Free online event will feature world-class speakers, insightful programme, matchmaking
The
organisers of African
Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa have announced that a free,
virtual conference will take place in May.
“Although the event was recently postponed to November,” says event director
Evan Schiff, “we recognise that the need for information, expert opinion and
connection with your peers and customers is required now. We have therefore created
a Virtual African Utility
Week and POWERGEN Africa, that will bring our partners in the
power, energy and water sectors timeous content to answer their most pressing
concerns now.”
The live online event will take place from 11-15 May and the programme will include the following topics:
– Exploring private sector participation in African power and
water sector
– Maintenance: key to keeping
the lights on
– Best practices for
utilities’ financial health worldwide: How to better plan for the unexpected
– Investment opportunities
for South African SMMEs working in the green economy
– Solutions for City and
Municipal revenue management
– Adopting new behaviours to
influence emissions across Africa
– The energy transition for
Africa in a post COVID-19 world
– Energy access matters
– Impact of COVID-19 on
Africa’s water sector
– Key considerations in smart
grid and metering communication
Committed to power and water sectors
“While at this stage the Covid-19 epidemic’s lasting economic impact is still
unknown,” says the African
Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa event director, “African
economies are expected to be hit the hardest and there can be no doubt that the
effects on all aspects of the economy will be keenly felt. The public sector
utilities delivering crucial electricity and water services as well as the
companies servicing these sectors, ranging from multinationals to SMMEs, will
not be spared either. 2020 is our event’s 20th anniversary and we remain
committed to the African power and water sectors and we are excited to explore
new digital formats to support connections across the continent.”
“The
Virtual African Utility
Week and POWERGEN Africa is a completely free initiative,” Evan
Schiff explains, “open and available to any interested parts of the sector. It
is our way to offer both our long time partners and friends as well as new
acquaintances the opportunity to learn, connect and engage. As always, the
event will feature world-class speakers, an insightful programme and business
matchmaking opportunities, albeit online.”
To view the speaker line-up and to register for the Virtual African Utility Week and
POWERGEN Africa, go to https://www.african-utility-week.com/virtual
Leading event
The 20th annual African
Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa conference is the leading
conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water
professionals. The event brings together over 10 000 decision makers from over
90 countries, including 35 African countries, to source the latest solutions
and meet over 350 suppliers. Along with multiple side events and numerous
networking functions, the event also boasts a CPD-accredited strategic
conference and technical presentations with over 300 expert speakers.
African Utility Week and
POWERGEN Africa recently won the AAXO ROAR Award for Best
Trade Exhibition in the 12000+ sqm category for the third time.
About the organisers
African Utility Week and
POWERGEN Africa is the flagship energy
event organised by Clarion Events Africa, a multi-award-winning Cape Town-based
exhibition and conference producer across the continent in the energy,
infrastructure and mining sectors. Other well-known events by Clarion
Events on the continent include Future Energy East Africa, Future Energy
Nigeria, the Utility CEO Forums, Nigeria Mining Week, DRC Mining Week and
Africa Mining Forum. Clarion Events Africa is part of the UK-based Clarion
Events Group and African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa forms part
of Clarion Energy, which runs over 40 events that cover the oil, gas, power and
energy sectors, making it one of Clarion Events’ largest portfolios.
Dates and location for
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa:
Virtual conference: 11-15 May 2020
Conference and expo: 24-26 November 2020
Location: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
Websites: www.african-utility-week.com ; www.powergenafrica.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricaUtilities
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