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ENERGY INDABA ATTRACTS OVER 50 SPEAKERS INCLUDING 10 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
In bringing concerns relating to energy in Africa to the forefront this February, the ENERGY INDABA 2010 has secured leading international and local experts to share their broad range of expertise and solid background in energy projects. With noteworthy achievements behind their name, these leaders will help to position this event as a platform where issues around the current situation of energy on the continent are debated – and inspire sustainable energy solutions on the continent.
“The speakers at this year’s ENERGY INDABA conference have contributed greatly to areas of climate change, energy efficiency, technology, finance, infrastructure, legal requirements and sustainable development,” explains Liz Hart, MD of Siyenza Management, the organiser of the ENERGY INDABA. “Our line-up, in addition to endorsements by the World Energy Council and the SA Department of Energy, places the ENERGY INDABA as a leading event of its kind on the African continent.”
Held at the Sandton Conventon Centre, Johannesburg, the second annual energy event features a conference on February 24-25, 2010, and an exhibition and a business matchmaking programme from February 24-26, 2010. The exhibition is open to the public.
Some of the keynote speakers at the ENERGY INDABA 2010 will cover topics on:
Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, SA Minister of Energy on ‘African Energy Outlook 2010’
Jerry Vilakazi, CEO, Business Unity South Africa on ‘Doing business for ourselves – making Africa an accessible investment destination’ and ‘Africans powering Africa’
Dr Latsoucabé Fall, Regional Manager – Africa at the World Energy Council on ‘Access to Energy – Empowering Africa’s Development’
Kannan Lakmeeharan, Managing Director of Eskom’s Systems Operations and Planning Division on ‘Eskom’s projections for electricity supply and demand’
Thulani Gcabashe, Executive Chairman of BuiltAfrica Holdings on ‘Energising Africa – The road ahead to achieve sustainable energy systems in Africa!’
There will also be sessions with discussions on infrastructure development, human capital development, and nuclear power, technology in energy, energy efficiency and climate change, amongst others. The facilitators for these include Paul Runge of Africa Access Project, Barry Bredenkamp of the National Energy Efficiency Agency, Dr Laurraine Lotter of The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association, Greg Nott of Dewey & LeBoeuf Johannesburg and Dr Robert Schock of the World Energy Council .
For further information on the ENERGY INDABA 2010, please visit www.energyafricaexpo.com or contact Siyenza Management on +27 (11) 463 9184
ENERGY INDABA 2010: A Time of Change
A Time for Innovation, Solutions and Alternatives is the event theme chosen by the Steering Programme Advisory Committee for ENERGY INDABA 2010. The flagship African energy event is an annual event on the Africa business calendar with a specific focus on exploring solutions for a new energy future for Africa. With the recent ever increasing world-wide attention to Energy, ENERGY INDABA 2010 provides an ideal platform to encourage debate as well as creating the stage for a networking climate conducive for companies and individuals to interact. The event forms part of the African business calendar, which will promote sustainable development initiatives across the African continent.
DATES: 24 – 26 February 2010
WEBSITE: www.energyafricaexpo.com
ENQUIRIES: info@siyenza.za.com
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