From DION HENRICK in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN – GLOBAL information and telecommunications giant, Huawei, has signed a platinum sponsorship with African Utility Week, the leading conference and trade exhibition for power, energy and water professionals.
Additionally, the Chinese technology firm will host its fifth Huawei Power Summit, where the company will demonstrate its industry-leading solutions.
This summit will be co-located at African Utility Week on May.
The main theme for Huawei’s showcase this year is “Leading New ICT, The Road To Smart Grid.”
Event director, Evan Schiff, welcomed Huawei as a long-term partner with not only African Utility Week, but also regional power shows on the continent.
“We take our task of gathering the best in the industry to discuss the challenges, solutions and successes very seriously and as market leader,Huawei should be part of that conversation. We look forward to their contribution in May.”
Set for Cape Town, The 17th annual African Utility Week will gather over 7 000 decision makers from more than 80 countries to source the latest solutions and meet over 300 suppliers.
– Guardian