Together in one room:
INDUSTRY | PUBLIC SECTOR | ENERGY EXPERTS | FUNDERS
FRIDAY 3 MARCH 10AM
PORTSIDE | CAPE TOWN
If you are keen to have your voice heard, by the right people, join us and book here
The opening address will be delivered by Minister Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities in the Western Cape
Panel 1:
TALKING ENERGY: SHEDDING LIGHT ON HOSPITALITY & THE PUBLIC SECTOR
An engaging fireside chat, featuring leaders in the accommodation- and restaurant industry, alongside key decision makers and stakeholders in the public sector, where we unpack the current and future landscape in our city and province. This robust Q&A will bring the two parties to the table to discuss practical solutions to the energy crisis affecting the hospitality sector.
Hosted by Neil Hughes
Managing Director, Providence Hospitality & Quivertree Digital Hospitality Solutions
FEDHASA Cape Board member
Panelists
Alwie Lester
Special Advisor to the Western Cape Premier
Rashid Toefy
Deputy Director General: Economic Operations
Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape
Julie Keulder
Back of House Operations
Jonkershuis Constantia and Blockhouse Kitchen
Glyn Taylor
Joint CEO: Century City Conference Centre & Hotels
FEDHASA Cape Board member
Emile Langenhoven
General Manager, Lanzerac
Augustine Rakata
Head of Operations, Orderlords
Panel 2:
TALKING ENERGY: SWITCHING ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS
This session focuses on sustainability, alternative energy resources and funding. Panelists include energy experts, economists and bankers who will share practical ways in which to future-proof your business. Meet energy experts who are driving a plan B for South Africa’s energy crisis. You’ll discover what alternatives exist, how to fund these and what local and provincial governments are doing to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis for citizens and businesses affected by the crippling load shedding. It
Hosted by Monwabisi Thethe
CEO, Brand Contact
FEDHASA Cape Board member
Panelists
Nishen Brijraj
Deputy Director: Energy (Green Economy), Western Cape Government
Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Shane Prins
Manager for Generation Development, City of Cape Town
Bernhard Meyer
Capital Investments, National Department of Tourism
Kyle Durham
FNB: Sustainable Finance & ESG Solutions
Khudusela Pitje
CEO, New GX Capital
George Johnston
Director of Vantage by Energy-Solutions SA
Mathew Koller
General Manager, Fungi Utilities
CLOSING
Alderman James Vos
Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town
Lesego Majatladi
Managing Director, Latitude Aparthotels
FEDHASA Cape Board Member
