INTRODUCTION AFRICAGUA is an international business Forum dealing with water and renewable energy in Africa. The next edition of AFRICAGUA will take place, in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (Spain), the 19 th and 20 th of November 2015. AFRICAGUA explores opportunities of water and renewable energy related projects on the African continent, while putting potential partners of different origins in direct contact with one another. Spain, with its many companies and entities experienced in this type of endeavor, provides an ideal meeting place for the forum. AFRICAGUA features a full roster of workshops, round- tables, and presentations providing a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the topic, as well as fleshed- out, real- world case studies and examples of best practices, in order to fully prepare participants to be successful. Continuing to grow its reputation as the premier educational event on the subject of water and renewable energy in Africa, AFRICAGUA brings together International, national, regional and local authorities, as well as representatives of private sector entities from Africa and around the world, including the European Commission, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the United Nations and more. In just two days, you will meet the world s foremost experts and participants involved in water and alternative energy programs and projects in Africa. If you need more information in the field just join us at AFRICAGUA. Interpretation available in SP / EN / FR DRAFT AGENDA Thursday, 19 th November 2015 08:30-9:30h 09:30-10:30h Registration Opening session and Welcome His Excellency the President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Spain Mr. Fernando Clavijo Batlle His Excellency the Minister Adviser of Energy and Development of Renewable Energy Mr. Mor Ndiaye Mbaye His Excellency the Minister of Energy and Hydraulic Resources, Gabon Mr. Guy- Bertrand Mapangou His Excellency the Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Mauritania Mr. Brahim Ould M Bareck His Excellency the Minister Adviser for Energy, Mining, Water and Environment, Morocco Mr. Abdellaziz El Gamah His Excellency the Presidential Adviser for Energy, Equatorial Guinea Mr. Miguel Epkua Ondo Senior Coordinator for Trade Promotion and Commercial Affairs, Office of Economic and Regional Affairs, Bureau of African Affairs, United States Department of State, USA Mr. Jim Wilson His Excellency the Chairman of the Council of Fuerteventura, Spain Mr. Marcial Morales His Excellency the General Director of Casa Africa, Spain Mr. Luis Padrón His Excellency the Mayor of Puerto del Rosario, Spain Mr. Nicolás Gutiérrez His Excellency the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Fuerteventura, Spain Mr. Antonio Rodríguez Marichal
10:30-11:30h United States - Guest Country at AFRICAGUA 2015 The EU energy and investment programs for Africa Senior Coordinator for Trade Promotion and Commercial Affairs, Office of Economic and Regional Affairs, Bureau of African Affairs, United States Department of State, USA Mr. Jim Wilson Director of the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the ADEREE (Agence National pour le Développement des Energies Renouvelables et de l Efficacité Énergétique) Mr. Mohamed El Haouari Project Manager of the Strategic Project of Solar Production, Direction of Hydraulic and Renewable Energy of the ONEE (Office National de l Electricité et de l Eau Potable). Mr. Zouhair El Mekki Former Sub- Secretary of International Trade, Department of Commerce (2000-2013), USA Mr. Francisco Sánchez Helping companies enter the US market. Cooperation with Africa through the largest US procurer, the Department of Defence. President for the Mediterranean of the Association of United States Army ( AUSA) and partner of EAEC (European American Enterprise Council). Mr. Roberto Tomaiuolo Project Manager of the EU Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEI PDF) Mr. Luca Ferrini 17:00-17:30h 17:30-18:30h MAURITANIA His Excellency the Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation Mr. Brahim Ould M Bareck CAPE VERDE The APRENMAC Project Water Department, Canary Islands Institute of Technology Mr. Gilberto Martel. 11:30 12:00h 12:00 12:30h 12:30 13:00h 16:00-17:00h Coffee break EQUATORIAL GUINEA His Excellency the Presidential Adviser for Energy Mr. Miguel Epkua Ondo GABON His Excellency the Minister of Energy and Hydraulic Resources Mr. Guy- Bertrand Mapngou. MOROCCO The Moroccan energy context: the energy strategy, opportunities and benefits: national project for the development of natural gas His Excellency the Minister Adviser for Energy, Mining, Water and Environment Mr. Abdellaziz El Gamah Contributions to the water and sanitation sector in Cape Verde and future prospects. President of the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANAS) Mr. Hércules Vieira. Councilor for Environment, Sanitation and Civil Protection of the City Council of Praia Mr. Dr. Gilberto Silva. Contributions to the energy sector and the development of biotechnology with microalgae in Cape Verde and future prospects. University of Cape Verde, Engineering and Marine Sciences Department Mr. Antúnio Barbosa. University of Cape Verde, Engineering and Marine Sciences Department Dra. Corrine Almeida. Business development opportunities in Cape Verde. (water & energy sectors)
18:30-19:00h 19.00-19.30h Friday, 20 th November 2015 Research, development & innovation Director, Canary Islands Institute of Technology Mr. Gonzalo Piernavieja. Water Department, Canary Islands Institute of Technology Mr. Baltasar Peñate. The Canary Islands, the business platform for American and Canadian companies to expand in Africa. Founder and Director of the Canadian Council in Africa Mr. Nola Kianza The contribution of vocational training to the qualification of the technical staff working in the area of renewable energy and water management General Director of Vocational Training and Adult Education Mr. Manuel Jorge 12:00-18:00h Workshops 9:00 10:00 h Multilateral programs for energy and water supply in Africa Senior Advisor Procurement Specialist, Policy Department European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Mr. Veljko Sikirica Head of Multilateral Department. Economic and Commercial Office, Embassy of Spain in Washington DC, USA Ms. Sara Hormigo 11:00h- 11:30h 11:30-12:30h 12:30-13:30h 13:30-14:30h Coffee break SENEGAL His Excellency the Minister of Post and Telecommunications Mr. Yaya Abdoul Kane His Excellency the Minister Adviser of Energy and Development of Renewable Energy Mr. Mor Ndiaye Mbaye Director of Solar Projects, Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) Mr. Ba Yoro Poulo Engineer in Electrical Engineering, National Agency for Renewable Energies (ANER) Mr. Sidy Bouya NDIAYE Deputy Director of the Department Financing for Development and Sustainability, Spanish Development Finance Company (COFIDES) Mrs. María Vidales Director of Promotion and Cooperation of the Department of Health, Bioeconomy, Climate and Nature Resources, Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) Mrs. María José Tomás Global Infrastructure Advisors LLC SEO Mr. Camilo Salomon. Bridging transatlantic opportunities through EEN network. President for the Mediterranean of the Association of United States Army ( AUSA) and partner of EAEC (European American Enterprise Council). D. Roberto Tomaiuolo. Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) 10:00 11:00h GHANA His Excellency the Director of Renewable and Alternative Energy, Ministry of Energy Mr. Wisdom Ahiataku- Togobo Head of the Renewable Energy Division, Energy Commission Mr. Kwabena A. Otu- Danquah Project Officer Off- grid Electrification, Ministry of Energy Mrs. Grace Esi Owusu ITC's experience with the private technology sector. Research, development & innovation Director, Canary Islands Institute of Technology Mr. Gonzalo Piernavieja Izquierdo. Successful cases: Implementation of decentralized wastewater treatment systems of zero or low energy costs in Cape Verde. At Hidrotecnia S.L. Mr. Pedro Manuel González Aguiar
ELMASA experience in desalination and water treatment projects in Africa. Manager ELMASA Water Technology Inc. Mr. Felipe Roque. Applus Norcontrol experience in Senegal, Mauritania and Cape Verde - EFFICIENCY- ITC Project Head of Projects, Energy Efficiency Division - - Applus Norcontrol Mr. Alejandro de León Ferrer. 16:00-18:00h Best Practices TETRATECH Executive Director of IP3, and Vice President Mr. David Baxter NOVADAYS Director Mr. Javier de Riva IPROCEL Business Development Manager Mr. Alejandro Cárdenes INGECIBER Director Mr. Miguel Ángel Moreno ACCIONA Technician at Technology Transfer Direction D. Carlos Egea Ruiz. INCLAM African Business Development Manager Mr. Rodrigo Fernández BTD Commercial Director Mr. Iñigo Elósegui Figueroa CLOSSING SESSION 21:00h Cocktail in the Conference Center Hotel Elba Carlota 12:00-18:00h Workshops