Monday, June 2, 2014
12:00 – 19:00 Participant Registration and Badging
Venue: Ghion Hotel
Stadium around Meskel Square
1643 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
13:00 – 15:30 ‘Business to Business Matchmaking Opportunity’ Application Here
18:00 – 20:00 Evening Reception
Venue: U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa
Logistics: All Ministerial participants are welcome to attend the Evening Reception. Participants’ badges will serve as the identification necessary for entrance into the U.S. Embassy.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
08:45 – 10:30 Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session - Theme: Catalyzing Sustainable Energy Growth in Africa
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Open Press
Opening Ceremony
Cultural Presentation
Featured Speaker(s):
H.E. Alemayehu Tegenu, Minister of Water, Irrigation, and Energy, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
H.E. Ernest J. Moniz, Secretary of Energy, United States of America
H.E. Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Opening Plenary Session
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Daniel Yergin, Chairman, Cambridge Energy Research Associates
The Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa:
Mr. Philippe Niyongabo, Head of Energy Division, Department of Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
Ethiopia's Energy Sector Development as a Typical African Case
Mr. Miheret Debebe, Energy Policy, Strategy and International Relations Advisor, Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The Opening Plenary Session of the U.S.–Africa Energy Ministerial will feature keynote remarks that highlight current global energy trends, examine energy infrastructure requirements and opportunities in Africa, and discuss Ethiopia’s energy sector development as an example of a ‘typical African case.’
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Lobby
Closed Press
10:45 – 12:45 Session I: Governance as a Catalyst for Investment and Sustainable Energy Growth
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Closed Press
Featured Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Hanrahan, CEO, American Capital Infrastructure Management
H.E. Isak Katali, Minister of Mines and Energy, Republic of Namibia
Mr. Swithin Munyantwali, Executive Director , International Law Institute African Centre for Legal Excellence
Mr. Alex Rugamba, Director, Energy, Environment and Climate Change, African Development Bank
Mr. Admassu Y. Tadesse, President and CEO, PTA Bank
Moderator: Ms. Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director at the National Security Council, United States of America
Session I will focus on the policy and regulatory reforms that are critical for encouraging investment in energy sector development and infrastructure projects.
12:45 – 14:15 Lunch - Upstream Oil and Gas Development
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Multi-purpose Hall
Closed Press
Featured Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Bordoff, Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Mr. Marco Caccavale, President and CEO, GE Oil & Gas Africa
Mr. Tewodros Ashenafi, Chairman and CEO, SouthWest Energy (HK) Ltd
Moderator: Jonathan Elkind, Acting Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
14:15 – 16:00 Session II: U.S. Government and Multilateral Tools for Encouraging Energy Financing
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Closed Press
Featured Speaker(s):
Mr. Jamal Saghir, Director, Sustainable Development, Africa Region, World Bank
Mr. Fred Hochberg, Chairman, Export Import Bank of the United States
Ms. Leocadia Zak, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Mr. Kamran Khan, Vice President, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Mr. Tim Turner, Director, Private Sector Development, African Development Bank
Moderator: Mr. John MacWilliams, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Session II will explore the energy infrastructure financing tools available from the U.S. Government and multilateral development banks. The presentation will focus on how companies and countries can take advantage of these financing tools.
16:00 – 16:15 Tea Break
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Lobby
Closed Press
16:15 – 18:00 Concurrent Sessions III, IV, and V
Closed Press
Three concurrent sessions will address specific catalysts for sustainable energy growth.
Session III: Mini-Grids as a Catalyst for Sustainable Energy Growth
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Medium Conference Hall
Featured Speaker(s):
H.E. Mamadou Frankaly Keita, Minister of Energy and Hydraulics, Republic of Mali
H.E. Charles Muhangwa Kitwanga, Deputy Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, United Republic of Tanzania
H.E. Patrick Sendolo, Minister of Land, Mines, and Energy, Republic of Liberia
Dr. Pepukaye Bardouille, Energy Access Lead, Sustainable Business Advisory, International Finance Corporation
Mr. Christopher Hornor, Founder and CEO, Powerhive, Inc.
Dr. John Agwunobi, Vice Chair, U.S. African Development Foundation Board of Directors, United States of America
Moderator: Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman, United Nations – Energy
Session III will provide decision-makers with an understanding of the technical, economic, and policy issues related to mini-grid systems in Africa, as well as a menu of options for scaling up their deployment.
Session IV: Energy Efficiency: Saving Energy and Providing Economic and Environmental Benefits
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 1
Featured Speaker(s):
H.E. Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Arab Republic of Egypt
Mr. Bah Saho, Renewable Energy Expert, ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Mr. Robert Ichord, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. State Department Energy Bureau
Mr. Peter du Pont, Vice-President, International Development Consulting, Nexant, Inc.
Moderator: Mr. David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Session IV will explore how energy efficiency policies, markets, and standards can positively impact residential, commercial, industrial and government-owned buildings. The Panel will showcase successful examples in Africa and explore collaboration opportunities.
Session V: Women and Energy Leadership
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 2
Panelist(s):
H.E. Irene Muloni, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
H.E. Maimouna Ndoye Seck, Senegalese Minister of Energy
Dr. Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
Ms. Paula Jackson, President, American Association of Blacks in Energy
Ms. Bisa Williams, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State
Moderator: H.E. Patricia M. Haslach, Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America to Ethiopia
Session V will explore how women's roles in the energy sector have evolved, and review the experiences of women in energy leadership positions.
19:30 – 21:30 Gala Dinner
Venue: Sheraton Addis Hotel, Taitu Street, Addis Ababa
Closed Press
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
08:00 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Lobby
Closed Press
09:00 – 09:30 Keynote Remarks: Global Energy Trends and Statistics
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Closed Press
Keynote Speaker:
Fatih Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency
Introductions: H.E. Ernest Moniz, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
09:30 – 11:00 Session VI: Power Africa: Progress To-Date and Path Forward
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Closed Press
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, United States Agency for International Development
Featured Speaker(s):
H.E. Chinedu Nebo, Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria
H.E. Davis Chirchir, Secretary of Energy, Republic of Kenya
Mr. Fabrice Kermorgant, Vice President, Commercial Operations, General Electric Power and Water
Ms. Elizabeth Littlefield, President, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, United States of America
Mr. Michael Philipp, Chairman of the Board, Reykjavik Geothermal
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Herscowitz, Coordinator, Power Africa and Trade Africa, United States Agency for International Development
Session VI will highlight success stories and lessons learned from the Power Africa initiative and its partner countries. The discussion will also review ways in which the Power Africa initiative can grow and evolve.
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Lobby
Closed Press
11:15 – 13:00 Concurrent Panel Sessions VII, VIII and IX
Three simultaneous sessions will address specific catalysts for sustainable energy growth.
Closed Press
Session VII: The Role of Renewable Energy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Energy Growth
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 1
Panelist(s):
H.E. Kemel Ben Naceur, Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining, Tunisian Republic
Ms. Gauri Singh, Director of Country Support and Partnerships, International Renewable Energy Agency
Dr. Marc van Gerven, Vice President, Global Marketing, First Solar
Mr. Mayank Bhargava, Managing Director, NextGen Solawazi
Mr. Nachman Isaac, Vice President of Project Finance, Ormat Technologies
H.E. Christopher Yaluma, Minister of Mines, Energy, and Water Development, Republic of Zambia
Eng. Zelalem Gebrehiwot, Technical Director, East African Power Pool
Moderator: Mr. Kenneth Hansen, Partner, Chadbourne & Park, LLP
Session VII will discuss the role of renewable energy technology in meeting Africa’s energy needs and review best practices for deploying renewable energy projects successfully in Africa. The panel will specifically focus on utilizing solar, wind, and geothermal resources.
Session VIII: Natural Gas Development and Utilization as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Medium Conference Hall
Featured Speaker(s):
H.E. Emmanuel Armarh Kofi Buah, Minister of Energy and Petroleum , Republic of Ghana
H.E. Ahmed Messili, Secretary General, Ministry of Energy, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
H.E. Anibel Octávio Teixeira da Silva, State Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum, Republic of Angola
Mr. Andrew Fawthrop, Managing Director, Nigeria/Mid-Africa Strategic Business Unit, Chevron
Mr. Eric Toumayan, Director, Government Relations, APR Energy
Moderator: Mr. Christopher A. Smith, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Session VIII will explore both the technical and regulatory aspects of deploying successful gas-to-power projects and discuss gas exports and other gas utilization projects in Africa. Session VIII will discuss the gas development challenges in countries with established gas production as well as those on the cusp of production.
Session IX: Improving Grid Reliability with Regional Networks and Smart Grid Applications
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 2
Featured Speaker(s):
Mr. Alison Chikova, Chief Engineer, Southern African Power Pool
H.E. Monsieur Desire Guedon, Minister of Energy and Hydraulic Resources, Gabonese Republic (i)
H.E. Dammipi Noupokou, Minister of Mines and Energy, Togolese Republic
Moderator: Mr. Abel Didier Tella, Director General, African Power Utilities Union
Session IX will highlight regional African efforts to improve electricity grid services throughout Africa, as well as the role of Smart Grid applications for raising grid resiliency.
13:00 – 14:30 Energy-Water Nexus Lunch
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 2
Featured Speaker (s)
H.E. Ernest J. Moniz, Secretary of Energy, United States of America
H.E. Abdelkader Aamara, Minister of Energy, Mines, Water, and Environment, Kingdom of Morocco
14:30 – 16:00 A Ministers’ Closed Door Discussion will take place at the same time as Session X
14:30 – 16:00 Session X: Empowering the Next Generation: Connecting African Nations and the United States through Technical Instruction and Exchanges
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Small Conference Hall 1
Closed Press
A Minister's Closed Door Discussion will take place at the same time as Session X
Brief Opening Remarks:
H.E. Anibal Silva, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Republic of Angola
Featured Speaker(s):
Dr. John J. Qu, Director, Global Environment and Natural Resources Institute, George Mason University
Dr. Yonas Chebude, Addis Ababa University
Dr. Subramania I. Sritharan, Dean and Professor of Water Resources Management and Environmental Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, Central State University
Dr. Olugbemiga Olatidoye, Coordinator, Dual Degree Engineering Program, Clark Atlanta University
Mr. Kevon Makell, President and CEO, SEWW Energy
Mr. Barry Worthington, Executive Director of the United States Energy Association
Moderator: Ms. LaDoris “Dot” Harris, Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy, United States of America
Session X will highlight the positive role that partnerships among U.S. and African universities, governments, and the private sector can play in energy sector technical capacity-building. The panel will explore skills needed to successfully develop energy resources and best practices for creating and implementing successful technical exchange programs.
16:00 – 17:00 Closing Plenary
Venue: African Union Conference Center, Large Conference Hall
Open Press
Moderator: Ms. Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director at the National Security Council, United States of America
Featured Speaker (s)
H.E. Ernest J. Moniz, Secretary of Energy, United States of America
H.E. Alemayehu Tegenu, Minister of Water, Irrigation, and Energy, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Dr. Daniel Yergin, Chairman, Cambridge Energy Research Associates
H.E. Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
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