Key Thematic Areas
Exploring the critical pillars of Africa's energy future
2026 Conference Themes
The AETC 2026 program is built around these core thematic areas, designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the African energy sector.
1. Financing the Bridge: Investment, Capital & Risk Management
Strategies for Innovating Financial Models using Mixed Financing, Mitigating Investment Risk in Emerging Markets, and leveraging the Role of DFIs and Private Equity.
2. Intra-African Trade & Investment: Building a Unified Energy Market
Accelerating Policy Harmonization across borders, strengthening Regional Power Pools & Grids, and optimizing Pan-African Logistics & Supply Chains.
3. Local Content: Harnessing Africa's Human and Economic Capital
Enhancing Capacity Building and workforce Skills Development, fostering Supplier Development programs, and actively Promoting Entrepreneurship among local SMEs.
4. Oil & Gas: Powering Africa's Energy Transition & Economic Security
Responsible Monetization of Natural Gas resources, Unlocking Subsea Potential for exploration, and implementing Sustainable Oil & Gas Operations.
5. Innovation & Future Technology: The Digital and Technological Leap
Driving Digital Transformation in Energy systems, exploring the potential of The Hydrogen Economy, and integrating Bio-Technology & Nuclear Energy solutions.
6. Policy & Governance: Creating a Conducive Environment
Establishing Regulatory Frameworks for stability, promoting Policy Harmonization for trade, and aligning Energy Policy with Climate Goals.
7. Critical Minerals & Supply Chains: From Raw Materials to Global Powerhouse
Strategizing The Role of Critical Minerals in the global transition, and Developing Local Supply Chains for value addition within Africa.
8. Renewable Energy: Tapping into Africa's Abundant Resources
Scaling Solar & Wind projects for grid stability, expanding Off-Grid & Decentralized Solutions for access, and utilizing Energy Technology in Agriculture.
9. ESG & Climate Action: The Path to a Sustainable Future
Comprehensive ESG Integration in corporate strategy, navigating Carbon Markets, and advancing Carbon Trading mechanisms for sustainability.
10. Building the Foundations: Infrastructure & Projects
Executing Strategic Cross-Border Projects for connectivity, and prioritizing Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) standards.
11. The Human Element: Next Generation & Women in Energy
Empowering the Next Generation of leaders, promoting Women in Energy for inclusivity, and fostering Leadership Development programs.
12. Nuclear Technology for Africa
Assessing the feasibility of Nuclear Power for baseload energy, adopting Advanced Nuclear Technology, and ensuring the highest Safety Standards.