In developing countries, many poor people suffer from a lack of access to modern energy. The International Energy Agency estimates 1.4 billion people, the majority in Africa’s rural areas, will still lack access to electricity in 2030 unless new approaches and policies are adopted. Successfully tackling electrification means adapting programs to local contexts and national environments. Bridging this power gap is an urgent issue that countries across the continent need to address.

Africa possesses the potential to produce significant conventional and alternative energy. However, chronically low rates of electrification remain Africa’s major bottleneck for growth and development, with less than 50% of the population having access to energy in most of sub-Saharan Africa.

What new approaches are required to rethink the design and financing of generation capacity on the continent so that energy becomes a real catalyst for growth?

The Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.

The conference will provide an opportunity to:

• debate policy,
  
• review industrial progress and market trends
  
• discuss the efficiency of various public support mechanisms and public-private partnerships across the continent.
  
• review new data and the latest technological trends globally to be under review.
  

Why should you attend?

• Update individual knowledge on the current trends within energy across the African continent with input from global authorities
• Start to explore future trends to run your business as efficiently as possible
• Explore the growing interest in 'green' and sustainability issues that is on the increase. As such new opportunities will emerge and new careers will be created. Some of the future energy workforce will continue to be involved in the primary energy related industries of oil, gas and coal, particularly as research is pursued to increase their greenness and use efficiency.
• Discover examples and best practices from other industries
• Using minimal energy or alternate energy resources
• Find out how government and business leaders plan to address the energy crises
• Share ideas and network with business associates in a rewarding, off-the-record setting
• Understand how the new energy landscape is creating new opportunities to address our continent’s challenges, improve the way we work, impact training and development and attract new talent and technology to Africa.
  

Who will you meet?

The conference will bring together key players from the energy industry and the financial community with an unrivalled combination of industry experts, project developers, refineries and manufacturers. You will have chance to network with:

• Government & Municipality Representatives
• Project Developers/Consultants / Analysts
• Environmental Engineering
• Equipment & Technology Solutions
• Banks/Investors/Insurance
• Energy representatives from the continent
• Automotive & Transport
• Green energy experts
• Commodity Traders / Agents & Brokers
• Associations & Press

Register to attend the Africa Energy Indaba 2012 and benefit from:

• Networking amongst more than 300 senior level energy sector experts and decision-makers planning and developing the 21st century energy requirements for Africa.
• Hearing from more than 50 expert speakers presenting the latest and best industry practice.
• Visiting over 100 leading energy suppliers showcasing the latest technologies, equipment and services.
• Reviewing policy and regulation, industry progress, and changing market trends.