In a significant announcement for Africa’s energy sector, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies is set to make its grand return to Cape Town, South Africa, from September 29 to October 3, 2025. The landmark event, entering its fifth year, will once again transform the Cape Town International Convention Center 2 into the continent’s premier energy sector hub, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors from across the globe.
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The 2025 edition, organized in partnership with the Government of South Africa, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Afreximbank, aims to build upon the remarkable achievements of previous gatherings. As Africa’s largest energy sector conference, AEW has established itself as the definitive platform for deal-making, fostering energy partnerships, and attracting capital investment to the continent’s rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Africa’s energy potential stands at the heart of this gathering, with the continent boasting impressive resources including over 125 million barrels of proven oil reserves, 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and vast untapped renewable energy potential. This abundance positions Africa as an emerging global energy powerhouse, particularly significant as continental energy demand is projected to more than double by 2050.
Addressing Critical Challenges and Opportunities
The conference arrives at a crucial juncture in Africa’s energy journey. With fossil fuels expected to comprise up to 60% of the continent’s energy mix by 2040, the event maintains its unwavering focus on achieving a balanced approach to energy development while working towards the ambitious goal of eradicating energy poverty by 2030.
“AEW was established with the mission to make energy poverty history by 2030,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “As a central pillar of Africa’s energy sector, the conference offers an unparalleled platform to forge partnerships, share knowledge, and drive progress. Having grown into one of the continent’s largest energy events, we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025, with next year’s edition promising to surpass all prior events.”
Comprehensive Program and Innovation Showcase
The 2025 edition promises an extensive and carefully curated program addressing the sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Delegates can expect:
- Workshops and discussions on upstream development investment
- Sessions focused on legislative and regulatory policies
- Strategic discussions on infrastructure growth
- Analysis of downstream sector opportunities
- Detailed exploration of Africa’s role in the global energy transition
Building on the success of the 2024 event, which featured seven premium stages, five content stages, and two technical hubs, the 2025 edition will introduce enhanced networking opportunities and innovative showcase platforms. The five-day agenda will deliver new project updates, industry highlights, and investment opportunities aligned with Africa’s energy and sustainability objectives.
A Platform for Progress
As the conference enters its fifth year, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 reaffirms its position as the preferred gathering for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government leaders. The event’s return to Cape Town underscores South Africa’s strategic importance in the continent’s energy landscape and its role in facilitating crucial conversations about Africa’s energy future.
This premier gathering will bring together industry visionaries, African governments, national oil companies, and key stakeholders across the energy value chain to tackle the complexities and seize the opportunities within Africa’s thriving energy landscape. With its comprehensive approach to addressing both traditional and renewable energy sectors, AEW 2025 is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the continent’s energy future and advancing its sustainable development goals.
For stakeholders in Africa’s energy sector, September 2025 in Cape Town promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing journey toward energy security, sustainability, and prosperity for all Africans.
About African Energy Week
African Energy Week represents the continent’s premier energy event, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue, deal-making, and collaboration in advancing Africa’s energy sector. The event brings together stakeholders from across the energy value chain to address challenges, explore opportunities, and forge partnerships that drive sustainable energy development across the continent.
