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PROGRAMME BROCHURE
RWANDA POWER &
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FORUM
3 – 4 November 2014, Kigali, Rwanda
Your gateway to investing into
Rwanda’s fast emerging power
and infrastructure sectors
Host utility:
RWANDA POWER &
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT FORUM
Diamond sponsor:
With the official support of:
KIGALI - RWANDA
www.ipad-rwanda.com
Republic of Rwanda
Introduction
Rwanda is open for business
Golden opportunities for investors
Welcome to iPAD Rwanda
• S ustainable growth of 8% average
year-on-year GDP growth
• Investor friendly climate; most competitive place
to do business in East Africa and 3rd in Africa (WEF
Global Competitiveness Index Report 2013-2014)
• Robust governance with a clear vision for growth
through private investment
• Politically stable with rule of law and zero tolerance
for corruption
• Access to markets; a market and customs union
with market potential of 141 million people in East
African Community
• Excellent labour market: demonstrates an
increasing capacity for knowledge-based industry
• Government incentives to private developers in
the power sector
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) with the official support from
the Government of the Republic of Rwanda is delighted to
host iPAD Rwanda Power Infrastructure Investment Forum
to be held from 3-4 November 2014 in Kigali. We take this
opportunity to welcome you to the inaugural iPAD Rwanda;
this is certainly a golden opportunity for investors, technology
and solution providers to discover what Rwanda can offer in
its thriving energy and infrastructure sectors.
iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum will provide
a meeting platform for investors, project developers, finance
houses and multilateral investors, construction and planning
companies as well as technology providers from Rwanda,
the region and from the rest of the world. The forum will
demonstrate the proactive nature of Rwanda to develop
the sectors efficiently and effectively. Project development
opportunities will be highlighted and the transparent business
climate and investment incentives will be showcased in the
hope to create new partnerships for economic growth and
sustainable development in the country.
This forum has an important role in the transformation of
Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment
and innovation.
Rwanda Energy Group (holdings) in partnership with
Spintelligent sends an industry-wide call for participation and
welcomes all stakeholders in the power and infrastructure
sectors to take into account the investment opportunities that
currently existent in the country.
We look forward to welcoming you and together
building dynamic business ventures
Emmanuelle Nicholls,
Event Director
iPAD Rwanda Power & infrastructure Investment Forum
“Over the last 20 years, Rwanda has emerged as a regional leader, borne
by a deep commitment to strengthen economic growth for all Rwandans.”
– John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States of America
On-going projects and opportunities:
Solar energy: Potential of 4.5 kWh per sqm, per
day, investments exist for mini grid and off-grid
solar systems.
Rwanda’s major rivers have a proven potential
to support more than 300 hydro power plants.
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Methane Gas to power, Lake Kivu is estimated to
generate 700 MW over a period of 55 years.
Why attend?
Expected attendees by sector
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Engineering, Procurement & Construction
companies
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Technology & equipment
providers
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Law Firms
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Mining & Gas Companies
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Risk Advisors & Consultants
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Thermal generation
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Multilateral, Development banks & Donors
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Renewable energy developers
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Private Equity and Financiers
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Metering technologies
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Project Developers (IPPs)
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Training providers
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Power suppliers
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Grid network infrastructure
Benefits of attending
Expected attendees by job titles
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sales Director
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Chief Investment Officer
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Regulatory & Legal Affairs Director
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General Manager/Managing
Director
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Head of Business & Investment
Planning
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Regional Manager
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Commercial Director
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Head of Finance & Investment
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Renewable energy specialists
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Business Development Manager
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Technical Engineer
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Head of Project Finance &
Infrastructure Development
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Director of Energy Strategy
Take advantage of this business matchmaking
opportunity with Rwanda’s new primary
decision makers and global industry leaders
driving investment forward in the Rwandan
power sector, all in just two days
Identify the sector’s technical requirements
and market gaps, establish how you can
become the sole provider
Discover Rwanda’s role in East Africa’s power
market and its vast business potentials that it
can offer you
Engage in an interactive learning environment
to unravel turnkey solutions, address the critical
power and infrastructure challenges while
developing future prospects
Discuss policies, enabling frameworks and
market experiences with local stakeholders
and investors that can enable you to secure
your business
Gain valuable insights into the key traits of
investors and technical providers in the region
and see how you can be ahead of your
competitors
“This exclusive intimate meeting provides market entry for international investors,
technology and solution providers to deliver a viable investment plan to
increase power capacity in the country.”
– Amb. James Kimonyo, Director of Cabinet of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Rwanda
Waste-to-Power projects consist of 5MW
investment opportunities and are eligible for
climate change funds (Clean Development
Mechanism).
The Government of Rwanda is developing a
15MW peat-to-power project to achieve 200MW
by 2017.
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310MW out of a 700MW potential of geothermal
energy generation is planned to be developed
by 2017.
Conference programme - Day 1
Monday, 3 November 2014
07:00 Registration
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Opening session 1.0
09:00Introduction
09:20 Welcome Remarks:
Hon. James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda
09:40 Welcome keynote address
Rt. Hon. Anastase Murekezi, Prime Minister, Government of the Republic of Rwanda*
10:00 Refreshment break
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Opening session 1.1
Transforming an investment vision into a reality
Chairman: Papias Musafiri, Chairman of the Board, Rwanda Energy Group, Rwanda
10:45 An enabling framework securing investments - Energy policies and laws
Hon. Germaine Kamayirese, Minister of State in Charge of Energy and Water, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda
11:05 Rwanda is open for business
Francis Gatare, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda
11:25 Expanding an energy sector through dynamic developments
Jean Bosco Mugiraneza, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda
11:45
Pause break
Session 1.2
Exploring Rwanda’s power deal
Chairman: Alfred Byigero, Head of Department Energy, Water & Sanitation Regulation,
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwanda*
12:00 Regulation and the tariff regime
William Gboney, Energy Regulatory Economist, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwanda
12:15 The anatomy of the power purchase agreement; Mitigating risks through lessons learned
Stephen Byaruhanga, Head of Risk Management, Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda
12:30 The PPA panel discussion: Fundamentals of structuring a successful power deal
• Ronny Carbonell, Transactions Advisor, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda
• Alice Rwema Legal Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda
• Sandra Rwamushayija, Head of Strategic Investment Unit, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda
• William Gboney, Energy and a Regulatory Economist, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Rwand
• Stephen Byaruhanga, Head of Risk Management, Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda 13:00 Networking lunch
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Conference programme - Day 1
Monday, 3 November 2014
Session 1.3
Landscape of strategic investment planning
Chairman: Louise Kanyonga, Head - Investment Promotion and Implementation,
Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda
14:30 Meeting investors’ expectations: Incentives and tax reforms
Joseph Mpuga, Director, One Stop Center, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda
14:50 15:10
Case study: Magnetising private investment for IPPs - GET FiT Programme Uganda
Stephanie Rieger, Senior Energy Project Manager, KfW Development Bank, Uganda
Innovative support mechanism for private sector investment in hydropower
Miriam Schroeder, Project Manager, German International Cooperation, Rwanda
15:30 Pioneering financial approaches to support energy developments in Rwanda
• Peter Balinger, Director of Business Development, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, USA
15:35 Q&A session
Sponsored by
15:45 Refreshment break
Session 1.4
Private sector approach to doing business in Rwanda
Chairman: David Mwangi, Energy Consultant, Kenya
16:15 Fast tracking business - Identifying local partners
Dr Ivan Twagirashema, Chairman, Energy Private Developers, Rwanda
16:35
An investors’ panel discussion: Launching a successful business in Rwanda – comments and insights from established investors
•Dr Ivan Twagirashema, Chairman, Energy Private Developers, Rwanda
•Paul Hinks, Chief Executive Officer, Symbion Power, USA
•Jamil Korked, Deputy General Manager, STEG International Services, Tunisia
•Dan Klink, Managing Director, DC Hydropower, Rwanda
•Chaim Motzen, Managing Director, GiggaWatt Global
•Thomas Gottschalk, General Manager, Mobisol Rwanda Ltd, Rwanda
17:25
Q&A session
17:30
End of conference day one
19:00
Welcome gala dinner
19:00
Welcome gala dinner
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Conference programme - Day 2
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
07:00
Registration
08:00
Business matchmaking
Sponsored by
Session 2.1
The generation mix
Chairman: Leonard Kassana, Managing Director, GEHYDRO Consulting
Engineers & Planners Ltd, Tanzania
08:30 The current status and new generation ventures
Robert Nyamvumba, Managing Director, Energy Development Company Ltd, Rwanda
08:50 Characteristics of the power industry; The Importance of planning and capability improvement of the state utility
Toshiyuki Hayashi, Senior Advisor, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan
09:10 Africa’s Power deficit: Time to roll up our sleeves
Paul Hinks, Chief Executive Officer, Symbion Power, USA
09:30
Global best practices for unconventional gas generation; Technological advances to expand Lake Kivu’s potentials
Alex Marshall, Group Marketing and Compliance, Clarke Energy, UK
09:50
Peat-to-power - An evolving energy source
• Hakan Karasoy, Vice Chairman, Hakan.A.S., Turkey
• Pierre Kalinganire, Managing Director, Peat Energy Company, Rwanda*
10:10
10:30
The progressive role of hydropower in the region
Leonard Kassana, Managing Director, GEHYDRO Consulting Engineers & Planners Ltd, Tanzania*
Refreshment break
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Session 2.2
Addressing electricity access and interconnections
Chairman: : Claver Gakwavu, Regional Projects Coordinator, Energy Development Corporation, Rwanda
Energy Group, Rwanda
11:15
Rwanda Electricity Access Roll out Program (EARP): Status and requirements
Edward Kasumba , Coordinator of Electricity Access Roll-Out Program, Energy Utility Corporation Ltd, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda
11:35
Rural electrification: Factors for economic and social development
Jamil Korked, Deputy General Manager, STEG International Services, Tunisia
11:55
A regional outlook on East Africa’s master plan
David Mwangi, Independent Energy Consultant, Kenya
12:15
Q&A Session
12:30
Networking lunch
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Conference programme - Day 2
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Session 2.3
Off-grid technical briefing and resolutions
Chairman: Edward Kasumba , Coordinator of Electricity Access Roll-Out Program,
Energy Utility Corporation Ltd, Rwanda Energy Group Ltd, Rwanda
14:00
Biowaste to energy projects: Development opportunities for rural connectivity
Butch Carr, Director Energy, Bosch Projects, South Africa
14:15
Rwanda’s latest solar atlas: A realistic view of market opportunities
Adriaan Meyer, CEO, GeoSUN Africa, South Africa
14:35
Reducing high costs on fuel with solar hybrid applications
Senior Representative, SMA Solar Technology AG, Germany
14:50
Enhancing affordability: The rural electricity payment
Klaus Maier, Project Manager, Mobisol Rwanda Ltd, Rwanda
15:05
Panel discussion: Identifying opportunities for localisation and skills development
• Brian Mkungo, Training Manager, Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre, Zambia
• Jaime Sologuren Blanco, Sector Leader for Renewable Energy, SNV Rwanda, Rwanda
• Lungile Mashele, Sector Specialist: Energy, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), South Africa
15:45
Refreshment break
Sponsored by
Closing session and prize give away
Bridging the gap between now and 2017: Creating solutions for state utility
efficiency and productivity
Chairman: Odette Mbabazi, Managing Director, Energy Utility Corporation,
Rwanda Energy Group, Rwanda*
16:15
Panel discussion: Maximising efficiency, productivity and profitability through sustainable technology applications
• Ankush Chhabria, Managing Director, Novel Energy Ltd, Rwanda
• Mohammed Assila, Business Development Manager, Conlog, South Africa
• Lawrence Juku, Business Development Manager, Landis & Gyr, South Africa
16:50 Q&A session
17:00
Closing keynote address
Hon. James Musoni, Minister of Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda
17:30
Prize giveaway
17:45
Farewell reception
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3 – 4 November 2014 - Kigali, Rwanda
Be the first to experience the Nyabarongo Hydropower Plant
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
This is one of the biggest Hydro power projects taken up in Rwanda which will add another 30% to the present
installed capacity.
This Hydro Electric Project (2 X 14 MW) is built on the Nyabrongo River in Western Province in the Muhanga District.
80% of the project financing is through EXIM Bank of India on soft loan basis agreed between Government of
Rwanda (GOR) and India. The rest is of GOR Financing.
Site visit: Nyabarongo Hydropower Plant, hosted by Angelique International Ltd
07:00
Meet at Serena Hotel in Kigali
07:30
Depart from the Serena Hotel
10:00
Arrival and refreshments
10:30
Start of site tour
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Transfer back to Kigali
16:00
Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
17:30
Drop off at the Serena Hotel in Kigali
Please note, site visit schedule time is to be confirmed, if you wish to attend the site visit a
booking must be made with the organiser in advance.
The Nyabarongo hydropower plant has been completed as of the 30th October 2014. Be amongst the first to experience this
project. The hydropower plant has a 28 MW capacity and will be connected to the national grid to solve the issue of power
shortages in the country. The construction of this hydropower plant is the biggest in the country; commenced in 2009 with an
invested capital amounting to $110 million.
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Sponsorship opportunities
Top 5 reasons to sponsor
Build the awareness of your
business expertise in exclusive
networking opportunities with the
sector’s primary decision makers
and industry leaders
Build rapport with government
and stakeholders, securing
new business ventures and
power concessions
Expand your credibility as
being the committed brand
in accelerating power and
infrastructure developments in
emerging markets
Develop and create vital power
projects by positioning your
product to be cost effective,
reliable, innovative and efficient
Become the
recognised
supportive partner
to drive sustainable
investment planning
in and for Rwanda’s
economic growth
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Jean Pierre de Carvalho
Networking Area
Email: jean.pierre@spintelligent.com
Phone: +27 21 700 3512
Discover new solutions and
products that will fast track your
power efficiencies and
developments
Refreshments
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Network with who is
who in the Rwandan
power sector
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Travel information
The hotel is situated in central Kigali, 10 kilometres from Kigali
International Airport.
Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards,
the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite
atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural
art. The capital’s natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its
own extensive conference centre.
Please contact Jimina Morris for special rates and travel
logistics, including VISA queries.
Jimina Morris | T: +27 21 700 3518
jimina.morris@spintelligent.com
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The government of Rwanda requires proof of yellow
fever vaccination for all travellers, except infants.
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Foreign nationals wishing to obtain Rwandan visas must
submit their applications to Rwandan diplomatic missions
of their country of residence for processing.
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In view of the bilateral agreements, the nationals of
the following countries may visit Rwanda without visa
for a period up to 90 days: USA, Germany, Tanzania,
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda,
Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, Sweden,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Burundi.
Gorilla Trekking
The Kigali Memorial Centre
When visiting the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’, one should not miss
out on the magnificent opportunity to visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes
National Park (PNV), home to the six Virunga Volcanoes and the
world famous mountain gorillas.The exhilarating climb to the
gorilla’s natural habitat of shady bamboo forest offers fantastic
views in all directions.
The Kigali Memorial Centre opened its door in April 2004, the 10th
anniversary of the start of Rwanda’s genocide. Since its opening,
the Centre has welcomed over 100,000 visitors including Rwanda
locals, visitors from countries throughout Africa and from the wider
international community.
Rwanda’s big success story 20 _ years as a peaceful nation
Over the last two decades, Rwanda has not only emerged as a peaceful nation but has
developed into a regional leader in East Africa. By setting ambitious targets of being a middle
income country by 2020 it reformed itself to become an innovative country with robust
governance, Rwanda sets a new benchmark for the world: driving a deep commitments
to strengthen sustainable economic growths by creating jobs, wealth and resources for
development.
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