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About C&I Energy + Storage SummitA focused platform for commercial and industrial energy leaders navigating power security, cost certainty and market reform.

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit brings together commercial and industrial energy users, project developers, financiers, regulators and solution providers to address the most pressing challenges shaping South Africa’s private energy market.

From procurement strategies and wheeling frameworks to storage integration and tariff reform, the summit focuses on practical pathways for businesses securing reliable and cost-effective power.

Co-located Events Part of a broader industry platform

C&I Energy + Storage Summit takes place alongside two complementary events, creating a unique environment where industrial energy users, utilities, regulators and water leaders intersect.

C&I Energy + Storage Summit

The summit focuses specifically on commercial and industrial energy procurement, storage deployment, hybrid systems and project development.

It bridges the gap between policy discussions and real project execution.

EIUG Conference

The EIUG (Energy Intensive Users Group) Conference convenes South Africa’s largest electricity users, representing key sectors of the industrial economy.

The conference focuses on strategic industry leadership, policy engagement and market reform discussions affecting large-scale energy consumers.

Together with the C&I Summit, it ensures strong representation from the country’s most energy-intensive industries.

Water Security Africa

Water Security Africa Johannesburg explores the intersection between water resilience, infrastructure and industrial sustainability.

With increasing pressure on water systems and the energy-water nexus becoming more critical, this event connects water leaders with the energy community to address shared infrastructure challenges.

Industry ContextWhy the C&I Energy + Storage Summit matters now

South Africa’s commercial and industrial sector is undergoing a structural shift in how energy is sourced, managed and financed.

Businesses are moving beyond emergency load-shedding solutions toward long-term procurement strategies that balance reliability, cost, and sustainability.

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit exists to support that transition — providing a forum where decision-makers can understand market developments, evaluate project opportunities and engage directly with the stakeholders shaping the energy landscape.

Key themes

  • Power security and business continuity
  • Tariffs, procurement models and wheeling
  • Storage and hybrid energy optimisation
  • Financing and commercial structures
  • Market reform and regulatory evolution

Who attends

Industries represented:

  • Manufacturing
  • Mining and resources
  • Data centres
  • Agriculture and agri-processing
  • Property and real estate
  • Retail and logistics
  • Energy developers and IPPs
  • Financial institutions and investors
  • Technology providers and EPCs
  • Government and regulators

Platform advantageWhat makes this platform unique

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit is designed differently from a traditional conference.

By bringing together industrial energy users, project developers, financiers and policymakers in a focused environment, the platform creates the conditions for meaningful discussion and real project engagement.

Through its co-located events, curated audience and structured engagement formats, the summit connects the stakeholders shaping South Africa’s evolving private energy market.

Key advantages:

  • A focused environment built for commercial and industrial energy decision-makers
  • Co-location with the EIUG Conference ensures strong representation from energy-intensive industry
  • Hosted buyer programme connecting solution providers with project owners
  • Structured networking and curated engagement designed for meaningful conversations
  • Practical discussions centred on real projects, procurement strategies and market developments

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