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The convenors of the Namibian Local Content Conference & Exhibition are proud to present NLCC2026.
eing held in Windhoek this year, the week-long 3rd edition of the flagship event is being held under the theme: “Offshore Technology Innovation as a pathway to Local Content Development.” NLCC’s objective remains is to empower local businesses, foster innovation and uphold the highest global industry standards.
Our mission remains to being the preferred platform dedicated to creating inclusive inroads that ensure sustainable cross-sector growth in Namibia’s Oil & Gas, Mining and Green Hydrogen sectors.
Maria Mbudhi is the founder of the Namibia Local Content Conference and Exhibition, affectionately called “NLCC”, a pioneering initiative that promotes inclusive economic participation and sustainable development across Namibia’s industries. She is also a co-founding director of WOGEN (Women in Oil and Gas Energy Network), an organization dedicated to advancing women’s
leadership and representation in the energy sector.
Maria previously served as Deputy Country Manager for Rhino Resources, where she played a strategic role in advancing the company’s operations within Namibia’s oil and gas sector. Her leadership focused on stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and promoting local participation in energy development. She also held a key position as Chair for Public Affairs at the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA), where she worked to strengthen collaboration among industry stakeholders and advocate for policies that support responsible resource development and local capacity building.
Her background in corporate leadership, policy advocacy, and gender inclusion laid the foundation for her current work in economic empowerment. Through the Namibia Local Content Conference (NLCC), Maria fosters dialogue among government, industry, and communities to strengthen local supply chains and promote equitable growth.
Maria’s vision is to create a thriving ecosystem where local enterprises are integral to national development. Her work continues to
“I envision the platform becoming the most sought after flagship oilfield technology industry event in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the potential of becoming Southern Africa’s Hub for Oilfield Technological Innovation and, most importantly where suppliers can form close supplier collaboration for all to keep industry cost escalation in check for, delegates and exhibitors alike.”