African Energy Week 2026

African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber's flagship annual conference, exhibition and networking platform. Over five days it brings together African energy ministers and policymakers, national and international oil companies, power producers, project developers, development institutions and global investors to drive policy dialogue, deal-making and investment across the continent's energy value chain.

Programme

AEW runs a multi-track programme across five content stages and two technical hubs, spanning oil, gas, power, renewables, critical minerals and infrastructure. Governments use country spotlights and licensing rounds to present investment opportunities and policy updates.

• Five content stages and two technical hubs
• Country licensing rounds and spotlights
• Fireside chats with industry leaders
• Deal signing ceremonies
• Technical workshops

Exhibition and networking

An exhibition floor showcases energy technologies, services and solutions, alongside sponsored networking events, the African Energy Awards and gala dinner, and the JET Concert that opens the week with a focus on ending energy poverty.

• Exhibition of energy technologies and services
• Sponsored networking events
• African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner
• JET Concert

Who attends

The organiser expects more than 9,000 attendees, 300+ ministers and VIPs, 400+ industry speakers and 1,500+ companies in 2026, including ministers from across Africa, national oil companies, international majors, power utilities, financiers and service providers.

Tickets & passes

• All Access — USD 4,000: Excl. VAT
• Conference & Exhibition — USD 2,500: Excl. VAT
• South Africa Conference & Exhibition — USD 1,600: Excl. VAT