African Design Magazine October 2014 | Page 8

October 1 - 3 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore www.worldarchitecturefestival.com October 22-24 Shehu Musa Yar ‘Adua Centre. Abuja, Nigeria www.nigeriaalternativeenergyexpo.org Every short listed architect will present their award entry in front of WAF’s illustrious international judging panels, and you can see as many as you can fit in to three days! Hear the inside story on over 400 projects, from schools to cinemas, museums to mosques. Plus find out what the WAF judges think of all finalist schemes, including yours. Judges include Richard Rogers, Rocco Yim and Julie Eizenberg. This year’s conference will focus on the theme: “Evolution to Renewable energy is the only solution”. World Architecture Festival is the world’s largest festival and live awards competition dedicated to celebrating, and sharing architectural excellence from across the globe. Be inspired by some of the most influential and innovative architects working today. The Festival’s industry-shaping lectures, discussions and debates with thought-defining speakers will deliberate today’s big questions and define the way you work tomorrow. Book your place at the festival today and you can learn from and be inspired by the industry’s leading lights. Sign up for updates and keep updated on the latest WAF speakers and programme developments. Experience the breadth of international architectural excellence in the WAF Festival Gallery, displaying all WAF award entries. Enter the WAF awards and your work is guaranteed to be seen by over 2,000 members of the global architectural community. The festival culminates with a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the winners of each category, the student competition and overall awards. Enter the WAF awards today and you could be collecting your WAF award in front of your peers from across the globe. 8 africandesignmagazine.com The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo 2014 is Nigeria’s leading alternative energy event. NAEE 2014 takes place at the Shehu Musa Yar ‘ Adua Centre Abuja, from October 22 – 24 . The event will feature an impressive line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa’s most populous nation. This year’s event will attract more than 4,000 renewable energy power professionals and exhibiting companies from all over the world. They are empowering local communities through various projects to become more self sufficient. Initiatives include renewable energy solutions, food security, skills development and job creation. Our CSI Projects is assisting local schools by providing them with photo-voltaic solar panel systems, thus reducing their energy bills and offsetting the carbon footprint of the school through the use of renewable energy. The objective of the Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is to: • Create a platform for all stakeholders to network and transfer knowledge and skills. • Raise awareness and educate the public about climate change in Nigeria and the World. • Showcase both local and international initiatives and technologies that are at the forefront of renewable energy and climate change resilience. The festival culminates with a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the winners of each category, the student competition and overall awards.