ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum - New York
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25 | UN – 211 East 46th St., New York City, 211 East 46th St., New York, United States
The ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum is back for its annual convening during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week! Taking place 24–25 September 2025 in New York, the Forum brings together leaders and experts to push forward universal energy access and equitable energy transition.

More info will be available on the UN-Energy website shortly.

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 - Cape Town
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry. An interactive conference, exhibition and networking event, AEW was established in 2021 under the premise to make energy poverty history by 2030, hosting panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits and one-on-one meeting opportunities, and driving the discussions that will reshape the trajectory of the continent’s energy development.

Webinar - The path to universal energy access in an era of shrinking aid
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
Achieving universal energy access looks more challenging than ever. Faced with geopolitical and domestic pressures, traditional donor countries, including the United States, the UK, France, and Germany have slashed their aid budgets and redirected their focus to defence and deficit reduction.
What does this mean for the 600-plus million people who remain without electricity in Africa?
The answers are complex. African governments and private sector representatives are seeking to reduce reliance on foreign aid, emphasising home-grown solutions to further electrification as a key step to improve the lives of Africans. Additionally. whilst aid from western nations is declining, there are signs that countries from across the Middle East and Asia are stepping up to bridge the gap, raising questions about the political influence they may seek in return.
If you find these issues fascinating, join the panel of experts to exchange knowledge and chart the way forward for rural electrification and universal energy access in Africa.
Main themes in this webinar:

Find out how governments across Africa are adapting to achieve universal energy access on their own terms
Understand the role of renewable energy and decentralised models in bolstering electrification and economic development across the continent
Learn more about commercially sustainable models that seek to accelerate the rate of electrification whilst reducing reliance on aid and subsidies.

Anita Otubu

Senior Director
UEF at SEforALL

Olamide Niyi-Afuye

Chief Executive Officer
AMDA

HSFG plenary meeting
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Plenary meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group.
Open to members only.

AFSIC - Investing in Africa 2025 - London
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-15 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
AFSIC – Investing in Africa has for more than a decade focused on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 will offer delegates more than just leading edge content as the investor networking opportunities are expanded and investor ready projects from the African Investments Dashboard are profiled through the AFSIC Deal Book and in on-site project pitching.
As a results-focused, private sector-led investment event, AFSIC – Investing in Africa provides the ultimate forum for investors, African business leaders and dealmakers to connect, collaborate and close deals.

OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025 - Augsburg, Germany
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-30 | Messe Augsburg, Augsbrug, Germany
The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) in Augsburg is the only neutral congress trade fair in Europe for off-grid energy supply and utilisation technologies.
The practice-oriented format with an English-speaking conference, trade fair and community networking event takes place every two years. With its know-how transfer, the OEC contributes directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In addition to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and access to clean drinking water (SDG 6), the goals of economic growth (SDG 8), sustainable consumption (SDG 12) and climate protection (SDG 13) are also on the agenda.

Powerelec Kenya 2025 - Nairobi
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-13 | Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to the premium Business Event in Africa for Power, Renewable, Storage and Electrical Industry trade fair and conference in the Continent of AFRICA – Powerelec Kenya 2025, the leading Solar Exhibition in Nairobi and Renewable Energy Expo Kenya.

Webinar: Insights from GOGLA's January-June 2025 sales & impact data
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
What can GOGLA affiliates' sales across 64 countries tell us about the off-grid solar market and its impact?
Join GOGLA for the launch of the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, where they will dig deep into the latest data related to solar lanterns, SHS, and appliances.
For this Webinar, the focus will be on Sub-Saharan Africa trends:
- Contributing factors around PAYGo sales exceeding cash sales in volume for the first time
- Looking at the different types of products driving the appliance market
- Examining how RBF programs are impacting market trends for energy access solutions and for productive appliances
Representatives from Sun Culture, Namene, and d.light will be joining the conversation. Oliver Reynolds from GOGLA will be moderating.

Webinar - IEA Financing electricity access in Africa
2025-11-24 16:00 - 17:15 (Europe/Paris) | virtual
Access to electricity is a cornerstone of economic development, poverty reduction and social equity. However, almost 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity today, with progress falling far behind the targets set by both African governments and the international community.
In a new report, Financing Electricity Access in Africa, the IEA provides in-depth analysis of the spending required to close this gap. Based on first-of-its-kind tracking of public and private investment flows, it outlines the financial measures needed to achieve universal access.
This online event will present the key findings of the report, followed by a panel discussion on key challenges and potential solutions. The discussion will feature insights from a range of stakeholders working to expand electricity access across the continent. This will be followed by an interactive Q&A session.

Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) - Accra
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-04 | Movenpick Accra, Independence Avenue, Accra, Ghana
The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the annual investment forum supporting investment in renewables on the African continent.
After Cape Town in 2022 and Nairobi in 2023, this year the forum will be hosted in Accra on 3 & 4 December at the Movenpick Hotel.
REFA is THE place to meet for all renewable energy stakeholders of the African continent bringing under one roof institutional and private investors, project developers, policy makers, energy utilities, regulators, corporates and the most influential energy sector decision makers.
REFA 2025 is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
The forum will once again focus on 2 key aspects:

Propose the most up-to-date content and discussions on all key renewables including solar, storage, e-mobility, green hydrogen, wind, storage, hydro, biomass, ...

Foster quality meetings for all delegates through the state-of-the-art matchmaking platform**// Some possibilities:**

Webinar: Lessons on subsidy design for expanding energy access in humanitarian and displacement settings
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:15 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
The Global Platform for Action (GPA) and the End-User Subsidy (EUS) Lab, with support from NORCAP, have developed a new report, “Leveraging Subsidies to Achieve SDG 7 in Humanitarian Emergency and Displacement Settings,” which analyses in depth 5 case studies across 5 countries. The upcoming webinar will present high-level findings and real-world learnings from Uganda and Mozambique showcasing effective subsidy models for crisis and displacement contexts.

Intersolar Africa - Nairobi
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Intersolar Africa is set to take place on February 3–4, 2026 at the modern Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together the brightest minds in solar energy. As Africa’s premier B2B solar exhibition and conference, the event will host around 100 exhibitors, 3,000+ visitors, and 250+ conference attendees from across the renewable energy spectrum.
Engage with solar developers, EPC contractors, investors, policymakers, and technology providers in a dynamic setting designed to drive collaboration and innovation. Discover the latest advancements in photovoltaics, energy storage, grid integration, and financing models tailored for Africa’s energy market.
With high-level discussions, hands-on exhibits, and unparalleled networking opportunities, Intersolar Africa 2026 is the ultimate platform to explore business opportunities and shape the continent’s solar future.

2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27 | TBC
Save the Date
The 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week will take place from 23 – 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Hosted under the theme:
“Driving Regional Economic Growth through Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency”

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 - Nairobi
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-24 | Safari Park hotel, Thika Road crn Safaripark Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) is the top annual investment event, enabling and fostering partnerships for the purpose of energy access, renewable electrification and the green energy transition worldwide.
EAIF 2026 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 to 24 April 2026.
The Forum is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
This unique edition will bring together over 1,000 participants, both in-person and online, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive EAIF experience.
Registrations opening soon.

2026 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-29 | Kigali Convention Centre, Kimihurura Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
The Global Gathering for Off-Grid Solar Returns to Rwanda
GOGLA is delighted to announce that the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo returns to Rwanda, from 27–29 October 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Jointly organized by GOGLA, the global off-grid solar association, and the World Bank's Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), this high-profile, three-day event will convene upwards of 1,000 participants, including businesses, investors, policymakers, development partners, and sector leaders.
As the world's leading platform for the off-grid solar community, the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo connects ideas, people, and partnerships to drive the next wave of innovation, investment, and impact in energy access.
The 2026 edition will include:
• 26 October: Government Policy Dialogue (by invitation)
• 27–29 October: Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo
• 30 October: Field visits and technical workshops
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