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Open Source Energy Unconference, 21 June 2023
Published on May 19, 2023 by David Robert Lewis

Provisional Programme, Subject to Change
please see main event page here

8:30 - 9:00am Arrival &  Registration
MORNING UNCONFERENCE EVENT


9:00 Welcome & Introduction
Intro to our community project and the festival

9:30: UNCONF Opening Circle
Meet & Greet

10:00am -11:00  Session 1
Bring your Energy offerings -- break into groups, facilitate, cogitate, and solve problems. Tables available. Examples: Host a session on DIY Wind Turbines

11:00am - 12:00pm Session 2
Bring your Energy offerings -- break into groups, facilitate, cogitate, and solve problems.

12:30pm: Arrival and Registration AFTERNOON FEST EVENT

13:00pm - 13:30pm: Introduction to MECC/MEC Initiatives

Highlight the Battery Build Day events. Introduction to the Microgrid concept.

13:30pm - 14:00pm: Break/Networking

Food truck and drinks avail giving attendees a chance to network, discuss the presentations, and interact with MECC members.

14:00pm - 15:00 pm: Panel Discussion: The Future of Energy in Cape Town,

Panelists include local energy experts, MECC members, and possibly representatives from civil society and other local institutions.

Discussion about energy alternatives, innovations, and the community's role in implementing change.

15:00- 15:30 pm: Demonstration of  Microgrid Battery Prototypes

An interactive session where attendees can see prototypes of the proposed solutions
These are modest DIY projects.

15:30pm - 16:00pm: How to Get Involved

Explanation of ways to support MECC.

Introducing MuizenGPT and the role of technology in the energy crisis solution.

Announcement of the crowdfunding campaign.

End of the Event at 16:00pm

VENUE: ZANDVLEI LOOKOUT, Muizenberg, Cape Town