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Enlit Africa 2027

Enlit Africa 2027, 11–13 May, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South AfricaLevel 2: Africa's strategic deal-making hub

Level 2 brings the Project & Investment Network and Utility CEO Forum networking together on one strategic floor at the CTICC: closed-door roundtables, project deep dives, leadership sessions and investor–developer matchmaking.

  • Project & Investment Network and Utility CEO Forum networking on one floor
  • Closed-door roundtables, project deep dives and leadership sessions
  • Investor–developer matchmaking and bankability pathways

On Level 2 in 2026

  • 6governments in the ministerial spotlights
  • 6rapid-fire project briefings
  • 37projects in the 2026 Project Book

2026 edition: Project & Investment Network, Room 2.4, CTICC

2026 editionWhat happened on Level 2 in 2026

The Project & Investment Network sessions on the second floor of the CTICC at Enlit Africa 2026, 19–21 May.

Ministerial spotlights

Governments set out their priorities

South Africa, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria on priority power projects and the bottlenecks affecting investment.

Project briefings

Developers pitched to investors

Including the 650MW Dalmada Solar PV 1, the 200MW MamboAnesu Energy Solar Project, a virtual power plant, Eskom GREENm and a 600MW gas-to-power project.

Finance

Guarantees and bankability

InfraCredit and Dhamana Guarantee Company on how guarantees mitigate FX risk, extend tenors and mobilise infrastructure debt.

Investors

The investor perspective

DBSA and African Infrastructure Investment Managers on risk, return and state-owned off-takers.

Deal structuring

Inside the deal

Case-driven structuring with Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation and Standard Bank, plus masterclass tables on BESS, intermediaries, transmission and PPPs.

Side event

Advancing regional power integration

Sector leaders on aligning grid expansion and electricity market development to accelerate regional power integration across Africa.

Five takeaways from 2026

  1. Guarantees can unlock institutional capital by shifting risk to credible counterparties.
  2. Local currency structures matter for scale and sustainability.
  3. Regulatory reform is directly correlated with bankability.
  4. Africa's pipeline is large, but preparation quality varies.
  5. Risk design is as important as project identification.

Core PlatformsThe Two Pillars That Power Level 2

Project & Investment Network and the Utility CEO Forum sit at the heart of Level 2, bringing together Africa’s most senior leaders to align on projects, policy and investment.

Project & Investment Network

Africa’s platform for project preparation, investment and bankability.

  • Multi-million-dollar project pitches & showcases
  • Investor–developer matchmaking
  • Country spotlight project briefings
  • Financing frameworks & partnership models

Utility CEO Forum

A confidential environment for leadership alignment and operational strategy.

  • Closed-door CEO & DG sessions
  • Grid resilience & digitalisation
  • Tariff models & regulatory sessions
  • Municipal & national utility challenges

Participant Profile Who Should Join Level 2?

CEOs & Utility Executives

Leaders driving operational stability, grid resilience and national utility strategy.

Developers & IPPs

Project owners advancing generation, storage and embedded power projects across Africa.

DFIs, Banks & Investors

Institutions financing energy and water infrastructure, project preparation and bankability.

OEM & Technology Leadership

Solution providers shaping the future of grids, renewables, digitalisation and optimisation.

Policy & Regulatory Authorities

Government and regulatory stakeholders overseeing frameworks, tariffs and sector reform.

Strategic C&I Energy Leaders

Industrial, mining, retail and commercial energy users managing large-scale demand and resilience.

Strategic ContextWhy Level 2 Exists

Africa’s energy and water systems stand at a critical point. Developers need bankable frameworks. Utilities need operational stability. Investors need confidence. Policymakers need clarity. But true alignment rarely happens inside traditional conferences.

Level 2 was created to fix this — a curated environment where Africa’s most senior energy decision-makers can meet face-to-face, resolve bottlenecks, advance projects and unlock capital efficiently.

Our Brands

Our Brands

What’s Inside Level 2A Curated Environment Built for Real Outcomes

Project & Investment Network (P&IN)

Deep-dive project briefings, matchmaking and investment pathways.

Utility CEO Forum

High-level closed-door dialogue for African utility executives.

Business Breakfast (Opening Day)

200+ financiers, OEMs, utilities and developers in one room.

Executive Roundtables

Invite-only discussions on policy, regulation, grids, storage, water, AI and finance.

Project Deep Dives

Focused sessions unpacking procurement, bankability and implementation barriers.

Curated Networking Tracks

Tailored introductions based on your priorities and projects.

Strategic AdvantagesDesigned for Leaders Who Need Real Progress

  • Align with African utilities, IPPs and government stakeholders
  • Accelerate project timelines through targeted introductions
  • Gain visibility on high-value energy and water infrastructure needs
  • Understand financing pathways across the continent
  • Build trust with senior decision-makers in an exclusive setting

Sponsorship & Partnership OpportunitiesPartner With Africa’s Most Influential Energy Leadership Community

Level 2 offers unrivalled access to senior decision-makers shaping Africa’s power and water sectors. Sponsorship here isn’t about branding — it’s about influence, position and proximity to CEOs, policymakers, financiers and project developers. From curated introductions to boardroom-level visibility, each partnership is designed to align your organisation with the continent’s most strategic conversations.

  1. Request Level 2 Sponsorship Information

    Get full visibility on partnership tiers, positioning opportunities and the Level 2 leadership audience.

  2. Align Your Strategic Objectives With Our Team

    We’ll explore where your organisation fits into Africa’s power and water roadmap — and which opportunities deliver the most impact.

  3. Receive a Tailored Level 2 Partnership Package

    Your package is built around influence, visibility, curated meetings and content leadership — designed uniquely for your goals.

  4. Activate Your Leadership Presence at Enlit Africa

    From programme integration to curated introductions and high-level positioning, our team activates your sponsorship to ensure measurable outcomes.

Looking aheadWhat to expect in 2027

Level 2 returns at Enlit Africa 2027, CTICC, 11–13 May 2027. Building on 2026, expect the same mix of government priorities, project briefings, investor sessions and deal structuring, with utility leadership on the same floor.

The 2027 programme overview lands in November 2026. Register your interest now to hear first about Level 2 access and the programme.

Coming November 2026

The 2027 programme overview lands in November 2026

Register your interest in the Project & Investment Network and Level 2, and we'll share access details and the 2027 programme as soon as they're available.

Level 2 at Enlit Africa 2027Where projects, capital and utility leadership meet

Enlit Africa 2027, 11–13 May, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.