Speakers

Vivian Blümel is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at GREEN Solar Academy, a South African training provider for professional short courses. She has a German Master degree in Renewable Energy Management and has been working in the field of photovoltaic since 2011. At GREEN she is managing a...

Chinnan is a renowned expert across the entire value of energy, with a big focus onclean energy. He has made it his mission to work towards a sustainable energy futurefor the world and is dedicated to promoting renewable energy sources. Chinnan is theexecutive vice chairman of the African Energy...

With a strong background in logistics and a passion for sustainability, Judy has positioned herself as a key figure in driving the transition towards a greener transportation sector in Africa.Having identified the potential of EVs early on, Judy has been at the forefront of promoting EV adoption...

Nathan Fredericks is an experienced development finance professional and engineer with over 16 years of experience in various industries such as the Chemicals Value Chain, Nanomaterials, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Metals and Transport Equipment, Forestry & Wood Products, and new...

I lead marketing for Zerova in EMEA, focusing on brand growth and strategic partnerships. Passionate about e-mobility, I work closely with key stakeholders to accelerate EV adoption and expand Zerova’s impact across the region.

Motee Hanano is a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong focus on the Middle East and Africa region at ZEROVA Technologies. With a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships, Motee is passionate about accelerating the adoption...

Eugene serves presently as Chairperson of RSP (Road Safety Partnership) South Africa which is affiliated to GRSP International. In addition he sits on the boards of REP ( Road Ethics Projects) and RSF ( Road Safety Foundation) – a founder member of both. Eugene has spent the majority of his...

Mr. Olivier Kasikala is a leading expert in energy storage and renewable technologies, with a background in chemical engineering. Hespecializes in lithium-ion batteries for portable, stationary, and e-mobility applications. As the Plant Manager of the Energy Storage InnovationLab at UWC, Olivier...

Prof. Omowunmi Mary Longe is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Smart Power and Energy Systems Research Group in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She received her Doctor Ingeneriae (D.Ing.) in 2017 from the University of ...

Mamusa is a Mechanical Engineer with a deep passion for the energy industry. Her career began 13 years ago in the power generation sector, where she served as a Boiler Plant Engineer and Risk Engineer, gaining invaluable technical expertise. She later transitioned into strategic leadership roles...

"Chenai holds a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering and has a strong background as a power systems engineer specialising in sustainable energy systems. She currently serves as a Senior Technical Advisor in the Capacities for the Energy Transition (CET) project within SAGEN, providing...

Vuyi Majola is a dynamic leader with a passion for sustainable urban mobility and electrification. As the Head of Integrated Public Transport Networks at CityCon Africa, Vuyi brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing innovative transportation solutions. With a background in urban ...

Humbulani Masala is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with extensive experience in operations management, project leadership, and strategic planning. Currently serving as General Manager for Takealot's Inland Logistics, Humbulani oversees a dynamic fleet and ensures high...

Rebecca Maserumule is the Programme Director: JET IP Green Hydrogen at the Industrial Development Corporation which is a leading Development Finance Institution on the African continent. With a strong background in sustainable energy solutions, Rebecca is passionate about driving the transition...

I am a Consulting Electrical Engineer with over fifteen years of experience mainly in the electricity sub-sector at the Kenya’s national power distribution utility Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited(KPLC) and several other African countries.  Currently I am the Regional Manager, Mt Kenya...

Theron Moonsamy boasts over a decade of experience as both an engineer and sustainability consultant. He holds qualifications in Chemical Engineering (Honours), Environmental Engineering (MEng), and Business Strategy Management. Theron began his career in the engineering and mining sectors before...

  Jonathan Mphake is a visionary leader in logistics, supply chain management, and fleet consultancy, boasting over two decades of experience in driving operational excellence for some of Africa’s largest organizations. With a reputation for innovation and transformational leadership, he has...

David is the Head of Transport, Mechanization and E-Mobility at Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC – the National Power Utility Company in Kenya. He is a Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years’ experience in Fleet and Transportation management and Mechanization of repetitive tasks, and 10...

Kuda Mukova is an experienced leader in venture capital, innovation ecosystems, and strategic consulting, with a deep passion for driving meaningful change across industries. As the CEO of RIIS (Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability), Kuda leads a boutique consultancy at the...

Tenele Ndlovu is an MSc in Environmental Sciences candidate with the University of South Africa focusing on the evaluation of the implementation of the National climate change response white paper’s environmental health actions in the Gert Sibande District Municipality. Tenele holds a Bachelor of...

Vincent Obisie-Orlu is a researcher and thought leader with expertise in natural resource governance, mining, sustainability, and energy policy. His focus areas include ESG, extractive industries, energy systems, climate change, and the growing sectors of electric vehicles (EVs) and new energy...

Hiten Parmar is a seasoned expert and distinguished thought leader holding over 20+ years of professional experience. He provides a pivotal role as a key liaison for various sector-related forums both locally and internationally on championing the advancement of the electric mobility...

Yael is a senior trade and investment lawyer with a special interest in Foreign Direct Investments, Africa-related investment, investment promotion, supply chains, country risk and the AfCFTA. She has over 25 years of experience in the legal and financial services sectors across Africa, the...

Johanna Shikukutu (CMILT) serves as the Head of Bus Operations within the Department of Urban and Transport Planning at the City of Windhoek Municipal Council. She brings extensive expertise in enhancing public transport infrastructure and leading the management and implementation of tranport...

Head of the Smart Grid Centre of Excellence at Eskom Research Testing and Development within  TX & Dx delivery. Leads a team of highly skilled engineers and Scientists who specialize in the field of Smart Grids including Microgrids and renewable system integration. 

Andile Skosana leads an infrastructure and city development consultancy. He’s a development strategist and policy development advisor with over 23 years’ experience and a strong knowledge of organization and change management and integrated development planning. His professional focus is on work...

Amiene holds a Masters Degree from the University of Oregon, USA in Education and did further Green Business studies at both the Gordon Institute of Business Science and the UN Women Education Programme. As a social eco-preneur she is driven by a passion to address the twin scourges of poverty and...

I hold a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in International Studies, and have done an MBA. I'm very passionate about Africa and the developments that drive growth on the continent, and also take a keen interest in a variety of topics including energy, commodities, economies, political...