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.
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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.