Hon. Opiyo Wandayi
Cabinet Secretary, Petroleum & Energy
Government of Kenya
Kigali
Hon. Opiyo Wandayi
Cabinet Secretary, Petroleum & Energy
Government of Kenya
Africa × Australia · Two 2026 Conference Editions
Clean Energy Conference
Kigali & Perth editions bringing together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate clean energy transition and regional collaboration.
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2026 Conference Experience
Be Part of the Future of Clean Energy
Join policymakers, investors, utilities, mining leaders, infrastructure developers, innovators, and climate stakeholders as Africa and Australia connect around renewable energy, critical minerals, and sustainable industrial growth.
Kigali • 6–7 August 2026
Perth • 31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
600+
Expected Delegates
40+
Countries Represented
120+
Industry Speakers
2
International Editions
Conference Overview
A flagship clean energy platform linking Africa and Australia
The Clean Energy Conference & Exhibition brings together policy leaders, investors, utilities, project developers, innovators, and development partners to accelerate renewable energy, critical minerals, climate innovation, and sustainable infrastructure. The 2026 editions are positioned to deepen regional collaboration, unlock investment, and support practical energy transition outcomes across both markets.
Why it matters
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Secure investment momentum across solar, wind, hydrogen, storage, and grid development.
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Strengthen Africa–Australia cooperation through partnerships, policy dialogue, and institutional collaboration.
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Create a premium platform for technology showcase, investor engagement, and sector matchmaking.
600+
Expected delegates from government, investment, energy, mining, infrastructure, and climate sectors.
2
Strategic 2026 editions connecting African priorities with Australian innovation, capital, and technology.
Africa–Australia platform
A cross-continental meeting point for governments, investors, utilities, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the clean energy future.
Energy, mining and infrastructure
Focused on renewable energy, critical minerals, grid modernization, green industrialization, climate innovation, and sustainable infrastructure.
High-level connections
Designed to accelerate partnerships, policy dialogue, investment matchmaking, and knowledge exchange across Africa and Australia.
Practical outcomes
Built around investment commitments, strategic collaboration, capacity building, and long-term sector growth.
2026 Conference Theme
Turning Ambition Into Action
The 2026 editions focus on delivering measurable outcomes through investment-ready projects, regional cooperation, technology transfer, clean energy deployment, and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa and Australia.
Investment Mobilisation
Connecting projects with investors and development finance.
Technology Deployment
Accelerating renewable energy, storage and smart grids.
Regional Partnerships
Strengthening Africa–Australia collaboration.
Sustainable Growth
Driving long-term economic and climate impact.
InvestmentInnovationPartnershipsImplementationClimate Action
2026 Edition
Kigali Edition
6–7 August 2026
Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda
Focused on East Africa’s energy transition, regional integration, decentralized energy systems, climate finance, clean mobility, and innovation-led policy.
2026 Edition
Perth Edition
31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
Novotel Hotel Perth, Western Australia
Connecting African priorities to Australian capital markets, advanced mining technologies, green hydrogen, storage innovation, and ESG leadership.
Confirmed speakers
Meet the 2026 speakers
Senior policymakers, investors, and clean energy innovators confirmed across both conference editions.
Kigali Edition · 6–7 Aug 2026
Perth Edition · 31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
Hon. Dr. Deborah Mulongo
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry
Government of Kenya
Hon. Dr. Deborah Mulongo
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry
Government of Kenya
Jason Paul Brewer
Chief Executive Officer
Marula Mining Plc
Kigali
Jason Paul Brewer
Chief Executive Officer
Marula Mining Plc
Professor George Kimathi
Professor of Applied Mathematics and Higher Education Leader
To be confirmed
Professor George Kimathi
Professor of Applied Mathematics and Higher Education Leader
To be confirmed
Umutoniwase Anitha
Founder & CEO
EcoGreen Solutions Ltd
Kigali
Umutoniwase Anitha
Founder & CEO
EcoGreen Solutions Ltd
Founder of Gathoni Muchai Investments, actively engaged in the mining and metals sector. Currently CEO of Marula Mining Plc, a London-listed company focusing on battery metals, lithium production, and copper and graphite projects.
Jason Paul Brewer
·CEO, Marula Mining Plc
Venue
Two strategic venues for two 2026 editions
Each edition is hosted in a professional venue designed to support executive dialogue, partner visibility, networking, and strong delegate experience.
Kigali Edition
Kigali Marriott Hotel
6–7 August 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
A polished executive setting in Kigali designed for keynote sessions, partner engagement, networking, and high-level clean energy dialogue.
Perth Edition
Novotel Hotel Perth
31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
Perth, Western Australia
A professional Perth venue aligned with the edition’s focus on investment, mining technology, green hydrogen, storage, and Australia–Africa collaboration.
Event Countdown
Countdown to Kigali and Perth 2026
Join the next editions of The Clean Energy Conference & Exhibition as Africa and Australia connect around renewable energy, critical minerals, innovation, investment, and sustainable infrastructure.
Countdown to event
Kigali Edition
Upcoming
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17
Hours
59
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6–7 August 2026
Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
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Countdown to event
Perth Edition
Upcoming
67
Days
11
Hours
59
Minutes
23
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31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
Novotel Hotel Perth, Perth, Western Australia
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Partnerships
Trusted Global Partners and Participants
The conference is supported by organizations across energy, infrastructure, finance, utilities, skills development, and sector collaboration. These partnerships strengthen the event’s visibility, credibility, and industry relevance.
