwem Eneyo?

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Ugwem Eneyo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Climate Change, Environmental Science and Environmental Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ugwem Eneyo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ugwem Eneyo generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mutale Nkonde, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Bill Nussey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ugwem Eneyo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.

Ugwem Eneyo Speaking Topics

  • Women in Technology

    As a former Engineering Ph.D. student, an engineer in the oil and gas industry, and now tech entrepreneur, Ugwem has seen the challenges and opportunities for women in technology and the role women are playing in shaping the future.

  • Sustainable Development of Megacities

    At Shyft, Ugwem leads a team that is addressing the environmental and social implications of development in urban areas, particularly in emerging markets. She’s spent much of her career answering questions on how to reimagine infrastructure in growing cities while also considering sustainability.

  • Africa’s Emerging Tech Ecosystem

    Just take a look at how Africa leap-frogged traditional landlines to cell phones, or the current adoption of mobile money and you can see that the continent is a true innovators canvas. Ugwem’s company is another company using technology to transform the energy sector, but through this lens, she sees the forefront of Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem.

  • African Entrepreneurs & the Start-Up Ecosystem

  • The Future of Energy

Ugwem Eneyo Videos

Nigeria's Opportunity To Leapfrog In The Energy Sector by Ugwem
Ugwem Eneyo World Ceres Talk: "A Tech-Enabled Leapfrog to ...
  • How do I book Ugwem Eneyo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ugwem Eneyo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ugwem Eneyo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ugwem Eneyo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ugwem Eneyo for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ugwem Eneyo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ugwem Eneyo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ugwem Eneyo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ugwem Eneyo speak about?

  • Where does Ugwem Eneyo travel from?

    Ugwem Eneyo generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ugwem Eneyo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ugwem Eneyo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ugwem Eneyo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ugwem Eneyo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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