Opening Remarks by CEO of Energy Private Developers(EPD)
Welcome address from the host
Mr. Serge Wilson MUHIZI
Remarks from PSF
Private Sector Federation
Remarks from GRC
Global Renewables
Centre/Strathclyde University
Remarks from EPD Chairperson
Dr. Ivan TWAGIRASHEMA
Remarks from China Embassy
Guest of honor
Official Opening by Ministry of Infrastructure
Minister of Infrastructure
Soft launch of energy explorer by WRI
Group photo, Coffee Break and Exhibition & Networking
Panel Discussion
The Energy compacts, Energy mix for mission 300 and beyond: Aligning Nuclear, Methane, Hydro, Solar and Hydrogen with Africa's Development Agenda
Panelists
MININFRA
REG
RAEB
CARERA
Francine MUNYANEZA
RURA
Moderator:
Mr. Jean Claude UWIZEYE/Richard Mori
Panel Discussion
South-South (Africa-China) Collaboration
Panelists
China
Ethiopia
Kenya
WRI
Rwanda
Moderator:
TBC
Lunch Break
Networking over lunch
Organizing
Committee
Panel Discussion
Energy-Food Nexus and Climate- Resilient and regenerative Agriculture. (Refrigeration, Cold Storage in Agricultural Value Chains)
Panelists
Kilimo Trust
PDN
Highland center
RCCDN
EPD
Moderator:
SNV
Panel Discussion
Institutional Clean Cooking Solutions
Panelists
EDCL
HOSO
World Food Program
LuxDev
Meshpower
Moderator:
Ehudi SHINGIRO
Head of clean cooking sub-sector
Panel Discussion
Understanding Energy Demand and Unlocking Private Sector Solutions for Sustainable Growth
Panelists
RAB/SPIU
Ministry of Health
Rwanda Mining Association
Rwanda Manufacturing Association
Rwanda Tourism Chamber
Moderator:
TBC
Business networking and Matchmaking (B2B,B2C,B2G))
An interactive session for networking, business connections, and showcasing innovative energy solutions.
Moderator
Wrap-up of the Day
Key takeaways of the day
Business Networking Dinner & Award
Ceremony
Business matchmaking dinner
Organizing
Committee
Day 2 (September 9th, 2025)
Time
Program
Responsible Party
Registration
Participant check-in and networking
Organizing Committee
Project, Research, and Paper Presentations
Presenters:
Companies
Researchers
Students
Coffee Break, Exhibition & Networking
Organizing commettee
Panel Discussion
Role of Industrial Association in Energy Transition by Global Renewable Centre
Panelists
Malawi
Zambia
Rwanda
Kenya
Ethiopia
Scotland
Moderator:
TBC
Panel Discussion
Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Just Transition
Panelists
Neerajha Krishna Kumar (Country manager of Laterite Ethiopia)
UN Women
Moderator:
Allen MUNGANYINKA
Networking Lunch
Participants
Panel Discussion
Power Storage Systems and Energy Solutions for Data Centers
Panelists
Solektra
Kolmena
RISA
Abundio Energy Africa Ltd
Explova consult
Moderator:
EnerBot
Parallel Sessions (14:30 – 16:30)
Conference Room
Panel Discussion
E-Mobility: Policy, Infrastructure, and Technology (E-Waste Management)
Panelists
MININFRA (Transport)
AUTO24
BasiGo
Enviroserve
Moderator:PREV
Panel Discussion
Access to finance, green bond and carbon credit opportunities in Africa.
Panelists
BRD
BK
DelAgua
Energicotel
MoneyPhone Africa
Financial Institution (China)
Side Event Room
Sideline Session
The Role of Research, Innovation, and Data-Driven Energy Planning in Transition
Panelists
Strathclyde University
NCST
Laterite
AIMS
WRI
MININFRA (Energy Planning)
Moderator:TBC
Business networking and Matchmaking (B2B, B2C, B2G) Sessions
Interactive session
Session Facilitator
Key takeaways from
Day 2
MC of the day
Site visits (September 10th, 2025)
Time
Sites
Responsible Party
Sinohydro Corporation
Enviroserve Rwanda (E-Waste and Recycling Plant)
SLS Energy (Re-purposing batteries facility)
Clean Cooking Stove Fuel Manufacturing Plant
AUTO24 Showroom & Garage
Pre-registered Participants
Friday (September 11th , 2025)
Time
Session
Venue
The Rwanda Energy Investment Leadership Breakfast
A closed-Door High-level Dialogue on Energy Opportunities, Incentives Investment Growth and Deal Acceleration
Expected Participants by invitation: Senior government officals,
development finance institutions, sovereign funds, Private equity firms, infrastructure investors, and large energy developers
