Renewables in Africa – The World's Next Powerhouse
The future of the renewable energy industry in Africa continues to be promising, with an abundance of suitable resources and increased interest in stimulating green economic growth. As with all markets, however, Africa presents its own set of issues and risks which stakeholders must consider before becoming involved in renewables projects on the continent.
Please join Mayer Brown and distinguished guests where we will discuss the latest legal and market developments in the renewables sector in Africa.
This will be followed by a networking reception.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact London Events.
Agenda
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration
- 2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
SPEAKER
Ian Coles, Partner - 2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Africa Rising – Macro Outlook in Africa
SPEAKER
Simon Quijano-Evans, Chief Economist at Gemcorp - 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Key Renewable Trends - Green Molecules v. Electrons
SPEAKERS
Kirsti Massie, Partner
Olivier Mélédo, Partner
Simon Le Clech, Project Manager at Globeleq
Ross Palmer, Associate Director at EBRD - 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Break
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Risk and Reward
SPEAKERS
Sam Eastwood, Partner
Vincent Rouget, Director at Control Risk - 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dispute Resolution
SPEAKERS
Kwadwo Sarkodie, Partner
Krista Lee KC, Barrister at Keating Chambers
Busani Moyo-Majwabu, Principal at Control Risks
Diamana Diawara, Director, Arbitration and ADR for Africa at International Chamber of Commerce - 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
What are the funding barriers to delivering clean energy projects in Africa and how can they be overcome?
SPEAKERS
Ash McDermott, Moderator
Kirsti Massie, Partner
Olivier Mélédo, Partner
James Doree, Managing Director at Cygnum Capital
Arnaud Gouet, SVP Utilities at Release by Scatec Solar
Richard Avery, Director Business Development at Infinity Power - 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
SPEAKER
Kwadwo Sarkodie, Partner - 6:00 p.m. onwards
Drinks and Networking
