Speakers 2021

Speaker programme subject to change. The organiser reserves the right to change the speaker programme.

Angelina Mohanpersadh

Angelina Mohanpersadh

ED manager of Goldwind
Arif Günyar

Arif Günyar

CEO of Region Central Asia, Middle east and Africa ENERCON
Ben Backwell

Ben Backwell

Chief Executive Officer, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Boitumelo Kiepile

Boitumelo Kiepile

Head of Regulatory Affairs: South Africa Enel
Chanda Nxumalo

Chanda Nxumalo

Harmattan Renewables, Spokesperson - SAPVIA , INE Director – Exxaro
Chris Billingham 

Chris Billingham 

Head of Engineering and Analytics - Africa, Mainstream
Claude Cogill

Claude Cogill

Acting Director of SARETEC
Crispian Olver

Crispian Olver

Executive Director, Presidential Climate Commission
Daniel Struwig

Daniel Struwig

Renewable Energy Engineer, ArcVera
Daniel Zinman

Daniel Zinman

Head of Power and Renewables in RMB’s Infrastructure Sector Solutions
Darryn Allan

Darryn Allan

Trade Policy Officer European Union Delegation to South Africa
David Moncasi

David Moncasi

Accounts Manager & Sales Area Manager – Africa Nordex Energy
Davide Pasi

Davide Pasi

Head of Development, Red Rocket
Dhesen Moodley

Dhesen Moodley

Managing Director, Globeleq
Ditshego Tsebe

Ditshego Tsebe

Lead for South Africa’s first Country Investment Strategy (CIS) in the Investment and Infrastructure Office (IIO) in The Presidency
Dr Holle Linnea Wlokas

Dr Holle Linnea Wlokas

Principal at Synergy Global Consulting Ltd
Dr Kilian Hagemann

Dr Kilian Hagemann

Managing Director at G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
Dr Pierre Voge

Dr Pierre Voge

CEO of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone
Dr Stanley Semelane

Dr Stanley Semelane

Senior Researcher, Climate Services with the CSIR’s Holistic Climate Change Impact Area
Dr. Tobias Bischof-Niemz

Dr. Tobias Bischof-Niemz

Head of Department Business Development, ENERTRAG
Fowzia Davids

Fowzia Davids

Director of Bloem Consulting Services
Francis Jackon

Francis Jackon

Special Advisor, GreenCape
Gabriel Dava

Gabriel Dava

Deputy Resident Representative for South Africa, UNDP
Hammaren Govender

Hammaren Govender

Business Development - COO for Vestas
Hlengiwe Radebe

Hlengiwe Radebe

Economic Development Director, Globeleq South Africa Management Services
Humbulani Netshieneulu

Humbulani Netshieneulu

Senior Social Performance Manager
Ingo Kempken

Ingo Kempken

Sales Manager, Enercon
Izak van der Merwe

Izak van der Merwe

Consultant
Jack Radmore

Jack Radmore

Strategic Director of GreenCape
Jacobus Treurnich

Jacobus Treurnich

G7 Land Rights Manager
Janek Winand

Janek Winand

Managing Director of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in South Africa
Jason van der Poel

Jason van der Poel

Partner and Head of Energy Sector Group at Webber Wentzel
Johannes Lange

Johannes Lange

Business Development and International Markets, GEO-NET
Kai Howie

Kai Howie

Vice-Chairman of SAWEA's Policy and Markets Working Group
Karen De Bruyn

Karen De Bruyn

Head Of Development at G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
Kristoffer Böttzauw

Kristoffer Böttzauw

Director General at the Danish Energy Agency
Laura Peinke

Laura Peinke

Senior International Trade Specialist – Energy (South Africa)
Libby Hirshon

Libby Hirshon

 Sustainability Director, BioTherm Energy (BTE)
Lindani Buthelezi

Lindani Buthelezi

Technical Manager at Dorper Wind Farm
Lizelle Coombs

Lizelle Coombs

Group CEO, Angels Resource Centres
Louis Moyse

Louis Moyse

Acting Head: Contract Management and Economic Development IPP Office
Louise Paulsen

Louise Paulsen

Managing Director
Lungile L Tom

Lungile L Tom

Senior Investment Officer DBSA
Malte Meyer

Malte Meyer

Business Development Director, Vestas Southern Africa
Mamosa May

Mamosa May

Dorper Wind Farm – General Manager
Mark Tanton

Mark Tanton

Founder of and Chief Executive Officer of Red Cap Energy (Pty) Ltd
Marubini Raphulu

Marubini Raphulu

Energy and Investment Executive / MD of KMH Energy
Matthew Ash

Matthew Ash

Senior projects lawyer and Head of Energy (Southern Africa)
Matthew Simpson

Matthew Simpson

Head of Commercial, Africa, Mainstream
Meta Mhlarhi (Maponya) CA (SA)

Meta Mhlarhi (Maponya) CA (SA)

Chairperson and Co-Founder of Black Energy Professionals Association
Mike Morris

Mike Morris

Emeritus Professor at the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town & Honorary Research Associate at the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex
Miliswa Mlokoti

Miliswa Mlokoti

O&M Plant Manager Kangnas Wind Farm
Mpho Mookapele

Mpho Mookapele

Chief Executive EWSETA
Ntokozo Nkosi

Ntokozo Nkosi

Head of Commercial Office – South Africa
Ongama Mtimka

Ongama Mtimka

Director for external relations at Bophelo Impilo Development Centre
Pamela Papapetrou

Pamela Papapetrou

Founding Partner at Infra Impact Investment Managers
Peter Venn

Peter Venn

Managing Director: Africa, Windlab
Pieter Oosthuizen

Pieter Oosthuizen

Asset Director, GlobeleQ
Rebecca Thomas

Rebecca Thomas

Senior Development Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
Rentia van Tonder

Rentia van Tonder

Head: Power, Client Coverage, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank
Robert Skjodt

Robert Skjodt

Chief Executive Officer, BTE Renewables
Roberto Cecutti

Roberto Cecutti

Head of the Trade and Economic Section, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to South Africa
Samantha Ralston-Paton

Samantha Ralston-Paton

Birds and Renewable Energy Project Manager Landscape Conservation Programme
Shane Prins

Shane Prins

Manager: Generation Development and Municipal Energy Efficiency , City of Cape Town
Stephen Koopman

Stephen Koopman

Director: Business Operations, Enertrag
Takalani Maswime

Takalani Maswime

Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and  Human Resources, Cennergi
Themba Khoza

Themba Khoza

Chief Engineer: Grid Code Management System Operator – Grid Code Management Department
Theo Covary

Theo Covary

EU SA Partners for Growth Programme
Thomas Roos

Thomas Roos

Senior Research Engineer, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Titania Stefanus-Zincke

Titania Stefanus-Zincke

Country ED Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power
Tshepo Tshivhasa

Tshepo Tshivhasa

Grid Manager at EDF Renewables
Vuyolwethu Matiwane

Vuyolwethu Matiwane

Grid Manager, BTE Renewables
Wangari Muchiri

Wangari Muchiri

Coordinator of Africa WindPower
Wikus Kruger

Wikus Kruger

University of Cape Town’s Power Futures Lab’s
William Price

William Price

Enel Green Power, Country Manager, South Africa