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Maghreb Renewable Energy Congress 21-22 May 2013, Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses, Rabat, Morocco Featuring:
4th Annual
2nd Annual
Solar Maghreb
Wind Maghreb
The region's most established solar focused conference
North Africa's ONLY industry focused wind power event
Gold Sponsors
300+ 65+ Attendees
Expert Speakers
4 Years 17+ of support from North Africa's Governments
Hours of Structured Networking
Content Partner
Silver Sponsors
The conference will be simultaneously translated in English and French
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Institutional Partner
La conférence sera traduite simultanément en anglais et en français
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4th Annual
Maghreb R Energy Co
Institutional Partner:
Solar Maghreb
Coming Together in Rab
21-22 May 2013, Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses, Rabat, Morocco
The Region’s Leading Solar Bigger Governmental Presence
The region's most established solar focused conference
THE CONGRESS AT A GLANCE
• Produced with institutional partner Masen, hear President, Mustapha Bakkoury’s annual address to the North African solar industry and the latest announcements on the Ouarzazate tender
Monday 20th May
Conferences Sessions
• On the government’s doorstep in Rabat, obtain valuable face-to-face meetings with a robust delegation from the Moroccan Ministry of Mines, Energy, Environment & Water • Attended by top executives from the biggest developers and EPCs active in the Maghreb – connect with those predicted to be behind North Africa’s future solar MW
Networking Opportunities
• Government and industry delegations from Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt- obtain the latest intel on opportunities arising beyond Morocco and Ouarzazate • Interactive finance focus day- meet development banks, commercial banks, regional sovereign funds and international businesses set to fund the Maghreb’s solar industry
The biggest names in North African solar
Exclusive pre-conference networking reception and VIP registration*
Government and Industry Keynotes
Seated VIP Networking Lunch with round table discussion* North African Evening Networking Reception
Solar Maghreb
Exhibition
Wind Maghreb *available only to VIP Pass holders. See page 4 for details
Tom Riley,
Ingmar Wilhelm,
Senior Adviser on International Development,
Executive Vice President for Business Development,
BrightSource Energy,
Enel Green Power
United States, and former
Finance & Investment Focus Day
Tuesday 21st May
Italy
US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009)
Key representatives from North Africa's governments and associations
Olaf Heil,
Ron Heyselaar,
Mustapha Bakkoury,
Abderrahim El Hafidi,
Director Hydro & Solar,
Head of Projects,
President,
RWE Innogy
Masdar Power
MASEN
Director of Electricity and Renewable Energy,
Germany
United Arab Emirates
Morocco
Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco
Michele Appendino,
Akeel Haq,
Dr Mohamed Mostafa El-Khayat,
Khaled Kaddour,
Chairman,
Chief Research Officer,
Head of Technical Sector,
Former General Director of Energy,
Solar Ventures
Shams Power Company
NREA
Ministry of Industry & Technology
Italy
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Tunisia
Rashed Al Dhaheri,
Kevin Sara,
Nabil Saimi,
Frank Wouters,
Head, Special Projects,
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Director of International Cooperation,
Deputy Director General,
Nur Energie
MASEN
United Arab Emirates
Masdar
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Morocco
IRENA
Fabian Jochem,
Michel Mansard,
Paul van Son,
Roberto Vigotti,
Head of Off-Grid Power Supply,
Managing Director,
CEO,
Secretary General,
juwi Solar GmbH
Phaesun
Dii
RES4Med
Germany
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France
Germany
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Renewable Congress
2nd Annual
Wind Maghreb
Rabat for the First Time:
21-22 May 2013, Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses, Rabat, Morocco
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Wednesday 22nd May
Solar Maghreb
Solar Maghreb Speed Networking
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North Africa's ONLY industry focused wind power event • The ONLY industry focused wind power event in Morocco; creating channels, networking and business insight for local and international companies to expand in the North Africa’s wind industry
Thursday 23rd May
Wind Maghreb
Partnering Summit
• Timed around expected announcements of the 850MW tender winners- hear first-hand the next series of deadlines and guidelines for large scale wind deployment • Attended by governments and wind’s biggest developers, OEMs and EPCs– secure a front row seat at for an exclusive high level industrygovernment consultation debate
Wind Maghreb Speed Networking
• At a new tipping point as the wind industry in North Africa becomes profitable, forge business-critical partners and information to secure lucrative contracts
Solar Maghreb Exhibition Wind Maghreb Exhibition
Pioneers of the Maghreb wind industry Leading Investors and Financial Minds
Carlos Martin Rivals,
Samir Nacef,
Development Director for Northern Africa,
Vice President, Business Development, North Africa,
EDP Renewables,
GDF Suez
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Louis Bedoucha,
Allan Baker,
Giuseppe De Beni,
Khalid Benhamou,
Managing Director,
Managing Director,
Senior Business Development Officer,
Managing Director, Global Head of Power,
Italgen S.p.A.
Sahara Wind
The World Bank Group
Societe Generale United Kingdom
France
Philippe Lorec,
Simon Monk,
Director General of Energy & Climate,
Head of Service, Funds,
Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development & Sea
IPA Energy + Water Economics
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Morocco
Mohamed-Rachid Amor,
Hassan Nadir,
Director of Public Affairs and Sustainable Development,
General Manager,
Lafarge
Morocco
CME Compagnie Marocaine des Energies Morocco
Dr Fanny Missfeldt-Ringius,
Scott Lawrence,
Michel Bouskila,
Sebastien Jamois,
Senior Energy Economist,
Investment Director,
Development Director,
The World Bank
BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners
Director of International Wind Project Development,
Morocco
USA
Cegelec Maroc
Valorem Energie France
United Kingdom
Aurelien Boyer,
Samir Belrhandoria,
Alexis de Beaumont,
Peter Krämer,
Investment Officer,
Head of the Moroccan Infrastructure Fund,
Vice President, Head of MEA,
Head of Design Department,
Attijariwafa Bank
Alstom Wind Spain
aerodyn Energiesysteme
IFC
Morocco
Follow us on Twitter @MaghrebRenewables
Morocco
Join our LinkedIn Groups Solar Maghreb and Wind Maghreb
Germany
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JOIN US AT Confirmed 2013 Speaker: Mustapha Bakkoury, President, Masen, Morocco
HIGHLIGHTS for 2013 2 Events in 1 4th Annual
2nd Annual
Re-location to Rabat Facilitating ministerial delegations throughout the congress
Morocco, Tunisia & Egypt Governmental Keynotes
4th Annual
2nd Annual
Solar Maghreb
Wind Maghreb
Established reputation of assembling MASEN, ONE and the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment
BENEFIT FROM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND TWO LEADING CONFERENCES UNDER ONE ROOF PROVEN
BUILD KNOWLEDGE
Bringing together the hugely successful Solar Maghreb and Wind Maghreb and with over 300 expected to attend this year alone, this is the meeting place for renewable energy experts active in the North African region.
With an expert speaking line up creating an in-depth and forward thinking agenda, find out about the future of wind and solar power in the Maghreb region. Key topics to be discussed include:
NETWORK
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Pre-registration networking, Cocktail Receptions, an Online Meeting Planner, plus new Speed Networking formats will ensure you meet the people who will drive forward your projects.
Government Policy Update Large Scale Project Review Technology Innovation Creating a Sustainable Economy
CONNECT
Attended by the key decision makers the congress shapes and drives forward development by facilitating partnerships. Join us and have your say, and partner with the top innovators in the field.
Senior officials from MASEN; The Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment; Tunisian Ministry of Industry & Technology (former Director) and NREA
VIP Networking and Intelligence Pass
VIP Networking Pass
Limited Pass
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Development banks, export credit agencies, commercial banks and fund managers on funding renewable projects and companies
2 Day conference, including networking lunches and refreshments – 21st-22nd May 2013 Full access to online networking
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Maghreb Renewable Energy Industry Report
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Access to:
Finance Focus Day
Quiz top executives from Enel Green Power, Masdar Power, RWE Innogy, Solar Ventures
NEW Partnering Summit Fostering local-international relations for a sustainable, renewable energy market
NEW Roundtable Breakouts Peer to peer idea swaps, problem solving and networking
Twice the Networking Over 17 hours of dedicated, structured networking opportunities
Normal Price €2,699
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Normal Price €1,699
Early Bird Price €2,499* Book Now!
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Finance & Investment Focus Day Bookable with 2 day conference
Partnering Summit € 899
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€ 899
*rate available until 5th April 2013
Discounts available for group bookings of 3 people or more, Not For Profit organisations and companies headquartered in North Africa. Please contact our customer services team for more information:
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Raise your Profile:
51%
Board & Director level attendance
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Meeting Service Where sponsors are assisted by Green Power Conferences to fast track valuable introductions and cover more ground
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Where journalists can report live, conduct open interviews and press conferences
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Refreshment & Networking Distributed throughout the exhibition hall providing high traffic focus points and an informal meeting area
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through logo visibility at THE renewable energy event in North Africa
Hours of Dedicated Networking Functions
One of the best events in the region.
Position your company as a thought leader
ABB TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
MEET KEY DECISION MAKERS ACTIVE IN THE REGION: ■ North Africa (including Egypt) ..........49% ■ Europe ............................37% ■ USA ......................................4% ■ Middle East ......................4% ■ Asia ....................................2% ■ Other ..................................4%
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Board and Director Level 51% Sales and Marketing ........20% Project Management ........11% Research and Academic ..2% Press ........................................5% Technical and Engineers ..11%
YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH
and leave a lasting impression with your corporate literature distributed to every delegate via conference USB stick
Demonstrate market presence to your clients with the help of our award winning marketing team
Meet the decision makers during over 17 hours of networking with our high-level audience
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Strong return on investment
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with over 2 months of travelling condensed into 2 days Secure the best exhibition and sponsorship opportunities by booking early
Daniel Davies,
Head of Wind Maghreb Business Development T: +44 (0)203 384 6215 E:
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Head of Solar Maghreb Business Development T: +44 (0)203 355 4205 E:
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FINANCE & INVESTMENT FOCUS DAY - MONDAY 20TH MAY 2013
For full details about this interactive focus day please see the back page of this brochure
Finance & Investment Focus Day
CONGRESS DAY 1 – TUESDAY 21ST MAY 2013 Opening Keynote Plenary Session 08:30
Welcome coffee and Registraion
13:00
09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Tom Riley, Senior Adviser on International Development, BrightSource Energy, United States and former US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009) 09:10
13.10
Opening keynote address
Keynote update Morocco: the pioneer of renewables in the Maghreb • Reviewing the regulatory landscape and the current policy updates • Exploring the progress of the Ouarzazate and Tarfaya projects, and how future projects can be improved based on the experience • Assessing the current financial situation and addressing whether the levels of investment required to deliver the required projects are sustainable • Considering the impact the rise of the renewable energy in the Middle East could have on investment levels in Morocco • What are the next steps to deliver an energy independent Morocco?
14:10 14:45
10:30 11:00
15:45
Networking refreshment break
Keynote update Tunisia: taking the next step in renewable energy development
16.45 17:15
Keynote update Egypt: delivering 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020
Keynote update Algeria: transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables
Boukhalfa Yaïci, CEO & Founder, EnR Engineering Services, Algeria 18:15
text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer! • Considering the impact the rise of the renewable energy in the Middle East could have on investment levels in North Africa • What are the next steps to deliver an energy independent North Africa? • Creating, thorough a renewable energy “arms race”, a cheaper energy source for the Maghreb
Moderator: Tom Riley, Senior Adviser on International Development, BrightSource Energy, United States and former US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009) Panellists: Abderrahim El Hafidi, Director of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco Louis Bedoucha, Senior Business Development Officer, The World Bank Group, France Khaled Kaddour, Former General Director of Energy, Ministry of Industry & Technology, Tunisia Dr Mohamed Mostafa El-Khayat, Head of Technical Sector, NREA, Egypt Boukhalfa Yaïci, CEO & Founder, EnR Engineering Services, Algeria
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Integration, transmission and exporting Green Electricity
Allan Baker, Managing Director, Global Head of Power, Societe Generale, United Kingdom Khalid Benhamou, Managing Director, Sahara Wind, Morocco Gauthier Dupont, Managing Director, Dupont Consulting, Germany Simon Monk, Head of Service, Funds, IPA Energy + Water Economics, United Kingdom
• Exploring how the proposed projects can become a reality and determining the limiting factor for developing the renewable energy industry in Algeria • Assessing the current financial situation and addressing whether the levels of investment required to deliver the required projects are sustainable
Keynote panel discussion:
Networking refreshment break
• What are the most significant challenges for exporting Green Electricity to Europe: logistics? Technology? Political? Financial? • How will the political situation of each nation impact these intercontinental connections: from funding to construction and into the future? • Do the considerations of tariffs and volume of demand need to be taken into account at this stage of development?
Dr Mohamed Mostafa El-Khayat, Head of Technical Sector, NREA, Egypt
12:15
Industrial initiative panel: taking stock of the renewable energy plans and initiatives
Moderator: Tom Riley, Senior Adviser on International Development, BrightSource Energy, United States and former US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009) Panellists: Roberto Vigotti, Secretary General, RES4Med, Italy Tareq Emtairah, Executive Director, RCREEE, Egypt Philippe Lorec, Director General of Energy & Climate, Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development & Town Planning, France Paul van Son, CEO, Dii, Germany Bruno Cova, Head of Network Studies, CESI, Italy
• Reviewing the regulatory landscape and the current policy updates • Exploring the progress of the Egyptian renewable energy projects • Does wind or solar hold the greatest potential for Egypt?
12:00
Industry keynote panel: what is the next step for the renewable energy industry in the Maghreb?
text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer! • Are the projects proposed for across the North African region achievable, and in the timeframes outlined? • What is the most significant risk associated with developing these projects in the short, and long term?
• Exploring the progress of the major renewable energy projects: the TuNur project • Assessing the current financial situation and addressing whether the levels of investment required to deliver the required projects are sustainable • Are the time frames these projects are set to realistic, and what needs to happen to deliver them?
11:45
Coffee and desert in exhibition hall
Moderator: Tom Riley, Senior Adviser on International Development, BrightSource Energy, United States and former US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009) Panellists: Abderrahim El Hafidi, Director of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco Olaf Heil, Director Hydro & Solar, RWE Innogy, Germany Michele Appendino, Chairman, Solar Ventures, Italy Ron Heyselaar, Head of Projects, Masdar Power, United Arab Emirates Ingmar Wilhelm, Executive Vice President for Business Development, Enel Green Power, Italy
Keynote Q&A:
Khaled Kaddour, Former General Director of Energy,Ministry of Industry & Technology, Tunisia Louis Bedoucha, Senior Business Development Officer, The World Bank Group, France
*available to all congress attendees
text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer! • What steps need to be taken to move the use of renewable energy sources forward in the region? • Is securing the required financial investment still the main problem?
text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer!
Moderator: Tom Riley, Senior Adviser on International Development, BrightSource Energy, United States and former US Ambassador to Morocco (2004-2009) Panellists: Invited: H.E. Fouad Douiri, Minister of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco Confirmed: Mustapha Bakkoury, President, MASEN, Morocco Invited: Ali Fassi Fihri, Chief Executive Officer, Office National de l'Electricite, Morocco
Standing lunch in exhibition hall*
*available only to VIP Pass holders. See page 4 for details
Invited: H.E. Fouad Douiri, Minister of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco Confirmed: Mustapha Bakkoury, President, MASEN, Morocco Invited: Ali Fassi Fihri, Chief Executive Officer, Office National de l'Electricite, Morocco 10:00
Seated VIP Networking lunch Round table discussions* • Economic sustainability • Large-scale projects: lessons learnt for the future • Policy and Regulation
Frank Wouters, Deputy Director General, Irena, United Arab Emirates 09:30
Networking lunch break
North African Evening Reception Round up the first day of the congress and continue the day’s conversations in a more relaxed setting
Very good, well organised conference with high quality content. AMMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CONGRESS DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY 2013 Solar Maghreb 2013 track
Wind Maghreb 2013 track
09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks 09:05
09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Ouarzazate project update and future innovation
09:05
• Evaluating the current situation of the first tender at of the 500MW Ouarzazate and the early stage construction • An overview of the next four tenders and an insight into the timelines and project formats being followed
Nabil Saimi, Director of International Cooperation, MASEN, Morocco 09:55
Reviewing the TuNur 2GW project • When do you envisage the completion of the project, and what do you expect to be the limiting factor in achieving this? • How can the experience of TuNur be used to speed up and improve the establishment of renewable energy sites across the Maghreb?
Samir Nacef, Vice President, Business Development, North Africa, GDF Suez, United Arab Emirates Giuseppe De Beni, Managing Director, Italgen S.p.A., Italy
Kevin Sara, Founder and CEO, Nur Energie, United Kingdom 10:20
The first solar power tower CSP plant in North Africa • Project review to date and highlighting the potential problems early so as to minimise delays and maximise ROI • How did having an international collaboration aid in driving this project forward?
10:00
Establishing PV solar power in Mauritania • What are the logistical challenges surrounding the development and construction of this 15 MW PV power plant in this location? • Highlighting the regulatory framework and key policies which will be instrumental in defining the end user of the electricity produced
Rashed Al Dhaheri, Head, Special Projects, Masdar, United Arab Emirates 11:05
Solar focused Speed Networking Allowing you the opportunity to meet the entire delegation at speed making sure you don’t miss out on a new partnership!
11:35
Networking refreshment break
12:00
Samir Nacef, Vice President, Business Development, North Africa, GDF Suez, United Arab Emirates Giuseppe De Beni, Managing Director, Italgen S.p.A., Italy Alexis de Beaumont, Vice President, Head of MEA, Alstom Wind, Spain
Reviewing the latest solar technology innovations • Highlighting the technological innovations taking place in the solar sector and understanding the significant economic impact this innovation will have on the price of energy • What are the latest technological developments that will improve operational capacity in the Maghreb; from protecting coatings to large scale site design?
Andrea Pedretti, CTO, Airlight Energy, Switzerland Thierry De Margerie, CEO, Alstom Morocco, Morocco Senior Representative, Abengoa, Spain 13.00 14:15
10.45
Networking refreshment break
11:35
Wind focused Speed Networking Allowing you the opportunity to meet the entire delegation at speed making sure you don’t miss out on a new partnership!
12:00
Matching the CSP system to the location and the energy requirement
Sebastien Jamois, Director of International Wind Project Development, Valorem Energie, France Mohamed-Rachid Amor, Director of Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, Lafarge, Morocco
Akeel Haq, CRO, Shams Power Company, United Arab Emirates Thierry De Margerie, CEO, Alstom Morocco, Morocco Senior Representative, Abengoa, Spain
12:30
Alexis de Beaumont, Vice President, Head of MEA, Alstom Wind, Spain 13.00 14:15
Taking the theory into the field
Olaf Heil, Director Hydro & Solar, RWE Innogy, Germany
15.45
Networking Lunch Break
Reviewing the latest wind power operational optimisation innovations • What are the latest technological developments that will improve operational capacity and efficiency in the Maghreb region? • Evaluating the latest long term performance data to see how operational efficiency varies over time and exploring the strategies to limit this negative variation • Learn first-hand from those who have the experience, and gain a unique insight into how to maximise wind power generation at the range of sites available
• Exploring RWE's pilot projects to evaluate how their technology performs in the field • Discussing the technology's ability to match the capacity of energy generation required and the challenges in storage that persist • What are the logistical implications of technology installation and maintenance 15:30
Optimisation of wind farm construction and installation in the MENA region • Hear a review of the specific difficulties of wind farm construction in the MENA region, and the strategies use to overcome them • Evaluating the specific needs of a specific site to ensure efficient construction; from considering the terrain, to connecting to the grid • Taking stock of the logistical complexities of working in a specific region and understanding the civic engineering requirements to deliver the project
Small project installations and beyond the grid • Highlighting the commercial companies exploring solar energy for their own energy needs • What lessons can be learned from small scale energy projects in Europe and the rest of the world? • Are small solar installations a good way to gain support for the industry? They have the benefit of being profitable today and incur less expense to establish • Should effort be put into developing and promoting the application of solar water heaters in heavy industry? Fabian Jochem, Head of Off-Grid Power Supply, juwi Solar GmbH, Germany Michel Mansard, Managing Director, Phaesun, France
15:00
Exploring the complexities of wind farm design, siting, planning and permitting • What are the specific regulatory and policy requirements that need to be considered when designing a wind farm in the Maghreb • Understanding the importance of thorough and accurate resource assessment in gaining permitting and ensuring a project runs to budget and on schedule • Identifying the key requirements when siting a wind farm in the Maghreb through region specific case studies
Networking Lunch Break text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer! • An exploration into tower based CSP systems and their suitability for the region • How the performance efficiencies compare when operating in comparable environments • What localisation of content is available for each technology?
14:45
Large scale project development Q&A text or email your questions directly to the chairman before and during the event to make sure you get your answer! • What were the most significant challenges in the bidding process and how were these overcome? • When do you envisage the completion of the project, and what do you expect to be the limiting factor in achieving this? • What has been learnt to date through the tender processes, site construction and operation maintenance? • How can the experience of existing projects be used to speed up and improve the establishment of renewable energy sites across Morocco and North Africa?
Invited: Götz Lingenthal, Ambassador, German Embassy, Algeria 10:45
Taking stock of wind power innovation in the Maghreb • Evaluating the current tenders active in the Maghreb: - The challenges faced by those going through pre-qualification - Reviewing the situation for the projects under proposal - Taking stock of the construction progress currently being achieved • Reviewing the existing tender processes in place across the Maghreb, and exploring the strategies that will improve them for future projects; - Exploring the finance and investment structuring - Highlighting the siting and permitting bottle-necks • An overview of future tenders, and an insight into the timelines and project formats being followed
Hassan Nadir, General Manager, CME, Morocco Michel Bouskila, Development Director, Cegelec Maroc, Morocco Peter Krämer, Head of Design Department, aerodyn Energiesysteme, Germany
Next steps for ‘’Paving the Way for the Mediterranean solar Plan’’ El Habib El Andaloussi , Deputy Team Leader, Paving the Way for the Mediterranean Solar Plan, Morocco
15.45
Networking refreshment break
Networking refreshment break
Congress Closing Plenary Session 16:15
Green jobs for green growth
16:30
Creating the Maghreb Roadmap to renewable energy
• What are the economic benefits of establishing the skills to construct and maintain the sites with local expertise? • What are the logistical difficulties of manufacturing in the region: from transportation of materials to supply chain verification and availability of materials? • Looking at creating an industrial cluster which can become a regional, and eventually an international, supplier to the renewable industry
• Why is, and should there be, investment in the region? - Is the need to develop renewable energy going to sustain investment over the timeframe required, i.e. over 10 years - Can there be a clear message for investors to regain their confidence in the region? • Defining the contractual framework for those companies working in the Maghreb • How important are the links between academia and industry in establishing an industry which is built from the “bottom up”? • Highlighting the importance of international collaborations in delivering projects today • What are the milestones which need to be reached to ensure these projects are going to be seen through to the end?
Carlos Martin Rivals, Development Director for Northern Africa, EDP Renewables, Spain
Roberto Vigotti, Secretary General, RES4Med, Italy Khalid Benhamou, Managing Director, Sahara Wind, Morocco 17:25 Chairman’s closing remarks 17:30 End of congress
PARTNERING SUMMIT THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2013
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For full details about this interactive Partnering Summit please see the back page of this brochure
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Partnering Summit
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ENHANCE YOUR MAGHREB RENEWABLE ENERGY CONGRESS ExPERIENCE WITH TWO HIGHLY INTERACTIVE AND FOCUSSED WORKING GROUPS PRE-CONGRESS DAY - MONDAY 20TH MAY 2013
POST-CONGRESS DAY - THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2013
Finance & Investment Focus Day
Partnering Summit
Bookable with 2 day conference
€ 899
Bookable with 2 day conference
€ 899
Why attend?
Why attend?
• Leading expert speakers delivering focused and detailed insights into the financial structuring of the region • Limited capacity ensures you get the face-time you need to expand your knowledge • Open floor discussions allow you the opportunity to get your questions answers with instant feedback • Informal set up to facilitate concurrent peer to peer networking
• Smaller group size allows more detailed exploration of the topics and will deepen your understanding • Interactive sessions make sure you get the most out of the day and make every session count • Expert speakers get to the heart of the issues and ensure you have the best information to take your business forward
10:00
Securing the financial future of renewable development
10:00
• Highlighting how the finance sector can support energy market reform in the Maghreb • Identifying the strategies for development of the Maghreb common energy market • Establishing regulatory frameworks that will allow renewable energy to develop in this region over the next 10, 20 and 30 years
Fanny Missfeldt-Ringius, Senior Energy Economist, The World Bank, USA Philippe Lorec, Director General of Energy & Climate, Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development & Sea, France 11:30
Networking refreshment break
12:00
Reviewing current project investment
• Highlighting the impact a successful partnership can have on your business success in a new market: when entering a new region or diversifying your businesses focus • Considering each of the key factors when entering a new market: from localised knowledge to the existing competition • What are the economic factors that you can influence to secure your place in the market? 11:30
12:00
Samir Belrhandoria, Head of the Moroccan Infrastructure Fund, Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco Aurelien Boyer, Investment Officer, IFC, Morocco 14:30
Session A Guidelines for North African companies looking to diversify into renewable energies
Networking lunch
• Gain the insight required to diversify your business’ focus and take the step into renewable energy • Learn the key regulatory and policy frameworks to ensure you make the best move for your company • Understand how to identify the right partner for you and how can make that connection
What is the future structure of financial investment in the Maghreb?
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• Evaluating fund mobilisation into the Maghreb and strategies for closing the access gap • What were the key financial challenges of the Ouarzazate project and what lessons have been learnt? • How will the financing model change for large scale renewable energy projects over the next five years?
Guido Prud'homme, Head of Moroccan Office, EIB, Morocco Silvia Macri, Research Analyst, Middle East and Africa Renewables Power, IHS, Spain 16:00 Networking refreshment break 16:30
Networking refreshment break Now you get the choice of two sessions:
• Can the investment levels required to see the projects through to completion be secured? • When will the significant involvement of commercial banks become a necessity to continued progression of renewable energy sites?
13:30
Understanding the importance of successful partnerships when entering new markets
12:00
• Understanding the regulatory and policy landscape of each country to allow a smart decision to be made about where to invest • Identifying the key challenges preventing significant international investment in the Maghreb • How significant an impact do cultural differences have on a business level? 13:30 14:30
Attracting and sustaining International, commercial partners • What are the challenges associated with forming large, international bank consortia to finance large scale projects, and do they present significant risk? • Does the currency risk pose a problem in terms of enticing international involvement, and can it be overcome?
Nancy Rivera, Managing Director, Structured Finance, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, USA Scott Lawrence, Investment Director, BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners, United Kingdom 17:30
End of the Finance & Investment Focus Day
17:30
Pre-congress networking reception and registration
Session B How renewable energy companies can successfully move into the Maghreb
Networking lunch
Establishing a sustainable renewable energy market in the Maghreb • Exploring the importance of job creation in the region and how to partner accordingly • Creating an industrial cluster in the region which will sustain local and international development and maintenance of the renewable energy sector • Exploring the possibility of creating a cheaper energy source for the Maghreb through a flourishing renewable energy sector • Reviewing the impact of the diversification of the regional energy mix and aiming for energy independence
16:00 End of the Partnering Summit
For more information on the session leaders visit the event website: www.greenpowerconferences.com/MREC
Please note that both the Finance & Investment Focus Day and the Partnering Summit will be held in English
NETWORKING AT MAGHREB RENEWABLE ENERGY CONGRESS With over 17 hours of networking, the Maghreb Renewable Energy Congress connects you face to face with the people you most want to meet. Networking opportunities include; Pre-Registration Networking Reception
VIP Networking Zone
Taking place on Monday 20th May and giving you the opportunity to get a head start on your networking and start the discussion early!
Providing you with a quieter space to conduct those all important business meetings away from the hustle of the exhibition hall
North African Evening Networking Reception
Online Meeting Planner
Round up the first day of the congress and continue the day’s conversations in a more relaxed setting
Ensure you make the most of your conference experience by contacting your must-meet people before the event and setting up on-site meetings
Seated VIP Networking Lunch with Round Table Discussion
Speed Networking Sessions
Take advantage of this opportunity to network and exchange thoughts and ideas – maximise your time at the event!
Allowing you the opportunity to meet the entire delegation at speed, making sure you don’t miss out on a new partnership!
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