PROGRAMMA PER ACQUIRENTI KEY ENERGY 2025
Building upon the achievements of our 2024 mission to the K.EY Exhibition in Rimini, ItalCham is now inviting applications for the 2025 Delegation from South Africa to attend KEY - The Energy Transition Expo. Organized by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, this event focuses on technologies, services, and integrated solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy. It serves as a platform to spotlight the acceleration of energy and climate policies, as well as the emerging opportunities in the market.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: 5-7 March 2025
WHERE: Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
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KEY25 will showcase top companies specializing in services, solutions, and technologies within the energy sector, including solar, storage systems, wind, hydrogen, mobility, and energy efficiency, extending to smart cities. The event will also feature dedicated areas for cross-sector projects, networking, innovation, and training opportunities.
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Benefits for Selected Companies:
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Pre-arranged meetings with top KEY ENERGY exhibitors
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3-night hotel accommodation (B&B treatment) for one buyer per company
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Reimbursement up to €300 for flight costs
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Transfers between Bologna airport and the hotel
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Daily transfers to and from the expo venue
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Free entrance tickets and lunch at the exhibition centre
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Buyers will have to undertake and respect the agenda of appointments and actively participate in business meetings planned by IEG.
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IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE SIGEP HOSTED-BUYERS DELEGATION COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM BY THE 15 NOVEMBER 2024
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Space is limited - the registration period will close early if the delegation reaches its maximum number of participants.
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The company representative who will attend KEY ENERGY must be a decision maker.
For assistance and further information please send an e-mail to desk@italcham.co.za.
2024 South African delegation:
- Totai
- Bundu Power
- The Solar Power Cafe
- Muvigo
2025 South African delegation:
- South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)
- Gridbow Electrical Power Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Muvigo Africa Solutions
- Lizwile Engineering Pty Ltd
- Nobeta Utilities
Here's what KEY 2025 looked like:
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Over 1,000 exhibitors, 30% of which international
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90,000 m² of exhibition space across 20 halls
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350 hosted buyers and delegations from more than 50 countries
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More than 160 events, conferences and workshops
Why Join?
​At KEY, the future of energy takes shape!
Connect with the global clean energy community, discover innovative technologies, and explore new business opportunities.
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KEY’s unique format brings together seven exhibition sectors, each dedicated to a strategic area for the future of energy:
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SEC – Solar Expo & Conference: the hub for solar innovation, from residential and industrial solutions to large-scale projects and agrivoltaics.
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WEM – Wind Expo for Med: onshore, offshore, and mini-wind: the full spectrum of wind energy and its role in shaping renewable communities. WEM includes the exhibition Su.Port – ports as energy hubs: electrification of docks, emission reduction, and offshore wind development.
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KSE – Key Storage Expo: advanced storage technologies – from electrochemical to thermal and hydro – ensuring flexibility and stability in renewable-based energy systems.
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HYPE – Hydrogen Power Expo: production, storage, distribution and applications: hydrogen as a key vector for decarbonizing industry and mobility.
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EFFI – Energy Efficiency Expo & Sustainable Building District: cross-sector solutions for smarter energy use, plus sustainable construction in collaboration with Green Building Council Italia.
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eME – eMobility Expo: electric mobility at the centre: charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, batteries, and the evolving mobility ecosystem.
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Sustainable City: a laboratory for tomorrow’s cities: smart grids, digital services, clean transport, urban regeneration, and citizen well-being.
Buyers Programme - What’s Included:
Selected companies will receive the following benefits:
• 3-night hotel accommodation (B&B treatment, 4-start hotel) for 1 representative per company
• Cash reimbursement of maximum € 300,00 as partial coverage of the flight ticket for 1 representative per company
• Transfers Bologna Airport – Hotel / Hotel – Bologna Airport
• Daily transfer from the hotel to the expo venue, and back
• Free entrance ticket
• Lunch at the exhibition centre
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Applicants will have to undertake:
• To schedule at least 10 B2B meetings with KEY exhibitors using the online “My Agenda by IEG” platform. These 30-minute meetings will take place on a dedicated B2B day during the exhibition. If the quota is not met in advance, additional appointments must be arranged directly at the expo;
• To submit the appointment diary, duly completed and signed by all exhibitors met;
• To complete an online satisfaction survey at the end of the meetings;
• To return to the exhibition on the designated free visit day to explore additional companies of interest.
Please note: the exact dates for the B2B day and the free visit day will be confirmed shortly and published on this page as soon as available.
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Apply by 28 November 2025
Limited spots available – applications will close as soon as the delegation reaches full capacity.
The company representative who will attend KEY must be a decision maker.
