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12th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo
Revitalising nature, climate and the sustainable ocean economy
Economist Impact, with the support of official host The Nippon Foundation, is hosting the 12th World Ocean Summit in Tokyo in 2025. With over 14,000 islands, 347,000km of coastline and a blue economy that is forecasted to reach 28 trillion yen by 2030, Japan as a maritime nation offers a rich cultural and historical perspective.
The summit convenes the widest cross-section of the ocean community from business and finance to government, national and international policy-makers, civil society and academia. It is designed to instigate action to develop the sustainable ocean economy; to encourage new partnerships across industries, with NGOs, scientists, technology developers and investors. By bringing together all stakeholders in the ocean ecosystem, the summit provides the perfect platform to inspire new synergies, solutions and strategies on the track to meet the 2030 targets in UN SDG 14.
The 12th annual summit will focus on the transition to a sustainable ocean economy, ocean stewardship, strategies to restore ocean health, advancements in marine technology and collaborative efforts to address ocean pollution. The agenda will include a series of “How to” workshops designed to generate tangible action points and key takeaways to enable organisations to instigate change and make an impact on the journey towards a healthier ocean.
The summit in Tokyo will continue action-based conversations on the key themes from recent World Ocean Summits, as well as provide a vital opportunity for participants from Asia to engage with the global ocean community ahead of the United Nations Oceans Conference in June 2025.
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Düsseldorf Areal Böhler - 2 DaysWednesday
March 12
2025Circular Valley Convention: Uniting Industries for a Circular Tomorrow
The Circular Valley Convention is the platform for the industrial circular economy.
It covers the entire spectrum of the circular economy in all its dimensions and brings together top decision-makers from companies, start-ups, research, politics and society in one place.
Across materials and industries, it presents the entire spectrum of circular solutions, strategies and business models for all phases of the circular economy. As an international convention, the Circular Valley Convention includes top-class conferences, an expo and exclusive events. It offers space for knowledge exchange and networking at the highest level and promotes synergies and innovations. This makes it an important driver for the transformation to the circular economy of the future.
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Intersolar Summit Africa 2025
Intersolar Summit Africa is the premier B2B solar conference poised to illuminate the future of renewable energy in the vibrant heart of Nairobi, Kenya. Set against the dynamic backdrop from March 12-13, 2025, this summit is your gateway to engaging with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers shaping Africa’s solar landscape.
With an anticipated gathering of 250 attendees, the Summit attracts a diverse spectrum of professionals including solar developers, EPC contractors, investors, government representatives, and technology providers. This targeted audience ensures unparalleled networking opportunities and direct access to key decision-makers driving solar initiatives across the continent.
The areas of focus include Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, Charging Infrastructure, and Grid Management.
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The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit is the ultimate gathering for capital and connections in global infrastructure. Over 4 days, immerse yourself in expert-led content, tackle industry challenges, and gain the insights you need to stay ahead in a competitive market.
Network with 3,000+ top investors, fund managers, and strategic partners. Build relationships, secure capital, and power your next big move.
Don’t miss out – register now and take your place at the forefront of infrastructure investing.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
The agenda for the 2025 event will be launched shortly.
If you are interested in speaking at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit 2025, please contact:
James Hatwell | james.hatwell@pei.group | +44(0)20 3994 7961
Take a look at the the 2024 agendas across the 6 forums
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Brazzaville, The Republic of Congo - 3 DaysMonday
March 24
2025Congo Energy & Investment Forum
Securing Growth and Investment in a New Era
The Republic of the Congo will host the first-ever Congo Energy & Investment Forum on 24-26 March 2025, connecting project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers. Organized by Energy Capital & Power in collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, this platform enables candid dialogue, facilitating new investments and deals in the country’s energy sector.
Unique to the country’s history, the event will showcase partnership and investment opportunities in the hydrocarbon exploration, gas monetization, green energy and downstream industries across the continent, with a focus on the Republic of the Congo as a key energy investment destination across oil, gas and power sectors.
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West Africa Business, Trade, and Investment Conference
Are you interested in Trade/Business and Investment Opportunities in West Africa? Did you know? There are 15 countries in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. ECOWAS works to promote co-operation in the region on a range of economic and political issues including conflict resolution.
The countries of West Africa have a population of 245 million. About 65 percent of them live in rural areas.
Eight countries in the region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo) are members of the West Africa Economy and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and share a common currency, a common central bank, a development bank, a regional stock exchange and a common banking regulator. The region’s economic growth has averaged only 2.5 percent during the past three years while its population has been growing by 2.2 percent a year. It is estimated that economic growth of about 6-7 percent a year would be required to meet the goal of cutting extreme poverty in half by 2030.
Marry this with with the vast and untapped economic potentials of the region, clearly there are several things to do, look inward and generate and build her own wealth reserves.
At the West Africa Trade and Investment Conference, several strategies will be explored to further unlock wealth in the region and promote existing projects. Specifically, this event serves as an aggregation of the finest projects, thought leaders, opportunities, networks, and linkages.
Expected participants include: – Multilateral Agencies – Government Officials, – Corporate Leaders – Trade Professionals – Community Leaders – Executive Directors – Major Donors/Funders – Entrepreneurs, – Innovators – Start-ups and MSMEs and – Senior Staff/Board Members
To participate in this event, https://lnkd.in/dmtJ9gYe
Time: 9:00 AM ET
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ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025
ABOUT THE EVENT
EAIF is the top annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering business and investor partnerships for the purpose of sustainable electricity access, decarbonisation, economic growth and fighting against climate change.
EAIF 2025 is organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, and supported by GET.invest, a European programme mobilising investment in renewable energy. GET.invest is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria.
This special 10-year edition will bring together over 1,000 participants, both in-person and online, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive experience.
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