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Africa Business Leaders Forum
Theme: Embracing Transformation in the Power Sector
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development, with the energy sector playing a crucial role in unlocking its vast economic potential and ensuring a prosperous future for its people. This high-level forum brings together African leaders, investors, financiers, and industry experts to explore collaborative initiatives between Middle Eastern and African nations.
The forum will focus on mobilising capital, empowering local communities, and developing innovative financial mechanisms to accelerate energy development and achieve universal access. It will showcase successful projects, foster partnerships, and formulate actionable strategies to overcome challenges and unlock Africa's economic potential.
Key Topics
Benefits of Attending
- Discover how to develop customised electrification strategies that leverage grid extension, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions to effectively reach and connect diverse communities across Africa.
- Assess the impact of innovative financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships to leverage resources and expertise for large-scale energy projects.
- Explore incentives and policies that encourage investment and identify best practices for ensuring a transparent and predictable business environment.
- Apply strategies for a well-functioning electricity market to improve energy access while maintaining affordability.
Agenda
- Day 1 | 9th April 2025
11:45
Welcome remarks
- Emcee: Hala Bou-Alwan, Human Rights Financial and Cyber Crimes Regulatory Expert & Media Personality
11:50
Introductory remarks
- Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Director-Energy, Informa Markets
12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: Unlocking investment through innovative financing and partnerships in Africa
Moderator: Ana Hajduka, Founder and CEO, Africa GreenCo Group – Zambia
Panellists:
- Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power
- Fatima Zahra El-Khalifa, Director General, Cluster EnR, Climate Innovation Center – Morocco
- Herald Bonnici, Secretary General, Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Malta
- Norman Moyo, CEO, Grid Africa, South Africa
13:00
IN CONVERSATION: Perspectives on growing the technology innovation ecosystem in Africa
- Carlos Iñiguez, Program Director, Venture Hive
- Mohamed Ehab Hafez, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, CEO, Entlaq, Egypt
13:30
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- Shailendra Singh, Managing Director, Hammond Power Solutions India
14:00
Networking Reception
15:00
VIP Networking Boat Cruise by invitation only*
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