The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2024 is set to take place from June 25-28 at Fira de Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain.
Each AEF event is a pivotal gathering for stakeholders in Africa’s energy sector, convening government officials, investors and industry leaders to engage in discussions on the current state of energy in Africa and collectively chart a path forward.
This year’s event is no different, promising to add to the ongoing dialogue shaping Africa’s energy sector.
This year’s forum will feature an extensive agenda, focusing on key topics such as the integration of renewable energy sources, innovative financing solutions and the role of policy in promoting a sustainable energy future.
Notable speakers will include Vice Presidents and Ministers from several African nations, including Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Zimbabwe.
Their presence shows high-level governmental commitment to addressing energy challenges and seizing opportunities for sustainable growth.
One of the highlights of AEF 2024 will probably be the closed-door Corporate Leadership Roundtable, where industry leaders will discuss strategies to increase the scale and pace of energy projects and investments in Africa.
These sessions will explore how decarbonisation policies can enhance private sector participation in energy-intensive industries and how global climate goals can be balanced with Africa’s development needs.
In addition to the roundtable, the forum will host numerous sessions on financing and investment, with insights from top executives and directors from organisations such as the African Export-Import Bank, Actis, and Absa CIB. These sessions aim to provide practical strategies for raising capital to support energy projects across the continent. Besides the high-level discussions, AEF 2024 will also serve as a platform for networking and building partnerships.
Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from government officials to private sector leaders, encouraging collaborations that can drive the continent’s energy agenda forward.
The importance of AEF 2024 cannot be overstated. With Africa still experiencing energy access challenges, forums like this are vital for catalysing action and driving progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The forum will help align the efforts of various stakeholders and leverage international support to scale up energy projects that can transform the continent’s energy landscape.
AEF 2024 will not only highlight the current state of the African energy sector but also set the stage for future developments and partnerships that can drive sustainable energy solutions across the continent.
Text: Farai Chaka