Pacific Energy Summit,

The Pacific Energy Summit, being hosted by the New Zealand Government and the European Union. I would appreciate it if you could forward around your contacts and go directly to your members that you think would be interested.

There is a very rich opportunity for the Pacific based private sector to engage at the Energy  Investment Showcase – I have included the details below and attached for your information.  The New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully and the European Union Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs are hosting leaders from across the EU, the Pacific and other international leaders and business people at this important event and the Energy Investment Showcase is a fantastic opportunity to promote Pacific energy businesses and capability and to engage with these exciting and developing international energy projects.

Spaces are limited and companies who are interested need to express interest in attending as soon as possible. Expressions of Interest close on Friday 15th February however all spots may be allocated prior to this date.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this opportunity and event.

Regards

Kate

Pacific Energy Summit and Energy Investment Showcase

24h – 27th March 2013

Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

The Pacific Energy Summit is a unique event, bringing together Pacific island leaders, international development agencies, multilateral banks, private sector investors and companies who are working to provide efficient, clean, and affordable energy solutions for the Pacific region.

About the Pacific Energy Summit

Dependence on fossil fuels and access to affordable and reliable electricity are major burdens for Pacific island countries. The New Zealand Government and the European Union are co-hosting this Summit to provide an opportunity for Pacific island leaders to present their energy plans for reducing the use of fossil fuels through public and private sector investments in renewable electricity generation and energy efficiency (supply and demand side).

A prospectus of potential projects, including opportunities in solar energy (photovoltaics), wind energy, geothermal, hydro and bioenergy as well as energy efficiency will be presented at the Summit. This prospectus will highlight private sector opportunities for equipment and technology suppliers, energy consulting and contracting companies, providers of financial products and services, and potential independent power producers (IPPs).

About the Energy Investment Showcase

The Energy Investment Showcase will run in conjunction with the Pacific Energy Summit. It will include display booths providing the opportunity for private sector organisations, together with Pacific island countries and development agencies to showcase their products, services, expertise and solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Why participate in the Energy Investment Showcase?

This international event brings together all Pacific island countries and development agencies focussed on renewable energy and energy efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to:

·                    network with Pacific island leaders, international donor and development agencies   and financial institutions;

·                    gain knowledge of the energy goals and project initiatives within Pacific island countries;

·                    showcase and promote your organisation’s products and services;

·                    match your organisation’s expertise with potential business opportunities;

·                    find out about working in the aid and development arena; and

·                    realise opportunities including, public-private partnerships, with international development agencies.

How to register

Spaces are limited for this important event. The Pacific Energy Summit warmly invites all companies with an interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency (demand and supply side) to take part in the Energy Investment Showcase bringing together the energy needs of Pacific island countries with funding and solutions.

Please Express your interest in participating here: https://secure.tcc.co.nz/ei/getdemo.ei?id=907&s=_4KW0JGQDG

Booth Prices (Booking a booth at the Energy Investment Showcase includes partitioning, lighting, power supply, 1 x Summit Registration - registration includes attendance at the Summit sessions and one Welcome Reception ticket)

For more information please visit http://www.pacificenergysummit2013.com or contact Kate Sutton at the Pacific Cooperation Foundation email: kate@pcf.org.nz