The Eighth African Rift Geothermal Conference (Virtual).
The Government of the Republic of Kenya will be hosting the Eighth African Rift Geothermal (ARGeo-C8) Virtual Conference in partnership with UNEP, GDC, KenGen, GAK, AUC and IGA-ARB. The ARGeo-C8 VIRTUAL conference will be facilitated by UNEP, in Nairobi, and will run from 2nd to 6th November 2020 as originally planned with the exception of the Field Trips. The Conference thus consists of:
The theme of ARGeo-C8 Virtual conference is: “Seizing the Moment: Investing in Geothermal Resources for Sustainable Development”. The main objective of this virtual conference is to promote regional cooperation, create an information exchange platform on exploration, development, investment and utilization of the geothermal resources in the region and elsewhere in the world. This virtual international conference will bring together policy makers, technical experts as well as developers and financiers of international and regional delegates.
The conference will provide an online platform to explore solutions how to: (i) mitigate the risks associated with resource exploration, (ii) attract private developers to fast track geothermal development, (iii) reduce lead times in developing geothermal projects, (iv) to leverage investment to stimulate the growth of industry, and (iv) to effectively develop, construct, and operate successful geothermal power plants.
Call
for AbstractsKey
Dates
OPEN
Call for Submission of Full Papers
OPEN
Full Papers Submission deadline
OPEN
Technical Papers Review
1 August to 15th August 2020
Notification to Authors for final acceptance and corrections
16 August to 30th August 2020
Deadline for Final Technical papers submissions
15th September 2020
Notification to authors of assignment of papers for presentation
30 September 2020
ARGeo - C1
First African Rift Geothermal Conference
2006, Ethiopia
ARGeo - C2
Second African Rift Geothermal Conference
2008, Uganda
ARGeo - C3
Third African Rift Geothermal Conference
2010, Djibouti
ARGeo - C4
Fourth African Rift Geothermal Conference
2012, Kenya
ARGeo - C5
Fifth African Rift Geothermal Conference
2014, Tanzania
ARGeo - C6
Sixth African Rift Geothermal Conference
2016, Ethiopia
ARGeo - C7
Seventh African Rift Geothermal Conference
2018, Rwanda
Mother nature has bestowed our continent the abundance of geothermal resources. It is now our duty to develop these resources and thus spur development in this region. There is no doubt that we are in “Geothermal Era”, and we need to harness this resource now with the urgency it deserves. In this context, this conference will give opportunity to create a platform to discuss on how to fast track the development of geothermal resource in the region. Delegates who will participate in this conference are expected to:
- Meet key policy makers central to the growth of the geothermal sector in the region
- Maximize their presence in the world’s most exciting geothermal region
- Discuss crucial challenges of streamlining project development, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Be the first to hear about forth coming geothermal project opportunities in the region
- Hear from developer first hand case studies and learn from their experiences
- Learn what makes successful geothermal projects
- Make local and international partnerships that will consolidate one’s business’ standing in the region.
- Get an opportunity to make business partnerships and hold private meetings with interested companies
This conference provides an opportunity to establish relationships and raise exhibitors/sponsors company profile in the region.Taking sponsorship or an exhibition stand is the most targeted and cost effective way of reaching key industry decision makers. With an audience of government, geothermal developers, investors and energy companies, ARGeo-C8 is the ideal platform for you to meet the right people face to face and create new business relationships that are vital in consolidating your business’ position in the geothermal industry.
You will:
- Connect and gain access to key decision makers
- Meet new clients and reaffirm relationships with existing ones
- Understand the needs of potential clients and tailor your services to meet them
- Establish your company’s position amongst industry movers and shakers
- Benchmark your strategy with other major solution providers;
- Make the right connections to ensure the future success of your business
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Catalyzing Investment for Geothermal Development
Seizing the Moment: Investing in Geothermal for Sustainable Development