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Africa United

 

17 - 20 June 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa

CTICC 1 (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

REGISTRATION 2025 AGENDA

Cape Town, South Africa 2025

For the first time in its 27 years, the Africa Energy Forum (aef) is being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa under the enchanting shadow of Table Mountain and in the heart of one of the most active energy development centres in Africa.

Under the theme 'Africa United', aef will also provide a strong platform to bring African stakeholders together with a united voice and declare what Africa wants and needs to the world. This will be the perfect opportunity to amplify the message from aef to the G20 meetings hosted by South Africa this year.

Looking into the future, aef is building its legacy with YES! (Youth Energy Summit).  To electrify the continent of 1.5 billion people, home to the world's fastest-growing youth population, it is essential to include Africa’s young people in the conversation. With 4,000 youth attending, the support of South Africa's IPP Office and the home-grown success story - Pele Green, YES! will be the biggest and most impactful gathering of youth in the energy sector worldwide!

 

Registration YES! (Youth Energy Summit)

The Africa Challenge Cup

 

aef 2025 will see the return of the aef Africa Cup Football Tournament. Delegates will be invited to a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a match at the DHL stadium.

With some 6,000+ attendees across aef and YES!, this years Challenge Cup will test four teams as they battle it out over two matches under the floodlights of Africa’s number one football pitch, the Cape Town DHL Stadium.

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CTICC 1 (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

CTICC 1 (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

CTICC 1 (Cape Town International Convention Centre)


Take a Look Back: Barcelona, Spain 2024


 

 

 

We were delighted to host in Barcelona, Spain at the Fira de Montjuic for the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (aef).

Last year we brought together over 2,100 people, including H.E. Honourable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of Liberia, 21 Honourable Ministers and over 100 participants from across Africa’s public sector and government organisations. We want to extend our sincere thanks to Sun Africa, AKSA, IFC & MIGA, Globeleq & Nedbank, and to all our sponsors, exhibitors and partners who supported the forum last year.

2024 Video Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery

2024 Photo Gallery

2024 Photo Gallery

 
  • I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your professional support during the recent aef. As an LIA participant, I found the event to be incredibly valuable, and we had the opportunity to connect with several important companies. LIA is considering to be an active part of the next forum, and we look forward to staying in touch. Your assistance and guidance have been instrumental, and we appreciate your continued collaboration. Thank you once again, and I hope to connect with you soon.
    Aymen Alfakhal
    Director of Oil, Gas & Energy Portfolio, Libyan Investment Authority, Libya
  • I just came back to the office today after very good and fruitful conference last week. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to attend. I want to thank you very much for having me as a guest to this important conference. Hope to see you next time.
    Bangaly Maty
    Energy & Infrastructure Adviser to the Prime Minister, Government of Guinea
  • I would like to extend thanks for the warm reception of the participating Egyptian delegation in the Africa Energy Forum, as well as for the wonderful organization of the aforementioned forum.
    Mohamed Abdullah
    Director of Administration, Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy, Egypt
  • I would like to extend my thanks to the EnergyNet team for their exceptional organization and support. As always, aef has proven to be an outstanding platform for fostering meaningful conversations and partnerships within the African energy sector. I look forward to the next Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town.
    Aleem Tharani
    Partner, Head of Projects, Energy & Infrastructure (Kenya),Co-Head: Infrastructure Sector Group
 
  • 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
  • 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
  • “The African Development Bank’s participation at the Africa Energy Forum underscores our commitment to sustained dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships to transform the energy landscape across Africa. In Barcelona, the Bank will showcase initiatives aimed at innovating finance, delivering technical assistance, and mobilizing investments to achieve universal access to modern, affordable, and reliable energy in Africa.”
    Wale Shonibare
    Director - Energy Financial Solutions, Policy & Regulation, African Development Bank
 
  • Dear aef team, Thanks for all the facilities you provided us during the event, especially the meeting room for his Excellency. This was really appreciated. We enjoyed our time in Barcelona and had great conversations with current and potential partners. Looking forward to meeting you again soon. Best regards
    Philippe Jr. Ossoucah
    Directeur Général, Gabon Power Company, Gabon
  • Dear Gemma, thank you so much, it was a huge pleasure meeting you also was such privilege to be part of that huge event. Promise that will be participating the next ones as schedule dear. Wish you the best and see you in December in Togo.
    H.E. Honourable Abdullahi Dayib
    Director General, National Electricity Authority (NEA), Somalia
  • We would like to warmly thank the organizers for the opportunity to participate in the 26th African Energy Forum last month. It was an enriching experience, full of opportunities to establish new relationships and partnerships. We also enjoyed our stay in Barcelona and hope to be present for the 27th African Energy Forum.
    Olivier Mazaba Ntondele
    Head of Administration, Agence de Régulation du Secteur de l'Electricité (ARSEL), Congo
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