Date: 11 - 13 October 2017

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Description: The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is organizing the 1st edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF2017), from October 11-13, 2017 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dakar, Senegal.

The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum aims to promote exchange of ideas and cooperation to support the acceleration of sustainable solutions to the region’s energy situation. The forum will provide a platform to improve the current policy and regulatory landscape hindering the required investment into the region’s energy sector. The forum will also facilitate networking and partnerships between ECOWAS policy makers, regional and international private sector players and financial institutions.

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Date: 10 - 12 October 2017

Location: Accra, Ghana

Description: The Energy Commission initiated the annual Ghana Renewable Energy Fair (Conference and Exhibition) in 2015 and has successfully organised two events to date. The Ghana Renewable Energy Fair is an annual Fair which aims at creating a platform for stakeholders in the renewable energy industry for the promotion of renewable energy technologies and innovation.

The 3rd Ghana Renewable Energy Fair seeks to build on the successes of the first two Fairs and continue to increase awareness on the benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and its potential to contribute to social and economic development.

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Date: 9 - 11 October 2017

Location: Durban - South Africa

Description: The International Gas Cooperation Summit (IGCS) is a platform for South Africa’s aspirations to build an energy hub for gas cooperation with international partners along the gas value chain.The International Gas Cooperation Summit (IGCS) is a platform for South Africa’s aspirations to build an energy hub for gas cooperation with international partners along the gas value chain.Following the release of the Project Information Memorandum last year at the South Africa: Gas Options meeting, this meeting will outline the next steps of the Gas IPP Programme and the scale of opportunity for investors, as well as examining the role of downstream. IGCS will showcase gas procurement and utilisation strategies, bringing together a global gathering of energy leaders who will enable Southern Africa to achieve its objectives in becoming an energy hub for the region.

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Date: 8 - 11 October 2017

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Description: The AMEU is an association of municipal electricity distributors as well as national, parastatal, commercial, academic and other organisations that have a direct interest in the electricity supply industry in Southern Africa.  The AMEU Branches and Affiliates Committees are currently all active and members are encouraged to attend meetings.

The AMEU Executive Council announces that the 66th AMEU Convention 2017 will be hosted by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from Sunday, 8 October 2017 to Wednesday, 11 October 2017 at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth.

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Date: 4 - 6 October 2017

Location: Abuja - Nigeria

Description: This October will see the 6th Powering Africa: Nigeria investors summit take place in Abuja, where your commercial objectives are put at the heart of the agenda. We will also analyse the progress Nigeria’s power sector has achieved in the last 12 months. We warmly invite you to join us in October and would like you to let us know how your business has developed in the last year. We will be delighted for you to share your story with other participants too.This October will see the 6th Powering Africa: Nigeria investors summit take place in Abuja, where your commercial objectives are put at the heart of the agenda. We will also analyse the progress Nigeria’s power sector has achieved in the last 12 months. We warmly invite you to join us in October and would like you to let us know how your business has developed in the last year. We will be delighted for you to share your story with other participants too.Nigeria’s electricity sector has transformed in the last 12 months with the break down in the barriers to investment in the country’s energy sector. Following President Buhari’s lead to tackle bottlenecks and inefficiencies the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has embarked on a strategy to get the distribution companies working, providing support and regular interactions with the privately held companies that have worked tirelessly to build the electricity backbone of Nigeria.

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Date: 2 - 3 October 2017

Location: Yaounde - Cameroon

Description: Formerly iPAD Cameroon - Future Energy Africa’s goal is to become the regional platform for power and utility development, welcoming private developers, IPPs, and investors within the region, to facilitate regional grid extension, pricing and infrastructure development. The conference will be expanding its focus to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) to include Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.This exclusive platform is a unique chance for delegates to identify potential business opportunities in response to an increasing power demand from the consumer and industry, enjoying rich and diversified energy resources. The conference will involve government officials from every member of the CEMAC region and representatives of investments and financial institutions. Alongside the conference will take place a closed forum for utilities CEO.

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Date: 13 – 14 September 2017

Location: Kampala - Uganda

Description: Future Energy Uganda is a strategic conference taking place over two days and is supported by the Ministry of State for Power in Uganda. It features key stakeholders from Uganda's entire power value chain, and will be held from 12 - 13 September 2017, Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda.Future Energy Uganda is a strategic conference taking place over two days and is supported by the Ministry of State for Power in Uganda. It features key stakeholders from Uganda's entire power value chain, and will be held from 12 - 13 September 2017, Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda.Future Energy Uganda will provide a meeting platform for project developers, finance houses and multilateral investors, construction and planning companies as well as technology providers from Uganda, the region and from the rest of the world. The event will demonstrate the proactive nature of Uganda to develop the sector efficiently and effectively.This forum has an important role in the transformation of Uganda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment, and incentives that will hope to encourage the progress of new partnerships for economic growth and sustainable development in the country.

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Date: 11 - 12 September 2017

Location: Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Description: CWC Group is delighted to announce the Annual Tanzania Oil & Gas Congress, taking place from 11 – 12 September 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, The Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The inaugural Congress is the only strategic event with official support from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation. This strategic meeting will offer participants invaluable networking opportunities with Government and industry stakeholders within Tanzania and from surrounding areas including: Zanzibar, Uganda, Mozambique and Kenya.

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Date: 5 – 7 September 2017

Location: Lagos - Nigeria

Description: Whether you want to meet new suppliers, catch up with clients, network with industry colleagues or learn about the latest innovations, Power Nigeria is a must attend event for anyone with an interest in the power industry. With 91% satisfied attendees, the leading power exhibition provides you with the opportunity to meet several industry professionals and take home valuable market information through the Power Nigeria agenda.

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Date: 4 - 6 September 2017

Location: Barcelona - Spain

Description: The 5th edition of the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum, September 4-6, 2017 in Barcelona, focuses on microgrid advances, case studies and applications in EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The emphasis is on maximizing the effective use of renewable and distributed energy resources, refining the positive business model for a range of microgrid deployments, and sharing real-world case studies in both grid-tied and off-grid/remote environments.

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Date: 21 – 22 August 2017

Location: Johannesburg - South Africa

Description: This is the 6th edition of the Infrastructure Africa Business Forum with the theme for 2017 as Access to Infrastructure project opportunities:  exploring the strategic growth opportunities that the continent offers and the challenges that need to be addressed to realise these opportunities. This is the 6th edition of the Infrastructure Africa Business Forum with the theme for 2017 as Access to Infrastructure project opportunities:  exploring the strategic growth opportunities that the continent offers and the challenges that need to be addressed to realise these opportunities. Hear from world-class speakers and companies among the continents' growth leaders and use the Business Matchmaking Programme on offer to engage, meet and do business with them. Link with fellow CEOs and business leaders and meet with potential customers, partners and suppliers to grow your business footprint in Africa.

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Date: 16 – 18 August 2017

Location: Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Description: The 3rd Power & Energy Tanzania 2017 will be held from 16 - 18 August, 2017 at Tanzania's prime international venue; the Mlimani Conference Centre in Dar-es-Salaam.The 3rd Power & Energy Tanzania 2017 will be held from 16 - 18 August, 2017 at Tanzania's prime international venue; the Mlimani Conference Centre in Dar-es-Salaam.Spread over a period of 3 days, the event brings together decision makers and influencers as well as technical experts and professionals from leading companies involved in power & energy generation, transmission and distribution sector within Africa and around the globe. Exhibiting at this event will allow you to showcase your products and services to the industry's largest gathering of qualified decision-makers.Trade visitors from all over East & Central Africa are being invited directly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo. Though Tanzania by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighboring countries.

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Date: 18 – 20 July 2017

Location: Johannesburg – South Africa

Description: Africa’s premier electricity industry event, covering power sector strategy, generation technology, renewable energy, transmission & distribution. End-to end, it is the must attend event for all those generating and delivering power as well as large scale users of electricity.

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Date: 31 January to 2 February 2017

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Description: The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) – with the support of the RECP – organised a workshop on “Business opportunities for decentralised renewables in Southern Africa”. This workshop targeted investors/financiers, project developers, government agencies and large electricity off-takers from or focusing on Southern Africa. The aim was to inform about and develop business opportunities for decentralised renewables in the region.

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