Enlit Africa 2026 returns to Cape Town with a focused opening sequence tailored for decision-makers who need practical clarity, not theory: an early-morning investment-based breakfast followed by two main anchors who will tackle the delivery realities in Africa's power, energy and water systems.
but it is happening 19-21 May 2026 But Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC)Enlit Africa convenes stakeholders from the electricity value chain and water ecosystem. The program is based on the 2026 theme: Compound effect: small changes, big results – Deliberate focus on operational decisions, governance changes, and financing mechanisms that translate intent into measurable system performance.
19 May: Project and Investment Network Business Breakfast (07:00–09:30)
the week begins Project & Investment Network Business Breakfastfeaturing keynote remarks from bruce whitfield After this there was a heated conversation between bruce whitfield And Ghulam Ballim (Chief Economist and Head of Research, Standard Bank Group).
The breakfast is designed for participants who focus on bankability, procurement confidence and the practical steps that take projects from intention to execution. It reveals what financiers are really valuing, what evidence strengthens confidence in delivery, what behaviors and signals significantly improve fundability and why Africa is more geopolitically relevant than ever.
19 May: Keynote 1 – Africa in the AI era (10:30–12:55)
First keynote speaker, Africa in the AI eraHosted by encromel andrew (Master of Ceremonies) and opens with welcome chanel hinston (Group Director, Power, Energy & Water, VUKA Group).
A Ministerial Address by the Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho RamokgopaPower and Energy Minister's main contribution is on Digital Power, Storage and AI david sun (Vice President and CEO of Electric Power Digitalization Business, Huawei).
The keynote speech then moves into a panel discussion on the role of AI and digital technologies in Africa's energy development, with panelists including carol coach (CEO, GEAPP). The morning concludes with an interaction session moderated by James McKay (CEO, Energy Council of South Africa) dan marrocan (Group Chief Executive, Eskom), and industry leaders.
20 May: Keynote 2 – How integrated energy and water planning can transform African resilience (09:30-12:00)
The second keynote turns to the reality shaping resilience across the continent: energy security and water security are increasingly inseparable but planning and financing remain fragmented.
Under the guidance of MC encromel andrewThe session includes a perspective on water-energy nexus Sabine Dell'Omo (CEO, Siemens South Africa convenes a high-level panel on taking water-energy coordination beyond theory, also includes panelists) Darshan Myronidis (Global Group Director of Sustainability, Virgin Group), dirosh maharaj (Executive Heads: Energy, Infrastructure and Mining, Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking), Sabine Dell'Omo (CEO, Siemens South Africa), and JP van der Merwe (Chief Foreign Direct Investment Officer, Wesgro).
Across both business breakfasts and keynotes, Enlight Africa 2026 is designed to deliver high-stakes discussions focused on actions that rapidly improve delivery, governance and system outcomes.
Enlit Africa, produced by VUKA Group, will take place at CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa from 19-21 May 2026. Complete program and registration information is available at: www.Enlit-Africa.com
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About Enlit Africa:
Enlit Africa calls on stakeholders across the power sector value chain to address the commercial and operational realities of delivery. The program brings together leaders from finance, utilities, government, industry and technology to accelerate bankable investments, systems readiness and measurable results.
Enlit Africa is supported by leading industry sponsors already confirmed for 2026
– Huawei (Diamond Sponsor);
– ACTOM, Conlog, Eskom Rotec, Lucy Electric, Macrocom, Ontec, Vodacom Business and Standard Bank (Platinum Sponsors);
– Allbro, Eskom, Department of Electricity and Energy, Landis+Gir, Siemens and Steinmüller Africa (Gold Sponsors);
– ABB South Africa, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Australian Winders, CBI Electric: African Cables, Doble Engineering, EBM, Enertech International, EWSETA, G3-Alliance, Hitachi Energy South Africa, Holi Technology, McWade, WEG Africa, Howden Africa, Nuriflex, Revive Electrical Transformers, Neelkanth, and NECSA (Silver Sponsor).
More information and ticket information can be found here www.Enlit-Africa.com
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. www.WeAreVUKA.com