Cape Town – Africa Energy Indaba is returning to Cape Town from 3 to 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, aiming to accelerate investment in the continent’s energy sector. Now in its 18th edition, the event will bring together governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, commercial banks, project developers, and technology providers to convert Africa’s energy ambitions into bankable projects.
Africa continues to face a critical energy gap, with over 600 million people still lacking access to reliable electricity. Constrained grids, aging infrastructure and limited access to affordable finance have slowed industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. Africa’s annual energy and infrastructure funding gap is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars, while investors face challenges including regulatory uncertainty, project preparation, currency risk and limited off-taker creditworthiness.
The Indaba addresses these challenges by creating a focused environment where policy, capital and projects intersect. The programme is structured around investment readiness and project bankability, offering high-level ministerial dialogues, investor forums, project showcases and closed-door meetings. Stakeholders will engage on blended finance, guarantees, risk-sharing mechanisms and project structuring to unlock funding.
Designed to support the entire project lifecycle, the event covers early-stage development, regulatory engagement, financing, construction and implementation. Energy sectors featured include grid-scale power generation, transmission, distribution, gas-to-power, renewables, energy storage, grid modernisation, industrial power solutions and emerging technologies. This comprehensive scope reflects Africa’s diverse energy realities and seeks solutions that balance energy security, affordability and sustainability.
Africa Energy Indaba also provides a platform for governments to present policy reforms, regulatory frameworks and national energy strategies, while investors provide feedback on unlocking capital at scale. The co-location with Infrastructure Africa links energy investment to broader infrastructure planning, including transport, logistics, water, digital and industrial projects.
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