Shaping a Sustainable Future for Africa’s Energy Industry Through Partnerships

Building on more than a decade of success, the SAIPEC Strategic Conference features an impactful agenda, crafted by an esteemed steering committee of key industry leaders and stakeholders.

It brings together thought leaders and decision-makers to explore how strategic partnerships can drive the future of Africa's energy sector. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation and collaboration, the conference focuses on harnessing the region’s energy potential through diverse and forward-thinking approaches.

Across three days, participants delve into critical discussions on the latest developments and opportunities across both conventional and renewable energy sectors. The agenda covers a wide spectrum, including hydrocarbons, renewable energy technologies, energy transition strategies and emerging digital innovations, with expert-led presentations and in-depth panel sessions.

It also provides unique networking opportunities, offering a platform for cross-border collaborations with local, regional and global organisations. Attendees gain valuable insights into the future of energy in Sub-Saharan Africa and are part of an inclusive, professional environment that fosters meaningful connections.

Join us in 2027 for another transformative SAIPEC conference that shapes the sustainable energy landscape of Africa and sets the stage for a collaborative and thriving future
 

Strategic Conference 2026 Overview

SAIPEC programme day one

Day One: African oil and gas: leadership, investment and development

SAIPEC 2027 opens with senior government representatives, national oil companies, international operators and independent producers setting the agenda for upstream growth across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sessions follow the journey from discovery to first oil and look at emerging basins, mature assets and cross-border opportunities. They also examine what it takes to keep Africa competitive in global investment portfolios.

The day closes with a leadership roundtable on the reforms and partnerships needed to speed up development, followed by an evening cocktail reception.

Day Two: EPC contractors, service companies, gas and LNG, infrastructure, local content, procurement and industrialisation

Day Two turns to the companies and supply chains that turn projects into producing assets. EPC contractors and service providers discuss delivery in an increasingly complex operating environment.

Dedicated gas sessions explore Africa’s path from resource to industrialisation, export and gas-to-power. In the afternoon, the focus moves to African content in practice and to how indigenous contractors can scale across borders.

The day ends with the SAIPEC Awards celebration.

Day Three: NextGen Africa: Future generations, skills and innovation

The final day belongs to the people who will shape the next chapter of Africa’s energy industry. Students, young professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and established leaders come together to discuss digitalisation and innovation in project delivery, future leadership, and building an inclusive, skilled workforce.

The programme culminates in the Innovation Challenge, where young Africans pitch solutions to the sector’s biggest challenges, and a closing session on building the next generation of African energy businesses.