2026 Malawi National Energy Conference

Energy remains one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and social development. Yet in Malawi, where electricity access is still estimated at around 25%, many sectors continue to face challenges caused by unreliable and limited energy access.

From hospitals and schools to farms, tourism facilities, mining operations, and manufacturing industries, energy is essential for productivity, service delivery, innovation, and investment. Recognising this, the upcoming will focus on positioning energy as a cross-cutting enabler for national development.

Held under the theme “Powering Growth: Mainstreaming Energy Across Sectors” the conference aims to bring together stakeholders from across government, the private sector, development partners, academia, civil society, and industry.

Since 2022, Malawi’s National Energy Conferences have progressively shaped dialogue around sustainable development, energy diversification, productive use of energy, and financing for energy security. The 2026 edition builds on this momentum by focusing on integrated energy planning across multiple sectors.

The conference will be structured around four key pillars:

• Multi-sectoral energy policy mainstreaming and regulation
• Energy for social services, including health and education
• Commercial and industrial-scale energy for agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacturing, and transport
• Finance, business models, and climate resilience