Enlit Africa, set to take place from 20 to 22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), is gearing up to be a transformative event in the African energy sector. This event, which aims to ignite change across power, energy, and water sectors, is expected to attract a diverse array of participants, including 250+ exhibitors and decision-makers who are shaping the continent's future.

The event promises a rich programme filled with keynotes, masterclasses, investment roundtables, and tech showcases. Keynotes such as "A Technology-Driven Transformation" and "Innovate or Stagnate" will feature industry giants like Siemens SA and GE Vernova. Strategic insights will be shared on topics like climate finance and regional power grids on the Strategise Stage with experts from AfDB and NTCSA. The Innovate Stage will host discussions on smart grids, nuclear prospects, and BESS innovations with leaders from Eskom and Hatch.

Enlit Africa also includes several specialized forums designed to address specific challenges in the energy sector. The Municipal Forum will tackle issues such as illegal connections and tariff hikes with voices from CSIR and NERSA. The Water Security Africa forum will focus on desalination breakthroughs and water-energy-food nexus debates with contributions from Coca-Cola and IWA.

Investment opportunities will be abundant at the Project & Investment Network, featuring Mission 300 talks and carbon credit masterclasses. Early Bird registration is open until April 11, 2025, offering discounted rates for those who sign up early.

The event is not only about learning but also about networking. Attendees can participate in site visits that include tours of solar plants, wind farms, grid modernization projects, and water treatment facilities near Cape Town. Additionally, there are networking dinners sponsored by Standard Bank and networking functions sponsored by Actom that provide opportunities for high-level conversations over dinner or relaxed evenings of dialogue.

With its focus on sustainability and innovation, Enlit Africa is set to be a pivotal event for anyone involved in the African energy sector. It promises to bring together over 245 expert speakers from various industry verticals such as alternative energy, renewable energy, traditional generation, energy efficiency, energy storage, energy trading, metering mini-grid smart city smart grid distribution transmission mobility business & consulting ESG legal & insurance policy & regulation universities colleges water waste EPC’s site & facility management health & safety finance investment IT ICT attendee profiles municipalities cities national provincial government policymakers regulators energy or water utility energy generators IWPs water operators IPPs energy operators project owners developers start-ups entrepreneurs finance banking investors legal insurance advisory services manufacturers OEMs industry service company distributors resellers EPC contractors industry consultants commercial industrial energy users installers technicians logistics supply chain operators energy trading environmental sustainability planners academic research R&D associations NGOs press media marketing agencies IT ICT security safety companies.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies looking to maximize their exposure through branding and networking. By exhibiting or sponsoring Enlit Africa 2025, businesses can establish themselves as market leaders while connecting with key decision-makers in the African energy sector.