Industry associations, sector organisations, industry leaders and experts gathered to share industry trends and insights and presented innovative solutions and best practices which will contribute to the development of the industry on the continent.
President of Huawei Sub Saharan Africa, Leo Chen, said that the quest for global carbon neutrality, energy security, and commercial value are driving the rapid development of a new international energy industry. Leo Chen indicated that in facing these challenges, Huawei as a leading ICT company, can be part of the solution. He said, “With a heavy investment in R&D, we’ve developed the most comprehensive set of technologies in ICT, and this forms our unique advantage.”
South Africa’s Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientso Ramakgopa gave a keynote address at the forum, and commended Huawei for the role it is playing in infrastructure development in Africa and in greening South Africa’s energy systems. “Huawei is brining technological advancements and innovations that help us keep pace with the developed and industrialised countries in the global north.
