
Visit AFRY at AFRICA 2023 in Uganda
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Water storage and hydropower development for Africa
The AFRICA 2023 conference, organized by The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams in collaboration with the governments of Uganda, brings together experts from around the world to focus on issues of specific to Africa in the field of water storage and hydropower development.
The agenda covers the topics of cross-border collaboration for transboundary schemes, challenging sites and climate resilience, as well as capacity building and training.
The World Bank, African Development Bank, and the African Union, have all contributed to the programme and Uganda is an enthusiastic local partner for AFRICA 2023. International delegates will meet for three days of sessions in beautiful surroundings, attend workshops and training seminars, and take tours of hydro schemes. There will be plenty of networking opportunities and cultural excursions.

AFRY's activities at Africa 2023
- Learn and benefit from the knowledge and experience of our hydro power engineering specialists
- Read the abstracts from AFRY's presentations
Javier de Lorenzo, Nora Fjoesne, Switzerland
Presentation: The Sendje hydro project in Equatorial Guinea: Future plans and benefits
J. De Lorenzo, N. Rydland Fjoesne and V. de Genot de Nieukerken, AFRY, Switzerland;
E.M. Oyono Abang, GE Proyectos, Equatorial Guinea
Victor de Genot de Nieukerken, Switzerland
Presentation: Geological mapping to assess social and environmental impact of possible slopes instabilities along the Karuma reservoir, Uganda
S. Ceriani and V. de Genot de Nieukerken, AFRY Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland;
I. Kifamulusi, AFRY, Uganda
Stefan Ehlers, Switzerland
Presentation: The development of alkali aggregate reaction (ARR) at the Kainji spillway structure after 50 years of operation
S. Ehlers, AFRY Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland
Alexander Vetter, Switzerland
Presentation: Modernization and uprating of Kainji, Nigeria, from 760 to almost 1000 MW
A. Vetter, AFRY Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland;
L. Audu, Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd, Nigeria
Dr. Harald Kling, Austria
Presentation: Modelling of inflow conditions and hydropower generation at the Akagera River, East Africa
H. Kling, AFRY Austria GmbH, Austria