Date: 22 - 23 July 2026

Location: Online

Description: East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) has earmarked the promotion of energy efficiency as one of the ten (10) technical areas of focus under its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. EACREEE’s mandate includes strengthening private sector capacity through regional policy harmonisation, investment promotion, awareness creation, and technical training.

In line with this mandate, EACREEE is organising a Virtual EAC Regional Training on Energy Efficiency in the Industrial Sector, primarily targeting private sector industrial actors. The training will focus on practical, business-oriented solutions that enable companies to reduce energy costs, improve productivity, and enhance long-term competitiveness, while fostering regional knowledge exchange among EAC Partner States.

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Date: 22 July 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Description: This year’s Coal and Energy Transition Day will provide a comprehensive examination of the future of coal and South Africa’s evolving energy landscape, bringing together government, industry leaders, investors, logistics providers and independent power producers to explore the opportunities and challenges of a transitioning energy mix. Discussions will address the impact of geopolitics on energy demand, the coal market and the energy transition, a comprehensive examination of the future of coal, both globally and locally, and the need for South Africa to transition to cleaner energy sources. We will be in conversation with major coal producers, go in depth on the energy transition and the future energy mix and the concept of flexible coal as a complement to renewable energy. Additional topics will cover how to overcome coal transport and logistics constraints, financing both coal and energy transition projects and the growing role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and market liberalisation in supporting a more diversified, secure and inclusive energy future.

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Date: 14 - 15 July 2026

Location: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

Description: Solar & Storage Live Nigeria is the region’s solar and energy storage exhibition that celebrates the technologies at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system.

The show unites all stakeholders – utilities, IPP’s, financiers, government and regulators that are developing and future-proofing the regions energy sector including large energy users in all industries, energy start-ups and anyone who is looking for innovative solutions to their energy challenges.

Every aspect of our event has been engineered to drive innovation, excellence, and collaboration by combining a high-level multi-track conference together with a major services and supplier-led exhibition.

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Date: 9 - 11 July 2026

Location: Kampala

Description: The 4th Edition of Power & Elec Uganda, the Largest Power, Energy, Electrical, Electronics, Lighting, Solar & Other Renewables focused International Exhibition in Uganda will be taking place from the 9 - 11 July, 2026 at the Multi - Purpose Hall in UMA Show Grounds, Kampala. The exhibition will be the gateway to the East African Business Community in Uganda.

The event will be hosting Power & Elec Professionals, Importers & Exporters, Wholesalers and Decision Makers of the East African Region in Uganda. Exhibitors from around 8+ countries will be participating in this exhibition looking to explore the untapped potential of the East Africa Market in Uganda.

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Date: 7 - 15 July 2026

Location: New York, USA

Description: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will participate in the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2026 to advance the global review of SDG 7 and accelerate action on affordable and renewable energy. Convened under the theme "Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all", HLPF 2026 will undertake in-depth reviews of various Sustainable Developmental Goals (SGDs), including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

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Date: 8 July 2026

Location: Hennessy Park Hotel, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius

Description: The 4th Edition Mauritius Clean Energy Week 2026 will unite policymakers, the utility, private developers, investors, EPCs, technology companies, and major energy consumers to evaluate current project pipelines and operational lessons from recent solar, battery-storage, and distributed-generation rollouts. Deliberations will focus on active procurement cycles, resilience-driven system design, hotel and industrial decarbonisation pathways, and evolving frameworks affecting financing, grid integration, and sector-coupling across the island energy ecosystem.

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Date: 17 - 19 June 2026

Location: Lubumbashi, DRC

Description: DRC Mining Week, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s longest-running and most influential mining platform, has officially launched its 2026 teaser brochure — unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital.

Taking place from 17–19 June 2026 in Lubumbashi, the event will once again convene mining operators, global investors, EPCs, OEMs, technology providers, financial institutions and government leaders shaping the future of mining in the DRC and across the continent.

As the world intensifies its focus on critical minerals, copper, cobalt and battery metals, the DRC remains central to the global energy transition. The 2026 edition builds on this momentum — shifting from conversation to implementation.

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Date: 16 - 19 June 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Description: The continent’s most strategic investor gathering returns to Cape Town from 16–19 June 2026, with a theme focused on pragmatic, diversified energy solutions to support industrialisation. The Africa Energy Forum (aef) 2026, under Building Africa’s Industrialised Future, reflects the need to power growth for more than 1.5 billion people.

aef 2026 connects energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, finance and technology—driving the shift from ambition to execution and from resources to value creation, as Africa takes a central role in global supply chains and long-term investment.

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Date: 15 June 2026

Location: Virtual

Description: The IRENA Coalition for Action will host a preliminary findings event for its forthcoming report REPowering for Tripling: Advancing Wind Energy, produced through a dedicated Task Force bringing together leading wind energy organisations including Acciona, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), WindEurope, SSE Renewables, Siemens Gamesa, Canadian Renewable Energy Association, and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE, India).

With approximately 178 GW of onshore wind capacity set to enter the prime repowering window by 2030, the urgency to act has never been greater. This forthcoming report sets out policy recommendations on the regulatory, grid, and economic conditions required to unlock large-scale wind repowering investment and accelerate delivery toward the global tripling target. Attending this event is an opportunity to engage directly with the preliminary findings, and to hear from leading voices across the global wind sector shaping the next decade of wind energy.

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Date: 9 - 12 June 2026

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Description: RENMOZ, the largest renewable energy business conference in Mozambique, returns to Maputo with an edition entirely focused on accelerating business, investment, and on-the-ground projects.

Over four days, the event will feature institutional and business sessions, a multifunctional networking area, site visits, and the sector gala. Strategic documents will also be launched during the conference, including the 5th edition of the Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique and the new National Project Pipeline, which will bring together opportunities in IPP generation, transmission, mini-grids, and commercial and industrial systems.

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Date: 9 - 10 June 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Description: The Junior Indaba is a popular meeting place for junior miners and is enjoyed by all for its incisive, informative and frank discussions tackling the challenges of and opportunities for junior mining and exploration in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.

Discussions will be framed within the global geopolitical, supply chain and energy shifts taking place and their impact on junior mining. Topics under discussion will include the demand for critical metals, the global outlook for commodities, investors’ perspectives on junior mining projects, ESG considerations and much, much more.

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Date: 26 - 29 May 2026

Location: Online

Description: The e-Conference on Storage Solutions is an annual virtual event focusing on advancements and opportunities in solar energy storage across Africa.

The Africa battery storage market has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with annual increases of 3, 10, and 11-fold. In 2025, this expansion continued, driven by falling costs and growing deployment of PV+BESS solutions, making solar increasingly dispatchable and competitive for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications. Based on data collected by AFSIA, more than 31.8 GWh of projects are officially under development, and the World Bank estimates that South Africa alone could reach 10-15 GWh of installed BESS by 2030.

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Date: 21 - 22 May 2026

Location: Kolwezi, DRC

Description: The Katanga Business Meeting (KBM) is a leading platform dedicated to strategic dialogue, networking, and the development of business opportunities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Held annually in Kolwezi, at the heart of the country’s economic and mining activity, the KBM brings together key public and private sector stakeholders to address the region’s economic, industrial, and social challenges.

Through high-level conferences, roundtables, masterclasses, workshops, B2B meetings, and visits to industrial and mining sites, the KBM fosters dialogue among decision-makers, investors, companies, institutions, and project leaders. The event also features a large multisectoral exhibition area, serving as a showcase for local and international expertise and innovations.

Today, the KBM stands as an essential event for companies seeking to enhance their visibility, develop strategic partnerships, and actively contribute to the economic transformation of the DRC and the region.

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Date: 21 May 2026

Location: College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ridge, Accra, Ghana

Description: Join the AGI Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency B2B Expo to connect with industry leaders and explore sustainable energy solutions for your business or organization.

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Date: 19 - 21 May 2026

Location: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa

Description: Enlit Africa 2026 delivers what the sector truly needs — connections that close deals, insights that drive decisions and partnerships that power progress. Built for utilities, municipalities, C&I energy users, developers, investors, OEMs and regulators.

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Date: 19 - 20 May 2026

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon

Description: International Conference on Energy Storage and Conversion (ICESC - 26) at Yaounde, Cameroon, on 19th - 20th May 2026 is delighted to welcome professionals, academicians, and practitioners from the field to attend high-level conferences. The IIRD is organising meaningful discussions focusing on solutions, future scope, and ongoing trends. This is your chance to acquire knowledge, learn, and improve.

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Date: 12 - 14 May 2026

Location: London, United Kingdom

Description: The Africa Energies Summit brings together Africa’s energy industry for a unique event shaped for companies active across the Continent and provides unrivalled insight into the world’s fast changing energy landscape. Join us to connect, collaborate and get deals done!

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Date: 21 - 24 April 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Description: ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) is the top annual investment event, enabling and fostering partnerships for the purpose of energy access, renewable electrification and the green energy transition worldwide.

EAIF 2026 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21 to 24 April 2026.

The Forum is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.

This unique edition will bring together over 1,000 participants, both in-person and online, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive EAIF experience.

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Date: 16 April 2026

Location: Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi , Kenya

Description: The 5th Edition of Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Kenya’s clean energy transition. With approximately 80% of the country’s installed electricity capacity now derived from renewables and solar power emerging as a fast growing pillar of the mix, Kenya continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for sustainable energy development. The government’s ambition to scale up renewable energy capacity to 100 GW by 2040 and achieve universal electricity access by 2030 reinforces this edition’s mission: accelerating solar deployment through strong public private cooperation and innovation.

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Date: 8 - 10 April 2026

Location: Palma, Spain

Description: Join us for the 6th International Conference on Solar Technologies and Hybrid Mini-Grids for Energy Access, taking place 8-10 April, 2026, at the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma, Spain.

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