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25 - 28 June 2024 | Fira de Montjuïc
Barcelona, Spain

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Africa Energy Forum 2023

On 20-23 June 2023, we hosted the 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.

Once again, we united governments, utilities and regulators with development finance institutions, commercial banks, power developers, technology providers, EPCs and professional services.

Over the last 25 years, the Forum has earned a reputation as the most meaningful gathering of decision-makers in African energy to form partnerships, identify opportunities and move the industry forward. We hand-pick the most credible organisations in the sector, delivering an intensive networking experience.
 

4

Days of Networking & Deals

2000+

Industry Stakeholders

300+

Expert Speakers in a Multi-Streamed Agenda

150+

Sponsors & Exhibitors


2023 Topics & Themes discussed:

  • Insights from Energy Ministers and Heads of Utilities into Project Pipelines
  • Increasing Pace and Scale of Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects
  • The Growing Role of Africa’s Gas  within Today’s Geo-Political Context
  • Breaking Down Barriers to Energy Transition in Mining
  • Capital Flows and Risk Mitigation in Today’s Markets
  • Financing an African ‘Transition’ 
  • Africa’s Path to Becoming a Global Hydrogen Power House
  • Building Regional Power Markets:  Electricity Trade Between Countries

NEW streams for 2023:

  • Mining, Critical Minerals & Energy 
  • Hydrogen – Africa’s Opportunity


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YOUTH ENERGY SUMMIT YES!

Running alongside aef, the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) will return for its second edition, dedicated to empowering and equipping the next generation of African energy leaders. YES gathered over 1,000 participants, including early career professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and educators, to enhance their skills, connections, and business readiness to accelerate access to reliable energy across the continent.

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2023 PHOTO OF THE YEAR 

aef 2023 brings back the Photo of the Year Competition at our upcoming conference and exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya. The event celebrates Africa's outstanding achievements in energy projects, and the winning photographs will showcase the remarkable impact of these projects on the community, landscape, youth empowerment and sustainability.
 

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Sustainability at aef

At EnergyNet we are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact and support the local community.

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COVID-19 Guidelines

Discover how we are preparing for your visit to Nairobi, and what measures you need to take while you are there.  

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  • The well-organized forum was a great success, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak as a distinguished guest. It was an excellent chance to discuss energy investment in Africa with experts and engage in fruitful discussions. The sessions were coordinated, and the speakers were knowledgeable. I look forward to future engagements with industry experts and attending your team's events.
    Aymen Alfakhal
    Director of Oil, Gas & Energy Portfolio, Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Libya
  • Simon, Gemma, Shiddika, thank you for the unexpected and much-appreciated Lifetime Award. I have enjoyed my association with all of you and aef, and you are providing a valuable service to the African energy sector. Your meaningful impact will only grow, even with more hard work. I appreciate the recognition and hope AEF continues to make a significant impact.
    Kweku Awotwi
    Board Chairman, United Bank for Africa (Ghana) & Co-Founder & Director Cenpower Generation Company,
  • EIH is happy to have taken part in the Africa Energy Forum. It gave us the opportunity to network with potential partners and learn about the experience of other countries.
    Meleket Sahlu
    Deputy CEO, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), Ethiopia
  • We, as the KenGen family, take immense pride in having hosted the 2023 Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, a resounding triumph. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to EnergyNet and all our esteemed sector partners for their invaluable contributions to the success of the inaugural AEF in Africa. The forum provided us with invaluable insights, reaffirming Africa's readiness to lead the vital transition towards green energy."
    Abraham Serem
    Ag. Managing Director and CEO, KenGen