PROGRAMME BROCHURE RWANDA POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FORUM 3 – 4 November 2014, Kigali, Rwanda Your gateway to investing into Rwanda’s fast emerging power and infrastructure sectors Host utility: RWANDA POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FORUM Diamond sponsor: With the official support of: KIGALI - RWANDA www.ipad-rwanda.com Republic of Rwanda Introduction Rwanda is open for business Golden opportunities for investors Welcome to iPAD Rwanda • S ustainable growth of 8% average year-on-year GDP growth • Investor friendly climate; most competitive place to do business in East Africa and 3rd in Africa (WEF Global Competitiveness Index Report 2013-2014) • Robust governance with a clear vision for growth through private investment • Politically stable with rule of law and zero tolerance for corruption • Access to markets; a market and customs union with market potential of 141 million people in East African Community • Excellent labour market: demonstrates an increasing capacity for knowledge-based industry • Government incentives to private developers in the power sector Rwanda Energy Group (REG) with the official support from the Government of the Republic of Rwanda is delighted to host iPAD Rwanda Power Infrastructure Investment Forum to be held from 3-4 November 2014 in Kigali. We take this opportunity to welcome you to the inaugural iPAD Rwanda; this is certainly a golden opportunity for investors, technology and solution providers to discover what Rwanda can offer in its thriving energy and infrastructure sectors. iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum will provide a meeting platform for investors, project developers, finance houses and multilateral investors, construction and planning companies as well as technology providers from Rwanda, the region and from the rest of the world. The forum will demonstrate the proactive nature of Rwanda to develop the sectors efficiently and effectively. Project development opportunities will be highlighted and the transparent business climate and investment incentives will be showcased in the hope to create new partnerships for economic growth and sustainable development in the country. This forum has an important role in the transformation of Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment and innovation. Rwanda Energy Group (holdings) in partnership with Spintelligent sends an industry-wide call for participation and welcomes all stakeholders in the power and infrastructure sectors to take into account the investment opportunities that currently existent in the country. We look forward to welcoming you and together building dynamic business ventures Emmanuelle Nicholls, Event Director iPAD Rwanda Power & infrastructure Investment Forum “Over the last 20 years, Rwanda has emerged as a regional leader, borne by a deep commitment to strengthen economic growth for all Rwandans.” – John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States of America On-going projects and opportunities: Solar energy: Potential of 4.5 kWh per sqm, per day, investments exist for mini grid and off-grid solar systems. Rwanda’s major rivers have a proven potential to support more than 300 hydro power plants. www.ipad-rwanda.com Methane Gas to power, Lake Kivu is estimated to generate 700 MW over a period of 55 years. Why attend? Expected attendees by sector • Engineering, Procurement & Construction companies • Technology & equipment providers • Law Firms • Mining & Gas Companies • Risk Advisors & Consultants • Thermal generation • Multilateral, Development banks & Donors • Renewable energy developers • Private Equity and Financiers • Metering technologies • Project Developers (IPPs) • Training providers • Power suppliers • Grid network infrastructure Benefits of attending Expected attendees by job titles • Chief Executive Officer • Sales Director • Chief Investment Officer • Regulatory & Legal Affairs Director • General Manager/Managing Director • Head of Business & Investment Planning • Regional Manager • Commercial Director • Head of Finance & Investment • Renewable energy specialists • Business Development Manager • Technical Engineer • Head of Project Finance & Infrastructure Development • Director of Energy Strategy Take advantage of this business matchmaking opportunity with Rwanda’s new primary decision makers and global industry leaders driving investment forward in the Rwandan power sector, all in just two days Identify the sector’s technical requirements and market gaps, establish how you can become the sole provider Discover Rwanda’s role in East Africa’s power market and its vast business potentials that it can offer you Engage in an interactive learning environment to unravel turnkey solutions, address the critical power and infrastructure challenges while developing future prospects Discuss policies, enabling frameworks and market experiences with local stakeholders and investors that can enable you to secure your business Gain valuable insights into the key traits of investors and technical providers in the region and see how you can be ahead of your competitors “This exclusive intimate meeting provides market entry for international investors, technology and solution providers to deliver a viable investment plan to increase power capacity in the country.” – Amb. James Kimonyo, Director of Cabinet of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Rwanda Waste-to-Power projects consist of 5MW investment opportunities and are eligible for climate change funds (Clean Development Mechanism). The Government of Rwanda is developing a 15MW peat-to-power project to achieve 200MW by 2017. 3 – 4 November 2014 - Kigali, Rwanda 310MW out of a 700MW potential of geothermal energy generation is planned to be developed by 2017. Conference programme - Day 1 Monday, 3 November 2014 07:00 Registration Sponsored by Opening session 1.0 09:00Introduction 09:20 Welcome Remarks: Hon. James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda 09:40 Welcome keynote address Rt. Hon. Anastase Murekezi, Prime Minister, Government of the Republic of Rwanda* 10:00 Refreshment break sponsored by Opening session 1.1 Transforming an investment vision into a reality Chairman: Papias Musafiri, Chairman of the Board, Rwanda Energy Group, Rwanda 10:45 An enabling framework securing investments - Energy policies and laws Hon. Germaine Kamayirese, Minister of State in Charge of Energy and Water, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda 11:05 Rwanda is open for business Francis Gatare, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda 11:25 Expanding an energy sector through dynamic developments Jean Bosco Mugiraneza, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda 11:45 Pause break Session 1.2 Exploring Rwanda’s power deal Chairman: Alfred Byigero, Head of Department Energy, Water & Sanitation Regulation, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwanda* 12:00 Regulation and the tariff regime William Gboney, Energy Regulatory Economist, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwanda 12:15 The anatomy of the power purchase agreement; Mitigating risks through lessons learned Stephen Byaruhanga, Head of Risk Management, Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda 12:30 The PPA panel discussion: Fundamentals of structuring a successful power deal • Ronny Carbonell, Transactions Advisor, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda • Alice Rwema Legal Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda • Sandra Rwamushayija, Head of Strategic Investment Unit, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda • William Gboney, Energy and a Regulatory Economist, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwand • Stephen Byaruhanga, Head of Risk Management, Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda 13:00 Networking lunch Sponsored by www.ipad-rwanda.com Conference programme - Day 1 Monday, 3 November 2014 Session 1.3 Landscape of strategic investment planning Chairman: Louise Kanyonga, Head - Investment Promotion and Implementation, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda 14:30 Meeting investors’ expectations: Incentives and tax reforms Joseph Mpuga, Director, One Stop Center, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda 14:50 15:10 Case study: Magnetising private investment for IPPs - GET FiT Programme Uganda Stephanie Rieger, Senior Energy Project Manager, KfW Development Bank, Uganda Innovative support mechanism for private sector investment in hydropower Miriam Schroeder, Project Manager, German International Cooperation, Rwanda 15:30 Pioneering financial approaches to support energy developments in Rwanda • Peter Balinger, Director of Business Development, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, USA 15:35 Q&A session Sponsored by 15:45 Refreshment break Session 1.4 Private sector approach to doing business in Rwanda Chairman: David Mwangi, Energy Consultant, Kenya 16:15 Fast tracking business - Identifying local partners Dr Ivan Twagirashema, Chairman, Energy Private Developers, Rwanda 16:35 An investors’ panel discussion: Launching a successful business in Rwanda – comments and insights from established investors •Dr Ivan Twagirashema, Chairman, Energy Private Developers, Rwanda •Paul Hinks, Chief Executive Officer, Symbion Power, USA •Jamil Korked, Deputy General Manager, STEG International Services, Tunisia •Dan Klink, Managing Director, DC Hydropower, Rwanda •Chaim Motzen, Managing Director, GiggaWatt Global •Thomas Gottschalk, General Manager, Mobisol Rwanda Ltd, Rwanda 17:25 Q&A session 17:30 End of conference day one 19:00 Welcome gala dinner 19:00 Welcome gala dinner Hosted by 3 – 4 November 2014 - Kigali, Rwanda Conference programme - Day 2 Tuesday, 4 November 2014 07:00 Registration 08:00 Business matchmaking Sponsored by Session 2.1 The generation mix Chairman: Leonard Kassana, Managing Director, GEHYDRO Consulting Engineers & Planners Ltd, Tanzania 08:30 The current status and new generation ventures Robert Nyamvumba, Managing Director, Energy Development Company Ltd, Rwanda 08:50 Characteristics of the power industry; The Importance of planning and capability improvement of the state utility Toshiyuki Hayashi, Senior Advisor, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan 09:10 Africa’s Power deficit: Time to roll up our sleeves Paul Hinks, Chief Executive Officer, Symbion Power, USA 09:30 Global best practices for unconventional gas generation; Technological advances to expand Lake Kivu’s potentials Alex Marshall, Group Marketing and Compliance, Clarke Energy, UK 09:50 Peat-to-power - An evolving energy source • Hakan Karasoy, Vice Chairman, Hakan.A.S., Turkey • Pierre Kalinganire, Managing Director, Peat Energy Company, Rwanda* 10:10 10:30 The progressive role of hydropower in the region Leonard Kassana, Managing Director, GEHYDRO Consulting Engineers & Planners Ltd, Tanzania* Refreshment break Sponsored by Session 2.2 Addressing electricity access and interconnections Chairman: : Claver Gakwavu, Regional Projects Coordinator, Energy Development Corporation, Rwanda Energy Group, Rwanda 11:15 Rwanda Electricity Access Roll out Program (EARP): Status and requirements Edward Kasumba , Coordinator of Electricity Access Roll-Out Program, Energy Utility Corporation Ltd, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda 11:35 Rural electrification: Factors for economic and social development Jamil Korked, Deputy General Manager, STEG International Services, Tunisia 11:55 A regional outlook on East Africa’s master plan David Mwangi, Independent Energy Consultant, Kenya 12:15 Q&A Session 12:30 Networking lunch www.ipad-rwanda.com Conference programme - Day 2 Tuesday, 4 November 2014 Session 2.3 Off-grid technical briefing and resolutions Chairman: Edward Kasumba , Coordinator of Electricity Access Roll-Out Program, Energy Utility Corporation Ltd, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda 14:00 Biowaste to energy projects: Development opportunities for rural connectivity Butch Carr, Director Energy, Bosch Projects, South Africa 14:15 Rwanda’s latest solar atlas: A realistic view of market opportunities Adriaan Meyer, CEO, GeoSUN Africa, South Africa 14:35 Reducing high costs on fuel with solar hybrid applications Senior Representative, SMA Solar Technology AG, Germany 14:50 Enhancing affordability: The rural electricity payment Klaus Maier, Project Manager, Mobisol Rwanda Ltd, Rwanda 15:05 Panel discussion: Identifying opportunities for localisation and skills development • Brian Mkungo, Training Manager, Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre, Zambia • Jaime Sologuren Blanco, Sector Leader for Renewable Energy, SNV Rwanda, Rwanda • Lungile Mashele, Sector Specialist: Energy, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), South Africa 15:45 Refreshment break Sponsored by Closing session and prize give away Bridging the gap between now and 2017: Creating solutions for state utility efficiency and productivity Chairman: Odette Mbabazi, Managing Director, Energy Utility Corporation, Rwanda Energy Group, Rwanda* 16:15 Panel discussion: Maximising efficiency, productivity and profitability through sustainable technology applications • Ankush Chhabria, Managing Director, Novel Energy Ltd, Rwanda • Mohammed Assila, Business Development Manager, Conlog, South Africa • Lawrence Juku, Business Development Manager, Landis & Gyr, South Africa 16:50 Q&A session 17:00 Closing keynote address Hon. James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda 17:30 Prize giveaway 17:45 Farewell reception Sponsored by 3 – 4 November 2014 - Kigali, Rwanda Be the first to experience the Nyabarongo Hydropower Plant Wednesday, 5 November 2014 This is one of the biggest Hydro power projects taken up in Rwanda which will add another 30% to the present installed capacity. This Hydro Electric Project (2 X 14 MW) is built on the Nyabrongo River in Western Province in the Muhanga District. 80% of the project financing is through EXIM Bank of India on soft loan basis agreed between Government of Rwanda (GOR) and India. The rest is of GOR Financing. Site visit: Nyabarongo Hydropower Plant, hosted by Angelique International Ltd 07:00 Meet at Serena Hotel in Kigali 07:30 Depart from the Serena Hotel 10:00 Arrival and refreshments 10:30 Start of site tour 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Transfer back to Kigali 16:00 Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre 17:30 Drop off at the Serena Hotel in Kigali Please note, site visit schedule time is to be confirmed, if you wish to attend the site visit a booking must be made with the organiser in advance. The Nyabarongo hydropower plant has been completed as of the 30th October 2014. Be amongst the first to experience this project. The hydropower plant has a 28 MW capacity and will be connected to the national grid to solve the issue of power shortages in the country. The construction of this hydropower plant is the biggest in the country; commenced in 2009 with an invested capital amounting to $110 million. www.ipad-rwanda.com Sponsorship opportunities Top 5 reasons to sponsor Build the awareness of your business expertise in exclusive networking opportunities with the sector’s primary decision makers and industry leaders Build rapport with government and stakeholders, securing new business ventures and power concessions Expand your credibility as being the committed brand in accelerating power and infrastructure developments in emerging markets Develop and create vital power projects by positioning your product to be cost effective, reliable, innovative and efficient Become the recognised supportive partner to drive sustainable investment planning in and for Rwanda’s economic growth For sponsorship opportunities please contact Jean Pierre de Carvalho Networking Area Email: [email protected] Phone: +27 21 700 3512 Discover new solutions and products that will fast track your power efficiencies and developments Refreshments Lunch Area Network with who is who in the Rwandan power sector Entrance Sponsors & Partners Diamond sponsor Silver sponsors Bronze sponsors Site visit sponsor Platinum sponsor Supporting partners Host publication Associations Media partners 3 – 4 November 2014 - Kigali, Rwanda Venue and tourism Rwanda, yours to discover Fre e WI -FI av ail ab le Kigali Serena Hotel Travel information The hotel is situated in central Kigali, 10 kilometres from Kigali International Airport. Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. The capital’s natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre. Please contact Jimina Morris for special rates and travel logistics, including VISA queries. Jimina Morris | T: +27 21 700 3518 [email protected] • The government of Rwanda requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for all travellers, except infants. • Foreign nationals wishing to obtain Rwandan visas must submit their applications to Rwandan diplomatic missions of their country of residence for processing. • In view of the bilateral agreements, the nationals of the following countries may visit Rwanda without visa for a period up to 90 days: USA, Germany, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burundi. Gorilla Trekking The Kigali Memorial Centre When visiting the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’, one should not miss out on the magnificent opportunity to visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park (PNV), home to the six Virunga Volcanoes and the world famous mountain gorillas.The exhilarating climb to the gorilla’s natural habitat of shady bamboo forest offers fantastic views in all directions. The Kigali Memorial Centre opened its door in April 2004, the 10th anniversary of the start of Rwanda’s genocide. Since its opening, the Centre has welcomed over 100,000 visitors including Rwanda locals, visitors from countries throughout Africa and from the wider international community. Rwanda’s big success story 20 _ years as a peaceful nation Over the last two decades, Rwanda has not only emerged as a peaceful nation but has developed into a regional leader in East Africa. By setting ambitious targets of being a middle income country by 2020 it reformed itself to become an innovative country with robust governance, Rwanda sets a new benchmark for the world: driving a deep commitments to strengthen sustainable economic growths by creating jobs, wealth and resources for development. Remember to connect with us on social media: @iPAD_Rwanda IPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum www.ipad-rwanda.com iPAD Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum Fax back to +27 21 700 3501 3 - 4 November 2014, Kigali Serena Hotel YES! Please register the following delegates for iPAD Rwanda Book and pay online at www.ipad-rwanda.com 1. 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