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Agenda

Theme: Accelerating the Autogas Transition: Safe, Cost-Effective, and Clean Mobility for Kenya

*Agenda subject to change

• • 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee
    • • Activities: Delegate check-in, networking, and distribution of event materials.

  • 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Opening Keynote & Welcome Remarks
    • • Speakers: Senior Government Representatives & Energy Sector Regulators.
      • Focus: The strategic role of LPG in national clean energy transitions and upcoming policy frameworks for alternative automotive fuels.

  • 09:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Panel 1: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape and Safety Standards
    • • Panelists: Representatives from National Transport Authorities, Standards Bureaus, and Environmental and Energy Regulatory Bodies.
      • Moderator Questions:
        • • What is the current timeline and application framework for independent dealers looking to acquire commercial autogas dispensing licenses?
          • How are national standards agencies ensuring that low-quality, uncertified conversion kits do not enter the informal market as demand grows?
          • When a vehicle is converted to a dual-fuel system, what is the exact legal process for updating official registration documents and passing annual safety inspections?
          • Can environmental impact assessment processes for adding alternative fuel dispensers to existing petroleum forecourts be fast-tracked?

  • 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Morning Networking & Exhibition Break
    • • Activities: Delegates visit the technical exhibition booths featuring leading conversion firms and equipment suppliers.

• • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Panel 2: The Business Case for Autogas (ROI for Fleets)
    • • Panelists: Public Transport Associations, Digital Ride-Hailing Representatives, and Market-Leading Vehicle Conversion Experts.
      • Moderator Questions:
        • • What are the primary operational, financial, or psychological barriers preventing fleet owners and drivers from making the switch to LPG?
          • Based on current domestic fuel prices, what is the exact return on investment (ROI) and payback period for a digital taxi driver compared to a commercial public service vehicle?
          • How can commercial banks and microfinance institutions be incentivized to offer flexible asset-financing models for vehicle transitions?

  • 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Technical Spotlight: Global Technology, Equipment, and Infrastructure Scaling
    • • Presenters: Leading Automotive Engineers, Infrastructure Distributors, and Tank Fabrication Specialists.
      • Moderator Questions:
        • • How do modern electronic control units (ECUs) handle the composition of locally sourced LPG to optimize engine performance and longevity?
          • What is the current local capacity for manufacturing certified commercial bulk storage tanks, and what inputs still rely on heavy import duties?
          • What specific mechanical safety features—such as multi-valves and automatic shut-offs—prevent LPG tanks from rupturing during a road collision?

  • 12:45 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch & Technical Exhibition
    • • Activities: Structured networking lunch connecting fleet managers directly with technology and infrastructure providers.

• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Interactive Workshop: Live Vehicle Inspection & Technology Showcase
  • • Led by: Chief Engineering Teams from Leading Autogas Installation Centers.
    • Live Walkthrough: A hands-on, step-by-step demonstration of a converted vehicle. Experts will showcase fuel tank durability, cabin selector switches, system calibration software, and built-in safety protocols.

• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Panel 3: Scaling the Network – Mainstreaming Autogas Nationwide
  • • Panelists: Executives from Major Retail Oil Marketing Companies and Clean Energy Research Institutions.
    • Moderator Questions:
      • • What are the key infrastructural costs and technical requirements associated with retrofitting an existing petroleum forecourt with an autogas dispensing station?
        • How can the industry solve the "chicken-and-egg" dilemma—expanding refueling infrastructure outside major cities versus waiting for vehicle conversion numbers to grow in secondary towns?
        • What empirical data exists regarding the exact reduction of particulate matter and carbon emissions when a commercial fleet transitions to autogas?

• 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Closing Session: Adoption of the Event Communiqué & Way Forward
  • • Focus: Final audience Q&A, consolidation of policy recommendations to be submitted to relevant ministries, and official closing remarks.

• 04:30 PM Onwards | Evening Networking Cocktail & Media Interviews

Complimentary registration is available to qualified fleet owners and operators across Kenya's transport and industrial sectors. This includes logistics and distribution companies, ride hailing and taxi operators, public transport providers, school transport operators, courier and last mile delivery companies, manufacturing and industrial businesses operating LPG powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, corporate fleet managers, construction and mining companies, agricultural enterprises, FMCG distributors, and government and institutional fleets. The forum is designed to provide these decision makers with practical insights into reducing fuel costs, improving fleet efficiency, understanding LPG technologies, and engaging directly with industry leaders shaping the future of mobility energy. Attendance is subject to registration approval, and places are limited.