Conference Programme
From Borders to Bridges: Driving Intra-African Trade and Development through Energy & Technology Services.
The Strategic Framework
Focus: Policy Harmonisation, Cross-Border Finance, and Digital Connectivity.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Pan-African Welcome Display
Opening Ceremony & Lead Sponsor Video
AETC 2026 Official Video
Scene Setting
The vision for a borderless African energy market
Opening Keynote Address
Common Wealth
Emelia Cedar-Palm Akumah, Founder & President of AETC
Exhibition Tour, Networking & Picture Taking
Plenary 1: The Policy Bridge
Harmonising Frameworks for Continental Integration
This ministerial panel moves beyond national policies to address the regulatory friction that stops trade. Ministers will discuss how to align legal frameworks, tariffs, and transit laws to allow energy to flow freely between nations.
Africa's energy ministers unite to tear down the regulatory walls separating our markets.
Kwame Baah Nuako
Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Ghana
Hon. Kerryne James, Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy Grenada
Dr. Thomas Manu, AETC Chairman
APPO Secretary General H.E. Farid Ghezali
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, Africa Energy Chamber
H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Finance, Equatorial Guinea
Plenary 2: Financing the Corridor
Capital Structures for Cross-Border Infrastructure · Africa Energy Finance & Investment Forum (AETC & AEICORP)
We shift from general project finance to Corridor Finance. This forum explores how to structure bankable deals for multi-country pipelines and transmission lines, mitigating the risk of projects that span multiple jurisdictions.
Building a connected Africa requires capital that knows no borders.
Aasiya Nettey
Dr. Theophilus Acheampong, Technical Advisor, Ministry for Finance, Ghana
Mr. Wale Shonibare, African Development Bank
Mr. Robert Taliercio O'Brien, Country Director, World Bank
Abena Osei Poku, MD ECOBANK
Mansa Nettey, CEO Standard Chartered Bank Ghana
Mr. Ademola Ogunbanjo, President/CEO Oando Clean Energy
Ms. Yvonne Ike, MD & Head of Sub Saharan, Bank of America
Lunch Break
Plenary 3: The Digital Nexus (Fireside Chat)
Tech Services as the Backbone of a Unified Market
Technology is the glue holding the unified market together. This chat explores how cloud computing and data sharing create a virtual energy grid that allows nations to trade power in real-time.
A unified market needs a digital nervous system. We explore the tech layer making the African Power Pools a reality.
Rubbat Oseni
Mr. Ayodele Asaolu, CEO Lordsway Energies
Dr Alex Irune, MD Oando Clean Energy
Plenary 4: Security Through Integration
Navigating Geopolitics via Shared Infrastructure
Energy security is redefined as interdependence. This session argues that shared infrastructure — pipelines and grids — is the strongest buffer against geopolitical shocks, making trade a tool for national stability.
True security lies in our neighbours. Experts discuss why interconnected energy systems are safer than isolated ones.
Alice EY
Rep, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization, ECOWAS
Elias M. Magosi, Executive Secretary, SADC
Jean-Chrysostome Mekondongo, Permanent Secretary, PEAC
Mr. Felix Bob Ocitti, African Energy Commission (AFREC)
Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, Cyber Security Authority Ghana
Ben Boakye, ACEP
Plenary 5: Critical Links
Digitalising the Supply Chain for Strategic Minerals · Critical Mining & Minerals Forum
Instead of exporting raw ore, this session focuses on the logistics of regional value chains. It explores how digital tracking enables minerals mined in one country to be processed in a neighbouring hub.
The race for critical minerals is won in the supply chain. We map the digital tools building Africa's regional battery hubs.
Rubabat Oseni
Mr Keith Muller, CEO Atlantic Lithium
Dr. Daere Akobo, Chairman & Group CEO Pana Holdings Group
Mr. Gregory Risterucci, Chief Commercial Officer AGL
Naseem Banu Lahri, MD Lucara Botswana
Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President Glencore DRC
Mfikeyi Makayi, CEO KoBold Metals Africa
Justina Nelson, CEO MIIF
Closing of Day 1 Strategic Conference
High-level Roundtables
Invitation-only dialogue sessions running alongside the main programme.
Roundtable: The Green Capital Corridor
Middle East & African Energy Transition
This session focuses on the massive shift in capital coming from the GCC countries. As traditional funding from the West faces higher interest rates, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are positioning as Africa's primary energy financiers.
Moving beyond aid to equity. How can Ghana leverage GCC sovereign wealth funds to build green hydrogen hubs?
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman Africa Energy Chamber
Walid Hareb Al Falahi, CEO Dubai Consultancy & UAE Trade Centre
Dr. Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, Ambassador UAE
H.E. Khalid Al-Mesallam, Ambassador Qatar
H.E. Wael Fathy, Ambassador Egypt
Anibor Kragha, ARDA
DAY 1 EVENING: Exclusive Gala Dinner & Trade Awards Night
Arrival of Guests & Red Carpet
Networking Red-carpet picture-taking
Grand Procession
Prayer, scene setting, National Anthem, Cultural Display
Opening & Context Setting
Welcome, keynote speeches and cultural performances
Welcome Address by AETC Founder/Board Chair, keynote by the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Julius Debrah, Ga Mantse, Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Sam Jonah, Minister for Energy & Green Transition.
Vice President of the Republic of Ghana
Julius Debrah
Ga Mantse
Commonwealth Secretary General
Sir Sam Jonah, Executive Chairman, Jonah Capital
Minister for Energy & Green Transition
Presentation of Awards & YEEIP Launch
Trade Awards Night
Declare the launch of the YEEIP Project with fireworks.
AETC 3.0 Cake-Cutting & Toast
VP, Founder & President of AETC, Minister, Senior-level dignitaries
A Toast Led by the VP to the brightness of Africa's future.
Stage Performance: Kofi Kinata
Kofi Kinata
Closing & Grand Finale
Vote of Thanks by MoEGT Chief Director
The Trade & Human Capital Engine
Focus: Intra-African Commerce, Service Exports, and Workforce Mobility.
Registration, Coffee & Networking
Partner & Sponsor Ads
Special Keynote: The Gas Bridge
Focusing on Gas as the physical connector of African industry
Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Nigeria
Wenchi Omanhene, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III
Hon. Kerryne James, Minister of Climate Resilience, Grenada
Plenary 6: The Energy Services Marketplace
Accelerating Intra-African Commerce · Intra-Africa Energy Dialogue (AETC & AfCFTA)
This is the core trade session. It examines the barriers to moving skilled engineers, specialised equipment, and maintenance services across borders, aiming to create a Free Trade Zone for energy services.
The AfCFTA opens doors, but energy services face unique hurdles. We map the route to a barrier-free marketplace for African expertise.
Dr Kwame Baah Nuako
Mr. Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary ARDA
Mr. Momoh Oyarekuah, Chairman CORAN
Arvind Pathak, Dangote Refinery & Petrochemical Project
Massaer Cisse, BP Senegal
Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, Lead Advisor, Africa Mining and Commodities Fund
Ramona Tarta, Regional Director West Africa, Oxford Business Group
Ms. Sandisiwe Ncemane, GM Central Energy Fund
Breakout A: Women Leading Tech & Energy (Plenary 7)
Women & Girls in Energy Innovation & Technology (AETC)
Highlighting women building digital payment systems and cross-border logistics platforms that facilitate energy trade. Followed by: Leadership Without Borders — Focusing on commercial diplomacy skills for multi-national consortia.
Women are architecting the digital bridges of Africa's energy future.
Salamatu Issah
Angela Kyeremanteng
Oye Bampoe
Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean School of Engineering Sciences, U. of Ghana
Ing. Elizabeth Rogo, Founder & CEO Tsavo Oilfield Services
Ms. Ogutu Okudo, Founder & CEO Guuru Energy
Yelena Fotso, CEO Anfel Consulting
Fatima Dangote
Breakout B: The ESG Passport (Plenary 8)
Harmonising Standards for Green Trade
Different ESG standards create trade friction. This session proposes a harmonised African ESG framework that acts as a passport for green energy exports.
Inconsistent standards are a trade barrier. We propose a unified African ESG framework to streamline the flow of clean energy.
Alexander Koomson
Dr. David Arku, Vice President IOSH
Mr. Erik Nygard, Founder/CEO Kofa Technologies
Mr. Jorge Appiah, CEO Solar Taxi Limited
Ms. Afua Adubea Koranteng, Managing Partner, Koranteng & Koranteng Legal
Linda Akosua Zwennes, Head of Regulatory Affairs, ABSA Bank Ghana
Breakout A: The NOC & IOC Alliance (Plenary 9)
Standardising Operations for a Seamless Market
NOCs and IOCs discuss standardising technical and safety protocols to allow for easier resource sharing and joint ventures across boundaries.
Fragmented regulations cost billions. NOCs and IOCs draft the blueprint for a standardised continental industry.
Edudzi Tamakloe, National Petroleum Authority
Joseph Dadzie, Head of Upstream Ghana, VITOL
ENI Country Manager, Maurizio Pinna
Ms. Sesakho Magadla, CEO Strategic Fuel Fund
Oladapo Filani, MD Waltersmith Petroman Limited
Breakout B: The Mobile Workforce (Plenary 10)
Skills Mobility for a Pan-African Industry · NextGen in Energy Innovation
An integrated market needs an integrated workforce. This session focuses on mutual recognition of certifications so engineers and welders can work on projects anywhere in Africa.
A borderless market needs a borderless workforce. We explore the Technical Passport for African energy talent.
Samuel Kumi
Oluwaatobi Shofowora, Country Manager Tetracore Energy Group
Ama Sarpong, Ghana Enterprise Agency
Lunch Break
Breakout A: Renewables Across Borders (Plenary 11)
Interconnecting the African Power Pools · Renewables & Power Forum
Focusing on Wheeling renewable power — how to technically and legally transport solar or hydro energy from resource-rich areas to industrial hubs in other nations.
The sun doesn't shine everywhere, but a connected grid solves the intermittency challenge.
Samuel Kow Acquah, Gridco
Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, CEO Volta River Authority
Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, Acting CEO Ghana Grid Company
Dr. Stephen Yamoah, Executive Director Nuclear Power Ghana
Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, CEO Bui Power Authority
Afetsi Awoonor, MD BOST
Manuel de Assunacao Borges de Barros, CEO Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies
Breakout B: Pipelines of Prosperity (Plenary 12)
Gas Infrastructure as a Regional Connector · African Gas Forum
Moving from monetization to logistics. This session analyses the pipelines and virtual LNG bridges needed to move gas from producers to energy-hungry neighbours.
Gas is the fuel of industrialisation, but only if we can transport it. We map the infrastructure linking Africa's gas reserves to its markets.
Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, CEO Ghana Gas
Mr. Brian Muriuki, MD Shell Energy Ghana
Dr. Toni Aubynn, CEO Petroleum Hub Development Corporation
Mr. Ronald Adams, MD Shell Nigeria E&P
Anthony Paul, Deputy AETC Chairman
H.E. Abdullahi Sule, Governor Nasarawa State
Plenary 13: Global Bridges
Aligning African Policy with International Markets · From Accra to Antalya
How African energy policy can remain autonomous while integrating with global trends (BRICS, G20), focusing on trade diplomacy and technology transfer.
Africa is not an island. We outline the diplomatic strategies ensuring Africa remains competitive in the global energy arena.
H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Finance, Equatorial Guinea
Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman, Afreximbank
Richard Gyan Mensah, Deputy Energy Minister, Ghana
Kweku Boateng, Petroleum Commission
High-level Roundtables
Invitation-only dialogue sessions running alongside the main programme.
Roundtable: The Atlantic Energy Axis
U.S. Innovation & Ghana's Critical Minerals
With the U.S. intensifying its onshoring of critical minerals, Ghana's lithium and manganese reserves are strategic assets. This roundtable explores the tech-heavy side of the energy transition.
Local value addition: enabling battery manufacturing and EV assembly in Ghana with American tech partnerships.
Gerd Muller, Country Director UNIDO Vienna
Dr. Ainojie Alex Irune, MD Oando Clean Energy
Adaku Ufere, SE4ALL
Damilola Ogunbiyi, SE4ALL
Anthony Paul
Roundtable: The Digital-Energy Nexus
Europe's Global Gateway & African Grid Modernization
Europe's infrastructure imperative: the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package and how it integrates energy with digital infrastructure like data centres and fibre optics.
The Twin Transition: why you cannot have a digital economy without a stable, smart grid.
Ademola Ogunbanjo, President & CEO Oando Clean Energy
Romona Tarta, Country Director Oxford Business Group
Hon. Kerryne James, Minister of Climate Resilience, Grenada
Ambassador of Norway
Technical Workshops at CEIBS
Focus: Technical Standards, Interoperability, and Service Scaling.
Registration
Keynotes: Knowledge Partners
Disruptive Technologies Transforming Africa's Oil, Gas, and Energy Sector
A deep dive into emerging technologies reshaping Africa's energy landscape, presented in technical workshop format at CEIBS.
The Interoperable Grid: Technical Standards for Regional Power Trade
Disruptive Technologies
A technical deep-dive into the software and hardware standards required to make different national grids talk to each other.
Solving the Tower of Babel problem in Africa's power grids.
Lunch Break
Africa Energy Innovation Pitch Hub
Pitch by next-gen innovators
The next generation of African energy entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch disruptive solutions to industry leaders and investors.
From Local Content to Regional Hubs: The Service Export Evolution
Optimizing Africa's Oil & Gas Sector
Challenging local service companies to think bigger — moving from Local Content compliance to becoming Regional Champions that export services.
The era of hyper-local is ending. Learn how indigenous companies are scaling to service the wider continent.
Presentation of Awards, Certificates & Closing Remarks