Speakers
friIDAY, 1 november 2024
8.30-9.30 AM- Registration
9.30-10.00 AM - opening Ceremony
Professor, University of Geneva, Sciences Po
Former Judge, International Court of Justice
Chair: MS. TAFADZWA PASIPANODYA, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP & Vice-President, AfSIL
PROF. MAKANE MOISE MBENGUE
University of Geneva & Sciences Po Paris, President of AfSIL
HON. Beatrice Ejodamen Jedy-Agba OON
Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Federal Republic of Nigeria [TBC]
MS. FUNKE ADEKOYA SAN
Independent Arbitrator, Chair of the 2024 AfSIL Annual Conference
10.00-10.45 AM – Keynote Speech
Chair: MR. KONYIN AJAYI SAN, Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Keynote Speaker: PROF. DAMILOLA OLAWUYI SAN, FCIArb, UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at HBKU Law School, Doha
10.45-11.15 AM – Coffee Break & ConferencE photo
11.15 AM-12.30 pm- roundtable on policy and regulatoryframework for energy transition
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Overview of Energy Policies in Africa
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Legal and Regulatory Challenges
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Proposals for Addressing Challenges
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Role of International Law in Shaping National Policies and Addressing Challenges
Chair: MS. ABISOLA ODEINDE, Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
MS. Sarah Fafa Kpodo
Director Legal, Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana
PROF. YINKA OMOROGBE SAN
Nabo Graham Douglas Distinguished Professor, Nigerian Institute of Advance Legal Studies, Abuja
MR. OLUSINA SIPASI
Partner, AELEX
PROF. Yenkong Ngangjoh-Hodu
Seminar Leader-Economics, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; Founding Director, SHEER Research & Advisory
12:30-1.30 pm – Lunch
1.30-2.45 pM – panel I: FINANCING sustainable energy projects IN AFrICA
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Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy
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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Energy Projects
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Legal Frameworks for Attracting Foreign Investment
Chair: MR. JUNIUS WILLLIAMS, Institute for International Law and Justice Scholar, New York University
MS. DAFINA ATANASOVA
Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD
Dr. Ayodele OnI
Partner, Bloomfield Law Practice
MS. AISSATA LAM
Director General, Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania [TBC]
Prof. YEMI OKE
Professor of Energy, University of Lagos
2.45-3.15 pm – Coffee Break
3.15-4.30 pM – pANEL II: LATEST DEvelopments & trENDS IN ENErgy DISputes
Chair: MS. FUNKE ADEKOYA SAN, Independent Arbitrator
MS. LaurIE AchtoukSpivak
Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
MR. CHIDI MOMAH
General Counsel & Company Secretary, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
MR. Isaac Ibikunle
American Bar Association-YLD
MS. Enobong Ozor
Team Lead, Litigation, Shell
4.30 - 5.30 pM - FIrESIDE CHAT: NATIoNAL oiL CoMpANIES & THE TrANSITIoN
Chair: MARTIN Dietrich Brauch, Lead Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Mr. Chinedu igwe
Head of Sustainability, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited
6.30 pM – CoCKTAIL rECEpTIon - Lagos Continental Hotel
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Launch of the African Review of International Law (ARIL) / Revue Africaine de Droit International (RADI)
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MR. APOLLIN KOAGNE ZOUAPET, International Court of Justice & Managing Editor of ARIL/RADI
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2024 African Society of International Law Award
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Presented by Ms. Laura Alakija on behalf of the Society to Ms. Funke Adekoya SAN
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SAturDAY, 2 NoveMBEr 2024
9.00-9.30 – Society Annual General Meeting
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New AfSIL Bureau Appointments
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Interest Group Updates
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Other Society Business & Updates
9.30-10.45 AM- panel III: TECHNoLoGY AND INNovATIoN IN THE AFrICAN ENErGY SECTor
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Role of Technology in Energy Efficiency
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Innovation in Renewable Energy Solutions
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Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Issues
Chair: MR. JACOB OMORODION, Senior Associate, WilmerHale LLP
MR. Ayoola Dominic
CEO, Koolboks
DR. ROSE MWEBAZA
Regional Director, Regional Office for Africa, UN Environmental Programme
MR. George Kibala Bauer
Director for Digital Utilities, The GSMA
10.45-11.00 AM – Coffee Break
11.00 AM – 12.15 pM – Conversation on the ICJ Climate Change Advisory opinion
What’s at stake for African states and their ability to meet their energy needs?
Chair: MS. TAFADZWA PASIPANODYA, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
MR. BABATUNDE FAGBOHUNLU SAN
Senior Partner, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode
PROF. MAKANE MOÏSE MBENGUE
University of Geneva & Sciences Po Paris
12.15-1.30 pM – poWErING ToMorroW: AFrICA’S roLE IN THE GLoBAL CrITICAL MINErALS SuppLY CHAIN
In collaboration with European Society of International Law Interest Group on Energy & International Law
Chair: DR. ELENA CIMA, Senior Lecturer, University of Geneva and Chair of the ESIL IG on Energy and International Law
PROF. Dayo AYOADE
Professor, University of Lagos
MR. MARTIN BRAUCH
Lead Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
1.30-2.00 pM – Closing Ceremony
Chair: MR. JOHN NYANJE, University of Bayreuth & Leibniz University
PROF. MAKANE MOISE MBENGUE
University of Geneva & Sciences Po Paris, President of AfSIL
H.E. AMB. NAMIRA NEGM
Director, African Migration Observatory, AfSIL Honorary President
5.00-6.30 pM – PoST-CoNFERENCE EvENT: EARLY CAREER MEET-up
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MS. EVA KEITA, Associate Legal Officer, International Court of Justice
2024 AfSIL Annual Conference Committee
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Ms. Funke Adekoya, SAN (Chair)
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Ms. Laura Alakija
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Mr. Youssef Aziz, New York University
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Mr. Martin Dietrich Brauch, Columbia University
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Dr. Elena Cima, University of Geneva
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Mr. Isaac Ibikunle
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Dr. Abayomi Okubote, Pensbury Attorneys & Solicitors
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Mr. Jacob Omorodion, WilmerHale LLP
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Mr. Junius Williams, New York University
SPonsors & Institutional Supporters
Previous Events
2015
The Contribution of Regional Courts to the Development of International Law
2014
International Criminal Law
2013
Disputes Resolution in International Law
2012
Creation of State in International Law
Publications
The Society has had an annual conference every year over the past ten years. Each conference has led to the development of a publication of some of the papers presented at the annual conference. These include:
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African and the Challenge of Climate Change, Edit by Inès Nnoko Ndonko (publication expected end of 2024).
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Africa and International Trade Law, Edited by Karim M’ziani (publication expected end of 2023). Call for Paper
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Africa and International Environmental Law, Edited by Isabelle Rouche, Pedone (publication expected 2022)
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Africa, Regional Tribunal and Development of International Law, Pedone (2019)