Power And Elec International Expo Set For July 10th, 2023

By Zulfah Namatovu

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in partnership with Exhibitions & Trade Services India PVT Ltd (ETSIPL), will hold the Power and Elec International Expo 2025 in Kampala, Uganda.  

The Expo is scheduled for July 10-12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds Multipurpose Hall at Lugogo. More than 100 exhibitors from several countries, including; Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, India, UAE, and China are expected at the trade show.

ETSIPL is a leading exhibition organiser and promoter from India, handling over 50 exhibitions in a year around the world. this Expo is organised to promote the industry and exhaust untapped opportunities in Uganda.

The international Expo is one of the largest expos in Uganda that brings together national and international players in different spheres of power sector to showcase the latest innovations and technologies and hold business-to-business experiences. These include manufacturers and suppliers of power products; importers and exporters; dealers in energy, electricals, electronics, electro energetics, renewable, and solar products; HVAC and services, plus the end users.  

Uganda has registered a boom in the energy sector, but the country still has some challenges. Key decision-makers from government ministries, departments and agencies have equally been invited for engagements with the sector players.

The Expo is an opportunity to enhance interaction with domestic and international companies and provide a comprehensive platform to enable the growth of the energy sector in Uganda,” says the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development , Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu.

“The business community in this sector have a chance to showcase technologies but also discuss key policy challenges such as how to close the technological gaps and the national innovation systems required to foster technological progress,” she added.

The minister further highlighted  Uganda’s energy milestones: Karuma HPP completion, rural electrification, EV charging rollout, biofuels policy, and nuclear development.

The Expo supports Uganda’s net-zero vision & energy access goals.

The Power and Elec International Expo 2025 will mainly focus on promoting innovative technologies, creating awareness, and building sustainable collaborations in the energy sector.

The theme of the expo is “The Future of Energy: Smart, Clean & Connected”, the Expo will bring together 100+ exhibitors & 4,000+ visitors to showcase innovations over solar, power and telecom sectors.

The local partners supporting this international Expo include Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA).

 India Pavilion in the exhibition is organised by support of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The exhibition has Eastman Solar, UAE as the Gold Sponsor and Korica Uganda Limited as the Silver Sponsor.  

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