USTDA South Africa Municipal Energy Business Briefing

USTDA SOUTH AFRICA MUNICIPAL ENERGY
RECEPTION

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a reception for U.S. firms to share their energy solutions with South African municipal decision-makers and learn about potential opportunities in South Africa’s growing municipal energy sector.

The delegation will include key South African energy decision-makers across major municipalities who are seeking information on U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to self-generate or procure energy directly from Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

Reasons to attend:

Engage with South African municipality delegates on current energy capabilities, anticipated needs, and potential procurement opportunities
Network and build new partnerships with key decision-makers in a rapidly growing market
Learn more about important elements in municipal energy dealmaking including financing, delivery, and downstream production

Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (MT)

(exact timing subject to change)

The Reception will be held at:

The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton
1250 Welton Street

Denver, CO 80204
Study Hall/ Playground

Learn more about the Reception

5:30 - 6:00 PM (MT)	Registration
6:00 - 6:05 PM (MT)	Opening Remarks Thomas R. Hardy, Director of Policy and Program Management, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
6:05 - 6:15 PM (MT)	Moderator: Mohammed Essay, Senior Business Development Specialist & Country Representative, Southern Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Delegate Introductions City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, Shane Prins, Manager of Generation Development City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Hendrick P. Raedani, Divisional Head: Alternative & Renewable Energy, Energy Department City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Ndivho Lukhwareni, Group Head: Energy and Electricity City Power, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Lerato Kgalema, General Manager: Grid Access and Alternative Energy Garden Route District Municipality, Lusanda Menze, Executive Manager: Integrated Planning & Economic Development Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, Tshegofatso Neeuwfan, Manager, Utility Innovation Govan Mbeki Local municipality, Robert Maswanganyi, Director: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Industrial Development Corporation, Dipak Chiba, Senior Dealmaker, Energy Business Unit Kouga Municipality, Theo Madatt, Director Electro-Mechanical Langeberg Local Municipality, Deon Louwrens, Director: Engineering Services South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Silas Mulaudzi, Specialist: Sustainable Energy South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Nhlanhla Ngidi, Energy Department Swartland Local Municipality, Thys Möller, Director Electrical Engineering Services
6:15 - 8:00 PM (MT)	Networking Reception

Download Delegate Bios

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who may attend USTDA's South Africa Municipal Energy Reception?

Attendance at this event is limited to U.S. Individuals, U.S. firms, or U.S. consultants as defined in USTDA's Nationality, Source, and Origin Requirements, available on USTDA's website (www.ustda.gov).

Following the Reception, is there a way you can help me stay connected with fellow participants and delegates?

Yes, we can assist you in following up with any of the delegates or other Reception participants.