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

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

10:30

Local Distributers Networking Reception
By invitation only / Matchmaking Zone

11:00

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

11:05

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

11:10

Opening remarks by Informa
Chris Speller, Vice President, Informa Markets

11:15

Keynote address

Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy – Egypt

11:25

Keynote address
Ministry of Environment - Egypt

11:35

Keynote address

11:45

Keynote address

11:55

Keynote address

12:05

Keynote address

H.E. Ambassador Hisham Badr, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation

12:15

Keynote address

Dr. Eng. Khaled Soufi, Chairman, Egyptian Organization for Standards & Quality

12:25

Opening Panel Discussion: Egyptian local content and achieving in-country value

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

· Explore the intersection between Egypt's National renewable energy and industrial development strategy

· 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

Panelists:

· Eng. Atter Hannoura, Director Public Private Partnership Central Unit, Ministry of Finance

• 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

13:30

Keynote address

Eng. Essam Al-Naggar, Chairman, General Organization for Export and Import Control

13:45

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

14:00

Industry talk

Una Electric Industries

14:20

Industry Talk

Huawei

14:40

ThyssenKrupp's role in global green energy transformation

Eng. Ayman El-Moghly, Business Development & Sales Director, thyssenkrupp Uhde Egypt

15:00

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

· Overcoming infrastructure limitations and 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

Panelists:

· Eng. Adly Kafafy, Vice President Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia

· Eng. Eman Rashad Saeed, Head Sector for Renewable & Hydrogen Private Power Projects, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)

· Mr. Waleid Gamal Eldien, Executive Chairman, General Authority for Economic Zone of the Suez Canal

· Eng. Hussein Ibrahim, Vice President Energies and Chemicals, Africa, Schneider Electric

15:40

· 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

Moderator: Eng. Amgad Elhewehy, Head Sector of Studies, Research and Testing, New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)

Panelists:

Dr. Maged Mahmoud, Director of Projects and Technical Affairs and Lead Renewable Energy Advisor, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Mr. Mohamed Shaker Abouelez, Chief Corporate and Structured Finance Officer, Banque du Caire
Eng. Yousra Assaker, Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank
Dr. Enas Safwat, General Manager of MV Switchgears Protection Department, North Cairo Electricity Distribution Company (NCEDC)

16:30

Balancing wind energy investments with biodiversity conservation

Eng. Amgad Elhewehy, Head Sector of Studies, Research and Testing, New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)

16:45

Panel discussion: Breakthroughs in wind energy technologies and efficient grid integration

Panelists:

Anthony Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Ghareb Wind Energy

17:15

Startups innovation showcase

Winners of National Initiative for National Smart Green Project

18:00

Summary and closing remarks – Day one

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10:25

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

Panelists:

· Dr. Abdussalam Elansari, Chairman, Renewable Energy Authority of Libya

· Dr. Ahmed Badr, Director, Project Facilitation and Support, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

· Mr. Tarik Hamane, General Manager, National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water, Morocco

10:30

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

11:15

Keynote: Project updates of the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya

Dr. Abdussalam Elansari, Chairman, Renewable Energy Authority of Libya

11:30

Keynote

Ali Abo Sena, Chief Executive Officer, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency

11:50

Addressing Africa’s electricity market opportunities and challenges

Dr. Dalal Helmi, Sector Head of Electricity Markets Affairs and Cross-border Interconnection, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Committee Chairperson, East African Power Pool Market

12:10

SEKEM’s journey in carbon trading

Helmy Abouleish, Chief Executive Officer, Sekem Group

12:30

Networking break

12:40

Industry talk

Jinko Power

13:00

Overview on Med-TSO activities focusing on Egypt as an energy hub

Eng. Naglaa Khattab, Power System Advisor, Med-TSO - The Association of the Mediterranean Transmission System Operators (TSOs)

13:20

Industry talk

Siemens

13:40

Empowering energy SMEs in Egypt through innovative capital solutions

Dr. Mohsen Ismail Abou-Bakr, General Manager of Branches Business Development for SMEs, National Bank of Egypt

14:00

Carbon credit mandates to encourage emission reductions and foster sustainability

Ahmed Reda, Former Associate Minister for Industrial Affairs, Former Executive Director, Industrial Technology Centers, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Egypt

14:20

Panel discussion: Innovative energy efficiency strategies for sustainable industrial growth in Egypt

Panelists:

Duaa Badreldean, General Director of the Energy Efficiency Unit, Industrial Development Authority

Rabab Manee, Sustainability and Climate Change Director, Oriental Weavers

15:00

The role of the carbon emissions measurement unit at the authority and the energy efficiency index

Eng. Rehab Ali Sadiq, General Manager of Chemical Testing Laboratory, Executive Manager of Environmental Verification and Validation Unit (Carbon Certification), General Organization for Export and Import Control

15:20

Deep Dive: The European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What Egypt needs to know and how to mitigate the impact on the Egyptian Industry
Dr. Jan Haizmann, Chief Executive Officer, Zero Emissions Traders Alliance (ZETA)

16:15

Closing remarks

16:45 - 18:00

Women in Energy Networking Reception
By invitation only / Location: Leadership summit