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Energy-Intensive Users Group Annual Conference

The EIUG Annual Conference brings together South Africa’s largest electricity users to address the policy, market and regulatory developments shaping the country’s energy future.

Representing sectors such as mining, smelting, manufacturing and heavy industry, the conference provides a platform for industrial leaders to engage directly with policymakers, utilities and regulators on the issues impacting industrial competitiveness and energy security.

  • Energy policy and market reform
  • Tariffs, pricing structures and industrial competitiveness
  • Power security for large electricity users
  • Strategic engagement between industry and government
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Why Attend

Join South Africa’s leading gathering of commercial and industrial energy users, utilities, solution providers and infrastructure leaders shaping the future of energy resilience.

Energy Security & Resilience

Discover how industrial operators are improving resilience through solar, storage, wheeling and hybrid energy strategies.

Decarbonisation & Compliance

Understand how industry is responding to energy reform, ESG targets and evolving decarbonisation requirements.

Industrial Energy Innovation

Explore technologies improving efficiency, reliability and performance across mining, manufacturing and industrial operations.

Strategic Networking

Connect with industrial energy users, utilities, investors and policymakers through curated networking opportunities.

Actionable Case Studies

Hear real-world case studies from organisations deploying renewable energy and storage solutions across Africa.

Co-Located Access

Access adjacent infrastructure and sustainability discussions through co-location with Water Security Africa.

28–29 October 2026 · The Maslow Hotel, SandtonThe EIUG Conference 2026 programme at a glance

Two days built for South Africa's energy intensive users, market reform, tariffs and carbon, grid security, and the practical routes to competitive, reliable power. Here is the shape of both days.

Session titles shown below. Full descriptions, discussion points and timings are in the programme brochure.

Wednesday 28 October · Day 1 EIUG Conference
07:3009:30
Registration & welcome coffee
09:3010:15
Shared plenary Welcome · Ministerial keynote address · Keynote address 09:30 – 10:15
10:1511:30
Keynote panel · Shared plenary Threats and opportunities in South Africa's industrial future 10:15 – 11:30
11:3013:00
Lunch & networking
13:0014:30
EIUG Conference Electricity market reform 13:00 – 14:30
14:3015:15
Refresh and Connect
15:1517:15
Running in parallel · choose your session
Masterclass · EIUG Finance for transition 15:15 – 17:15
EIUG Conference Digitalisation and smart energy management 15:15 – 17:15
17:30
All delegates A social pause: Connect networking function From 17:30
Thursday 29 October · Day 2 EIUG Conference
09:3011:00
EIUG Conference Industrialisation under threat? 09:30 – 11:00
11:0011:30
Refresh and Connect
11:3012:30
Running in parallel · choose your session
Masterclass · EIUG Practical considerations for alternative power generation 11:30 – 12:30
EIUG Conference Grid security 11:30 – 12:30
12:3013:30
Lunch & networking
13:3014:30
EIUG Conference Renewable energy integration for heavy industry 13:30 – 14:30
14:3015:00
Refresh and Connect
15:0016:30
Running in parallel · choose your session
Masterclass · EIUG Carbon taxes 15:00 – 16:30
Workshop · EIUG Unlocking green hydrogen in South Africa 15:00 – 16:30
16:30
All delegates A social pause: Connect networking function · Close of summit From 16:30
EIUG Conference session Shared plenary · all programmes Break & networking

This is the outline. The brochure is the detail.

Every session description, discussion point and confirmed timing across the EIUG programme, plus the three co-located programmes your ticket unlocks. Download it, share it with your team, build your two days.

Programme correct at time of publication and subject to change.

“The conversations held in these forums are essential as we navigate the shifting dynamics of South Africa’s energy market.”

Ed Cameron

Chief Commercial Officer, Apollo Africa

Trusted by South Africa’s Energy Leaders

Industry leaders, utilities, energy buyers and solution providers come together to shape the future of industrial energy resilience.

“A valuable platform to build connections and drive collaboration.”

Santiago Cardona López Global Corporate PPAs Manager
ACCIONA Energía

“A pleasure to participate in discussions on battery and energy storage systems adoption and risk mitigation for industrial players.”

Simon Steffgen Industry and Commerce Officer
BVES Energy Storage Systems Association

“Great engagement and insightful conversations on corporate C&I energy storage projects.”

Tshwanelo Rakaibe Senior Researcher: Energy Centre
CSIR

Ticket Options

EIUG ONLY

Private Sector

Package includes:

  • EIUG programme
  • Data Centre Summit access
  • Networking function
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees


2026 Sponsors

EIUG Gold Sponsor
Huawei
EIUG Silver Sponsor
Scatec (Lyra)

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