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Credits: EDP - Marta LuoroThe Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) with the kind support of Energias de Portugal (EDP) and the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP), has the pleasure to invite you to the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum.
The aim of the event is to discuss market conditions, key policy initiatives, business opportunities and showcase financial and technical instruments supporting rural electrification projects in developing and emerging markets. The list of participants attending the Forum is available here.
Day 1 (22 March, 2017): ARE Energy Access Investment Summit - ARE Awards Ceremony
Day 2 (23 March, 2017): B2B Off-grid Matchmaking
34 Masters and MBA students from Vlerick Business School will also be offering free business consultancy services to six pre-selected companies. Are you a renewable energy entrepreneur active in developing countries? Do you have a strategic business challenge (e.g. market strategy, business model for new services, investment analysis) for which you would like to get support from Vlerick students? The deadline for your application is 12th March 2017, please contact Samson Hadush or David Lecoque.
The Forum will also award companies, organisations and individuals for their work on energy access:
The event is now soldout. Registrations have now closed.
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ARE Energy Access Investment Summit (22 March 2017) |
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Finally, with representatives from the international and European public and private sector, high level institutions as well as other key
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Agenda |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
Registration & Coffee |
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Decentralised Renewable Energies - Key Drivers for SDG and SEforAll Objectives |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Welcome: Presentation of ARE work and achievements - Setting the scene
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09:30 - 11:00 |
High-level initiatives and news from ARE cooperation partners
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Panel: Deployment of Decentralised Renewable Energies in the Emerging and Developing world
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12:30 - 14:00 |
Lunch break |
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Decentralised Renewable Energies - Investing in and Technical Support for Rural Electrification |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
Investing in rural electrification - 5-min pitches and panel discussion with public financiers
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15:00 - 16:00 |
Investing in rural electrification - 5-min pitches and panel discussion with private and other financiers
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16:00 - 16:30 |
Coffee break |
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16:30 - 17:30 |
Technical assistance for rural electrification - 5-min pitches and panel discussion with private and technical support providers
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17:30 - 18:30 18:30 – 19:00 |
Young Leaders in Energy Access Award Ceremony Closing Remarks
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19:00 - 21:00 |
Reception with ARE Awards 2017 Ceremony |
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B2B Off-grid Matchmaking (23 March 2017) |
Through structured B2B and B2Finance sessions, participants are offered the chance to meet their next business partner or financier and to advance existing projects at different stages of maturity. The event will also feature innovative financing instruments presenting their approach and modalities to boost rural electrification projects and tear down remaining barriers. ARE in cooperation with the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP), will organise a B2B Off-grid Matchmaking event, which will bring together key institutional and business decisions makers and representatives to accelerate business growth in off-grid renewable energy markets.
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Preliminary Programme (moderated by Fiona D. Wollensack, Policy Advisor at GIZ) |
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08:30 - 09:30 |
Registration & Coffee |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Welcome remarks
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09:45 - 10:15 |
Official Opening Note
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10:15 - 10:30
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The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Program (RECP):
Q&A |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Key initiatives from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to enhance clean energy access
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10:45 - 11:15 |
Coffee break |
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11:15 - 12:15 |
Presentations and panel discussion on selected African markets and opportunities
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12:15 - 14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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B2B Off-grid Matchmaking and Networking |
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14:00 - 14:15 |
B2B Matchmaking Introduction |
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14:20 - 15:55 |
B2B Matchmaking Session I |
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15:55 - 16:15 |
Coffee break |
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16:15 - 17:50 |
B2B Matchmaking Session II |
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17:50 - 18:00 |
Wrap-up and evaluation |
Consult our Sponsorship Brochure
ARE offers different and customisable sponsorship options according to your wishes. Contact us to get a quote.
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Dr. Samson Y. HadushEnergy expert Vlerick Business School "ARE's Energy Access Investment Forum made it evident to me that there is a momentum being built for off-grid renewable energy revolution. The vibe in the B2B match making session was my personal highlight - it was very impressive to witness businesses trying to forge alliances to lead the revolution and unlock new market opportunities. The Forum inspired me to renew my commitment to contribute to the SE4ALL cause. I am already looking forward to the next forum." |
Rebecca SymingtonExecutive Director Mlinda Charitable Trust "I thoroughly enjoyed the Forum in Amsterdam and found it to be well worth attending. The event was useful to keep up to date both on innovations in technology and business models the sector, to meet actors face to face and generally stay up to date with what is going on. ARE events always seem to be very good at bringing together all the right people in the same room in a collegial, practical and inspiring manner." |
Andreas LehnerFounder & COO TRINE "It was great to connect with like-minded people and see where the industry is heading, so we at TRINE see how we can adapt to the market and add more value. The focus on networking was great and as an investor the finance matchmaking session was very relevant and beneficial."
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A logistical note has been put together so you can plan your trip easily.
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With a diverse programme, the Summit aims to deepen participants' understanding of policy and finance trends for existing and upcoming rural electrification business and engagement opportunities in developing and emerging markets. It also helps participants to understand where the opportunities lie and how to take advantage of them. 
stakeholders for the development of business strategies in the decentralised renewable energy sector, the Summit creates a unique networking opportunity for companies, public institutions and NGOs working in off-grid renewable energy markets. 
