Africa Energy Press Releases

Informa Markets, organisers of the first edition of the Africa Energy Expo, are pleased to announce that the landmark energy event, taking place from 4 to 6 November 2024 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda, has been endorsed by the country’s Ministry of Infrastructure.

Rwanda is a prime location for bringing together key energy stakeholders from across the African continent to network and engage in dialogue on matters relating to Africa’s energy and power industries. Underscored by driving progress towards SDG7 (affordable and clean energy), the AEE will also focus on furthering the Africa Power Vision goals and objectives.

The Africa Energy Expo and Leadership Summit Organizing Team held a press conference on August 7, 2024, in Kigali to announce the upcoming Africa Energy Expo and Africa Energy Leadership Summit scheduled to take place from November 4-6, 2024 in Kigali.

During the press conference, Jean Bosco MUGIRANEZA, Director General in charge of Energy Directorate at the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure, highlighted Rwanda’s achievements in the energy sector, including an access rate of 80.1%, with 57% on the grid and 23.1% off the grid.

Informa Markets, a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, today announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, from 04 to 06 November 2024.

Endorsed by the Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure and supported by the Rwanda Convention Bureau, the Africa Energy Expo, and the Africa Energy Leadership Summit are pivotal gatherings of African decision-makers tackling the continent's energy infrastructure gap.

Rwanda will host the Africa Energy Expo and Conference from November 04 to 06, next year, which will be attended by over 6,000 participants.

This flagship event is designed to facilitate critical discussions, foster collaboration, and drive progress in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) while advancing Africa Power Vision (APV) goals.

In a recent interview, Azzan, Group Director, emphasizes the strategic choice of Rwanda as the host, stating, "To run a truly pan-African event, ease of access is crucial. Rwanda provides the perfect platform by offering visa-free travel for Africans, addressing a significant challenge in bringing together stakeholders from diverse regions"