- The President of South Africa will present the Presidential Keynote Address at the Africa Energy Indaba on 4 March 2026.
- His participation highlights the strategic importance of the event within Africa’s energy landscape.
- The keynote will focus on energy security, sustainable development and economic growth across the continent.
- The Africa Energy Indaba takes place from 3-5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.
The organisers of the Africa Energy Indaba have confirmed that His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, will attend Africa Energy Indaba 2026 and deliver the Presidential Keynote Address on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
The participation of President Ramaphosa underscores both the stature of the Africa Energy Indaba and the urgency of advancing coordinated solutions to the continent’s energy challenges. As Africa’s premier energy conference and exhibition, the event consistently attracts senior government officials, regulators, utilities, investors, developers and corporate energy users from across the continent and beyond.
The Presidential Keynote Address is expected to set the tone for high level engagement throughout the conference, with a focus on strengthening energy security, accelerating sustainable development and driving inclusive economic growth. President Ramaphosa’s presence reflects a strong commitment to collaborative leadership and public private sector partnership as essential pillars in transforming Africa’s energy systems.
At a time when the continent is navigating complex transitions including grid modernisation, expanded generation capacity and increased investment in cleaner technologies, leadership at the highest level is critical. The President’s engagement signals policy alignment and reinforces the importance of creating an enabling environment for infrastructure development and long term capital deployment.
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 will once again serve as a strategic platform for dialogue, deal making and innovation, bringing together decision makers who are shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector. The confirmation of President Ramaphosa as a keynote speaker further elevates the event’s standing and affirms its role as a trusted forum for advancing practical, scalable and bankable energy solutions across the continent.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
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