2022 Agenda



Note: Below is the agenda from the 2022. The agenda for September 2023 is currently in development. If interested in speaking, please see the 2023 Call for Speakers.
 
Tuesday, 13 September 2022

Note: Subect to change. All times are British Standard Time, BST (UTC +1)

1:00 - 5:00 pm
CANBURY ROOM --   Masterclass: End-to-End Microgrid Design and Financing for Off-Grid Systems    abstract

Gommyr Power Networks
Arnaud Henin, microgrids expert

Arnaud Henin
Managing Director
Gommyr Power Networks    bio

Schneider Electric, microgrids
Francisco Barcelo, microgrids expert

Francisco Barcelo
Microgrid Commercial VP
Schneider Electric   bio
 
Wednesday, 14 September 2022

8:00 - 9:00 am      Continental Breakfast and Registration

9:00 - 9:30 am
Laying the Cornerstone for a Sustainable 21st Century Microgrid Sector

ARE, microgrids
Jens Jaeger, microgrids expert
Jens Jaeger
Director of Policy & Business Development
Alliance for Rural Electrification   bio

9:30 - 10:00 am
  Rethinking Last Mile Connectivity: Why Does the Holistic Approach Make Sense?    abstract

Africa GreenTec, microgrids
Lucia Kamati, microgrids expert

Lucia Kamati
International Business Development Senior Manager
Africa GreenTec   bio

10:00 - 10:30 am
Presentation by The Carbon Trust

Carbon Trust, microgrids
Matthew Willis, Microgrids expert

Matthew Willis
Senior Incubation Manager
The Carbon Trust   bio

10:30 - 11:00 am      Networking Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:30 am
Designing the Grid of the Future to End Energy Poverty Together Faster: Lessons from the 'Twaake' pilot project in Uganda    abstract

Power for All
Kristina Skierka, microgrids expert

Kristina Skierka
CEO
Power for All    bio
11:30 - 12:00 pm
Large Hybrid Microgrid Projects: EDF Renewables Business Cases    abstract

ARE, microgrids
Alexis Chalot, microgrids expert

Alexis Chalot
Vice President - Storage, Microgrid, and New Business
EDF Renewables   bio

12:00 - 12:30 pm
Innovative Renewable Energy Business Models That Are Based on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus    abstract

EnGreen, microgrids
Carlo Tacconelli, Microgrids expert

Carlo Tacconelli
Co-Founder and CEO
EnGreen Solutions   bio

12:30 - 1:30 pm      Lunch Break
 
1:30 - 2:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Accelerating Energy Access in Africa: Smart Integration of Solar Home Systems and Mini-grids    abstract

Engie, microgrids
Randa Mrabat, microgrids expert

Randa Mrabat
Product & Commercial Manager
ENGIE Energy Access   bio

1:30 - 2:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  The Role of Electric Cooperatives in Expanding Access to Electricity    abstract

NRECA, microgrids
Frank Bergh, microgrids expert

Frank Bergh
Senior Engineer
NRECA International   bio
 
2:00 - 2:30 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Energy Management and SCADA Technology Strategies for Hybrid Energy Systems

Elum Energy, microgrids
Cyril Colin, microgrids expert

Cyril Colin
Co-founder and CEO
Elum Energy   bio

2:00 - 2:30 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Speeding and Scaling the Deployment of Microgrids    abstract

Schneider Electric, microgrids
Francisco Barcelo, microgrids expert

Francisco Barcelo
Microgrid Commercial VP
Schneider Electric   bio
 
2:30 - 3:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  How Data Can Help to Grow Microgrid and Renewable Energy Business Worldwide    abstract

Deepbloo, microgrids
Alexandre Guillemot, microgrids expert

Alexandre Guillemot
President and Co-founder
Deepbloo   bio

2:30 - 3:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Advancements in Data Aggregation and Data Analysis for Mini-grids    abstract



Odyssey Energy Solutions
Joan Tarrago, microgrids expert
Joan Tarragó
Vice President, Business Development
Odyssey Energy   bio
 
3:00 - 3:30 pm      Networking Coffee Break
 
3:30 - 4:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Energy Cloud: Leveraging IoT to Scale Renewables-based Microgrids    abstract

New Sun Road, microgrids
Michael Goldbach, microgrids expert
Michael Goldbach
Chief Product Officer
New Sun Road   bio
3:30 - 4:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Minigrids and Energy Hubs as Pathways to Universal Electricity Access for Rural Communities in Africa    abstract

University of Southampton, microgrids
AbuBakr Bahaj, microgrids expert
Prof AbuBakr S. Bahaj
Energy & Climate Change Division / Sustainable Energy Research Group
University of Southampton   bio
 
4:00 - 4:30 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Modular Cooling for Agricultural Products and Ice Storage for Load Shifting in Microgrids    abstract

Phaesun, microgrids
Florian Martini, microgrids expert

Florian Martini
Project Manager Research & Innovation
Phaesun GmbH Germany   bio
4:00 - 4:30 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Off-Grid Solar Energy And Agribusiness Expansion in Africa    abstract

Victron Energy, microgrids
Clément Joulain, microgrids expert

Clément Joulain
Sales Manager - Afrique de l'Ouest, Centrale & Madagascar
Victron Energy   bio
 
4:30 - 5:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Beyond Billing: Leveraging Digital Grid Management Solutions to Run Profitable Micro & Mini-Grids    abstract

Sparkmeter, microgrids
Morayo Osiyemi, microgrids expert

Morayo Osiyemi
Director, Utility Business Development
SparkMeter   bio

4:30 - 5:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Mozambique's Mini-Grid Market Development & Opportunities    abstract

SNV, microgrids
Martijn Veen, microgrids expert

Martijn Veen
Global Head of Energy
SNV   bio
 
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Drink Reception
 
Thursday, 15 September 2022

8:00 - 9:00 am      Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 am
The Global South - Renewable Energy & Micro-Grid Trends and Finance Issues in Off-Grid and Rural Locations    abstract

Gommyr Power Networks
Arnaud Henin, microgrids expert

Moderator:
Arnaud Henin
Managing Director
Gommyr Power Networks   bio

Ryse Energy
Laura Corcoran, microgrids expert

Laura Corcoran
Chief Business Development Officer
Aptech Africa   bio

Africa GreenTec, microgrids
Lucia Kamati, microgrids expert

Lucia Kamati
International Business Development Senior Manager
Africa GreenTec   bio

SNV, microgrids
Martijn Veen, microgrids expert

Martijn Veen
Global Head of Energy
SNV   bio

Smart Villages, microgrids
Brernie Jones, microgrids expert

Bernie Jones
CEO
Smart Villages Research Group   bio

DNV, microgrids
Drew Lebowitz, microgrids expert

Drew Lebowitz
Energy Access Team Lead, Energy Storage Engineering
DNV   bio

Husk Power Systems, microgrids
William Brent, microgrids expert

William Brent
Chief Marketing Officer
Husk Power Systems   bio

10:30 - 11:00 am      Networking Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: The Impact of Covid-19 and the Ukraine War on the Global Mini-Grid Business    abstract

Sunkofa Energy
Irene Calve Saborit, microgrids expert

Moderator:
Irene Calvé Saborit
Chief Executive Officer
Sunkofa Energy    bio

Engie
Marie Testard, microgrids expert

Marie Testard
Head of Investment and Advisory for Mini-Grids
Engie PowerCorner    bio

Engie
Nicole Kugelmass, microgrids expert

Nicole Kugelmass
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Investments
SunFunder    bio

Gaia Impact Fund
Mathilde Sirbu, microgrids expert

Mathilde Sirbu
Operation & Finance Manager
Sunkofa Energy    bio

InfraCo Africa
Clara Villain, microgrids expert

Clara Villain
Business Development Manager, West and Central Africa
InfraCo Africa    bio

12:00 - 1:00 pm      Lunch Break
 
1:00 - 1:30 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Connecting Distributed Solar Assets to Environmental Markets: The D-REC Initiative and Financing the Energy Transition    abstract

D-REC Initiative
Harry Demetriou, microgrid expert

Harry Demetriou
Senior Specialist, Clean Energy
South Pole   bio

1:00 - 1:30 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Open Source for Energy Access: A New Phase for the Sector    abstract

EnAccess Foundation
Vivien Barnier, microgrids expert

Vivien Barnier
CEO
EnAccess Foundation   bio
 
1:30 - 2:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Energy Transition in the Pacific: Lessons learned from Chuuk, Micronesia    abstract

Trama TecnoAmbiental
Roger Sallent Cuadrado, microgrid expert

Roger Sallent Cuadrado
Regional Team Leader, Asia-Pacific
Trama TecnoAmbiental, S.L.   bio

1:30 - 2:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Reducing Cost and Emissions of Hybrid Microgrids through Advanced EMS Solutions and Weather Forecast    abstract

Naldeo
Simon Scolan, microgrids expert

Simon Scolan
Lead Developper, Microgrid Controller
Naldeo Technologies & Industries   bio
 
2:00 - 2:30 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Smart Battery Rental System For Last Mile Consumers and E-Mobility: A Profitable Key Maker Business For Microgrid Operators    abstract

Mobile Power
Luke Buras, microgrids expert

Luke Buras
Chief Operating Officer
Mobile Power   bio

2:00 - 2:30 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  The Benefits of a Single Seamless Digital Platform to Provide Simulation, Operation, Audit and Optimisation of Microgrids    abstract

John Zamick, microgrids expert

John Zamick
Founder and CEO
Smarter Microgrid Limited   bio
 
2:30 - 3:00 pm      Networking Coffee Break
 
3:00 - 3:30 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) presentation

AMDA, microgrids
Jessica Stephens, Microgrids expert

Jessica Stephens
CEO
AMDA   bio

3:00 - 3:30 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  The Role of Mobile Operators and Mobile Technology in Driving the Growth of the Microgrid Ecosystem in Low- and Middle-Income Countries    abstract

GSMA
George Kibala Bauer, microgrids expert

George Kibala Bauer
Director, Digital Utilities
GSMA   bio
 
3:30 - 4:00 pm
TRACK A - SOPWITH 1  Unlocking the Value of Co-Located Solar and Energy Storage    abstract

GridBeyond
Chris Smith, microgrids expert

Chris Smith
Asset Development Director
GridBeyond   bio
3:30 - 4:00 pm
TRACK B - SOPWITH 2  Global Best Practices in Operations and Maintenance    abstract

60Hertz Energy
Piper Foster Wilder, microgrids expert

Piper Foster Wilder
Founder and CEO
60Hertz Energy   bio