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Follow on Google News | Ugandan energy minister Irene Muloni leads a strong line-up of women at Future Energy UgandaWomen in power is a strong theme for Future Energy Uganda's opening session on 13 September featuring a high-level line-up including the Minister of Energy and Minerals Development, Irene Muloni, and three leading ladies in the power sector
By: Future Energy Uganda Future Energy Uganda is slated to be THE meeting platform this year for project developers, finance houses and multilateral investors, construction and planning companies as well as technology providers from Uganda, the region and from the rest of the world. The conference will demonstrate the proactive nature of Uganda to increase access to affordable power and support a growing middle class. Day 1, opening session programme, 13 September, 09h00 Theme: Access to Power by 2030 Roadmap • Chairperson and welcome address Simon D'Ujanga, Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda • 09:20 - 09:40 Keynote presentation: Irene Nafuna Muloni, Minister of Energy and Minerals Development, Republic of Uganda • 09:40 - 10:00 Official opening address by the Prime Minister: Laying out government policy and support Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda • 10:00 - 10:45 Attracting business opportunities and investment in the energy sector - Maria Kiwana Kiwanuka, Senior Adviser to the President of Uganda and Former Minister of Finance, Republic of Uganda - Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO, Siemens, Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa - Kate Steel, Energy Director, Power Africa, USA Women in African Power "Women play critical roles throughout the energy sector," says Andrew Herscowitz, Power Africa Coordinator, "as policy makers within national and regional governments and institutions, Power Africa's Women in African Power Network aims to elevate the presence and participation of women in Africa's energy sector. The network connects women leaders and emerging leaders to a community of professionals dedicated to supporting women's advancement in the energy sector. Participants enjoy access to business and job opportunities, events and speaking engagements, and shared knowledge and learning events. "In Uganda, Siemens' primary goal is to assist the government to increase national power generating capacities and to connect the local population to the power grids. A reliable and extensive power supply system is the fundamental prerequisite for sustainable development, economic growth and job creation" – this is according to Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO, Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa. Siemens is in the process of establishing a permanent office in Uganda to serve as a base for long term collaboration with Ugandan public and private entities. Industry support Siemens is this year's diamond sponsor for Future Energy Uganda, an indication of the widespread support the event is enjoying from the industry. Lucy Electric are platinum sponsors while Conlong and Eskom South Africa are silver sponsors. Bronze sponsors are African Trade Insurance Agency and Gilkes while Clarke Energy, Netral and Norwegian Energy Partners are strategic partners for Future Energy Uganda. Leading energy platforms Future Energy Uganda is organised by Spintelligent, a multi-award- Future Energy Uganda dates and location: Strategic conference: 13-14 September 2017 Venue: Serena Hotel, Kampala Websites: http://www.future- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ Linkedin: FutureEnergyAfrica Contact: Senior communications manager: Annemarie Roodbol Telephone: +27 21 700 3558 Email: annemarie.roodbol@ End
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