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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Conference Overview
A clean energy platform connecting Africa and Australia
Africa's energy transition is entering a defining decade. The conference brings together governments, investors, utilities and innovators to turn ideas into partnerships — and partnerships into real projects. Hosted in Kigali, Rwanda and Perth, Australia, it connects Africa's renewable energy potential with Australia's technology and investment expertise.
Why it matters
Connecting the leaders building tomorrow's energy systems
600M+
People across Africa still without reliable electricity access — the scale of the opportunity ahead.
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Strategic 2026 editions in Kigali and Perth, connecting Africa's resources with Australia's expertise.
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Accelerate investment into renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, critical minerals and emerging clean technologies.
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Strengthen Africa–Australia partnerships through policy dialogue, technology exchange and institutional collaboration.
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Support national and regional energy strategies that improve energy security and expand electricity access.
Africa–Australia platform
A meeting point for governments, investors, utilities and innovators working to speed up Africa's clean energy transition.
Powering the future
Latest insights
News, ideas, and industry perspectives
Explore the latest thinking on energy investment, policy, technology, and Africa’s clean-energy future.
2026 Conference Theme
Turning Ambition Into Action
With Investment
Through strategic partnerships, investment mobilisation, knowledge exchange and collaborative leadership, the 2026 editions are committed to building resilient energy systems, unlocking new economic opportunities and delivering a cleaner, more sustainable future for both regions.
2026 Edition
Kigali Edition
6–7 August 2026
Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda
Focused on East Africa's energy transition — regional power grids, clean mobility, climate finance and decentralised energy.
2026 Edition
Perth Edition
31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
Novotel Hotel Perth, Western Australia
Connecting African priorities with Australian capital, mining technology, green hydrogen and energy storage.
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
Upcoming
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6–7 August 2026
Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
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Perth Edition
Upcoming
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08
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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.
