Africa Energy Indaba 2024 | Africa Energy Indaba | 4 March 2024 | CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is critical for economic growth and the provision of access to modern energy contributes tremendously to improved health care, better education and opens up economic opportunities in both urban and rural areas in Africa. This is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. This conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent. Delegates, drawn from all continents, represent an unrivalled combination of industry experts, project developers, financiers, energy users, government officials and manufacturers.

Why Should You Attend?

Learn From the Industry Leaders:
• Hear from a diverse group of luminaries and high profile speakers, sharing real-world insights about the changing energy landscape in Africa. The event attracts elite CEOs, high-level executives and Government officials from across Africa.

Meet & Connect With Sector Specialists:
• The event provides endless opportunities to meet fellow delegates and share knowledge and ideas. The event is focused on creating dealflow and accelerating growth opportunities in the African energy sector.

Learn About the Future of Energy:
• Learn about disruptive business models and risks, the need for innovative financing solutions, and the changes that will happen due to the impact of Industry 4.0 in the energy sector.

Do Business via Business Networking:
• The MarketPlace Business Networking Programme affords all exhibitors, speakers and conference delegates the opportunity to request meetings with high-level attendees, speakers, sponsors and investors at the event.

Discover the Latest Technologies:
• The conference and exhibition offers opportunity to hear more about evolving grid technologies (e.g. micro, mini and off-grid solutions), renewable and cleaner energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles.

Explore Opportunities in Africa:
• Explore what is needed to meet the rapidly growing need for energy access in Africa. Learn more about the African market and prospective business opportunities in the energy space; regional integration; the importance of African Power Pools.

Who Attends?
This events is a tremendous opportunity for you to meet and reach out to leaders who are on the forefront of the energy sector. Our attendees are senior decision makers and influencers. Attend the definitive Energy Conference for Africa and connect with fellow CEOs, business leaders, energy luminaries, and top Government representatives drawn from across Africa:

2024 Speakers

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR:

Vuyolwethu Debese
Programme Director, InnovTel

WELCOME & REMARKS:

Cllr Beverley van Reenen
Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, City of Cape Town

MINISTERS:

Hon.Prof. Nqosa Leuta Mahao
Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy (Lesotho)

MODERATORS:

Mamiki Matlawa
Group Business Development Executive, Actom (Pty) Ltd

Wendy Green
Country Head, South Africa, Daystar Power Group

Kudakwashe Ndhlukula
Executive Director, SACREEE

Jacquelyn Mando
Chief Operating Officer, Clean Technology Hub

Webb Meko
Director, Webotec

Dave Wright
Board Member, SANEA

Ejiro Gray
Director, Governance & Sustainability, Sahara Group

Seán Cleary
Chairman, Strategic Concepts

Professor Rod Crompton
African Energy Leadership Centre, Wits Business School

Taona Kokera
Director-Infrastructure Finance Advisory Services, Mazars

Adam Kendall
Partner, McKinsey & Company, Nairobi

Monique le Roux
Chief Engineer, Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University

PANEL MEMBERS:

Gloria Magombo
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy of Zimbabwe

Ana Hajduka
Founder and CEO, Africa GreenCo

Ngozi Beckley-Lines
Country Manager, Sierra Leone, Sustainable Energy For All (SEForALL)

Wangari Muchiri
Director of Africa Wind Power, Global Wind Energy Council

Rentia van Tonder
Head, Power, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank

Giuseppe Ferraro
Director Digitalization, Renewables Optimization, GreenPowerMonitor

Grace Chileshe
Entrepreneur

Mlandzeni Boyce
CEO, ROMPCO

Welekazi Cele
Regional Director, Hatch

Mzi Tyhokolo
Group CEO, SLG (Pty) Ltd (Spring Lights Gas)

Dr Vusumuzi Dlamini
Chairperson, Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa

Dr Gerard Van Harmelen
Chief Innovation Officer, Enerweb

Yael Shafrir
Associate Director, Webber Wentzel

Karin Reiss-Haimbala
Program Manager, UNIDO

Greg Nichollas
Manager Project Development, Lesedi

Wilson Nhlanhla Masango
Chief Engineer Markets, SAPP

Shantha Bloemen
Managing Director, Mobility for Africa

Mr. Nandu Bhula
Country Manager, ACWA Power

Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe
CEO, SANEDI

Mesela Kope-Nhlapo
CEO, African Rail Industry Association

Kadri Nassiep
Executive Director, City of Cape Town

Dane Kell
Senior Director, Power Transmission & Integration, Hatch

Eng. Mohamed Atef
VP & CCO Africa, Elsewedy Electric

Avhapfani Tshifularo
Executive Director, South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA)

Engr. Meyen E. Etukudo
MD & CEO, Ibom Power Plant & Energy Nigeria

James Frank
Country Manager, Solis

Xola Sithole
CEO, Vaal Sez

Jan Malan
Investment Director & Southern Africa Regional Lead, Project Finance, BII Infrastructure & Climate Group

Janek Winand
Managing Director, Siemens Gamesa

Ishmael Poolo
CEO, CEF Group

Tshepo Mokoka
COO, CEF Group

Sandisiwe Ncemane
CEO, PetroSA

Sesakho Magadla
COO, PetroSA

Angelous Kamande
Head of Finance, Access Advisory

Brian Mushimba
CEO, GL Africa Energy Limited

Prathaban Moodley
General Manager Applied Research, SANEDI

Patrick Tonui
Head of Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA

Marie Strauss
Advisor, GET.invest

Mohan Vivekanandan
Group Executive: Origination & Coverage, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Ndiambani Magadagela
CEO and Co-founder, Everlectric

James Mackay
CEO, Energy Council of South Africa

Mansoor Hamayun
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bboxx

Leon van Wyk
Chief Executive Officer, Lesedi Nuclear Services

Greg Nichollas
Manager Project Development, Lesedi Energy Engineering

Joshua Volz
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Europe, Eurasia, Africa and the Middle East, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of International Affairs

2024 Sponsors And Partners

PREMIUM PARTNER:
• Central Energy Fund

GOLD SPONSORS:
• ROMPCO
• Solis
• The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA)
• The Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
• Telkom

SILVER SPONSOR:
• ECIC

PLENARY SESSION SPONSOR:
• Hatch

PLENARY PANEL SPONSOR:
• SLG (Pty) Ltd

BREAKAWAY SESSION SPONSOR:
• The Global Distributors Collective (GDC)

SESSION SPONSOR:
• ARE organisation

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR & BREAKAWAY PANEL SPONSOR:
• Lesedi

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COUNTER & NAME BADGE SPONSOR:
• Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company (RBIDZ)

INDABA ENERGY LEADERS DIALOGUE PARTNER:
• McKinsey & Company

PLENARY PANEL SPONSOR:
• GET.invest