POST SHOW REPORT 2016

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1 WACEE 2016: Exhibitors and conference delegates discussed ways towards sustainable energy generation & environment 1,022 trade visitors discussed their business with 40 exhibitors and learned from prominent speakers at the 3-Day-Conference 94% visitors and 96% exhibitors would recommend WACEE The 5 th edition of WACEE, the West African Clean Energy & Environment Exhibition & Conference was held from 13 to 15 September 2016 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The show underlined the importance of clean energy and environmental technology for Ghana and West Africa. WACEE 2016 was organized by AHK Ghana and fairtrade. We are very satisfied with the quality of the professional visitors at WACEE Mr William Asante, Sunergy Ghana Ltd Managing Director Our main target at WACEE 2016 is to inform Ghanaian authorities and companies about this new technology. Also we want to get new contacts and meet existing ones. Ir. Bart van Weenen, Managing Director and Ir. J.C. Tonnon, Public Relations/Affairs Manager - Leap Frog Waste Management 1,022 trade visitors discussed their business with 40 exhibitors and learned from prominent speakers at the 3-Day-Conference-Programme under the motto Towards Cleaner Energy & Environment: Bridging the gap between policy and socio-economic growth. For the third time in a row, WACEE featured an official made in Germany -pavilion and for the first time a Dutch pavilion. The importance of this annual event was also underlined by speakers from politics, economy and industry at the official opening session on 13 September. Official opening at WACEE 2016

2 The 5 th WACEE was officially opened under the motto "LINKING POLICY AND PRACTICE - REALIZING SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY SECURITY, WASTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT" on 13 September by: H.E. Mr William Hanna, Ambassador of the European Union to Ghana H.E. Mr Christoph Retzlaff, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ghana H.E. Mr Ron Strikker, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana H.E. Mr François Pujolas, Ambassador of France to Ghana Mr Burkhard Hellemann, Country Director of Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation, Ghana Mr Patrick Martens, Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana

3 Read what they said: H.E. Mr William Hanna, Ambassador of the European Union to Ghana Let me start thanking the organizers of the 5 th West African Clean Energy & Environment Exhibition and Conference for the invitation. We should link policy and practice more and this is an area where the European Union and its Member States institutions and business should work hand in hand. Here in Ghana, the European Union and its Member States worked hard together with Ghanaian institutions and civil society to put Climate Change high on the Agenda. We worked together to explain that climate change presents for the citizen of Ghana, in cities, towns and village areas, and why we need to act now to benefit future generations H.E. Mr Christoph Retzlaff, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ghana This is the 5 th WACEE and I am proud to say that WACEE has become a real brand name. I congratulate the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Accra and its partner fairtrade Messe on this success! The global economy and global growth must become more sustainable. The growing energy needs of rapidly growing and developing countries like Ghana cannot be covered by fossil fuels alone for decades to come. Solar power, wind, biomass, waste recycling - these are the solutions of the future. Ghana has an ample supply that is waiting to be tapped. Ghana currently considers its energy strategy to meet the urgent needs of the immediate future but also to provide power beyond the short-term necessities of today. Read the full speeches and more statements here.

4 Evaluation of the visitor statistics of WACEE 2016 All 1,022 visitors of WACEE 2016 were required to register electronically and fill in a questionnaire. The following data is based on this survey. 69% decision makers Where did you learn about this exhibition? CEO/General Manager Other Consultant 9% 19% 2 -Newsletter By word ouf mouth 16% 26% Sales & Marketing Director Technical Manager Engineering syst. & mainten. 8% 7% 6% Invitation by exhibitor Printed advert 14% 13% Project Manager No Information 6% Radio 10% Student 4% Social Media 6% Press Research & Development 3% 2% Press article Production Manager 2% Exhibition's homepage IT Director Financial Director 1% 1% No Information Purchaising Director 1% Logistics/ Supply chain management 1%

5 Sectors of the visitors interest multiple responses possible: Energy saving Renewable energy 18% 18% Energy efficiency for buildings 10% Power generation, transformation and storage Generating energy from waste materials 8% 8% Waste recycling 7% Water and sewage treatment Analysis measurement monitoring Refuse disposal and recycling Automation Water distribution and sewers Noise reduction/ Sound insulation 3% 3% 3% No Information Street cleaning, maintenance and winter road services Flue-gas scrubbing and air extraction / air-pollution abatement Decontamination of old sites/ soil treatment 1% 1% 2% 2%

6 96% of the visitors were Ghanaian, 4% from abroad. See more impressions here.

7 54% of the visitors plan to invest over the next 12 months! 40% 28% 18% 14% Less than GHC Between GHC and GHC More than GHC Between and GHC

8 After the event the visitors of WACEE 2016 were asked to participate in an online survey. The following data is based on this survey. Will you recommend visiting the fair to your colleagues? Were you satisfied with the quality of your business contacts? No 6% No 4% Partially 34% Yes 62% Yes 94% How much time did you spend on the fair? How many exhibitors did you contact? 30% 26% 2 21% 5 28% 17% Whole day Half day Less than 2 hours More than 1 day 1 to 5 6 to 10 More than 10

9 Evaluation of the exhibitor survey of WACEE 2016 Exhibitors were required to fill in a questionnaire on the last day of the event. The following evaluation is based on this survey. Satisfaction rates: Recommend the fair 96% Quality of the stand construction 96% Quality of visitors 93% Services of the organizer AHK and fairtrade 90% The whole fair 83% Chances of business after the fair 82%

10 This is what they said Mrs Sharon Lamptey, Zoomlion - Int. Trade & Development Partner Relations Zoomlion has been in existence since 2006, with operations in five other African countries. We strive to improve our services and expand beyond our current operation locations. This is our stepping stone into the International Operations. Our main target at WACEE 2016 is to exhibit our efforts so far at energy and material recovery from waste and identify possible partnerships for our projects. As one of the biggest waste management companies in Ghana, our aim of creating a clean and green environment impacts the health of our people through an integrated approach to waste management. We have had a fair number of professional visitors till now. Mr Sascha Kensche, RITZ Instrument Transformers GmbH - Sales Manager SIS Bus Bar Systems West Africa is an upcoming market with positive economic indicators. We are active in this region since a couple of years through our offshore partners. Our main target at WACEE 2016 is to establish a Technical Sales Network with the Ghanaian electrical & energy sector. Ritz is a global leader in the energy sector with its state of art, high quality electrical products. These products are the very important part of the power and generation sector. Read all statements here.

11 96% of the exhibitors recommend WACEE to other companies Top Level 3-Day- Conference Programme 94% of the visitors recommend WACEE to other colleagues 1,022 visitors discussed their business with 40 exhibitors Featuring an Official German Pavilion and a Dutch Pavilion

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