WAPIC To Tackle Prevailing Energy Issues

Huawei will be sponsoring the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) for the third time in a row.

The event director, WAPIC, Claire O’Connel said, “We are absolutely thrilled that Huawei has given WAPIC the seal of approval for the third time in a row, we take our task of gathering the best on the industry to discuss the challenges and successes very seriously and as market leader, Huawei, should be part of that conversation. We once again look forward to their contribution to this year’s conference and exhibition.”

WAPIC, a flagship, regional conference and exhibition, will return to Lagos with an exciting interactive programme that reflect the dynamic energy landscape of the region and will once again attract some 2000 power professionals, high-level experts and industry moguls during its 13th edition.

Headlining the event is the MD, Huawei Nigeria, Mr. Li Beifang. He will be speaking at the opening session.

Other speakers at the conference are the Deputy Director of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering (CSEE), Liu Jianming, President, Energy Industry Enterprise, Business group, Jerry Ji, Marketing Director , Department of Huawei IoT Solutions, David Randolph Hoelscher and Engr. Abayomi Adebisi.

SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will also be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new solutions, game changing technology and inventions for the power industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during WAPIC.

The third edition of the hugely successful West African Power Industry Awards will also take place at this year’s WAPIC during a gala dinner evening when industry pioneers and projects will be recognised and celebrated in seven different categories.