eNCA to broadcast live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
Submitted by: Annemarie Roodbol
“This landmark collaboration will take African Utility Week to a whole new level” African Utility Week has entered into an exclusive television broadcasting partnership with eNCA and will receive live coverage during the conference and exhibition from 12-14 May in Cape Town. The annualevent attracts more than 5000 power and water professionals from across the globe. eNCA is a 24-hour television news broadcaster focusing on South African and African stories. “It is a perfect match” “We are so pleased to join forces with eNCA and sharing the progress in the continent’s water and power industries”, says Evan Schiff, African Utility Week event director. “Energy is the driving force behind Africa’s growth and development and our conference and exhibition gather the industry to learn, share knowledge and debate the key topics to secure the future of this continent’s power and water industries. Topics will range from regional collaboration in the power sector to the untapped potential of renewable energy and investment challenges.” He continues: “eNCA is a highly respected news organisation, known for its real African stories and unbiased coverage. It is a perfect match and this landmark collaboration will take African Utility Week to a whole new level and enable us to reach so many more people who will be able to learn and engage about energy and water – scarce resources that impact each and every one of us.” The broadcasting partnership entails live crossings on each of the three event days from 12-14 May and other coverage of the event, which will feature 250 exhibitors, 190 speakers, eight conferences, free technical workshops on the expo floor, site visits, three high-profile plenary sessions and the coveted industry awards gala dinner. African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa are organised by Spintelligent, leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, and the African office of Clarion Events Ltd, based in the UK. DNV-GL has already confirmed its exclusive diamond sponsorship of the event while Accenture, Building Energy, MarelliMotori and Edison Power Group are the platinum sponsors. African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa dates and location: Exhibition & Conference: 12-14 May 2015 Industry awards: 13 May 2015 Site Visits: 15 May 2015 Location: CTICC, Cape Town Website: www.african-utility-week.com Contact: Communications manager: Annemarie Roodbol Telephone: +27 21 700 3558 Mobile: +27 82 562 7844 Email: annemarie.roodbol@spintelligent.com Notes for Editor Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd is an African media business, specialising in Exhibitions, Conferences and Publishing. Head-quartered in Cape Town with a team of 90 experienced professionals, Spintelligent is a dynamic and recognised organiser across multiple industry sectors and geographies. A specialist organiser with the ability to deliver key growth projects in the early emerging markets of the African continent. Spintelligent is the African partner office of Clarion Events Ltd, the UK based organiser operating in 36 countries worldwide with 9 subsidiary offices delivering over 500 exhibitions and conferences annually. Spintelligent delivers projects in African growth industry sectors; Power & Utilities; Energy; Mining; Education & Careers; Agriculture; Infrastructure; Military & Defence. Spintelligent delivers projects in the emerging African markets; South Africa; Nigeria; Ghana; Kenya; Tanzania; DRC; Angola; Mozambique; Zambia. Spintelligent is recognised for its print and electronic publications, with market-leading brands including Metering International, ESI Africa and Mining Review Africa. Its regular global events and exhibitions, as well as its critical business intelligence and integrated marketing services make it a leader in its field. The company’s highly skilled resources in management, marketing, research and production allow for unique products bridging the developed and developing markets.www.spintelligent.comwww.african-utility-week.com/Pages/Detail/18061
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