EVENT SNAPSHOT:

The first DistribuTECH Africa and co-located POWER-GEN Africa event was held from 17-19  March 2014 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa.

The world's key players converged in Cape Town for this world-class event which over the course of three days saw:

• a prestigous line up of keymote speakers that provided world perspectives about the Africa power market
  
• world-class conference programme with 6 tracks including 2 dedicated tracks to transmission & distribution
• over 150 eminent speakers delivering engaging presentations and panel discussions about the latest trends and technological advancements
• more than 100 international exhibitors showcasing the very latest products and equipment
• informative technical training workshops providing hands-on skills and development training
• engaging networking receptions that made way for excellent trade & investment and business development opportunties

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INTRODUCTION AND OPENING REMARKS:

Mr. Nigel Blackaby
Director of Conferences, PennWell International Power Group, UK

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Wolsey Barnard Deputy Director General: Policy, Planning and Clean Energy Department of Energy Republic of South Africa		Mr. Daniel B. Poneman Deputy Secretary of Energy, US Department of Energy, USA		Mr. Robert Kahimise Chief Executive Officer, Erongo RED, Namibia		Dr. Steve J. Lennon Group Executive, Sustainability, Eskom Group Holdings, Republic of South Africa

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BEST PAPER AWARDS

Technical Track

Highly Commended:  
Distributed Networks form Blind Spot to Main Player
Bruno Opitsch, Siemens

Highly Commended:
Improving Lateral Protection with Cut out-Mounted Reclosers
 Roger Martin, S&C Electric Company

Winner:  
Ethekwini Electrical Network Asset Data Capture, Gnis Enhancement and Modelling
 Coert Scherman, Aurecon


Strategic Track

Highly Commended:   
Analysis and Assessment of Communication Technologies for Smart Grid ICT Infrastructure
Joerg Mueller, Accenture

Highly Commended:
The Implementation of Phasor Measurement Technology in Eskom
Reshin Moodley, Eskom

Winner:
Applications of Energy Storage in Distribution
Michael Edmonds, S&C Electric

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MEDIA COVERAGE:

The opening of DistribuTECH Africa 2014 on Monday 17 March 2014 has achieved wide media coverage across the board - print, online and broadcast media.

For a snapshot about the latest topics being discussed, we invite you to read the articles below:

• DistribuTECH Africa is part of the global DistribuTECH brand which operates across 4 continents- Africa, North America, South America and SE Asia

• Running for over 20 years, the DistribuTECH global events network is into its third decade with an attendance base that consistently increases with each installment

• Strategically located in global growth hotspots, DistribuTECH covers all facets of the electricity delivery market

• CLICK IMAGE below for information on how to join the DistribuTECH Global Events Network.
  

The inaugural DistribuTECH Africa 2014 provides the perfect opportunity for executive management and professionals to attend the conference and exhibition and hear from  eminent international speakers from around the globe as they deliver presentations and panel discussions about the latest research, benchmark projects as well as new solutions and innovations to bridge challenges and solutions for the transmission and distribution industry.

The exhibition will also provide the chance for delegates to meet with suppliers and experience first-hand the very latest technologies serving the transmission and distribution industry.

The Conference Programme will comprise hot topics that fall under 4 broad categories: Power Delivery, Metering, System Automation and System Operation.

CLICK HERE for the Conference at a Glance with list of hot topics.

DistribuTECH Africa will address the number of challenges facing the electricity supply industry in Africa including:

• A need for investment in infrastructure
• Training and development
• Improved resource utilisation
• Electrification
• Deployment of technology to improve business performance
• Attracting investors