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 access explorer by WRI Global
Group photo, Coffee Break and Exhibition & Networking
Panel Discussion
From Commitment to Impact: Delivering Mission 300 Through National Energy Compacts and Strategic Partnerships
Focusing on Public-private collaboration, regulatory reforms, and financing.
Panelists
MININFRA
World Bank
AfDB
Munyax Eco
RURA
Moderator:
TBC
Panel Discussion
South-South (Africa-China) Collaboration
Panelists
China
Ethiopia
Kenya
Rwanda
Strathmore University
Forever TVET School
Moderator:
Anderson Ngowa
Finance Associate at WRI Africa's Energy Program
Exhibition tour
Networking at the Exhibition
Organizing
Committee
Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow delegates, exhibitors, and industry leaders.
Organizing
Committee
Panel Discussion
Institutional Clean Cooking Solutions
Panelists
EDCL
Ministry of Education
World Food Program
GGGI
Meshpower
Moderator:
Ehudi SHINGIRO
Head of clean cooking sub-sector
Power For Food Partnership (P4FP) - Renewable Energy and Regenerative Agriculture-Driven Transformation Towards Resilient Food Systems, Rooted in Equity and Inclusion (15:00 – 17:00)
Opening Remark
Overview of the Power for Food Partnership (P4FP) Project – the Regenerative Agriculture (RA)–Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) Nexus, SNV Rwanda.
Lead:
SNV Rwanda Representative
Welcoming Remark
Welcoming remark and presentation of the dialogue objectives, and the purpose of the policy dialogue.
Lead:
RCCDN Coordinator
Implementing Partners Panel Discussion
Panel discussion by P4FP Implementing Partners highlighting their mandates, ongoing interventions, key achievements, lessons learned, and contributions to advancing the RA–PURE Nexus.
Panelists
RCCDN
Kilimo Trust (KT)
Energy Private Developers (EPD)
Peace and Development Network (PDN)
Highland Centre for Leadership and Development (HCLD)
Lead:
All P4FP Implementing Partners
Presentation of Policy and Budget Analysis Findings
Presentation of the policy and budget analysis findings, including the current status of RA–PURE implementation, policy and financing gaps, opportunities for integration into national and district budgets, and successful practices.
Lead:
RCCDN
High-Level Policy Panel Discussion
Interactive dialogue among representatives from government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners on policy reforms, budget allocation, financing mechanisms, and public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities to scale the RA–PURE Nexus.
Panelists
MINAGRI
Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
Equity Bank Rwanda
Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA)
Champion Farmer
Investor
WFP
Moderator:
RCCDN
Way Forward and Closing
Presentation and validation of key recommendations, agreement on priority actions, institutional commitments, and next steps for integrating RA and PURE into policies, strategies, and budgets, followed by closing remarks.
Lead:
RCCDN Coordinator
Business networking and Matchmaking (B2B,B2C,B2G))
An interactive session for networking, business connections, and showcasing innovative energy solutions.
MC
Business Networking Dinner & Award
Ceremony
Business matchmaking dinner
Organizing
Committee
Day 2 (September 9th, 2026)
Time
Program
Responsible Party
Registration
Participant check-in and networking
Organizing Committee
Panel Discussion
Last Mile Connectivity: Rhetoric to Reality
Panelists
Mininfra
Ministry of Environment (MoE)
EcoGreen
LuxDev
AIMS
Moderator:
GGGI
Coffee Break, Exhibition & Networking
Organizing commettee
Panel Discussion
Role of Industrial Association in Energy Transition by Global Renewable Centre
Panelists
Malawi
Zambia
Rwanda
Trocaire Rwanda
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 AI and Data Centers
Panelists
Solekra
RISA
Abundio Energy Africa Ltd
Explova consult
Dr. Sunday Stephen Akpoyibo
Moderator:
EnerBot
Parallel Sessions (14:30 – 17:00)
Conference Room
Panel Discussion
E-Mobility: Policy, Infrastructure, and Technology (E-Waste Management)
Panelists
MININFRA (Transport)
Blue Shock Race
PREV
Enviroserve
Moderator:TBC
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
Kolmena Group Ltd
Moderator:
James Ngugi
MD of Davis & Shirtliff Rwanda
Side Event Room
Sideline Session
The Role of Research, Innovation, and Data-Driven Energy Planning in Transition
Panelists
NCST
Laterite
AIMS
University of Rwanda
WRI
MININFRA (Energy Planning)
Moderator:Strathclyde University representative
Business networking and Matchmaking (B2B, B2C, B2G) Sessions
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
