Cairo – Mubasher: The 33rd edition of Egypt Energy and the fourth edition of FIREX Egypt launched as a joint new platform for innovation in the region on 26 November 2024 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo.
The MENA region's premier event in the fields of energy and fire safety will conclude on 28 November, running for three days under the auspices of the Egyptian ministries of the Electricity and Renewable Energy, Industry and Transport, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, and Environment.
Chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Gaber Desouky, inaugurated the two exhibitions as he represents the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, according to a press release.
Desouky commented on launching the two regional events by saying: "This event truly showcases Egypt’s growing role as a regional hub for clean energy.”
He elaborated: “With the government actively signing numerous agreements for renewable energy generation, major projects are set to unfold by 2028 and 2029. This defining moment will propel us toward adopting groundbreaking technologies and forging strategic partnerships.”
Desouky concluded: “These efforts are key to achieving Egypt’s vision for a sustainable future, where we strike the perfect balance between development and protecting the environment."
Egypt Energy as well as FIREX 2024 are organised by Informa Markets, bringing together more than 180 exhibitors from 25 countries in addition to 10,000 visitors.
The exhibitions further has 30 strategic partners and more than 200 B2B meetings planned.
Commenting on launching Egypt Energy 2024, Group Director of the Energy Events at Informa Markets, Mark Ring, said: "This year’s event captures the dynamic global shifts in renewable energy and fire safety, as global energy investments are projected to surpass $3 trillion for the first time in 2024, with $2 trillion allocated to clean energy technologies and infrastructure.”
Ring noted: “This event serves as a key platform for exchanging ideas on global policies and market transformations, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in this field, and reinforcing Egypt’s position as a regional leader in the energy sector."
The Egypt Energy exhibition promotes innovation in the energy sector and supports the transition to renewable and clean energy. It also focuses on the latest innovations across the entire energy chain, such as power generators, energy storage and management systems, critical and backup energy, high and low voltage cables, solar and green energy, and waste-to-energy solutions.
Meanwhile, FIREX 2024 is dedicated to the fire safety sector and is the only specialised event in this field in Egypt. This year’s event covers topics like the importance of insurance and risk management in combating fires and ensuring business continuity. This is in addition to discussing the latest fire-fighting technologies and systems to improve occupational health and safety standards in North Africa.
From his part, Medhat Shawky, Exhibitions Manager at Informa Markets Egypt, said: "We are proud that the exhibition is supported by the Egyptian government, reflecting the vital role it plays in raising awareness about the latest fire prevention technologies and reaffirming Egypt’s position as a key supporter of innovation and advanced solutions in this field."
On the sidelines of the exhibitions there will be “a women in Energy networking reception” to exchange experiences, celebrate women’s contributions, and enhance their leadership role. This is in addition to the Renewable Energy Leadership Forum which highlights the rapid growth of the renewable energy market in the MENA region.
In addition, there is the Future Electricity Systems Forum which focuses on challenges and innovations in decentralised energy and the electric vehicle market, alongside The Africa Business Roundtable meeting to provide an ideal platform for networking among industry leaders.
