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20 - 22 May 2025 CTICC, Cape Town, South AfricaEnlit Africa 2025 registration is open!

We’re excited to announce that Enlit Africa will be back with inspiring content, cutting-edge exhibits, powerful networking, specialty events, business matchmaking, & knowledge hubs, covering:

  • Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution
  • Metering
  • Digitalisation
  • Powering Industry
  • Water Security
  • Solar and Storage
  • Finance and Investment & Much More!

Submit your abstract to apply to speak or register to attend Enlit Africa 2025!



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Event FeaturesBe part of Africa's Leading Power, Energy & Water Event

With a focus on Africa’s energy transition, this conference and exhibition is a must-attend for any business professional looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive success

Inspiring Conference Speakers

Be inspired by the lineup of expert speakers who will share their knowledge and insights on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities.

  • Factors determining success in the energy transition
  • Commercial and industrial power and water security
  • Wheeling frameworks and PPAs
  • Power and water finance and projects
  • Supporting the role of municipalities
  • Updates on the IRP2023, carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and African meter specifications.

Cutting-Edge Exhibits

Explore a world of innovation and discovery brought to you by our world class exhibitors. Discover the products and services that are changing the game in your industry.

  • Investigate cutting-edge technologies from 250 leading manufacturers and service suppliers including: Actom, Conlog, GE, Landis+Gyr, Lucy Electric, Megger, Siemens and many more
  • International pavilions from Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Taiwan, USA
  • Products & services that will change your business
  • Utilise the opportunity to learn directly from product developers and manufacturers
  • Make valuable connections with attendees & exhibitors

Powerful Networking

Meet and connect with like-minded professionals. With networking opportunities galore, you'll build valuable relationships that will last long after the conference is over.

  • Identify specific opportunities through in-person discussions with potential clients, partners & suppliers
  • One-on-one conversations allow for personal engagement, leading to stronger, more meaningful professional relationships.
  • Expand your horizons and access a wider network of industry experts and opportunities

Speciality Events

Our specialty events are co-located alongside the main conference. They provide a unique opportunity to connect with targeted individuals and companies within your sector. They include:

Matchmaking

Our 'concierge-style' matchmaking programme will connect you with new business opportunities. Delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers have the opportunity to connect with solution providers, exploring solutions to their challenges and opening doors to new prospects.

  • Identify the key stakeholders you want to meet
  • We will set up your meetings in the dedicated networking lounge
  • Available to all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers

Knowledge Hubs

The knowledge hub gives you the opportunity to gain technical insight from OEMs and industry specialists on a wide range of engineering-related topics.

  • On the expo floor and open to all attendees
  • CPD accredited available
  • Solution focused, practical content: Modernisation and digitalisation technologies; Optimising plant operation and asset maintenance; Implementation of smart technologies
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2024 Advisory BoardA Conference Built By Industry Experts

The conference is designed by leading figures and industry experts to deliver exceptional insights and generate opportunities for all attendees to work together.

Hear From Peers Paving the Way

Our global speaker line-up aims to connect the industry to the people, organisations and information that can positively influence Africa's Just Energy Transition.

Our Brands

Our Brands

“As Actom, we really like coming to Enlit Africa, especially this year. We are happy we get the opportunity to increase our brand awareness but also to introduce our products and services to the new market and this has always been a highlight of some of our marketing initiatives and we will continue to do this in the future.”

Mamiki Matlawa Group Business Development Executive, Actom

“Overall, the event was well organized and the right speakers were given the platform to share knowledge and expertise with the energy sector as a whole. Big-ups and looking forward to the next event, bravo!”

Victor Khuboni Program Manager Special technology projects, Eskom Distribution

"Enlit Africa 2024 demonstrated the collaboration and unity that increasingly exists between the public and private sector. It is an important platform to grow and foster relationships for the benefit of our continent."

Michael Pienaar Sustainable Infrastructure Development Specialist, Atlantis Special Economic Zone for Green Technologies

“It’s inspiring to see solutions for a renewable future at Enlit Africa.“

Mathew Streatfield
Energy Efficiency Consultant
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2024 Partners

Who Attends Enlit Africa?The Energy Ecosystem Attending the Conference

Enlit Africa connects people and organisations to information and each other with an objective to create opportunity. Whether you are a commercial or industrial facility looking to source an off-grid power solution, a utility procuring service parts or a start-up project chasing funding, Enlit Africa's eco-system of power & energy professionals across the expo floor and conference rooms will spark ideas to generate solutions.

Industry Verticals

Alternative Energy
Renewable Energy
Traditional Generation
Energy Efficiency
Energy Storage
Energy Trading
Metering
Mini Grid
Smart City
Smart Grid
Distribution
Mobility
Transmission
Business & Consulting
CRM / CSM / CMS
Legal & Insurance
Policy & Regulation
Universities / Colleges
Water & Waste
EPC’s
Health & Safety
Finance and Investment
IT/ICT

Attendee Profiles

Government
Regulators
Municipalities
Utilities
Commercial & Industrial Facilities / Large Power Users
Associations
Academics
Media
Solution Providers
Manufacturers & OEMS
Distributors & Agents
Installers
Project Developers
IPPs
Consultants
















Sponsor & Exhibit at Enlit AfricaMaximise Your Exposure: Exhibit or Sponsor

By showcasing your brand, you're creating a powerful presence in front of your target audience, establishing your business as a market leader, and opening up opportunities for valuable conversations with key decision-makers.

Exhibit Your Brand

Gain maximum exposure for your brand and connect with potential customers, partners, and industry leaders. Showcase your latest products and services, generate leads, and more.

  • Showcase and build your brand with industry leaders
  • Pre & post-event marketing available to achieve your goals
  • Receive full support to plan your stand & all the logistics

Sponsor The Conference

Sponsoring the event positions you as a market leader, providing premium brand exposure and VIP treatment. Connect with key decision-makers and elevate your brand.

  • Unmatched opportunities for branding, networking & more
  • Open doors to new opportunities with local & foreign contacts
  • Gain special access to key industry leaders and officials

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The handbook explores four main areas:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Technical matters
  • Regulatory matters
  • Finance, investment & commercial considerations

African Energy News

Keep up to date with the latest news and offers from Enlit Africa and our partners.

Nov 8, 2024

South Africa leads charge in homegrown green energy

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Oct 30, 2024

Clean energy technologies manufacturing is flourishing

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We want to scale our business and that would not have happened if it were not for this opportunity, so this has been a great experience.

Bongani Mgayi Comms & Stakeholder Engagement
Zimele Technologies

We have just seen phenomenal interest, really exceptional conversation, and connections being made between buyers and sellers and people taking projects forward.

Cilnette Pienaar Head of Comms & Publishing
GreenCape

The event is one of a kind. It showcases expert knowledge, innovative solutions and foresight from industry leaders to help shape Africa’s energy transition.

Linda Tafadzwa Kuvheya Strategist
Riahsah Co.

Enlit Africa Connecting PeopleCreate Powerful Connections

Enlit is attended by the most influential companies, and key decision makers from the African energy sector. At Enlit Africa you will meet the people you most need to know – and those you didn’t realise you needed to know.



Dedicated Speciality Events
Our specialty events, co-located within the main conference. They provide a unique opportunity to connect with targeted individuals and companies within your sector. They include:

Enlit Africa will bring you face-to-face with the best thought-leaders, innovators and disruptors in the energy sector, representing power generators, IPPs, utilities, grid operators, energy companies, retailers, energy markets, plus commercial & industrial energy users.



Don’t be a bystander in the energy transition: be a participant.

2024 Enlit Africa Sponsors & Exhibitors

Diamond Sponsors
GE Vernova
Platinum Sponsors
Aberdare Cables
ACTOM
Conlog
Dromex
Lucy Electric
Rosatom
SIEMENS
Standard Bank
Wipro
Gold Sponsors
Dongguan Hinen New Energy Technology Co.Ltd
Enel Green Power
Schneider Electric
Steinmuller Africa
Silver Sponsors
CBI-electric: African Cables
Enertech International, Inc
G3-Alliance
Landis+Gyr
Megger Limited
Prime Alliance
Triveni Turbine Ltd.
uMngeni-uThukela Water
Utility CEO Forum Expert Partners
Conlog
ESKOM
GE Vernova
Lucy Electric
Oracle
Pylon
Rosatom
Dinner Sponsor
Networking Function Sponsor
Matchmaking platform and Lounge Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Standard Bank
Networking Function Sponsor
ACTOM
Matchmaking platform and Lounge Sponsor
Standard Bank
Women in Energy Sponsor
EWSETA
Lesedi
The Carbon Trust
Green Hub Partner
Atlantis SEZ
The City of Cape Town
WESGRO
Strategic Partner
ALSF
APUA
Power Africa
Education & Training Partner
EWSETA
Solar Pavilion Partner
Registration Sponsors
Delegate Bag Sponsor
Solar Pavilion Partner
SAPVIA
Registration Sponsors
Wipro
Delegate Bag Sponsor
Dromex
Knowledge Partners
Energy Intelligence
Frost & Sullivan

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Watch Keynote's On DemandWatch the 2023 Keynotes

Enlit Africa recognises that physical presence is not always feasible, but that should not prevent you from taking advantage of the opportunity. You can participate in the conference virtually and engage with other attendees just as if you were present in person.

View Enlit Africa 2023 Digitally

Certain elements of the event were offered virtually. Attending the event virtually offered an experience that is comparable to being physically present. Attendees had the chance to gain invaluable industry knowledge, engage in conversations with other participants, and establish and fortify relationships that can lead to new opportunities.

  • Keynote speeches completely free
  • Speaker interviews and Q&A sessions
  • Unique perspectives from leading utility CEOs
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Who Attends Enlit Africa?The Energy Ecosystem Attending the Conference

Enlit Africa connects people and organisations to information and each other with an objective to create opportunity.
Whether you are a commercial or industrial facility looking to source an off-grid power solution, a utility procuring service parts or a start-up project chasing funding, Enlit Africa's eco-system of power & energy professionals across the expo floor and conference rooms will spark ideas to generate solutions.

Industry Verticals

Alternative Energy
Renewable Energy
Traditional Generation
Energy Efficiency
Energy Storage
Energy Trading
Metering
Mini Grid
Smart City
Smart Grid
Distribution
Mobility
Transmission
Business & Consulting
CRM / CSM / CMS
Legal & Insurance
Policy & Regulation
Universities / Colleges
Water & Waste
EPC’s
Health & Safety
Finance and Investment
IT/ICT

Attendee Profiles

Government
Regulators
Municipalities
Utilities
Commercial & Industrial Facilities / Large Power Users
Associations
Academics
Media
Solution Providers
Manufacturers & OEMS
Distributors & Agents
Installers
Project Developers
IPPs
Consultants
Start Ups
Tech Industries
Event Schedule

Your Guide to Enlit Africa

Plan your diary

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Keynote: Catalysing a sustainable transition
21 May 2024, 09:30
Auditorium 2
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Business Matchmaking
21 May 2024, 12:00-17:00
Standard Bank lounge
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Energy Council Networking Function
21 May 2024, 17:30
Announcement of World Energy Council: South Africa chapter
Lunch area, exhibition floor
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Standard Bank Dinner
21 May 2024, 18:30
Westin Hotel, Ballroom
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Wednesday 22 May 2024

Keynote: The factors determining success in decarbonisation
22 May 2024, 09:30
Auditorium 2
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Business Matchmaking
22 May 2024, 12:00-17:00
Standard Bank lounge
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Launch: UNDP Africa Green Business & Financing Flagship Report
22 May 2024, 12:00 - 13:30
Strelitzia Restaurant - by invitation only
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Actom Networking Function
22 May 2024, 18:30
Harrington’s
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Thursday 23 May 2024

Women in Energy
23 May 2024, 07:45
Strelitzia Restaurant
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Business Matchmaking
23 May 2024, 09:30-13:00
Standard Bank lounge
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Closing keynote: A crisis of confidence – rebuilding trust
23 May 2024, 14:30
Smart energy, T&D and beyond stage
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Stand awards
23 May 2024, 14:30
Smart energy, T&D & beyond stage
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