Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector.
Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 in Cape Town, will unite the key players driving this acceleration — from governments and utilities to investors, independent power producers (IPPs), and technology innovators.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa’s energy demand is projected to increase by 35% by 2030, requiring over $25 billion in annual investment to meet both industrial and population growth needs. This surge in demand underscores the urgent need for new capacity, clean energy technologies, and resilient infrastructure to power inclusive development.
South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has expressed strong support for the Africa Energy Indaba, recognising it as a critical platform for advancing Africa’s energy security, investment, and sustainability agenda. “The Africa Energy Indaba is not just another conference — it is where Africa’s energy future is defined,” said Dr. Ramokgopa. “It provides the space for collaboration between government, industry, and investors to ensure that our continent achieves universal energy access, builds resilient infrastructure, and unlocks inclusive economic growth.”
“Africa’s energy transition represents one of the most significant growth opportunities of our time,” says Liz Hart, Managing Director of the Africa Energy Indaba. “The Africa Energy Indaba serves as the platform for stakeholders to collaborate, finance, and implement solutions that can transform the continent’s energy future.”
The 2026 edition of the Indaba will highlight key focus areas including:
- Scaling renewable energy and storage to strengthen generation capacity.
- Regional power trading and market reform, including the rollout of competitive energy markets.
- Financing and de-risking mechanisms to attract private and institutional investment.
- Digital transformation, automation, and AI to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Hydrogen and alternative fuels as drivers of sustainable industrialisation.
Africa’s renewable capacity has already grown by more than 50% in the past decade, and initiatives such as the African Continental Power Systems Masterplan and AfCFTA are set to further integrate regional power networks, enabling cross-border trade and investment.
“By connecting policymakers, financiers, and innovators, the Africa Energy Indaba accelerates real progress,” adds Hart.
As the continent’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba will feature high-level dialogues, investment forums, focused conferences on IPPs and PPAs, African Gas developments, Nuclear developments for Africa and business matchmaking sessions, creating an unparalleled platform for advancing Africa’s sustainable energy agenda.
For registration, exhibition, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.africaenergyindaba.com
