Nouakchott: National Energy Forum (NEF 2026)

📍 Date and Venue

• Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania
• Dates: May 19–20, 2026
• Duration: 2 days

Overview

The National Energy Forum (NEF) is an event dedicated to the energy sector, bringing together public and private stakeholders to discuss key issues related to the development of the sector in Africa, with a particular focus on Mauritania.

This second edition highlights several priorities: energy diversification, local development, job creation, investment attractiveness, and regional integration.

Key Figures

• 2,500+ expected participants
• 30+ speakers and experts
• 2 days of intensive programming

Objectives

• Foster exchanges between decision-makers, investors, and industry players
• Promote investment opportunities in the energy sector
• Encourage the development of strategic partnerships
• Contribute to discussions on a sustainable and inclusive energy future

Target Audience

The forum is designed for:

• Governments and public institutions
• Energy companies
• Suppliers and subcontractors
• Banks and financial institutions
• Universities and training centers
• Experts and consultants

Key Topics

• Oil & Gas: exploration, production, and resource monetization strategies
• Renewable Energy & Hydrogen: solar, wind, and green hydrogen development
• Local Content & Employment: maximizing local economic impact and job creation
• Training & Capacity Building
• Energy Project Financing

Session Formats

• Ministerial sessions
• Strategic panels
• Keynote speeches
• Thematic roundtables

Exhibition & Networking

A dedicated space is provided for:

• Showcasing solutions and innovations
• Live technology demonstrations
• Organized B2B meetings

Institutional and Sector Partners

Participating entities include:

• Ministry of Energy and Petroleum of Mauritania
• APIM
• SMH
• Financial Afrik