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Day One – Wednesday 23 April 2025
11:00
11:00 – 12:15

Registration & Networking

LocationCapitol Ballroom – Salon F | 75 min

Hosted by M300

Speakers

Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank
Abderrahim Ben Elhirche
Executive Director Energy, JESA
Adam Cortese
CEO, Sun Africa
Adiaratou Binta Bah
Upstream & Advisory Manager, Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR): Africa, IFC
Ahmed Mulla
Deputy CEO, Infinity Power

Hosted by

Sun Africa

Sun Africa, as a premier US utility-scale solar developer and off-grid solution provider, is redefining what it means to be a renewable energy company. With technology expertise, supply chain capabilities, and access to various capital sources, Sun Africa and its partners have a strong record of delivering clean energy projects at a low cost. Sun […]

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11:00 – 11:15

Accelerating the Next set of Large-Scale Solar Projects

11:15 – 12:30

Solar Project Spotlight

11:00 – 12:00

How Can Independent Power Transmission (IPT) Work in Africa

Speakers

Adam Cortese
CEO, Sun Africa
Adiaratou Binta Bah
Upstream & Advisory Manager, Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR): Africa, IFC

Hosted by

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is one of the world’s top law firms with expertise in banking & finance, M&A, litigation, funds, IP, and related business solutions. Over the past 30+ years, our Africa Group has advised clients on numerous large-scale international transactions across the continent, providing an integrated service for clients doing business in the region.  In addition […]

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11:00 – 11:15

Putting in Place Robus Renewable Energy Ecosystems to Meet Mining Needs

11:00 – 12:00

Hosted by: South aFRICA’S IPP Office

08:00
08:00 – 08:30

Registration & Networking 2

LocationCapitol Ballroom – Salon F | 30 min
08:30 – 09:30
LocationLocation | 60 min

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Day Two – Thursday 24 April 2025
Auditorium: Africa spotlights

Registration & Networking

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Speakers

Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank
Abderrahim Ben Elhirche
Executive Director Energy, JESA

Hosted by

3E

3E is a market-leading SaaS and advisory company for the renewable energy sector. Our team of over 150 experts works with developers, asset managers, operators, investors, public entities, EPC contractors and IPPs. Our job is to enable you to make informed decisions across the full lifecycle of your solar, wind or energy storage projects. Based on our […]

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Registration & Networking

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Registration & Networking

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Speakers

Abderrahim Ben Elhirche
Executive Director Energy, JESA
Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank
Adam Cortese
CEO, Sun Africa

Hosted by

A-Hub Energy

A-Hub Energy (Pty) Limited, established in 2023, is a consulting and project development firm, with a focus on providing advisory and project development services within the energy sector. With the extensive experience of the team and with strong local and international partnerships, A-Hub Energy provides customized solutions to its clients, ensuring that its clients reach […]

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Registration & Networking

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Speakers

Abderrahim Ben Elhirche
Executive Director Energy, JESA
Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank

Hosted by

A-Hub Energy

A-Hub Energy (Pty) Limited, established in 2023, is a consulting and project development firm, with a focus on providing advisory and project development services within the energy sector. With the extensive experience of the team and with strong local and international partnerships, A-Hub Energy provides customized solutions to its clients, ensuring that its clients reach […]

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Day Three – Friday 25 April 2025
Auditorium: Africa spotlights

Registration & Networking

Speakers

Aadil Cajee
Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank
Abderrahim Ben Elhirche
Executive Director Energy, JESA

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