DAY 1
14th August 2024
REGISTRATION
OFFICIAL OPENING
Presidential official opening – His Excellence The President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema
PHOTO SESSION
Inspection of exhibition stands by the President, Ministers and delegates.
TEA BREAK
MINISTERIAL STAGE
ZESCO Remarks
Visiting ministers’ Remarks
Discussion & Intergovernmental collaborations on Energy (Electricity, Gas, Oil)
LUNCH
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR
Capacity Building Webinars for Local Developers and IPPs to Help Alleviate Power Shortages in Zambia and Zimbabwe – Supported by GreenCo, Invest Africa, AfIDA and African Capacity Building Foundation
Presentation on the need for capacity building in project financing, technical and project management skills (KGRTC)
Provide plan and Program for side-room workshops
Formation of Committees
ADVANCEMENTS MADE IN THE ENERGY SECTOR IN THE AFRICAN REGION
Key Note: African Union’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy, and SAPP Chief Engineer
Panel Discussion
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- PS or representatives from Angola, Tanzania,
- Representation from energy traders/Members ZESCO, GreenCo, and CEC
- SAPP Chief Engineer Mr. Alison Chikova
TEA BREAK
ENERGY CHALLENGES
- Keynote: on Africa’s Energy Landscape: Eskom Holding CEO Mr. Dan Marokane
- Keynote: How other African Countries are navigating challenges of energy deficit – APUA/Prof Popoola
- Keynote: IFC
- Panel Discussion Exploring different national approaches to energy regulation..
- SADC (SACREE, RERA), and the
- East African Community
- COMESA
WORKSHOPS
- Case studies on successful innovative mining-energy integrations in African countries (presentation workshop) FQML
- Solar PV system design KGRTC (PVSYST)
- Demand Side management KGRTC
WELCOME GALA DINNER
DAY 2
15th August 2024
WOMEN IN ENERGY BREAKFAST
USAID
DELEGATE REGISTRATION
Strides made by the Zambian Ministry of Energy to Improve the Energy Sector in Zambia
- Keynote Presentation from Ministry of Energy PS or Director on Open Access (Electricity and Oil), Integrated Resource Plan, Multi-year tariff plan, REA masterplan (Rural Electrification), Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Panel Discussion: Legal and regulatory framework (open access, IRP, electricity multi-year tariff, net metering regulation status (ERB), open access for TAZAMA pipeline status, upgrading pipelines, tendering process public procurement, gas pipeline to Namibia, Angola Pipeline MOU updates, INDENI Energy company updates, Rural Electrification master plan (business model), off-grid regulation, Fuel blending updates.
- Panelists:
- Victor Mapani – ZESCO Managing Director
- Mafayo Ziba – Director Technical
- Linus Chanda – Rural Electrification Authority CEO
- Thawethe – TAZAMA MD
- Florence Sikute PPMO Ministry of Energy Planning Department
- Evans Mauta Indeni MD
- Ms, Chama Mwenya – Energy Regulation Board Director General
- Keynote: IRP and how implementation can alleviate energy deficit for the future: Prof Joseph Mutale
- Panel Discussion: Integrated Resource Plan and Implementation Road map
- Prof Joseph Mutale – CIG Zambia or ZMA Representative,
- Gyavira Bwalya – ZESCO Directors Planning and Projects
- Prof Joseph Bwalya – CIG Zambia
- Vincent Nyirenda –Copperbelt Energy Corporation Chief projects Officer
- Clement Chiwele – Manager, Office of Promoting Private Power Investment
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Open Access
- Arnold Simwaba – Department of Energy Director
- Alfred Mwila – ERB, Director Economic Regulation
- Thomas Miti – Deputy Director System Operations
- Matanda Mwewa – Solar Industry Association
Overview of Energy Regulations and Licensing in Zambia and Global Reviews
- Keynote Energy Licensing and Permit procedures in Zambia including single licensing system Presented by Mr. Winford Simwanza Ministry of Energy
- Net Metering Question and Answer Session
- Chamfya Director Distribution ZESCO
- Brilliant Mwansa
TEA BREAK
ENERGY POLICIES
- Keynote Global energy policies and their implications for Africa. Perspectives on continental policies affecting energy and mining sectors Dr Godwin Beene Country Director FQML
Q and A Session
Opportunities and Processes for Independent Power Producers in Africa (ALL)
- Keynote: A presentation on Opportunities for Geothermal power in Zambia and Africa and innovations in renewable energy technologies and their deployment in Africa by Mr. Peter Vivian-Neal
- Keynote: Waste to Energy, Can African Cities generate substantial energy from waste Alao Moshood PhD
- Landscape for IPPs Challenges and Solutions: Panel discussion with contributions from GreenCo, Access Africa, CEC and Upepo Power, Mphepo power, Kalahari
Renewable Energy Spotlight
Brief Report on Status and Challenges
- Solar Power Plants: Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation – 100MW Chisamba
- 120MW GETFiT:
- ZESCO Kasupe 7MW, Shangombo 50MW, Muzuma 75MW,
- Total Eren 200MW Kipemba
- Wind Energy Initiatives:
- Total Energies/Mphepo Unika 200MW Globeleq
- Geothermal energy Potential: Kalahari Geoenergy 180MW Capacity
- Hydro Power: Lufubu 160MW, Kalungwishi 247MW, Chipapaso 20MW, Mutinondo 110MW, Batoka, Luapula
- Panel Discussions Challenges facing IPP’s in Zambia
LUNCH BREAK
BreakOut Sessions
Sustainable and Bankable Energy Projects
Correlation of Africa’s energy & Mining sector
Tea Break
BreakOut Sessions
Committee Submissions for resolutions and follow ups – Dr Lusungu Ndovi
The Role of Private Sector in Africa’s Power Generation and Transmission Grids
Workshops
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- Integration of renewable energies (Overview on tools application) KGRTC
- Energy Trading
- Workshop on Single licensing System ERB, CBU or AECOM
Networking Cocktail
Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods.
END OF DAY 2
DAY 3
16th August 2024
Financing and Incentives for renewable energy projects & sustainable mining projects
- Keynotes: Investment opportunities in the energy sector in Zambia, Incentives and Investor guidelines, by the Zambia Development Agency Director General – Mr. Albert Halwampa
- Panel discussion Tax Incentives and Financial Support to the energy sector
- Chimuka Nkhetani (ZDA),
- Dingani Banda (ZRA)
- BOZ
- MOF
- Key Note: Investment Opportunities and Challenges. What will attract investors into the energy sector in Zambia and Africa – PIDG, AfIDA
- Keynote: Local mobilization of funds for energy projects and modalities thereof. is Zambia ready to Mobilize finances locally. With reference to LuSE and Central Bank. By Mr. Elias Chipimo Legal Practitioner
- (Panel discussion)
- Stock Brokers Zambia,
- ZANACO,
- Standard Chartered,
- Stanbic Bank Africa
- Green finance – BOZ
- Elias Chipimo
- Panel Discussion Is Zambia ready for collaborations? Creation of Special Purpose vehicle modalities
- Africa GreenCo,
- Finance Director ZESCO,
- Chief Commercial Officer CEC,
- Finance Director Maamba,
- Director – KNBEPC
- Buffalo Energy
- Panel Discussion: Investment & incentives landscape for sustainable mining practices: How can African mines align with global decarbonization goals? FQML, Mopani, Chamber of Mines, Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development
TEA BREAK
Sustainable Energy Projects Show Case
- 700MW Luapula Project, Kalungwishi 247MW Status
- Batoka Project Status– Zambezi River Authority
- Water management and Challenges on the Zambezi River (ZRA)
ILO Effects of Energy Crisis on Employment and Skills
Keynote and Panel Discussions
LUNCH BREAK:
BreakOut Sessions
Energy Solutions & Smart Grid Technologies
The future of the gas and fossil fuel energies
Workshops
- Financial Modelling for RE Projects KGRTC
- Wind Farm Design KGRTC
CEO’s Forum (By Invitation)
- Panel Discussion: Collaborative Funding Mechanisms for African Energy Projects,” focusing on multi-country initiatives and funding sources.
- Presentation: Strengthening Intra-African Partnerships in the Energy Sector” with success stories and future plans for collaboration
- Networking
TEA BREAK
SUMMARY
Why invest in Energy in Africa?
- Investment Opportunities in Africa
- Reports From Committee
Closing Ceremony
- Prize Giving
- Signing of Major Agreements
- Closing Remarks (Organizers)
- Closing Remarks Minister of Energy GRZ
END OF CONFERENCE
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