DAY 1

14th August 2024

8:00

REGISTRATION

8:30

OFFICIAL OPENING

Presidential official opening – His Excellence The President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema

11:00

PHOTO SESSION

Inspection of exhibition stands by the President, Ministers and delegates.

11:30

TEA BREAK

11:45

MINISTERIAL STAGE

ZESCO Remarks

Visiting ministers’ Remarks

Discussion & Intergovernmental collaborations on Energy (Electricity, Gas, Oil)

13:30

LUNCH

14:30

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

15:00

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
15:30

TEA BREAK

15:45

 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
16:45

 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
19:00

WELCOME GALA DINNER

DAY 2

15th August 2024

7:30

WOMEN IN ENERGY BREAKFAST

USAID

8:30

DELEGATE REGISTRATION

9:00

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
10:00

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
10:50

TEA BREAK

11:00

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
12:00

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
13:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00

BreakOut Sessions

Sustainable and Bankable Energy Projects


Correlation of Africa’s energy & Mining sector


15:30

Tea Break 

15:45

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


    • Integration of renewable energies (Overview on tools application) KGRTC
    • Energy Trading
    • Workshop on Single licensing System ERB, CBU or AECOM
17:00

Networking Cocktail 

Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods.

19:00

END OF DAY 2

DAY 3

16th August 2024

9:00

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
11:00

TEA BREAK

11:15

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)
12:15

ILO Effects of Energy Crisis on Employment and Skills

Keynote and Panel Discussions

13:00

LUNCH BREAK:

14:00

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
15:00

TEA BREAK

15:15

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
17:00

END OF CONFERENCE

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