WACEE’26 will feature an exciting lineup of side events, including contests, workshops, and live demonstrations, designed to enhance engagement and knowledge-sharing in the lead-up to the main event. These side events will take various forms, such as panel discussions, masterclasses, interactive workshops, open-air activities, and other innovative projects aligned with the WACEE’26.
10:45 am – 10:50 am
Symposium – (Thinky Hearts and GIZ Nigeria) – Area 1
Welcome and Scene Setting by Moderator
10:50 am – 12:00 pm
Thinky Hearts Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge (EEIC)
The EEIC is a challenge open to students, innovators, and researchers under the age of 35 across West Africa, providing a platform for young professionals to present forward-thinking ideas that address pressing energy & sustainability challenges.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Break/Exhibition Break
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Innovation for Impact: Technology Solutions Driving the Green Economy
Abba Aliyu, Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria
Geoffrey Omedo, Technical Specialist, Climate and Energy Finance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nigeria
Omosede Imohe, Climate Finance Specialist, Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN)
Dr. Segun Adaju, CEO, Consistent Energy
10:25 am – 10:30 am
Welcome Remarks and Context Setting
10:30 am – 11:45 pm
Technical Presentation and Panel Discussion: Advancing State Electricity Markets to Enable Decentralised Renewable Energy Investment – NESP Approach
Kanneng Gwom, MD/CEO, Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC)
Ponzing Gamde, MD/CEO Plateau State Energy Corporation (PSEC)
Victor Chimere Ochiegbu, Technical Advisor, NESP – GIZ Nigeria
Chukwudi Maximilian Cyriacus, Technical Advisor, NESP – GIZ
Moderator: Jennifer Oluchi Francis, Technical Advisor, NESP – GIZ
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch Break/Exhibition Break
1:30 pm – 1:40 pm
Girls & Women Technological Empowerment Organisation (GWETO) and H2-Diplo
Women In Energy Transition – International Women’s Day Conference. Theme: “She Powers Tomorrow: When Women Give, Nigeria Gains”.
Introduction, Welcome & Scene Setting
Bisola Chris-Falegan, Program Coordinator, GWTEO
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Opening Remarks
Damilola Asaleye, Founder and Executive Director – GWTEO
Kristina Fuerst, Head of German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office, GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS
Sharon Kaburuk, Programme Component Manager, GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Keynote Address: Give to Gain: The Untold Power of Women’s Contributions to Nigeria’s Energy Future.
Ibiene Okeleke, Managing Director, Energy Training Centre
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Sector Spotlight: A short documentary titled: “Give to Gain: Stories of Women Lighting Nigeria.”
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm
Panel Discussion: What Women Gave, What Nigeria Gained: Stories from the Field
Sharon Kaburuk, Programme Component Manager, GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS
Omobola Omofaiye, General Manager, Renewable Energies Division – Levene Energy
Ibiene Okeleke, Managing Director, Energy Training Centre
Azizat Sola Gbadegesin, Independent Energy Consultant
Owen Inyang, Chief Marketing Officer, Juststandout
Christianah Madu, Founder/CEO, PrimeVolts Solar
Moderator: Damilola Asaleye, Founder and Executive Director – GWTEO
3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Synopsis, Key Takeaways, and Closing Remarks
Damilola Asaleye, Founder and Executive Director – GWTEO
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
All Participants move to the main conference area for the WACEE ’26 final closing Remarks
Official closing of WACEE’26 Trade Fair and Conference
Keynote Addresses
Photoshoot