Join the utilities, regulators, investors, engineers and policymakers who set Africa's power, energy and water agenda from the Enlit Africa stages. In 2026, more than 300 speakers took part across 13 programme streams over three days.
Source: Enlit Africa 2026 post-event report and programme
A snapshot of the stages, the themes and some of the voices at Enlit Africa 2026, 19–21 May, CTICC. Speaker organisations are as listed in the 2026 programme and post-event report.
Energy security by design, transmission as the binding constraint, and AI and data governance for utilities.
Why water and energy resilience must be planned, financed and governed as one system.
Transmission bottlenecks, distribution finance, market reform, prosumers and cross-border trade.
Grid modernisation, storage, smart metering, AI forecasting and nuclear readiness.
Ministerial spotlights, project briefings, guarantees and deal structuring.
Wheeling, tariffs, cost of supply, municipal debt and electrifying informal settlements.
Tariff certainty, blended finance, non-revenue water and reuse.
Data sovereignty, cooling and water, energy security and project finance for data centres.
Open access, grid codes, hybrid generation, pumped storage and C&I projects.
Regulation, licensing, financing, skills and public trust for nuclear programmes.
Public transport electrification, EV localisation and charging as grid planning.
Leadership, equity policies and practical five-year priorities.
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Just wrapped up an inspiring time at Enlit Africa 2025! From cutting-edge innovations in energy transition to powerful networking with global leaders, the event showcased the future of sustainable power.
"It was a pleasure attending the Enlit Africa VIP Gala Dinner this Tuesday, An inspiring evening spent in the company of leaders and innovators driving South Africa’s renewable energy transition. Grateful for the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations and connect with like-minded professionals in the sector."
Lead the conversation as a thought leader, network globally with 7,500+ decision-makers, drive real impact shaping Africa's sustainable energy future, and showcase your success by sharing proven strategies and learnings. Submit your 300-500 word abstract for Enlit Africa 2027 today.
Papers now open – share your insights! We're inviting non-vendor speakers to present across 9 dynamic tracks:
Enlit Africa 2027 takes place 11–13 May 2027 at the CTICC in Cape Town. The 2026 programme set a clear agenda: transmission as the binding constraint, distribution reform and smart metering, AI and data governance, the water-energy nexus, and the finance that turns project pipelines into projects.
Speaker applications for 2027 are open now. The 2027 programme overview lands in November 2026, so apply early if you have a case study, project or perspective to share.
Apply to speak now, and join the programme waitlist to be first to see the 2027 programme when it's published.
Enlit Africa 2027, 11–13 May, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa. Speaker enquiries: claire.volkwyn@wearevuka.com
Enlit Africa, connects energy industry professionals and organisations to information and each other in a carefully curated live and online environment. Its purpose, to help shape Africa's Just Energy Transition and recognised as the continental Africa edition of the global Enlit series. www.enlitworld.com
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