Global Energy and Infrastructure Conference 2018

We are in the midst of a substantive transition to clean energy and a more efficient use of energy. A variety of international initiatives – the European Energy Strategy 2030, the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative and Sustainable Energy for All to name but a few – are setting the course for an efficient and sustainable future of energy. Creating an efficient energy infrastructure as well as guaranteeing energy security while fostering renewable alternatives are key to a successful energy transition. While energy generation remains a cornerstone of a green transition, the efficient use and storage of power and heat are gaining importance for the energy transition. These challenges require countries and economies across the globe to cooperate in an unprecedented manner. Political momentum and the availability of billions of funding will unlock business potentials in the fields of renewables and energy efficiency. However, in order to overcome barriers to the future of energy, businesses and public authorities face a variety of challenges:

• How can we effectively foster a sustainable and secure energy supply?
• How can we enable and renew the energy infrastructure?
• How can public investments activate private capital for a sustainable future?

The Global Energy and Infrastructure Conference 2018 brings together high-level experts from key institutions and practitioners from across Europe, Central Asia and Africa. By providing insights into funding landscapes, hands-on implementation knowledge and opportunities to network with public and private partners, we provide a valuable platform for best-practice exchange and business matchmaking. The opportunity for exchange with high-level speakers and participants will facilitate face-to-face learning between key stakeholders from within the energy and energy infrastructure sectors. Among others, the following questions will be addressed during the conference:

• Which cross-cutting challenges and solutions need to be solved for a green and secure future of energy?
• How to find the right partners for solid and sustainable project implementation?
• How to blend public and private finance?
• How can energy security be ensured?
• Who provides the key infrastructure for centralised energy systems?
• What role can Public-Private-Partnerships play in the financing of energy systems?
• Does fossil energy still have a role to play during the transition?

CEOs, Directors, High Level Public Servants and further Experts and Energy Professionals from
institutions and organisations such as:

• Central and regional business and development agencies
• National Investment, Development and Private Banks
• National and regional ministries and agencies in the fields of Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Regional Development, Infrastructure and Research
• Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
• Public and private energy providers
• Private companies/SMEs
• Technology clusters
• Agencies for development cooperation
• International, European and national organisations and NGOs
• Higher Education Institutions and research institutes

• Which financing models can best revive your energy infrastructure?
• How to effectively blend private and public finance for large scale energy and infrastructure projects?
• How to facilitate market development for energy and heat efficiency?
• Which international and European finance can you tap for your energy and energy infrastructure projects?
• How to reduce barriers to private financing?
• How to foster job creation through the energy transition?
• How can you ensure cost-efficient electrification through off-grid facilities?
• How to find the right partners for solid and sustainable project implementation?
• How to ensure energy safety while transitioning to renewables in the midterm?
• How to decrease the cost of capital through blending schemes?
• What energy / infrastructure investment needs and business potentials currently exist in Africa, Central Asia and Europe?
• Is there a role to play for fossil energy during the energy transition?

• Find new partners / investors for future energy projects and exchange know-how
• Meet high level energy experts and energy professionals from all over the world
• Discover new opportunities for financing energy projects in Central Asia, Africa and Europe
• Save money and profit from a wide range of funding & financial instruments offered by the EU, global partners and national institutions and banks
• Discuss your challenges and experiences with our qualified speakers and receive practical advice for your day-to-day work
• Save time and resources by avoiding common mistakes and profit from useful tips from experts in the fields of funding, and project implementation