The 3rd edition of the Mozambique Mining & Energy Conference and Exhibition
The third edition of the Mozambique Mining & Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC) will take place on the 24th-25th April 2012 in Maputo , Republic of Mozambique at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center. The event is organised by ENH and DNM in association with AME Trade Ltd.
The MMEC is the premier established event focusing on the Mozambique Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas sectors and their sustainable development. MMEC 2012 will feature two days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and technical site visits. It will gather international investors, mining experts, and managers of Financial institutions, Mozambique decision makers, development partners and donors, as well as other key actors and partners in the mining, oil & gas and energy industries.
The main theme of the 3rd MMEC 2012 is
“Utilising Mozambique resources as the engine for sustainable development and economic integration"
Mozambique is expected to post above average economic performance with a forecasted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.5 percent in 2011 and 7.8 percent in 2012, and the 3rd MMEC edition will continue to provide a unique platform to exchange experiences, debate and establish business partnerships and cooperation, which will lead to conclusions and recommendations for an improved development of the country’s wealth and their sustainable development. The conference will feature an exhibition for companies to promote products/services in order to gain exposure and increase visibility.
MMEC 2012, what's new?
The organizing committee constantly strives to improve on the previous editions and tries to provide a more complete experience for all the participants of the MMEC. This 2012 edition will bring these new features into the event:
- Bigger Exhibition Space! Due to the demand we've had during the past two editions asking for more exhibition space, we have managed to secure a larger area for the booths. Click here to download the floor plan and secure your space today!
- Workshops! The 3rd MMEC will hold paralel workshops to the main conference to compliment the discussions being held in the main plenary room. This year we've selected the following topics:
- Mozgas: The New Major Gas Production Centre - The aim of this workshop is to shed light on the full gas value chain and its growing importance in Mozambique. Additionally, potential integrated projects arising from gas exploitation will also be discussed.
- Development of Local Content - At the end of the workshop, participants will understand the importance of local content development and the efforts and progress made with regards to the government and other institutions’ role to enhance local content in the oil and gas industry for national economic development.
- Health and safety - The aim of this workshop is to increase awareness on health and safety issues when it comes to mining activities. Moreover, the workshop will also focus on environmental issues and the measures to be taken to decrease costs to the environment and society in general.
Click here to download the Brochure for more details on the workshop!