About ARGeo-C10
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) will be hosting the Tenth African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C10) in partnership with UN Environment Programme (UNEP), African Geothermal Association (AGA), and other international partners involved in geothermal sector in the region. The conference will be held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 11 – 17 November 2024.
The Conference consists of:
11-12 November 2024: The Pre-Conference Short Courses.
Four geothermal training courses will be held two days prior to the 10th Africa Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C10) from 11-12 November 2024. These pre-conference short courses, are aimed at building and enhancing capacity and knowledge exchange in geothermal resource exploration and development value chain, within the continent.
13-15 November 2024: The Main Conference
The aim of this main conference is to promote regional cooperation, create an information exchange platform on the exploration, development, investment and utilization of the geothermal resources in the region. The overarching theme of the conference is "Accelerating Geothermal Resources to Net Zero Emissions"
The main conference will consist of various plenary sessions, a Ministerial Roundtable, Breakout Parallel Technical Sessions that entail oral presentations of technical papers, and the Annual AGA Meeting
16-17 November 2024: Post Conference Field Trip
A field visit to the Mbeya- Ngozi area geothermal prospects and various safari tours wil be organized on 16-17 November 2024. Delegates of the Tenth African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C10) will be selected to spend two days post-conference sampling Tanzania’s countryside.
Exhibitions
The conference will also provide opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their projects, products, equipment and services. It wil serve as an opportune time for business networking, sharing of experiences and knowledge with lead personalities and institutions in the geothermal sector from Africa and elsewhere in the world. It will also provide a platform for exhibitors to lay down strategies on how to harness Africa’s abundant geothermal resource, now estimated at 20,000MWe.s.
Conference Topics
These are the main topics of discussions at the ARGeo-C10 Conference
Geothermal Power Generation
This conference aims to provide a comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in geothermal power generation.
Geothermal Direct Use Application
With applications far beyond electricity generation, its direct use offers a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for various sectors, including: Agriculture and Aquaculture,etc.
Policy, strategy and regulatory framework for accelerting the scaling-up of geothermal industry
Accelerating the scaling-up of the geothermal industry requires robust policy, strategic frameworks, and supportive regulatory environments.
Financing renewable energy projects
This conference aims to address RE projects challenges by bringing together key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions and strategies for financing renewable energy projects.
Environmental and social impacts in geothermal developments
This conference aims to provide a platform for experts and stakeholders to discuss these impacts and explore strategies for achieving sustainable geothermal development.
Case studies of geothermal development
This conference aims to explore best practices and lessons learned through case studies of successful and challenging geothermal development projects both regionally and worldwide.
Geothermal Exploration - geology, geochemistry, geophysics, etc.
This conference delves into the diverse geological, geochemical, and geophysical techniques employed in uncovering the Earth's hidden heat, laying the foundation for sustainable geothermal development.
Drilling technologies
This conference will delve into the latest advancements and challenges in geothermal drilling technologies, exploring innovations that are pushing boundaries and paving the way for the next generation of geothermal projects.
Reservoir Engineering
This conference will focus on the latest advancements in geothermal reservoir engineering, bringing together experts to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions.
Capacity and skill development in geothermal including student papers
This conference focuses on capacity and skill development in the geothermal sector from both an institutional perspective and an individual perspective, highlighting innovative approaches to education, training, and workforce development.
Contribution of Geothermal to PtX
Power-to-X (PtX) technologies encompasses a range of clean energy conversion processes that transform renewable electricity into valuable fuels, chemicals, and other products, offering a promising pathway towards a sustainable future.
Leveraging Carbon Markets in Africa
This conference will explore how geothermal resources can play a critical role in driving sustainable development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and unlocking financial opportunities through carbon crediting mechanisms.
Conference Portfolio
These include, the conference circulars, sponsorship package, field trips, speakers, partners, registration details, exhibition, visa requirements, hotels, etc.
Frequently Ask Questions
Below kindly find the frequeantly asked questions and perhaps you will find what you are looking for or any other querries.
What does ARGeo-C10 consist of
The Conference consists of: (i) 11-12 November 2024: The Short Courses; (ii) 13-15 November 2024: The Main Conference; (iii) 16-17 November 2024: The Field Trip.
Where and when were the previous conferences held?
The Conferences have been hosted under the auspices of the UNEP Africa Geothermal Development facility Programme (ARGeo). The nine previous biennial conferences were held in Ethiopia (2006), Uganda (2008), Djibouti (2010), Kenya (2012), Tanzania (2014), Ethiopia (2016), Rwanda (2018), a virtual one in Kenya (2020) and in Djibouti (2022).
What is the aim of this ARGeo C10 Conference?
The aim of this biennial conference is to promote regional cooperation, create an information exchange platform on the exploration, development, investment and utilization of the geothermal resources in the region.
Will there be field trips?
Post conference field trips will feature geothermal fields in Mbeya (i.e Songwe and Ngozi)together with serene sites of the Ngorongoro crater and Manyara National Park
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee for the main conference will be 500 USD. These fee will be for all conference facilities (bags, giveaways, proceedings of papers (CD) etc and Lunch, official dinners). Fees for accompanying delegates will have a standard rate of USD 300
Are there any fellowships?
Fellowships will be offered to African participants from within the region. These will be for those whose papers have been accepted. The number of Fellowships that can be granted will be largely dependent on the amount of money that can be raised for this purpose
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