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BIOVARYA Biogas Conference:<\/h1>\n

Biogas for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Kenya<\/h1>\n

AGENDA<\/h2>\n

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We welcome you to the BIOVARYA Biogas Conference on the 16th of June at the Technical University of Kenya! Please find an overview of the agenda below.<\/p>\n

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Time<\/strong><\/td>\nTopic<\/strong><\/td>\nFacilitator\/Speaker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:30 – 9:00<\/td>\nRegistration<\/td>\nSecretariat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 \u2013 9:10<\/td>\nNational Anthem and Opening Prayer (10 mins)<\/td>\nModerator\/Dr. George Chira<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 \u2013 9:20<\/td>\nWelcome Remarks and Introductions (TU-K) (10 mins)<\/td>\nDr. Bilha Eshton Gitonga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 \u2013 9:30<\/td>\nRemarks (THI) (10 mins)<\/td>\nMs. Jessica Forster\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 \u2013 9: 40<\/td>\nChairperson, Dept. of Chemical & Biosystems Engineering (5 mins) | Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (5 mins)<\/td>\nDr. John Akach | Prof. Eng. Cleophas Maende<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 \u2013 10:00<\/td>\nOpening Remarks and Keynote Address (20 mins)<\/td>\nVice-Chancellor, The Technical University of Kenya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 \u2013 10:20<\/td>\nUnveiling the Automatic Biomethane Potential Analyzer (20 mins)<\/td>\nDr. Bilha Eshton Gitonga \/ Vice-Chancellor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:20 \u2013 10:35<\/td>\nFlexi Biogas (15 mins):\u00a0Challenges faced by industry in scaling biogas solutions and lessons learned. <\/em><\/td>\nFlexi Biogas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:35 \u2013 10:50<\/td>\nSistema Bio (15 mins):\u00a0Practical experiences in biogas adoption and recommendations for sector growth.<\/em><\/td>\nSistema Bio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:50 \u2013 11:20<\/td>\nHealth Break and Networking<\/strong><\/td>\nALL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:20 \u2013 11:30<\/td>\nKIRDI (10 mins):\u00a0Applied research and technology development<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Jonathan Wavomba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:30 \u2013 11:45<\/td>\nTechnical University of Kenya (15 mins): Sustainable Implementation of Small\u2011scale Biogas Systems<\/em><\/td>\nMr. Joshua K. Ngetuny<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45 \u2013 12:00<\/td>\nGIZ (15 mins)<\/td>\nMr. Michael Okoth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 \u2013 12:15<\/td>\nCNRS (15 mins)<\/td>\nDr. Benoit Hazard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 \u2013 12:30<\/td>\nEPRA (15 mins): Policy and regulatory framework – biogas integration opportunities\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\nEPRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 -12:45<\/td>\nQ & A Session (15 mins)<\/td>\nMr. Josphat K. Mibei<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 \u2013 13:45<\/strong><\/td>\nLunch Break and Networking<\/strong><\/td>\nALL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:45 -13:50<\/td>\nNairobi County Director \u2013 Energy (5 Mins)<\/td>\nEng. Ephantus Gitonga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:50 \u2013 14:05<\/td>\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt (15 mins): Technical Aspects of Large\u2011scale Biogas Systems<\/em><\/td>\nMr. Tobias Baldauf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:05 -14:15<\/td>\nBioNet (10 mins)<\/td>\nMr. David Jesse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:15 \u2013 14:25<\/td>\nKDF\/KP\/KPS (10 mins)<\/td>\nKDF\/KP\/KPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:25 \u2013 15:00<\/td>\nPanel Discussion 1. (35 mins) |\u00a0Moderator: Dr. Johra Said Ali |\u00a0Theme: Biogas for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Kenya – Industry, Adoption and Policy<\/em> | Panelists: Dr. Jonathan Wavomba (KIRDI), Mr. Coling Obora (GreenYard Ltd); Eng. Kihara (EPRA), Eng. Ephantus Gitonga (County Director – Energy)<\/td>\nDr. Johra Said Ali<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:00 \u2013 15:35<\/td>\nPanel Discussion 2. (35 mins) |\u00a0Moderator: Dr. Eng. Claudia Bess |\u00a0Theme: Biogas for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Kenya: Financing and International Collaboration | <\/em>Panelists: Ms. Jessica Forster (THI), Dr. Benoit Hazard (CNRS), Mr. Michael Okoth (GIZ), Mr. Tobias Baldauf (THI)<\/td>\nDr. Eng. Claudia Bess<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:35 \u2013 15:45<\/td>\nClosing Remarks and Closing Prayer<\/td>\nMr. Joshua K. Ngetuny\/Volunteer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:45 \u2013 16:30<\/strong><\/td>\nNetworking and Departure<\/strong><\/td>\nALL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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