Enlightened Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4cEX08g) has released its full 2026 conference programme, featuring 280+ speakers across 8 special tracks including Koeberg's 20-year life extension and a new African Nuclear 2.0 session covering Ghana's nuclear vendor selection process.
Taking place on 19-21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the event is expected to attract 7,200+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors, making it the largest gathering of energy and water professionals in Africa.
Award-winning business journalist and best-selling author Bruce Whitfield will deliver the opening keynote address at the Project & Investment Network Business Breakfast on 19 May, kicking off three days of strategy sessions, deal-making platforms and technical masterclasses.
New program content includes:
African Nuclear 2.0 – A dedicated session examining the transition from planning to implementation, including:
Successful 20-year life extension of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (Units 1 and 2 now licensed until 2044/2045)
Ghana is moving towards Phase 3 of its nuclear programEvaluation of American, Chinese and Russian technology bids
West African Power Pool10 GW regional nuclear capacity target of
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Preparing for deployment in African grids
Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) – A new session exploring how private investment is overcoming Africa's transmission bottlenecks, including global case studies from India's PowerGrid and lessons for scaling grid capacity across the continent.
Generation Masterclass – Five interactive roundtables on gas-to-power, nuclear, hydropower, clean coal and hydrogen.
AI in Africa's power grid – Investigating practical deployment realities, real-time analytics and predictive maintenance applications already in operation in African utilities.
The conference sessions and technical hub sessions on the expo floor are CPD-accredited by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).
Co-located Platform:
Water Security Africa Country playbooks feature from Namibia (55-year potable reuse programme), Uganda (NRW reduction from 42% to 32%), Cape Town (Day Zero recovery strategies), and sector-specific stewardship sessions with Harmony Gold, Heineken, Mediclinic and GrowthPoint Properties.
Project & Investment Network (P&IN)Part of the new Level 2 Executive Experience, it connects project developers, investors, African utility CEOs and DFIs through structured matchmaking, ministerial dialogues and project briefings. Over the past two years, P&IN has facilitated $3 billion in project pitches.
Utility CEO Forum Brings together 35+ confirmed utility CEOs under Chatham House Rule for candid, off-the-record strategic discussions on unbundling, prosumer management and financial sustainability.
city forum Addresses the distribution, metering and revenue challenges of South African municipalities, including sessions on NRW management, tariff reform, cost of supply studies and electrification of informal settlements.
technical hub Sessions at the exhibition site provide free, CPD-accredited training on the Power, Renewable Energy & Storage and Water tracks with confirmed speakers from Eskom, ENGIE SA, ACTOM, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), RenEnergy, and Matla Energy.
Site visits on 22 May include Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and the V&A Waterfront Desalination Plant.
Pass Options:
Free Expo Pass Registration: https://apo-opa.co/4bl2bYu
free expo pass Provide access to 250+ exhibitors and CPD-accredited Technical Hub sessions.
Delegate pass:
Early registration will close on 3 April 2026. Delegate passes start at R15,100 (Silver), with P&IN Executive passes at R32,000, which includes the Bruce Whitfield breakfast, Level 2 executive lounge and access to investor matchmaking.
Download the full program: https://apo-opa.co/3NwCble
register: https://apo-opa.co/4cEX08g
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
contact:
Speaking Opportunities:
Claire Volkwin
claire.volkwyn@wearevuka.com
For Sponsorship and Exhibition:
marcel du toit
marcel.dutoit@wearevuka.com
About Enlit Africa:
Enlit Africa brings together utilities, municipalities, investors, technology providers and policy makers to shape Africa's energy and water future. Co-located with Water Security Africa, the Project and Investment Network, the Utility CEO Forum, the Municipal Forum and Women in Energy, the event provides a platform for strategic decision making, deal facilitation and technical knowledge transfer.
EnLit Africa 2026 will take place on 19-21 May at CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.
About VUKA Group:
The VUKA Group connects people and organizations across Africa's energy, mining, mobility, green economy and retail sectors through events, content and strategic networking. Venture partner at The Global Trust Project and leader of the NPO Go Green Africa.