Future Electricity Systems Forum

Future Electricity Systems Forum 2024

Theme: Empowering a Sustainable Energy Future and Transforming Utilities

Overview

The future of Egypt's electricity system looks promising, with substantial growth expected in both capacity and investments. As of 2021, Egypt had a cumulative installed electricity capacity of about 59.5 gigawatts (GW), and this is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of over 2% through 2035.

Renewable energy plays a key role in meeting the future electricity demand in North Africa. In Egypt alone, the National Renewable Energy Strategy aims to increase the share of renewables in the national energy mix to 42% by 2035. This includes significant expansion in solar and wind energy, with ongoing projects and investments expected to make Egypt the largest renewable energy market in Africa.

The Future Electricity System Forum will focus on decentralised energy and its innovations and challenges, the electric vehicle market, energy storage, as well as the digitalisation and cybersecurity of electricity systems.

The conference will bring together experts and partners to discuss cooperation, partnerships, and the role of future electricity systems in driving economic growth.

Key Topics

Decentralised energy: Innovations and challenges in grids and electricity distribution
Future mobility and the electrification of transportation
The future of energy storage
Digitalisation of electricity systems
Long Duration Energy Storage and other trending grid technologies

Benefits of attending

Discover the integration of digital technologies to improve efficiency and resilience in future electricity systems
Determine the best cybersecurity measures for your organisation to mitigate risks associated with digitalisation
Assess the potential of innovative and cost-effective battery and utility-scale energy storage to leverage renewable energy
Improve metering efficiency to minimise underbilling and revenue loss
Minimise energy losses and outages by enhancing operational strategies and maintenance planning for mature assets

Thursday, 28 November 2024

10:30

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

Venus ElRayes

10:40

MoU Signing Ceremony

10:50

Innovator showcases

· Scaling with profitability - Kamal ElSoueni, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rabbit Mobility

· Innovative solutions for renewable energy, water, and food security: bridging life essentials - Salahaldin Muhammad, Business Development Executive, NoorNation

· Value Creation: The Blu EV innovation journey - Rida Baalbaki, Chief Executive Officer, Blu EVs

· Bridging Workforce Challenges with Fintech Innovation - Abdelhamid Morsy, Head of Sales and Business Development, Dopay

· A novel AI framework for loss detection in power and water systems - Ihab Mokhles, Head of Sales, Cuculus GmbH

· Jadeed’s Journey of Innovation in Climate Tech and Hydrogen Solutions - Jadeed Senior Representative

· Glide’s Journey - Rawan Ghazy, Marketing Engineer Manager, GLIDE Smart Mobility

· Robot-on-chip for future space infrastructure - Mohamed Sobhy Fouda, Managing Director, Salutes

- Empowering the Blue Economy with Sustainable Marine Technology

Aly Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Seavo

11:45

Opening Leadership Chat: EVs and future mobility in North Africa - are we there yet?

Moderator:

Venus El Rayes

Panellists:

Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Shark on Shark Tank Egypt, Co-founder and CEO, Infinity, Chairman, Infinity Power
Shams Abdel Ghaffar, Managing Director, Infinity EV Division

12:15

In Conversation

Dr. Susan Amat, CEO & Founder, Venture Hive
George Kellerman, Founding Managing Director, Woven Capital

12:45 - 14:3

Innovator-Investor Networking Reception

By invitation only l Location: VIP Matchmaking Zone

14:45

Addressing cybersecurity threats and solutions for digitalised energy infrastructure

Dr. Khaled Mohamed El-Destawi, Vice Chairman for Distribution Companies Affairs, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)

15:00

Fireside Chat: Enhancing the resilience of future power systems through public safety networks and advanced cybersecurity solutions

Eng. Amr Farouk, Chairman of the Technical Committee, The National Emergency and Public Safety Network, Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Ali Abdel Hafez, Vice President for Cybersecurity Affairs, National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

15:30

In Conversation : The role of thinktanks in shaping Egypt’s energy landscape

Menna Zaghloul, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, Co-Founder, Entlaq

Afrah Packirsaibo, Conference Director, EMEA – Energy, Informa Markets

15:50

Enhancing Egyptian power grids with locally manufactured solutions

AbdelRahman Shawky, CEO, Onaelectric Industries

16:10

Energy storage advanced technologies' role in load shedding and repetitive power outages

Sherif Kafafi, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Afro Utilities

16:25

Next-generation grid infrastructure for sustainable growth

Dr. Hady Habib, Chairman and Founder, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Egypt Chapter

16:40

Case Study: Improvement of desalination water plant supply power system resilience through a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence approach

Ahmed Abd El Hady Mohamed, Director of Quality and Environment - General Administration for Quality and Environmental Affairs, Holding Company for Water and Wastewater- Egypt

16:55

Summary and closing remarks

17:00

End of conference

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