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With just one month to go, African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 – the continent’s leading energy event – is set to return to Cape Town on November 4-8. This premier gathering represents a unique platform to drive investments, accelerate development and explore new energy projects across Africa. Under the theme, Investing in African Energies: Energy Growth Through an Enabling Environment, AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 will bring together African and global industry stakeholders to unlock the immense potential of Africa’s energy sector.

This year’s conference features a multi-faceted program held across seven stages of premium industry content, tailored to address every facet of Africa’s energy landscape. From oil and gas to renewable energy to clean fuels, the agenda is packed with high-level discussions, country-specific investment forums and unparalleled insights into the latest developments, cutting-edge innovations and transformative policies shaping the sector.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit https://aecweek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert

AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 will kick off with the JET Concert, sponsored by Green Energy International and NOV, on the eve of the main event. This unique concert serves to inspire innovation and progress by blending culture and energy and setting the tone for a transformative week. As Africa’s music and events industries rapidly expand – with global artists performing across the continent and African talent gaining prominence internationally – Africa’s appeal as a hub for both music and major events is set to attract new stakeholders.

Pre-Event Workshops & Deal Room

Led by African energy industry experts from companies including S&P Global, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, CLG, Energeo Alliance and Rystad Energy, a series of Pre-Event Workshops will break down complex, technical topics, offering deeper insights and practical understanding. These include global energy supply and demand forecasts, legislative frameworks and policy updates, African merger and acquisition activity and more. AEW 2024 will also feature a Deal Room hosted by African-owned investment banking and advisory firm Premier Invest, providing a platform for project sponsors, developers and promoters to showcase significant upstream oil and gas transactions to potential investors and lenders.

Multi-Track Program

The AEW Town Hall is the centerpiece of the week, tackling the most pressing issues facing Africa's energy sector. Covering topics from Revamping African Refining Capacity to Turning Words into Action at COP29, the Town Hall generates valuable insights for private and public sector leaders alike. Key sessions also include an OPEC-Africa Roundtable and dedicated panels on the Transformative Impact of Women in Energy and Pan-African Local Content.

The Upstream E&P Forum will be essential for investors and operators in Africa’s exploration and production space, as it highlights the continent’s oil and gas hotspots, opportunities for juniors and independents, and latest market trends in LNG and FLNG. The Energy Finance Summit will serve to mobilize funding and drive deals forward to accelerate project rollouts, while the Clean Fuels Forum will drive discussions on decarbonizing Africa’s downstream sector and exploring opportunities in low-carbon energy access.

At the Energy Transition Summit, leading experts will outline frameworks for a just energy transition across diverse African economies, featuring sessions like Just Energy Leadership and LPG Value Chains for the African Clean Cooking Crusade. Meanwhile, the Powering Africa Summit will focus on Africa’s electrification challenges, exploring gas-to-power, solar adoption, nuclear energy and off-grid and mini-grid solutions, with a spotlight on regional pioneers like South Africa and Mozambique.

Top-Tier Participation

AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 welcomes High-Level Government Officials, ministers and industry leaders from across the globe. Confirmed speakers include South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe; Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham Al Ghais; Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Soulèye Diop; Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mining, Mohamed Arkab; Secretary General of APPO, Omar Farouk Ibrahim; Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Ghana’s Minister of Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh; and Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri.

Leading International Energy Companies including TotalEnergies, bp, Oando Plc, Africa Global Logistics, Saudi Aramco, Chevron, SLB, ExxonMobil and more will participate in AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, fostering collaboration and dialogue that will inform Africa’s energy future. This strong slate of private sector participation ensures that AEW 2024 will offer unmatched opportunities for deal-making and strategic partnerships.

Innovative Exhibition

The Exhibition Floor will showcase the latest innovations in energy, with cutting-edge technologies and services from across the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors on display. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic exhibition, providing a hands-on experience with the latest advancements and technologies shaping Africa’s energy landscape.

Networking Opportunities

With networking at the heart of AEW: Invest in African Energy, delegates can connect with local, regional and global investors and businesses. From networking breaks to the esteemed Gala Dinner, the event is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and opportunities. AEW 2024’s international focus ensures a diverse pool of participants, making it a must-attend for anyone looking to be part of Africa’s energy transformation.

As the countdown to AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 begins, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Africa’s most influential event. Join us in Cape Town and take your place in shaping the future of the continent’s energy sector.

For more information on the AEW program and to register, visit African Energy Week.