Case Study 1: Africa Australia Renewable Energy + Infrastructure Conference (since 2012)
Africa Australia Renewable Energy + Infrastructure Conference (AAREIC) formerly known as Africa AustraliaInfrastructure Conference was launched at Sydney Convention Centre in 2012. The conference series has been the one-stop annual forum where Australian and African infrastructure stakeholders meet to explore business opportunities, share knowledge and exchange valuable contacts. The two-day international conference series is an integral part of Africa Week supported by Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT).
Since 2016, AAREIC has been focusing on renewable-led microgrids as the building blocks of energy future for mining sector and African countries. The premier event seeks to illuminate the future of renewable energy in mining and offers rare platform for Australian solution providers to pitch latest technologies to stakeholders from Africa. Key Government representatives from countries in Africa gets a unique platform to present investment opportunities in their local market to potential Australian investors.
The international event offers delegates two impactful days of keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions, case studies plus multiple networking opportunities.
Since the launch of Africa Australia Infrastructure Conference in 2012, several Australian companies have established their presence in different African countries.
The conference series have attracted key stakeholders from Africa and Australia including the following:
Mr Koffi Augustin Zouzou, First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Cote D’Ivoire and Frank AnekeDeputy Prime Minister of Mauritius, Ivan Collendavelloo and Frank AnekeMs. Christelle Sohun, The Mauritius High Commissioner to Australia and Jenny Dee, Australian High Commissioner to MauritiusMs. Christelle Sohun, The Mauritius High Commissioner to Australia and Jenny Dee, Australian High Commissioner to MauritiusAmbassador Thembisile Majola, MP, South Africa Deputy Minister for EnergyDr Gloria, Sibusisiwe Magombo Chief Executive Officer Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory AuthorityVaughan Boultwood of Rheem AustraliaAndre Garnaut, RESOURCES-WAPavel Robert Oimeke, Director General Energy Regulatory Commission, Kenya and Roger de Robillard, President Australia Africa Business CouncilAmbassador Paul Lehmann, Australian Ambassador to Nigeria and Frank AnekeProf. Chem Nayar, Director of Regen Power Pty LtdPanel DiscussionProf Tyrone Fernando, University of Western AustraliaSouth Africa, Deputy Minister for Energy, Ambassador Thembisile Majola, MP, and Mr Donatus Shezi, First Secretary, South African High Commission, AustraliaDelegates from MauritiusConference in actionWelcome to the ConferenceNigerian High Commissioner Bello Husseini and Deputy High Commissioner Mrs Bola AsajuEngr. Obassi Ettu and Andrew Dickson of CWP RenewablesGideon Van der Westhuizen:
Global Leader – Infrastructure, Johnstaff Australia
Greg Hull:
Director- Africa Reach
Conrad Marais:
Partner – Hunt & Humphry & Trinity International LLP
Mr. Ezekiel Moumakwa:
Acting Coordinator, Coal Development Unit, Ministry of Minerals, Energy & Water Resources Botswana
HE Bouna Semou Diouf:
Ambassador, Republic of Senegal
Prof. Colin Roberts,
Director- Geo Strategy International
Mawuena Dumor Trebah:
Chief Executive Officer – Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
Rafael Vazquez
Business Development Manager | SMART Infrastructure Facility, University of Wollongong NSW
Richard Kell
Former Chairman- Cardno
Cross-section of delegatesRepresentative from InvestKenyaCollins Rex:
State Manager Victoria & Tasmania, Export Council of Australia & Australian Institute of Export
Kailesh Gunesh:
Associate Director, Engagement & Business Development, Knowledge Exchange – Industry, Victoria University
Dr Emeka Ezeajugh:
Chief Executive Officer, TransUrban Nigeria Ltd
Hon Rashid Pelpuo,
Minister – Ministry of Private Sector Development Ghana
DelegatesMr. David Landers:
General Manager International Operations, Austrade
Mr David Luboff:
Director: Macquarie Capital Funds Africa
Dr Catherine Adeya:
Director: Business Process Outsourcing, Kenya.
Mr Bulelani Gratitude Magwanishe,
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Republic of South Africa
Cross-section of delegatesThe Hon. (Chris) Christopher Peter HARTCHER, MP
NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast
Hon. Peter LOKERIS
Uganda State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development.
Mr. Daniel Cramer:
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd
Bryan Nye:
CEO Australasian Railway Association
Amb Koleka Mqulwana:
South Africa High Commissioner to Australia
Honourable Minister Isak Katali:
Minister of Mines & Energy, Republic of Namibia
Hon. Carl Scully:
Director International Business, Infrastructure & Environment – WorleyParsons
Mr Greg Hull:
CEO: Africareach, Johannesburg, South Africa
Amb Paul Essel:
Ghana High Commissioner to Australia
Hon. Franklin Bett:
Minister for Roads, Kenya
Mr. Robert Sakker:
Executive Director, Pivotel Australia
Susan Jeanes:
CE Australian Geothermal Energy Association
Adriaan Van Jaarsveldt:
Senior Vice President: Risk and Regulatory – Brookfield Infrastructure
Dr Maria Abrantes:
Chairlady of the Board: ANIP National Agency for Private Investment, Angola
Mr Ben Lim:
Intercontinental Trust Mauritius
Cross-section of delegatesDelegates
