Energy Symposium: The Future of Energy Investment in Africa
A South Africa Event on 2016-01-21 13:00:00
Africa: New Horizons in Energy With its growing middle class and continuous improvements in its business and industrial capabilities, experts have long predicted that Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy sector over the coming decades. While large economies in Africa’s energy sector like Nigeria and Angola have seen their production capacity grow over the years, other countries, including Ghana, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Mozambique, South Africa, and Cote d’Ivoire have also developed considerable reserves in oil and/or natural gas. The development of alternative and renewable forms of energy also is gaining traction across the continent. This presents a unique opportunity for international businesses looking to play a part in the continent’s rapidly growing energy sector. Panel Discussions The event will explore a variety of deep-dive topics related to energy investment and development in Africa, and will host attendance from both major players in various energy markets on the continent, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) currently operating within the energy sector in Africa and the U.S. See below for the panel schedule. Program Schedule Tea and coffee will be served throughout the day. Appetizers and drinks will be served in the evening during networking. 1:00pm – 1:45 pm: Future of Energy in Africa Moderator: Marti Tirinnanzi, U.S.-Africa Board Member, President & CEO, Financial Standards, Inc. Panelists: Tom Hart, U.S. Executive Director, One Michael Kehs, U.S.-Africa Chamber Member, EVP, Global Energy Practice Leader & General Manager at Hill+Knowlton Strategies Andy Cameron, President, DigitizeANation Chris Cusack, Senior Associate for Special Projects at Village Capital 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Privatization of Energy Moderator: Sean Long, Chief Executive Officer, Endeavor Energy Panelists: Benjamin Todd, Senior Business Development Officer, Africa at The Export-Import Bank of the United States Yun Sun, Senior Associate East Asia, Stimson Diana Jensen, Senior Managing Director, Renewable Energy, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Matthew McLean, U.S.-Africa Chamber Member, President, Endsight Consulting 3:00pm – 3:45pm: New Energy Technology Moderator: Bennett Resnik, Founder and President, Tower Energy Group Panelists: Paul Cusenza, President, Nodal Power Exchange Abdoulaye Sambou, Renewable Energy, Small Business Entrepreneur – Francophone Africa Amit Bando, International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) Ben Kazora, President of the Eastern Africa Diaspora Business Council 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Energy Business Climates Moderator: Michael Okomo, U.S.-Africa Chamber Board Member Panelists: Joshua Holland, Senior Energy Analyst, Sub-Saharan Africa, IHS Energy John James, Chairman, JD James & Co Tanya Smith, Export Specialist, Small Business Administration (SBA) Okezie Ofoegbu, Managing Partner at Liberia Partner 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Cocktails & Networking Session
at Offices of Patton Boggs LLP
2550 M Street N W
Washington, United States
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