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Conference Agenda 2023
Egypt Energy will be hosting an exclusive conference presented by leading government authorities and top industry speakers to highlight and discuss the future of the energy sector, top vision, stats, trends and latest findings and technologies to all the visitors. It is a not to miss feature during your visit!
Location: Egypt International Exhibition Centre, EIEC
- Day 1 | Sunday, 29 October 2023
- Day 2 | Monday, 30 October 2023
- Day 3 | Tuesday, 31 October 2023
11:00 – 12:00
Opening networking session
12:00 - 12:05
EMCEE welcome remarks
Speaker: Farah ElKholy
12:05 - 12:15
Informa opening remarks
12:15 - 12:30
Key note
Speaker: Ambassador Hisham Badr, Assistant Minister for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence and Initiatives, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development
Session: Clean Energy
Progress on the diversified clean energy strategy and its role in domestic and regional energy dynamics
12:30 – 13:30
Opening panel: Progress on Egypt energy transition
Overview: Egypt aims to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035, to help meet the increasing demand while transitioning to a sustainable energy system. Therefore, the government has implemented various policies and initiatives like investing in energy efficiency, diversifying its energy sources by investing more in alternative renewables and also encouraging the private sector to invest in the renewable energy projects by including feed-in tariffs and the establishment of a green energy fund.
Benefits of attending:
· Overview on Egypt 2035 vision and approach towards clean energy strategy and implementation plan
· Explore the government efforts to achieve Egypt’s energy transitions plans, and the facilitations given to the private sector
· Discuss the wind power generation in Egypt, opportunities, key challenges and how to overcome them
· Improve solar energy efficiency and reliability in Egypt
Moderator: Dr. Ayman Hamza, Official Speaker, Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy
Panellists: Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohina, Head Sector of Strategic Planning, Authorities Follow up and International Cooperation, Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy
Eng. Amgad Elhewehy, Head Sector of Studies, Research and Testing, New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
Eng. Hassan Amin, Country Director, ACWA Power
Eng. Sherif EL Gabaly, Founder & Chairman, Enara
13:30 – 13:45
Networking break
13:45 – 14:15
Presentation: Sustainability of renewable energy sources
Speaker: Eng. Nessreen Rady, Director of New and Renewable Energy Department, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)
14:15 – 15:15
Panel discussion: Road Map for energy sector transition to Net Zero in Egypt
Overview: Egypt is committed to achieving net zero emissions. This ambitious target will require a significant transformation of the country's energy sector. The session will outline the key steps that Egypt needs to take to achieve its net zero target.
Benefits of attending:
- Understand Egypt's initiatives to achieving net zero emissions
- Identify the key challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition
- Learn about the different policies that are being considered to achieve net zero emissions
Moderator: Dr. Hala Omar, Senior Sustainability Manager, Dar Al Handasah and Vice President, Egypt Green Building Council
Panellists: Prof. Salah El-Haggar, President, Egypt Green Building Council
Eng. Sherine Fahmy, Co-founder and Treasurer, Egypt Green Building Council
Dr. Hoda Ibrahim, Sustainability Manager for Egypt/Africa region, Alpin Limited and Board member, Egypt Green Building Council
Mr. Mohamed El-Haggar, Sustainability Expert, Certified Edge Green Building Expert, Cofounder and Board Member, EcoStrategies for Sustainable Development
15:15 – 15:45
Nurturing the Egyptian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Speakers:
Mr. Mohamed Ehab Hafez, CEO, Entlaq Holding
Mr. Ahmed Lamloum, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Solar Solutions EG
Mr. Karim Dabbous, Founder, E-tadweer Egypt
15:45 – 16:00
Networking break
16:00 – 16:15
The role of the General Organization for Export and Import Control in supporting the transition to green economy, rationalizing energy, and supporting Egyptian exporters to access European and global markets
Speaker: Eng. Wael El Ngoumy, General Manager, Industrial Laboratories in Suez
16:15 – 17:15
Panel discussion: An outlook on the financing of clean energy projects
Overview: Egypt has made significant strides in financing clean energy projects, with a focus on wind and solar energy. The country has attracted significant foreign investment in the sector and has implemented various incentives to encourage private sector investment and PPP projects. However, challenges remain, and it need innovative and prompt solutions to help the country in achieving its vision.
Benefits of attending:
· Discuss the new funding models for renewable energy projects
· Life extension of renewable energy plants to increase the profitability and decrease the cost
· Overview on PPP projects opportunities in Egypt
Moderator: Ms. Chantal Sabbagh, Head of the Business Development and Non-financial Services for SMEs, National Bank of Egypt
Panellists: Dr. Maged Mahmoud, Director of Projects and Technical Affairs and Lead Renewable Energy Advisor, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Eng. Noha Elbalky, Sustainable Expert, Federation of Egyptian Industries - Environmental Compliance Office
Prof. Mohy Saad Mansour, Professor of Energy, Thermo-fluids, Combustion, and Laser Diagnostics of Turbulent Reacting Flows - Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Cairo University, Chairman of the Egyptian Society for Renewable Energy (ESRE)
17:15 – 17:30
Networking break
Session: Green Hydrogen
Challenges and opportunities to meet the global demand in green hydrogen and ammonia to decarbonize the transportation, fertilizer and power generation sectors
17:30 – 18:30
Panel discussion: Updates of the Green Hydrogen in Egypt
Overview: Egyptian government announced a very ambitious hydrogen strategy, as Egypt plans to become a hub for green hydrogen production. Green Hydrogen is a clean energy source produced using renewable sources of electricity, however there are a lot of challenges facing its growth including the high cost, the safety concerns, and the difficulties in transportation and storage.
Benefits of attending:
· Overview on the potential of hydrogen in Egypt to achieve the decarbonization and sustainability goals
· Egypt’s vision and roadmap in encouraging a sustainable infrastructure for hydrogen production and distribution
· Discuss the commercial and industrial applications of hydrogen
Moderator: Prof. Mohy Saad Mansour, Professor of Energy, Thermo-fluids, Combustion, and Laser Diagnostics of Turbulent Reacting Flows - Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Cairo University, Chairman, The Egyptian Society for Renewable Energy (ESRE)
Panellists: Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, Vice Chairman – Investment and Promotion, General Authority For Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE)
Dr. Kamelia Youssef, Member of the Board of Directors, Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company
Mr. Ahmed Rizk, Deputy Regional Director, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
18:30
End of day one
11:00 – 11:25
Opening networking session
11:25 – 11:30
Emcee opening remarks
Hadeer Hassan
Session: Finance and Investment in Utilities
The role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the private sector in Renewable Energy Finance in Egypt
11:30 - 12:30
Panel discussion: Integration of the green finance and Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principals into Egypt power sector
Overview: The Egyptian government has introduced initiatives such as the Green Economy Program to promote sustainable development, and the Egyptian Exchange has launched a sustainability index to track companies' ESG performance. There are remarkable efforts from Egypt’s government to integrate the green finance and ESG as they are helping in improving the economic performance and creating more sustainable environment.
Benefits of attending:
• Identify the crucial current role of ESG and green finance in assessing and funding utility projects
• Explore the challenges in incorporating ESG in the power sector and how to overcome them
• Role of government to maximize the potential of green investments for utilities
Moderator: Dr. Maged Mahmoud, Director of Projects and Technical Affairs and Lead Renewable Energy Advisor, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Panellists: Eng. Atter Hannoura, Director Public Private Partnership Central Unit, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Mohamed Shaker Abouelez, Chief Corporate and Structured Finance Officer, Banque du Caire
Mr. Mohamed Shawky, Head of SME, Agricultural Bank of Egypt
Dr. Omar Ramzy, Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Business & Economics, Heliopolis University
Mr. Ahmed Abdelwahab, Senior Bank Advisor and MSME Expert
12:30 – 13:00
Presentation: Evaluating the different financing and investment models and strategies in utilities
Overview: To finance and invest in utilities in Egypt, there are different strategies that can be used such as public-private partnerships, project finance, and foreign direct investment. The Government also now facilitates the cooperation with the private sector to reach its sustainability goals in the power sector.
Benefits of attending:
• Pros and cons of investment in the utilities sector
• Explore the role of PPPs in utilities sustainability
• Best practices in evaluating financing decisions for utilities, and how to predict growth, and anticipate the risk
Speaker: Dr. Mohsen Ismail Abou-Bakr, General Manager - SME Group, National Bank of Egypt
13:00 – 13:15
Presentation: The function of the Environmental Compliance Office in providing technical and financial support to the private sector
Speaker: Eng. Ahmad Kamal, CEO, Environmental Compliance Office – Federation of Egyptian Industries
13:15 – 13:30
Networking break
13:30 - 14:30
Panel discussion: Outlook on the global and local utilities market
Overview: The global utilities market is expected to grow at a steady pace, driven by increasing demand for electricity, gas, and water services. In Egypt, the government has launched several initiatives to boost the country's energy sector and attract foreign and local investments in the renewable energy projects. However, there are some challenges that continue to hamper growth in the local utilities market.
Benefits of attending:
• Ways to boost investment through international partnerships to support securing funds for utilities projects
• Changing utility business and financing models to accelerate the energy transition
• Innovative investment case studies and success stories
Moderator: Dr. Mohsen Ismail Abou-Bakr, General Manager - SME Group, National Bank of Egypt
Panellists: Chantal Sabbagh, Head of the Business Development and Non-financial Services for SMEs, National Bank of Egypt
Christopher Cantelmi, Principal Investment Officer for Infrastructure and Natural Resources, International Finance Corporation (IFC) North Africa
Dr. Dalia Abdel Kader, Chief Sustainability Officer, Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Mr. Sherif Mostafa, Investment Professional
Ms. Doaa Esmat, Head of BDS HUBs, Nile Preneurs Initiative SMEs
14:30 - 14:45
Presentation: Strategic Plan Components for Green and Eco-Friendly Investment
Speaker: Mr. Mostafa Nabil, Managing Partner, Financial and Business Analysis Head, SME Consulting
14:45 - 15:05
Presentation: Energy efficiency assessment for home appliances, lamps, efficiency and rationalization of energy consumption, and working with the QR code system
Speaker: Eng. Maysa Magdy Abdelmoneim, Vice President, Energy Efficiency Unit, Egyptian Organization for Standards & Quality
Eng. Aly Mohamed Ramadan, Head of the Electronic Testing Unit, Egyptian Organization for Standards & Quality
Session: Power Trade and Infrastructure Development
Strategies and projects to support a progressively interconnected commercial trading market for electricity
15:05 - 15:30
Presentation: Electricity markets: Opportunities and challenges
Speaker: Dr. Dalal Helmi, Sector Head of Electricity Markets Affairs and Cross-border Interconnection, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
15:30 - 16:30
Panel discussion: Future possibilities in the regional power trading and interconnection
Overview: Egypt has taken significant steps towards establishing a competitive electricity market with the aim of attracting more private investment in power generation. The country has already made progress in connecting its electricity grid with some neighboring countries such as Sudan and Libya and plans to continue expanding its interconnection infrastructure to other Mediterranean, North African and Middle Eastern countries. In the future, Egypt could potentially become a regional power trading hub, enabling it to export excess electricity and earn revenue while also enhancing the reliability and security of its own electricity supply.
Benefits of attending:
• Explore the evolving landscape of the power trading market and its biggest challenges
• Discuss the new power grid interconnection opportunities
• Overview on the P2P energy trading market model and platform
Moderator: Prof. Ghada Amer, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Misr University for Science and Technology
Panellists Dr. Dalal Helmi, Sector Head of Electricity Markets Affairs and Cross-border Interconnection, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Eng. Naglaa Fikry Khattab, General Manager for Studies of Interconnection Projects, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company EETC
Eng. Yasser Elgammal, General Manager, Electricity Market Affairs, Egypt Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)
Dr. Karim Haggag, Professor of Practice, the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, The American University in Cairo (AUC)
16:30 – 16:45
Presentation: Prospects for Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Development and Role of Cross-Border Energy Trade
Speaker: Dr. Mohamed El Bana, Logistics and Supply chain Head & Partner, SME Consulting
16:45 – 17:00
Networking break
17:00 - 17:15
SEKEM entrepreneurial social impact
Speaker: Dr. Menna Abdelhamid, Director of Entrepreneurship Center, Heliopolis University
Session: Powering sustainable cities
Latest trends and best practices in energy technology to power the future cities in a sustainable and cost-effective way
17:15 – 18:15
Panel discussion: Powering sustainable cities to create a more sustainable, efficient, and prosperous future
Overview: Powering sustainable cities is a complex challenge that requires a multifaceted approach, but as technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even innovative ways to meet the energy needs of future cities. Explore more about the policies and the regulatory environment in Egypt to reduce the carbon footprint of urban infrastructure and the use of smart technologies in buildings and homes to reduce energy consumption and to improve reliability and resilience.
Benefits of attendance:
· Understand the challenges and opportunities facing our cities in terms of energy supply and demand
· Develop strategies for implementing energy-efficient and sustainable solutions in the cities
· Discuss the role of digital technology in maximizing the energy efficiency in buildings
Moderator: Prof. Ghada Amer, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Misr University for Science and Technology
Panellists: Dr. Eng. Anhar Hajazi, Board of Directors, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Authority “EEAA”, Head of the Energy Team, Egyptian Forum for Sustainable Development
Dr. Mohamed Fathy Sabbour, Director CCCB & CED, Global Design & Engineering
Dr. Hala Yousry, Professor of Sociology, Desert Research Center Member at the National Council for Women
18:15
End of day two
11:00 – 11:25
Opening networking session
11:25 – 11:30
Emcee opening remarks
Hadeer Hassan
Session five: Energy Efficiency
Overview of the energy efficiency landscape in Egypt and the opportunities for reducing energy consumption and improving the environment
11:30 – 12:30
Panel discussion: Approaches to enhance energy efficiency
Overview: The industrial and the residential sector in Egypt are major consumers of energy, and the government has set a target of reducing energy intensity in these sectors by 15% by 2030. The experts will discuss various approaches that can be used to enhance energy efficiency in Egypt including improving the design and maintenance of equipment, implementing energy management systems, investing in renewable energy sources and more.
Benefits of attending:
• Discuss the key energy efficiency actions for the industrial sector
• Looking at the influence of government incentive on energy consumption
• Exploring some benefits of enhancing energy efficiency in Egypt
Moderator: Eng. Ayman Refaie, Head of Carbon Credits Department, Ministry of Environment
Panellists: Dr. Adel Beshara, Head of Sustainable Energy Devision, Cairo Chamber of Commerce, CEO and Managing Director, GREESol for Energy and Environment
Dr. Gihan Bayoumi, Programme Officer, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Dr. Medhat Nafei, Chairman, Arab Alloys Company, member of the Supreme Advisory Board at the Arab League
Eng. Wafaa Ismail Abdullah, Energy Sector Head, Environmental Compliance Office (ECO) – Federation of Egyptian Industries Chemist
Chemist Nader Ali Gad, General Manager of the Sustainable Energy Department, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, Ministry of Environment
12:30 – 13:00
Fireside chat: Reflection on transforming carbon trading challenges in Egypt into business opportunities
Overview: Egypt with its rapid past of energy transition and its important efforts to become a green energy trade hub in the region with an extraordinary number of MoUs to produce green hydrogen, has stated its pathway in the world of carbon trading. This young field of hard currency income generation business that needs a more development for both the institutional and regulatory frameworks. We shed some lights here on these issues.
Benefits of attending:
• Explore the future of carbon trading in Egypt
• The role of technology and automation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Explore the benefits and the challenges of carbon trading
Speakers: Dr. Adel Beshara, Head of Sustainable Energy Devision, Cairo Chamber of Commerce, CEO and Managing Director, GREESol for Energy and Environment
Eng. Ayman Refaie, Head of Carbon Credits Department, Ministry of Environment
13:00 – 13:20
Presentation: Energy and industrial development
Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Negm, Chairman Associate, Head of Energy Efficiency Unit, Industrial Development Authority
13:20 – 13:35
Networking break
13:35 – 14:05
Presentation: “The journey from idea to success” NilePreneurs Initiative
Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Abbas, Associate Director and Head of Business Incubators Program, NilePreneurs Initiative, IECC, Nile University
Eng. Ahmed Abu Hashima, CEO and Founder, Green Pyramids For Recycling LTD
Eng. Ahmed Aboelnaga, CTO, Neo Kozmo
14:05 – 14:25
Presentation: The military production's contribution to energy production
Speaker: Mr. Mohamed Gad, General Manager Marketing, Helwan Diesel Engines Company
14:25 – 14:45
Presentation: The role of solar heaters in improving energy efficiency
Speaker: Chemist Nader Ali Gad, General Manager of the Sustainable Energy Department, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, Ministry of Environment
14:45 – 15:00
Presentation: Energy retrofitting in educational buildings
Speaker: Prof. Walid El-Khattam, Professor at Electrical Power and Machines Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
15:00 – 15:20
Presentation: The role of Ministry of Environment in evaluating energy projects with a successful example of environmentally-friendly projects
Speaker: Mr. Mohamed Abdullah, Consultant to the General Management of Energy Projects, Ministry of Environment
15:20 – 15:35
Networking break
Session six: Smart Grids
Next-generation innovations for a Future-Ready power grid
15:35 – 16:00
Presentation: Egyptian transmission grid development and challenges
Speaker: Ghada Osama, Head of studies and planning Sector, EETC
16:00 – 16:15
Presentation: Electricity storage solutions and capabilities in Egypt
Speaker: Ahmed Shawky, Director, Energy Research Unit at Attaqa.net, the First Arabic Energy-focused Media Platform
16:15 – 16:40
Presentation: Geo-economics aspects of the energy future in Egypt
Speaker: Dr. Hassan Lotfy, Chairman, Industry & Energy Committee and Board Member of Alexandria Engineers Syndicate
16:40 – 17:40
Panel discussion: Smart Grids - A look to the future
Overview: Smart grids can help to improve the reliability of the electricity grid by providing real-time information about the grid's status and by allowing for more efficient and coordinated dispatching of power. What are the latest trends and developments in smart grid technology and how will smart grids evolve in the future?
Benefits of attending:
· Overview on the benefits of smart grids for consumers, businesses, and the environment
· Learn about the challenges of deploying and operating smart grids and how can these challenges be overcome
Moderator: Dr. Hady Habib, Lecturer and researcher of smart grids and sustainable energy in Heliopolis University
Panellists: Dr. Hafez El-Salmawy, Professor of Energy Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt, Consultant, World Bank Prof.
Prof. Walid El-Khattam, Professor at Electrical Power and Machines Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
Mr. Sherif Kafafi, Co-founder and CEO, Afro Utilities
17:40 – 18:00
Presentation: Optimal Configuration of Wide Area Measurement Systems(WAMS) in the Egyptian Power Grid
Speaker: Dr. Hady Habib, Professor of Energy, Heliopolis University
18:00
End of conference
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