January 2026
Top Africa Energy Events in 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Clean Energy Conferences, Summits & Investment Forums
Your guide to the key events, forums, and investment conversations shaping Africa's energy future.
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Clean Energy Conference 2026
Kigali & Perth editions bringing together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition.
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Join us for the Clean Energy 2026 Conference
Conference MomentsHighlights from previous editions and industry gatherings
Live 2026
IntroWelcome to the energy conference — opening highlight reel
DelegatesEnergy conference delegates networking between sessions
DelegatesDelegates connecting at the energy summit networking event
DelegatesConference delegates in a group discussion
DelegatesDelegates checking in at the conference registration desk
SpeakersIndustry speakers on a panel session at the energy conference
SpeakersKeynote speaker presenting at the energy summit
SpeakersKeynote speaker addressing delegates from the conference stage
SpeakersConference speaker taking audience questions in a Q&A session
ConferenceConference audience listening to a keynote address
ConferenceExhibition area at the energy conference showcasing industry partners
ConferenceMain conference hall during the energy industry gathering
ConferenceWelcome and registration desk at the energy conference
HighlightsHighlight moment from an energy industry panel discussion
HighlightsMemorable highlight moment from the energy conference
HighlightsAward ceremony moment at the energy conference
HighlightsClosing ceremony at the energy summitIntroWelcome to the energy conference — opening highlight reelDelegatesEnergy conference delegates networking between sessionsDelegatesDelegates connecting at the energy summit networking eventDelegatesConference delegates in a group discussionDelegatesDelegates checking in at the conference registration deskSpeakersIndustry speakers on a panel session at the energy conferenceSpeakersKeynote speaker presenting at the energy summitSpeakersKeynote speaker addressing delegates from the conference stageSpeakersConference speaker taking audience questions in a Q&A sessionConferenceConference audience listening to a keynote addressConferenceExhibition area at the energy conference showcasing industry partnersConferenceMain conference hall during the energy industry gatheringConferenceWelcome and registration desk at the energy conferenceHighlightsHighlight moment from an energy industry panel discussionHighlightsMemorable highlight moment from the energy conferenceHighlightsAward ceremony moment at the energy conferenceHighlightsClosing ceremony at the energy summit2026 Conference Theme
Turning Ambition Into Action
With Investment
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Theme 01 / 07
Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition
The conference exists to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across Africa by bringing together the public and private sectors needed to move projects from planning to implementation.
Core Focus Areas
- Renewable energy deployment
- Grid modernization
- Energy access
- Energy security
- Decarbonization
- Sustainable infrastructure
Strategic Impact
Moving beyond traditional discussions to create actionable roadmaps that upgrade infrastructure, improve grid reliability, and ensure equitable energy access across target markets.
Enabling Conditions
- Policy alignment
- Grid interconnection
- Local manufacturing capacity
- Skilled workforce pipeline
- Regulatory certainty
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In focus
A running look at the sectors and themes driving this edition's agenda.
Critical Minerals & Sustainable Mining
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Latest insights
News, ideas, and industry perspectives
Explore the latest thinking on energy investment, policy, technology, and Africa's clean-energy future.
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
Kigali
Hon. Opiyo Wandayi
Cabinet Secretary, Petroleum & Energy
Government of Kenya
Hon. Dr. Deborah Mulongo
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry
Government of Kenya
Kigali
Jason Paul Brewer
Chief Executive Officer
Marula Mining Plc
Professor George Kimathi
Professor of Applied Mathematics and Higher Education Leader
To be confirmed
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
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6–7 August 2026
Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
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Perth Edition
Upcoming
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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.
