Over two days, industry experts, business leaders, and key decision makers from the clean energy, water, and circular economy sectors will gather to discuss critical issues in their fields. They will engage in insightful discussions on current trends, opportunities, and challenges related to clean energy, sustainability, climate change, and hydrogen. The conference will also provide a platform for keynote speeches and business presentations, offering valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Arrival and Visitor Registration
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Green Carpet
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Welcome Addresses and Official Opening of WACEE’26 Trade Fair and Conference.
Bastian Lidzba, Delegate, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria.
Daniel Krull, Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria.
Titi Oshodi, Senior Special Advisor, Lagos State Government on Circular Economy, and Climate Change.
Ulf Brackmann, Chief Executive Officer, EnergiseImpact Group.
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Ribbon Cutting, Official Opening, and tour of WACEE’26, Photoshoot.
Bastian Lidzba, Delegate, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria.
Daniel Krull, Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Panel Discussion: Unlocking Capital for the Green Economy: Financing Clean Energy, Climate Startups, and Circular Economy Solutions in West Africa.
Titi Oshodi, Senior Special Advisor to the Lagos State Government on Circular Economy and Climate Change.
Benedict Okpala, CEO, Kiru Energy.
Dumebi Okeke, Senior Associate – Projects & Finance, Sage Grey Finance Limited.
Oiza Nicholson, Managing Director, Perazim Impact Consulting
Moderator, Hillary Elegeonye, Technical Advisor, Hydrogen and Decarbonization Diplomacy, GIZ Nigeria.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Company Presentation: Cormart Nigeria Limited.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Break / Networking.
1:00 pm – 1:05 pm
Welcome & Scene Setting.
1:05 pm – 1:25 pm
Technical Presentation: Nigeria’s Hydrogen Landscape — A 360° Assessment.
Malah Mohammed, Principal Regulatory Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
1:25 pm – 2:20 pm
Panel Discussion: How Must Nigeria’s Hydrogen Journey Continue?
Ekene Ebenebe, Head, Business Innovation & New Energies, Gas Aggregator Company of Nigeria.
Damilola Ashaleye, Co-Founder and COO, ASHDAM Solar, Executive Director – Girls and Women Technological Empowerment Organization (GWTEO).
Olayinka Ohunakin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University.
Malah Mohammed, Principal Regulatory Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Moderator: Kristina Fuerst, Head of the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office.
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm
Closing: Key Takeaways & Call To Action.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Delivering Reliable WASH systems in West Africa: Infrastructure Gaps, Investment Access and Institutional Reform.
Aderonke Adedayo, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Intervention and Donor Funds, Oyo State.
Ademola Temitayo Aderinto, Honourable Commissioner for Environment & Natural Resources, Oyo State.
Oluwasoromidayo George, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, CCHBC & Chairperson, UN Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGC).
Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communication, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé.
Moderator: Sunday Onwuha, Project Manager, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria).
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Company Presentation: Black Pelican.
3:45 pm – 3:50 pm
Closing Remarks
Sunday Onwuha: Project Manager, Energy and Environment Competence Centre, AHK Nigeria.
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm
Networking and Exhibition.
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Arrival and Visitor Registration.
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Green Carpet.
9:30 am – 9:40 am
Opening Remark
Cathrene Nwaiku, General Manager, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce, Nigeria (AHK Nigeria).
9:40 am – 10:20 am
Keynote Speeches
Duke Benjamin, Cluster Coordinator, GIZ Just Transition and Inclusion.
Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
Biodun Ogunleye, Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
10:20 am – 11:15 am
Panel Discussion: The New Nigerian Energy Landscape: Market Expansion, State Electricity Acts, and Private Sector Opportunity.
Daniel Krull, Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria.
Hon. Biodun Ogunleye, Honorable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
David Olajide, Associate, Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure Practice Group at Stren & Blan Partners.
Ayo Ademilua, President, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN.
Moderator: Alexander Akolo, Ph.D., Technical Advisor, Energy Market Reforms, GIZ Nigeria.
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Company Presentation: EnergiseImpact Group
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch / Networking
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Company Presentation: Subasol AG.
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Building Green Skills for the Future: A Framework for Addressing Competency Gaps and Accelerating the Green Transition.
Precious Onuoha, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Ibiene Okeleke, Energy Training Center.
Boluwasope Ogboye, The Bopfa Company.
Olapeju Ibekwe, One Foundation.
Moderator, Gbeke Oshinowo.
2:15 pm – 2:25 pm
Company Presentation: ILF Engineers Nigeria Limited.
2:25 pm – 3:35 pm
Panel Discussion: Distributed Energy and Industrial Growth: Can Decentralized Energy drive SME and Local Manufacturing Expansion?
Colas Mauloubier, Co-CEO Subasol AG.
Abiodun Oshodi, Managing Director, ILF Engineers Nigeria Limited.
Mr. Owe-Mba Sam, Director General, Manufacturers Power Development Company Limited.
Ulf Brackmann, Chief Executive Officer, EnergiseImpact Group
Ayomide Agbola, Country Manager, Westa Solar
Moderator: Sarah Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Regional Representative for Nigeria and West Africa, GOGLA.
3:35 pm – 4:00 pm
Official closing of WACEE’26 Trade Fair and Conference.
Closing Remarks
Photoshoot
Networking and Exhibition