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APUA Congress 2025

  • Day 1

    Sep 26

  • Day 2

    Sep 27

  • Day 3

    Sep 28

  • Day 4

    Sep 29

  • Day 5

    Sep 30

  • Day 6

    Oct 1

  • Day 7

    Oct 2

  • Day 8

    Oct 3
  • Session 15:00 – 18:00

    Registration of Congress Delegates

    (Conference venue)

    Session 15:00 – 18:00

    APUA Executive Committee Meeting

    (Members only)

    Session 10:00 – 17:00

    Sightseeing Excursions

    (Non-members & accompanying persons)

  • Session 09:00 – 18:00

    Registration of Congress Delegates

    (Conference venue)

    Session 11:00 – 13:00

    APUA Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting

    (All APUA Active Members)

    Session 13:00 – 14:30

    Lunch

    Session 15:00 – 17:30

    59th Ordinary General Assembly

    (Active & Affiliate Members)

    Session 10:00 – 17:00

    Sightseeing Excursions

    (Non-members & accompanying persons)

  • Session 08:00 – 18:00

    Registration of Congress Delegates

    Theme: “Energy Transition Challenges: The Case of African Power Utilities.”

    Session 09:00 – 10:10

    Opening Ceremony of the Forum

    • Welcome remarks – Chairman of EEHC
    • Intro remarks – APUA Director General
    • Speech – Outgoing APUA President
    • Remarks – AfDB Power System Development
    • Keynote – AfDB VP Electricity, Energy, Climate & Green Growth (TBC)
    • Remarks – AU Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy (TBC)
    • Opening speech – Minister of Electricity & Renewable Energy of Egypt
    Session 10:15 – 11:30

    Session 1: Mission 300 Commitments & Role of African Power Utilities

    Moderator: Dr. Albert BUTARE

    Panelists: Eng. Gaber El-Desouky (EEHC), CEOs of PUs (Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, Senegal, Tanzania), World Bank & AfDB reps.

    Rapporteurs: APUA GS & AfDB Focal Point

    Session 11:30 – 12:30

    Networking Break, Group Photo & Exhibition Opening

    (VIP tour)

    Session 12:30 – 14:00

    Lunch & Sponsor Advertising

    (Dining room)

    Session 14:00 – 15:30

    Session 2: Role of Power Utilities in Energy Transition Plans, Access to Funds & Trade-offs with Energy Security

    Moderator: Dr. Lawrence JONES (EEI)

    Keynote: Mr. Tarik HAMANE, CEO ONEE (Morocco)

    Panelists: Group CEO ESKOM (South Africa), CEO GAFI (Egypt), CEO SENELEC (Senegal)

    Session 15:30 – 17:30

    Session 3: Human Capital Development in Power Utilities – ANCEE 2.0

    Moderator: Eng. Ibrahima KONATE (AfDB/PESD2)

    Session 3.1: ANCEE 2.0 presentation – objectives, new focus areas & collaboration

    Session 3.2: Pipeline for human capital, youth & gender development

    Panelists: Eng. Abel Didier TELLA (DG APUA & ANCEE PCU), Eng. Abdoulaye DIA (SG WAPP), Heads of Centers of Excellence (CFPK-STEG, KGRTC, SONELGAZ Services), Executive Director HR & Admin Affairs (EEHC)

    Session 17:30 – 19:30

    Networking Cocktail by Sponsor

    (Exhibition)

  • Session 09:00 – 18:00

    Registration of Congress Delegates

    (Conference venue)

    Session 09:00 – 10:00

    Session 4: Innovation Forum

    Prepared with KENGEN (Kenya) & EDM-EP (Mozambique); presentation of innovation awards; podium prep.

    Session 10:10 – 11:10

    Session 5: African Women in Energy Forum – AWEF

    Moderator: Bertha R. DLAMINI (Rito Group CEO)

    Panelists: Kadidjatou KEITA DIALLO (CEO CIPREL), Fati ABARCHI (CEO NIGELEC), Dr. Towela NYIRENDA-JERE (AEEP), Connie OCHOLA-ISEME (Lucy Electric)

    Session 11:20 – 12:50

    Session 6: Utility CEO Capacity Development Deep-Dive

    Moderator: Ms. Liezl HARMSE (AfDB)

    Presenter: Mr. Yang LIU (WBG)

    Technical & commercial losses reduction strategies & techniques.

    Session 13:00 – 14:00

    Lunch & Sponsor Advertising

    Session 14:00 – 15:00

    Session 7: Cybersecurity for Power Utilities

    APUA survey results; regulator perspective; risks, attacks & solutions; organizing ISMS; partner support.

    Moderator: Alexis RECHAIN (Str@tec-arc)

    Panelists: Laurent TOSSOU (ERERA), Stephen DIHWA (SAPP), Harouna BAGAYOGO (GS2E), Director IS EEHC, reps of KAPESKY, GE, INDRA, and AfDB/WB

    Session 15:10 – 16:10

    Session 8: Youth Development Forum

    African youth in energy prioritization insight; Egypt youth involvement in local industry program.

    Moderator & Panelists: TBC

    Session 16:15 – 17:00

    Utility CEO Forum Summary & Closing Remarks

    Session 17:00 – 18:30

    Power Hour

    B2B meetings, networking & guided exhibition tours

    Session 18:30 – 20:00

    Networking Cocktail by Sponsor

    (Exhibition)

  • Session 08:00 – 08:30

    Arrival & Registration of Officials and Participants

    (Conference venue)

    Session 09:00 – 10:00

    Opening of the African Single Electricity Market Forum

    • Welcome remarks – Chairman of EEHC (APUA 1st VP), EAPP
    • Remarks – APUA Director General; SAPP Executive Director
    • Statements – AfDB Representative; Dr. Ahmed MOHENA (MOERE)
    • Remarks – AU Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy (TBC)
    • Introduction of participants, Group photo & Press point
    Session 10:00 – 10:50

    Session 1.1: Update on Continental Master Plan – Next Steps

    Moderator: Amine Idriss ADOUM (AUDA-NEPAD)

    Panel: AUDA-NEPAD, AUC, Power Pools, AFREC, IRENA. Keynote: MoERE Egypt. Rapporteurs: APUA GS, AUDA-NEPAD, DIE-AUC, AfDB PESD.

    Session 11:00 – 11:50

    Session 2.2: Update on AFSEM

    Moderator: Dr. Kamugisha KAZAURA (AUC). Panel: DIE-AUC, APUA, Power Pools, AFUR. Rapporteurs: APUA GS, AUDA-NEPAD, DIE-AUC, AfDB PESD.

    Session 12:00 – 13:00

    APUA-IRENA Roundtable

    Promotion of clean energy & increased RE in the mix; M300 (pillar 2) on-grid indicators.

    Moderator/Keynote: IRENA Rep. Panel: Egypt Ministry of Environment, CEO Bui Power Authority, CEO & MD KenGen, clean-tech suppliers. Rapporteurs: APUA, AfDB (Regional Manager), IRENA.

    Session 13:00 – 14:30

    Lunch & Sponsor Advertising

    Session 14:30 – 16:00

    Session 3: Updates from Power Pools, AFREC, AFSEC & AFUR

    Moderator: Sara Ibrahim Ahmed Elhag (DIE-AUC). Panel: APUA & Heads of Power Pools; status of activities, capacity development, private sector participation, new infrastructure & trades, trading volumes. Q&A.

    Session 16:10 – 16:30

    Session 4: Appointment of the New AFSEM President & Next Meeting

    Moderator: Eng. Abel Didier TELLA (DG APUA).

    Session 16:30 – 18:00

    B2B Sessions & Visit of the Exhibition

    Session 18:00 – 19:30

    Networking Cocktail by Sponsor

    (Exhibition Hall)

  • Session 08:00 – 09:00 & 11:00 – 18:00

    Registration of Congress Delegates

    (Conference venue)

    Session 09:00 – 10:30

    Official Opening Ceremony

    • Welcome – Governor/Mayor of venue municipality
    • Welcome speech – Chairman of EEHC
    • Address – APUA President (2022–2025) & handover to new President (2025–2028)
    • Remarks – AfDB VP (TBC); AU Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy
    • Remarks – MoERE (introducing Guest of Honor)
    • Opening speech – H.E. President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
    Session 10:30 – 11:30

    Family Photo & Official Opening of the Exhibition

    by H.E. President of Egypt – Networking & Coffee break

    Session 11:30 – 13:00

    Session 1: Inaugural Conference – High-Level Roundtable

    Theme: Building Africa’s Energy Architecture for Long-Term Prosperity

    Moderator & Keynote: H.E. Hon. Dr. Kandeh K. YUMKELLA

    Panelists: Ministers (Egypt, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Niger, Senegal, Morocco), AfDB VP (TBC), AU Commissioner.

    Session 13:00 – 14:00

    Lunch – Networking & Sponsor Advertising

    Session 14:00 – 15:00

    Session 2.1: The Critical Role of Power System Strategic Planning in African Energy Transition – Lessons from Egypt

    Moderator: Eng. Abel Didier TELLA (DG APUA)

    Panel: EEHC VP Planning (Dr. Akram), MoERE Strategic Planning Head (Dr. Ahmed Mahina), EETC VP Transmission Studies (Eng. Adel El Hariri), Head of Egypt ERA, Head of NREA, Rep. Med-TSO (Eng. Ahmed El Shamy)

    Session 15:00 – 18:30

    Session 2.2: Discussion Panel & Paper Presentations – Sub-Theme 1

    Sub-Theme 1: Energy Transition – Expectations & Realities in Africa

    Moderator: Dr. Albert BUTARE. Panel: Dr. Lamine SAVADOGO, Dr. Sibi BONFILS, Rep. ESKOM, Rep. GET-Transform, etc.

    Session 15:00 – 18:30

    Session 2.3: Discussion Panel & Paper Presentations – Sub-Theme 2

    Sub-Theme 2: Forty Years of Power Sector Reforms, Governance & Sustainability of African Power Utilities

    Moderator & Keynote: Dr. Honoré Tapamo DEMENOU (AFUR/ARSEL). Panel: AfDB, WBG, AUDA-NEPAD, ERERA, AFUR, RERA.

    Session 15:00 – 18:30

    Session 2.4: Discussion Panel & Paper Presentations – Sub-Theme 3

    Sub-Theme 3: The Five D’s – Decarbonization, Digitalization, Decentralization, Disintermediation, Decreasing Consumption

    Moderator & Keynote: Mr. Reji Kumar PILLAI (Global Smart Energy Federation). Panel: IRENA, EECREEE, GET-Transform, SE4All.

    Special 20:00

    Gala Dinner – APUA 55th Anniversary Commemoration

    Official launch of “Powering Africa: Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of APUA/ASEA”.

  • Session 09:00 – 11:00

    Session 3: Reports of APUA Scientific Committee (2022–2025)

    Chair: President of the Scientific Committee (EEHC). Moderator: DG APUA. Panelists: Study Committee Coordinators. Exchanges; Rapporteurs: General Rapporteurs.

    Session 11:00 – 12:30

    Session 4: Forum of Sponsors & Exhibitors

    Moderator: DG APUA. Panelists: Representatives of main sponsors & exhibitors. Exchanges; Rapporteurs: General Rapporteurs.

    Break 12:30 – 14:00

    Lunch – Networking & Sponsor Advertising

    Visit 14:00 – 15:45

    Visit of the Exhibition & Podium Preparation for Closing Ceremony

    Session 16:00 – 16:30

    Recommendations & Commitments

    in support of the Africa Continent Energy Compact

    Closing 16:30 – 17:30

    Closing Ceremony

    • General Report of the Congress – Rapporteur General
    • Announcements & Vote of Thanks
    • Address by incoming APUA President
    • Closing speech by the Guest of Honor
    Cocktail 17:30 – 19:00

    Closing Cocktail by Sponsor

    (Exhibition Hall)

  • Tours All Day

    Post-Congress Activities

    City sightseeing tours; Technical & tourist visits

    Note —

    Departures

    Delegates departures continue on Saturday 04 October for tourism & travel arrangements.