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Event ENLIT AFRICA 2025 starts on May 20, 2025, 8:30:00 AM (Africa/Johannesburg)
Plenary part 1: Catalysing a sustainable transition: Speaker 1
Plenary
Location: Auditorium 1 - 5/20/25, 9:30 AM - 5/20/25, 9:40 AM (Africa/Johannesburg) (10 minutes)
David Ashdown
CEO at Vuka Group
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David Ashdown
CEO at Vuka Group
0217003500

Join us for an insightful opening keynote session where distinguished speakers dive into the future of energy in Africa. They’ll tackle pressing issues, showcase innovative solutions, and discuss how traditional and new energy sources are evolving. Whether you’re an energy pro, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about the future of energy, you won’t want to miss this. Let’s explore the potential and map out the path to a more sustainable energy landscape.


Inspiring conference speakers

Be inspired by the lineup of expert speakers who will share their knowledge and insights on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities.

  • Commercial and industrial power and water security
  • Wheeling frameworks and PPAs
  • Understanding climate finance and it can be leveraged to support renewable energy projects in Africa
  • Integration of battery energy storage systems
  • Addressing grid constraints and the integration of renewable energy
  • Decoding South Africa's evolving energy landscape

A conference built by industry experts

Patrick Mwesige

Managing Director,

Kanara Solutions

Kuda Mzembe

Project Developer,

Grandis Africa, Zimbabwe

Taljaard De Wet

Technical Specialist, Solar Energy,

SAPVIA

Brian Day

CEO,

South African IPP Association