Timetable of Technical Session (TS)

October 20, 9:00－17:10 (SAST, UTC+2)

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9:00－10:50	TS plenary : High level talk on clean energy technologies Moderators: ･Dr. Sandile Malinga, CSIR, South Africa ･TBD Presenters (tentative): ･Prof. Brandol Okolo (African Union Development Agency-NEPAD) Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2034 ･Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling (Fraunhofer-ISE, Germany) Pathways to Climate Neutrality Through Renewables and Decarbonized Fossil Energy ･Dr. Pierre Serre-Combe (CEA, France) Low Carbon Energy mix challenge and balance with RE for countries operating or considering Low-Carbon Energy Technologies ･Prof. Philippe POGGI (University of Corsica/CEA, France) Research, Businesses and Innovation in Overseas Territories: Smart Grids and Energy Transition
11:15－14:15	TS #1: Energy Access Session Theme: This session aims to identify priority technology development challenges and catalyze collaborative research across member institutions in the field of energy access. It will focus on practical and scalable solutions that expand reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services, particularly for underserved and remote communities. Special attention will be given to productive-use technologies for decentralized energy systems that support income generation, agriculture, small enterprises, healthcare, and education. The session will also explore innovations and partnerships to accelerate the deployment of clean cooking technologies, improving health outcomes, reducing environmental impacts, and enhancing energy security. Through knowledge exchange and joint action, the session seeks to strengthen cooperation and drive impactful research initiatives among member institutions. Moderators: ･Dr. Kittessa Roro, CSIR, South Africa ･Dr. Christian Thiel, JRC, EU (tentative)
14:15－17:10	TS #2: Synthetic Fuels Session Theme: This session aims to identify key technology development challenges in synthetic fuel production and highlight opportunities for collaborative research across member institutions. Discussions will focus on advancing innovative production pathways, improving process efficiency, reducing costs, and scaling sustainable feedstock and infrastructure solutions. Particular attention will be given to the integration of synthetic fuels with the emerging hydrogen value chain, enabling cleaner industrial processes, transport applications, social readiness level and energy systems. The session seeks to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate the development of a globally competitive synthetic fuels and hydrogen economy. Moderators: ･Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling, Fraunhofer-ISE, Germany ･Dr. Abdelilah Slaoui, CEA, France (tentative)

October 21, 9:00－12:40 (SAST, UTC+2)

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9:00－12:40

TS #3: Critical Minerals for Energy Session Theme: This session will explore technologies for the production, use, and recycling of critical minerals, while highlighting key technology development challenges with strong potential for collaborative research across member institutions. Discussions will focus on sustainable extraction and processing methods, circular economy approaches, material recovery and recycling innovations, and strategies to strengthen resilient supply chains. The session will also examine linkages between critical minerals and sustainable fuel pathways, particularly for aviation and maritime decarbonization, where advanced fuels and enabling technologies are essential. Through international cooperation, the session aims to accelerate innovation and support a secure, sustainable, and competitive clean energy transition. Moderators: ･Dr. Jamie Speirs, UKERC, UK (tentative) ･TBD