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AN INSPIRING, PRACTICAL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING AGENDA

Enlit Africa 2025 brings together visionary leaders, hands-on expertise, and the right people to tackle the future of power and water. Expect stellar keynotes that challenge old models and explore new opportunities, alongside expert-led Masterclass sessions packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. No vague discussions—just real strategies, deep dives into water projects, and solutions that work.

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Speakers

Our industry speakers aim to share knowledge, experience, learning and support to bring awareness, ideas and solutions to the African energy sector.

Programme at a glance

NEW IN 2025
Water Security Africa
co-located at Enlit Africa

Why It’s Essential: Co-located with Enlit, this stage explores water scarcity, industrial strategies and the water-energy-food nexus—critical for a climate-stressed continent.

Sector Trends: Desalination, smart metering and climate finance are rising as water security intersects with energy needs. “South Africa’s National Desalination Initiative” (20 May) and “Innovations in Water Reclamation” (21 May) lead the charge.

Star Speaker: Sean Phillips, Director General, Department of Water & Sanitation, South Africa (20 May)—his desalination push is a lifeline for water-scarce regions.
Natasha Ramikirpal, Group Lead: Water Security, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, South Africa (21 May) – her discussion on “Driving Industrial Water Security: Innovation, Regulation & Revenue Strategies” is a game changer

NEW IN 2025
Project & Investment Network: Deals That Drive Progress

Why It’s Essential: This separately bookable network connects financiers, developers, tech providers and regulators to fuel projects like Mission 300 (300 million Africans electrified by 2030) and cross border interconnections.

Sector Trends: Private investment and regional power pools are key to closing Africa’s infrastructure gap. “Power Up Africa: Challenging the Status Quo” (21 May) and “Unlocking Private Investment” (22 May) spotlight funding innovations.

Star Speaker: Cathy Oxby, Co-Founder & CCO, Africa GreenCo (21 May)—brings authority to discussions around overcoming bankability challenges.



Strategise Stage: Charting the Course for Energy’s Future

Why It’s Essential: The Strategise Stage tackles the big-picture decisions utilities and private companies face—system planning, market dynamics and innovative partnerships. These sessions are your roadmap to navigating Africa’s energy transition.

Sector Trends: With renewable energy surging and regional interconnectivity on the rise (eg Southern African Power Pool projects), strategic planning is critical to balance supply, demand, and sustainability goals. Panels like “Innovative Public-Private Partnerships” (20 May) and “Regional Interconnectors” (21 May) address the financing and infrastructure challenges head-on.

Star Speakers: Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens South Africa (22 May keynote)—her vision for Africa’s energy transformation, backed by Siemens’ tech prowess, makes her a standout. Also watch for Dipak Patel, Senior Advisor, PCC (21 May), a key voice in unlocking funds for green projects.

Innovate Stage: Technology in Action

Why It’s Essential: The Innovate Stage dives into the nuts and bolts of tech deployment—smart grids, nuclear prospects and battery storage. It’s where ideas become reality for utilities and large energy users.

Sector Trends: Digitalization and energy storage are booming as Africa modernises its grids to handle renewables. Sessions like “Smart Grids and the Future of Energy Management” (20 May) and “Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems” (22 May) showcase solutions to intermittency and reliability woes.

Star Speakers: Nick Singh, Head of Smart Grid at Eskom (21 May)—his work on containerised microgrids for EV charging and grid resilience is a game-changer. Monde Bala, Group Executive: Distribution, Eskom (20 May) also shines, bringing pertinent insights to smart grids and the benefit of analytics.

Municipal Forum: Solving Local Challenges

Why It’s Essential: Tailored for South Africa’s municipalities, this stage tackles illegal connections, energy efficiency and tariff pressures—issues hitting local governments hard.

Sector Trends: With Eskom tariff hikes looming and ageing infrastructure straining budgets, municipalities need practical fixes. “Combating Illegal Connections” (21 May) and “Managing Demand: Energy Efficiency” (21 May) offer actionable strategies.

Star Speaker: Phindile Madiba, GM at Eskom (21 May)—her expertise in research and development brings real-world solutions to municipal woes. Mario Marais of the South African-German Energy Programme (21 May) is another must-see for his energy efficiency insights.

Renewable Energy & Storage Hub: Free Access, Big Impact

Why It’s Essential: Open to all attendees, this hub unpacks grid constraints, financing and renewable adoption—vital for scaling clean energy across Africa.

Sector Trends: The push for universal access by 2030 (eg: Kenya’s progress, 21 May) and battery storage innovations reflect the sector’s renewable revolution. “Grid Capacity Improvement Plans” (20 May) and “Operational Strategies of BESS” (20 May) are unmissable.

Star Speaker: Dino Petrarolo, CEO of Next Renewable Generation (20 May)—his 6 MW solar project for Vodacom exemplifies corporate renewable leadership. Ayodele Oni of Bloomfield LP, Angel Modutwane, Managing Director, ATM Investments and Oliver Johnston, Founder and CEO, Solink (21 May) stand out for tackling investment innovation.

Power Hub: Technical Deep Dives

Why It’s Essential: Free on the exhibition floor, the Power Hub offers technical insights into generation, transmission and distribution—perfect for engineers and operators.

Sector Trends: Grid modernisation and AI-driven operations are transforming power delivery. “Mastering Digital and Grid Modernisation” (20 May) and “Nuclear Power” (21 May) highlight cutting-edge advancements.

Star Speaker: Jacqui Mills, Senior Solution Architect, Schneider Electric (20 May)—her expertise in grid modernisation is a must. Richard Brayshaw, Senior Engineer, NTCSA and The AI Copilot session (21 May) also promise a futuristic edge.

Water hub

  • Technical insights
  • Water efficiency and technology innovations for large water users
  • Desalination – A solution to water scarcity?
  • Groundwater management and aquifer protection




Utility CEO Forum

The Utility CEO Forum is an exclusive by-invitation-only opportunity for CEOs to meet and discuss issues of common concern, determine opportunities to collaborate with their peers with a view to developing a roadmap for Africa’s power and energy development. All discussions will take place under the Chatham House Rules











WomenIN Energy: Redefining sector culture

Why it’s essential: this stage goes beyond representation to challenge the sector’s entrenched culture, addressing systemic barriers like gender-based violence and biased promotion paths. It’s a platform for reimagining leadership models to retain talent and drive inclusivity, which strengthens innovation. “women in green energy” (21 May) and “creating safe, inclusive workplaces” (21 May) tackle these issues head-on.

Sector trends: gender equality is critical for sector resilience, with initiatives like Standard Bank’s future females in energy fostering youth and women’s leadership.

Star speakers: Maudene van Rooyen, Specialist for the Power and Sustainable Solutions Standard Bank (21 May)—Standard Bank’s future females initiative sets a model for scalable empowerment.
Candice Hartley, Chief People Officer, Eskom Holdings (21 May) - her experience across multiple sectors provides deep insight and multiple industry touchpoints

Tickets Options

FREE Expo
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Package includes:

  • Exhibition Floor
  • Power Hub
  • Renewable Energy and Storage Hub
  • Water Hub

Not included:

  • Strategic Conference Sessions
  • Roundtables
  • Access to Municipal Village
  • Access to Water Security Africa Track
  • Matchmaking
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Networking Dinner
  • Engage Networking Function
  • Site Visit

Add-ons:

  • Site Visit
Free


Water Package


Package includes:

  • Exhibition Floor
  • Power Hub
  • Renewable Energy and Storage Hub
  • Water Hub
  • Strategic Water Conference Sessions
  • Water Roundtables
  • Access to Municipal Village
  • Access to Water Security Africa Track
  • Matchmaking
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Engage Networking Function

Not included:

  • Networking Dinner
  • Site Visit

Add-ons:

  • Water Site Visit
R5 980
T&Cs Apply

Silver Package


Package includes:

  • Exhibition Floor
  • Power Hub
  • Renewable Energy and Storage Hub
  • Water Hub
  • Strategic Conference Sessions
  • Roundtables
  • Access to Municipal Village
  • Access to Water Security Africa Track
  • Matchmaking
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Engage Networking Function

Not included:

  • Networking Dinner
  • Site Visit

Add-ons:

  • Site Visit
R15 353
T&Cs Apply

Silver Plus Package


Package includes:

  • Exhibition Floor
  • Power Hub
  • Renewable Energy and Storage Hub
  • Water Hub
  • Strategic Conference Sessions
  • Roundtables
  • Access to Municipal Village
  • Access to Water Security Africa Track
  • Matchmaking
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Engage Networking Function
  • Site Visit

Not included:

  • Networking Dinner
R18 836
T&Cs Apply

Project & Investment Network

21 - 22 May

Package includes:

  • Exhibition Floor
  • Power Hub
  • Renewable Energy and Storage Hub
  • Water Hub
  • Strategic Conference Sessions
  • Project & Investment Network
  • Roundtables
  • Access to Municipal Village
  • Access to Water Security Africa Track
  • Matchmaking
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Networking Dinner
  • Engage Networking Function

Not included:

  • Site Visit

Add-ons:

  • Site Visit
R25 000
T&Cs Apply

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African Utilities in Attendance at Enlit Africa 2024

2024 Speakers & Industry InfluencersSpeakers with a Powerful Message

Enlit Africa brings together speakers and influencers that shine a light on Africa's Just Energy Transition, it's challenges and opportunities.

Keynotes & Main Stage

Our best-in-class keynotes connect delegates to the latest conversation in the African energy ecosystem with leading global speakers and thought leaders.

The Main stage content includes insight into the complexities and opportunities for improving the performance of utilities by enhanced service delivery and reliability of supply.

  • A three-pronged approach to energy in Africa
  • Dimensions of utility management – performance metrics and technology
  • Battery storage and changing sector dynamics
  • Independent Power Producers – Your time has come!
  • Securing finance for Africa’s power sector – the power of private participation
  • Carbon emissions and the thin green line

Spotlight Stage

Insights into the complexities and opportunities for improving the performance of utilities by enhanced service delivery and reliability of supply. Gives the opportunity to deep dive into some of the most important topics of interest for today’s energy professional.

  • The practical energy transition – mobilising the scale of capital required to fund a just energy transition
  • The role of stakeholders in accelerating energy access
  • Productive use of energy – unlocking the true value of energy access
  • Hydrogen’s place in Africa’s energy landscape
  • Experiences, opportunities and challenges in delivering sustainable water and energy
  • Sector coupling and Power-to-X: energy and mobility
  • Regional, country and technology spotlights – gas to power, desert to power, rural electrification and hydrogen in Namibia

Renewable Energy & Storage Hub

Join our dynamic meeting place for energy leaders to develop alternative solutions. Particular attention will be paid to the priorities of the Commercial & Industrial sector, security and stability of power supply.

  • Unpacking energy storage as transmission and distribution assets
  • Considerations for the successful implementation of energy storage
  • The economics of energy storage
  • Understanding grid connection requirements for renewable energy
  • Principles of wheeling and the South African Energy landscape
  • Demystifying the democratisation of energy – public and community ownership
  • Changemakers: project investment pitch sessions

Power Hub

This track provides practical solutions and insights to ensure that utilities operate at optimal levels, exploring the application of technology across generation, transmission, and water assets.

  • Metering, meter tampering and revenue management
  • Distribution grid operations
  • The water/energy nexus
  • Practical generation operation
  • Changemakers: Junior investment pitch sessions
  • Grid management and skills development
  • Transmission, asset maintenance, substations and switchgear

Municipal Forum

The Municipal Forum will help municipal leaders understand how they can prepare for the energy transition and how this transition will support their mandate of local economic development.

This Forum is designed to provide viable approaches for municipalities to consider in order to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy programmes within the highly regulated municipal environment. The discussions will also unpack frameworks that will work for the procurement of energy from IPPs.

The Municipal Forum will look closely at the fundamentals and legal complexities of electricity wheeling in South Africa: unpacking how municipalities can improve their financial health and provide continuous development and capacitation of finance and governance practitioners at local government level.

  • Subsidised local government delegate passes
  • Build a strategic plan for achieving energy security
  • Municipality teams networkign to share best practice solutions

Site Visits

Enlit Africa 2024 will once again be providing annual site visit tours exclusively to our attendees.

The tours will take place on 24 May 2023 and attendees have an option of five sites to choose from which include visits to local power plants and some of Cape Town’s top tourist attractions.

Our site visits equip our delegates with knowledge and first-hand learnings, making this an unforgettable experience.

The sites available for 2024 are as follows:

  • Robben Island : solar installation
  • Innovation tour : Hydrogen and battery storage
  • Western Cape Water Tour : Visits to wastewater and water treatment sites.
  • Distribution tour : Battery energy storage installation and electrification sites
  • Hydrogen Tour : Hydrogen innovations at Freeport Saldanha and the ArcelorMittal Green DRI project.

CPD Accredited Content SessionsAdvance Your Career With Enlit's CPD Accreditation

Enhance your career advancement opportunities and maintain professional standards in the fast-paced energy industry with Enlit Africa's CPD accredited content sessions, supported by SAIEE.

Knowledge Hubs

Attending Enlit Africa allows you to benefit from the opportunity to gain technical insight from OEMs and industry specialists on a wide range of engineering related topics. Ranging from what to look out for when inspecting meter installations to optimizing generation plant or calculate load, these sessions give you actionable insights to improve the performance of your equipment and troubleshoot problems. Sessions are hosted by industry solution providers and the content is real-world with practical application.

  • Energy Storages
  • Metering Management
  • Community Ownership Strategies
  • Off-Grid Solutions for National Infrastructure

2025 Enlit Africa Sponsors & Exhibitors

Diamond Sponsor
GE Vernova
Platinum Sponsors
ACTOM
Conlog
Endeavour
Lucy Electric
Rosatom
Standard Bank
Gold Sponsors
Keetmanshoop Municipality
SIEMENS
Silver Sponsors
Aberdare
African Metering Solutions
Allbro Industries
DBSA
Doble
EBM Smart Grid Technologies
Enertech
Eskom Rotek
G3-Alliance
Grundfos
Hengtong
Hexing Electrical
Holley Technology Ltd.
Landis + Gyr (Pty) Ltd
Lesedi
Megger
Nuriflex
Steinmuller Africa
Trans-Africa Projects
Triveni Turbine
WEG
Keynote Sponsors
GE Vernova
SIEMENS
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
Utility CEO Forum Expert Partners
Conlog
GE Vernova
Lucy Electric
Oracle
Utility CEO Forum Dinner Host
Eskom
Project & Investment Network Platinum
Project & Investment Network Gold
Project & Investment Network Function
Project & Investment Network Platinum
Rosatom
Project & Investment Network Gold
Keetmanshoop Municipality
Project & Investment Network Function
Rosatom
Project & Investment Network Silver
DBSA
DTIC
Sustainable Power Solutions
Water Security Africa Platinum Sponsors
Conlog
Endeavour
Standard Bank
Women in Energy Sponsor
Lesedi
The Carbon Trust

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