Renewable Energy Conference

Renewable Energy Conference 2024

Theme: Empowering a Sustainable Energy Future and Transforming Utilities

Overview

The Renewable Energy Conference will focus on the rapidly growing renewable energy market in North Africa, which is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6% by 2029. This growth is driven by supportive government policies and efforts aimed to meet power demand, drive industrial growth, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and overcome the climate change challenges that are increasingly disrupting the regional economy.

The Renewable Energy Conference will address how innovation, sustainability and collaboration are essential components for investment and growth in the renewable energy sector. The event will delve into the pressing challenges faced by investors and utility leaders in developing energy projects, offering a platform to discuss and devise strategies for overcoming these obstacles. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and sector stakeholders to explore and navigate the complexities of the renewable energy landscape in North Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to share insights, forge partnerships, and collaborate on initiatives that will shape the future of renewable energy in the region.

Key Topics

• The market outlook for sustainable energy in Egypt and North Africa

• Unlocking sustainable financial pathways for a greener future

• The roadmap to becoming a global player in green hydrogen and solar energy

• Harnessing wind resources in North Africa for sustainable development

• Revolutionising the energy landscape through waste to energy innovations

• Exploring different hydroelectric horizons and untapped water resources for clean energy

Benefits of attending

Understand the key challenges and opportunities in North Africa’s energy landscape •

Identify innovative solutions, strategies, and best practices for advancing renewable energy deployment and grid modernisation

• Strengthen partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders across the energy value chain

• Empower local distributors with tools, knowledge, and resources to optimise their role in delivering reliable and sustainable energy services

• Discuss innovative financing mechanisms and investment strategies to mobilise capital for renewable energy projects in Egypt and North Africa

Day 1 | Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Day 2 | Wednesday, 27 November 2024

12:00

Opening ceremony

12:15

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

12:05 - 12:15

Informa opening remarks

12:25

Opening remarks by Informa

12:30

National speech and welcome address

12:45

Panel discussion: Mapping the path towards trading and green investment in renewable energy projects for a sustainable energy future

Discuss the opportunities and challenges of the diverse renewable energy resources available in the region

• Overview of Egypt's national renewable energy strategy, regulatory framework, and ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment

• Explore the socio-economic benefits, investment opportunities, and technological innovations driving the renewable energy sector

• Discover the scope of renewable energy to boost industry, trade and exports in North Africa

13:15

Keynote: Strategic approaches and insights from successfully executed renewable energy projects

13:30

Industry session

13:45

Networking break

14:00

Panel discussion: Expanding current and future green hydrogen projects in the African continent

• Overcoming infrastructure limitationsand investment hurdles to expand hydrogen projects

• Discuss potential solutions and advances in technology to overcome the challenges

• Overview of public-private partnerships in hydrogen development and new opportunities for collaboration with international stakeholders

14:45

Industry session

15:00

Panel discussion: Outlook of Egypt's solar energy roadmap

• Regulatory frameworks, incentives, and challenges in driving solar energy development

• Securing investment to drive solar energy adoption

• Exploration of innovative technologies in the solar energy field

• Initiatives aimed at developing a skilled workforce for the solar industry

15:45

Industry session

16:00

How to keep solar momentum going to achieve the increasing demand in energy

16:20

Panel discussion: Governments’ wind energy vision, strategy and investment opportunities

• Assessment of Egypt's wind energy potential and existing wind farms

• Explore the regulatory and policy frameworks shaping wind energy projects

• Review the advancements in wind turbine technology and grid integration.

• Discuss the opportunities for community engagement and local economic growth through wind energy projects

17:00

Balancing wind energy investments with biodiversity conservation

17:20

Startups innovation showcase

18:20

Summary and closing remarks - Day one

17:30

Local Distributers Networking Reception

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11:15

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

11:30

Opening panel: Strategic collaboration for a sustainable energy future in Africa

• Overview of the current electricity generation mix and energy consumption patterns in different African countries

• Identify opportunities to diversify the electricity generation mix in North African countries, with a focus on renewable energy sources

• Highlight the key actions required from governments, private sector, and international partners to encourage continued collaboration and investment in sustainable energy projects in Africa

12:15

Fireside chat: Addressing Africa's energy opportunities and challenges

• Review the current energy consumption patterns and key statistics

• Explore the estimated investment required and the role of financial institutions and development banks to meet energy goals in the continent

• Highlight some examples of success stories and case studies of renewable energy projects

12:45

Industry session

13:00

Networking break

13:15

Keynote: Exploring energy-from-waste potential to achieve the Egypt vision for sustainable development and environmental stewardship

13:30

Current advances in CCS business models and policy frameworks for Waste-to-Energy facilities

14:00

Industry session

14:15

Networking break

14:30

Fireside Chat: Exploring economic viability, and return on investments in Geothermal projects in Egypt

• Assessment of the economic factors that influence the viability of geothermal projects, including resource potential, development costs, and market dynamics

• Evaluation of the expected returns and profitability of geothermal projects over their lifecycle

• Exploration of technological advancements and innovations driving down the costs of geothermal energy production

15:00

Fireside Chat: Innovative techniques and development opportunities in hydropower plants in the region

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• Overview on the technological innovations in hydropower and the integration of smart grid technologies and real-time monitoring systems

• Combining hydropower with other renewable energy sources like solar and wind

15:30

Maximising synergies among renewable energy systems

15:50

Industry session

16:05

Carbon credit mandates to encourage emission reductions and foster sustainability

16:30

Advantages of green bonds and their contribution to financing renewable energy and environmental initiatives

17:00

Analysing growth strategies and opportunities in Egypts’ EV market

17:20

Group photos

17:30

Closing remarks and the end of conference

17:30

Women in Energy Networking Reception