With the aim of driving progress towards SDG7 (affordable and clean energy), the AEE will focus on furthering the Africa Power Vision goals and objectives, and is organized by Informa Markets.
Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Director â€" Energy, Informa Markets said that this Expo represents a significant milestone for Africa's energy sector since for the first time, high-level audiences, including government ministers, regulators, and utility CEOs, will come together to collaborate on transformative strategies for Africa's energy future.
It also seeks to encourage investment in renewable energy projects and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the continent.
Boasting a top-calibre line-up, this event is set to become a regular feature on Africa's energy and utilities calendar. Our specific thanks go to Tetracore for demonstrating their commitment to the sustainable growth of the industry in their role as a Gold Conference Sponsor,' Yesufu said.
Scheduled to take place from November 4 to 6 at the Kigali Convention Centre, the AEE promises to be a truly Pan-African event that features more than 150 exhibitors representing the continent's rapidly expanding energy sector.
Exhibitors include providers of renewable and clean energy, transmission and distribution, energy consumption and management, backup generators and critical power, and smart solutions.
Some of the international actors expected to attend include National Energy Regulatory Authorities in Tanzania, Morocco, Nigeria, Malawi, Uganda, Namibia, Eswatini, Zambia, Ghana, to mention but a few.
The 3-day event includes a Technical Seminar that will serve as a knowledge hub to learn and share industry best practices and scientific developments, and several roundtable discussions that will delve into some critical issues requiring attention from various stakeholders.
An exclusive Leadership Summit, themed 'Investments, integration, infrastructure, and governance to fuel the energy transition', features an impressive line-up of esteemed speakers, interactive deep-dive sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Under discussion at the Leadership Summit will be critical themes shaping Africa's energy future, including the development of a roadmap to universal electrification and the creation of robust policy frameworks through the African Single Electricity Markets.
Speakers will explore enhancing feasibility studies and business plans to reduce financial risks in large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as the significant role of innovation in advancing last-mile rural electrification through decentralized renewable energy (DRE).
Additionally, experts will discuss strategies for designing effective carbon market mechanisms that reduce emissions while boosting investment.
The potential of green hydrogen in facilitating a low-carbon transition, the importance of financing energy access, and the role of gas-to-power infrastructure as a catalyst in the energy transition will also be key focus points.
Sam K Nkurunziza
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rwanda-to-host-inaugural-africa-energy-expo
