2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: Energy Leaders Debate

The fundamental question remains: ‘How can the African continent attain sustainability and increase access to modern energy services for its people? This session unites Africa’s energy leaders to share new perspectives and solutions on the role of renewable energy in increasing access to modern energy.

Key areas of discussion:

• The importance of a balanced energy mix.

• How are we increasing the scale and pace of projects and investments?

• Market design reforms and the future of energy procurement.

• Fast tracking the delivery of projects in support of the global energy community.

• Investment in technology for a cleaner future.

• Innovative solutions for energy and climate neutrality in the context of affordability and equality. 

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KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Unlocking Bankability: De-risking African Power & Energy Projects

This session focuses on strategies to improve the bankability of African power and energy projects it also aims to Discussions will explore credit enhancement mechanisms, mezzanine finance options, risk insurance, and the role of regulation, project structuring in attracting financing across power projects and overall funding of the energy transition. We will also delve into the role of sovereign investors with a special mention of areas of interest that align with sovereign investors.  

Key areas of discussion: 

• What are the key risks associated with energy projects in Africa and how can we address them?

• How can new business models (embedded, captive etc) help incentivise private sector participation in African energy projects? 

• What kind of policy frameworks have proven most attractive to make African energy projects more bankable?

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PANEL DISCUSSION: Mobilising Capital at Scale: A Call to Action for Investors

With a growing population and economic boom, Africa urgently needs reliable and sustainable energy. Its vast renewable resources and underdeveloped infrastructure present a significant investment opportunity. This opening keynote panel will explore Africa's power and energy needs, its role in the global energy transition, and how to attract investment to drive growth. Experts will discuss financing renewable energy projects, navigating Africa's carbon markets (including the VCM environment), and mobilizing capital at scale. 

Key areas of discussion:

• What are the most pressing energy challenges facing Africa today? What have been the solutions for mobilising capital at scale?

• Derisking to attract more capital - what alternatives do we have?

• How can Africa leverage its carbon assets to attract investments and finance climate action? And how can carbon markets be designed to deliver sustainable benefits for African communities?

• Barriers to scaling, who's unlocking investors?
   

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