Paris: Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum 2026
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<p data-start="198" data-end="245">📅 <strong data-start="201" data-end="222">April 22–23, 2026</strong><br data-start="222" data-end="225" />📍 <strong data-start="228" data-end="245">Paris, France</strong></p>
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<h2 data-start="252" data-end="289"><strong data-start="255" data-end="289">Strategic Investment Potential</strong></h2>
<p data-start="291" data-end="520">Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy development. The responsible exploitation of its vast oil, gas, and renewable resources can drive <strong data-start="437" data-end="461">unprecedented growth</strong> while ensuring <strong data-start="477" data-end="496">energy security</strong> across the continent.</p>
<p data-start="522" data-end="903">This potential opens the door to a <strong data-start="557" data-end="597">new wave of economic diversification</strong>, <strong data-start="599" data-end="620">industrialization</strong>, and <strong data-start="626" data-end="656">infrastructure development</strong>. Revenues generated from these resources can be reinvested in key sectors such as <strong data-start="739" data-end="752">education</strong>, <strong data-start="754" data-end="768">healthcare</strong>, and <strong data-start="774" data-end="788">technology</strong>, laying the foundation for <strong data-start="816" data-end="843">sustainable development</strong> and reducing the continent’s <strong data-start="873" data-end="902">dependence on foreign aid</strong>.</p>
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<h2 data-start="910" data-end="927"><strong data-start="913" data-end="927">Key Themes</strong></h2>
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<p data-start="931" data-end="1031"><strong data-start="931" data-end="951">Where to Invest?</strong><br data-start="951" data-end="954" />Identifying high-potential areas for sustainable and responsible returns.</p>
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<p data-start="1035" data-end="1171"><strong data-start="1035" data-end="1087">Banks Transforming Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry</strong><br data-start="1087" data-end="1090" />Exploring how financial institutions are driving modernization in the sector.</p>
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<p data-start="1175" data-end="1322"><strong data-start="1175" data-end="1242">Pension Funds: A Key Source for Energy Infrastructure Financing</strong><br data-start="1242" data-end="1245" />The growing role of institutional investors in Africa’s energy landscape.</p>
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<p data-start="1326" data-end="1471"><strong data-start="1326" data-end="1407">Seizing the Best Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Expanding Energy Sector</strong><br data-start="1407" data-end="1410" />A look at the continent’s most promising energy projects.</p>
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<p data-start="1475" data-end="1593"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1525">Transformative Gas-to-Power Projects in Africa</strong><br data-start="1525" data-end="1528" />Highlighting key initiatives advancing the energy transition.</p>
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<p data-start="1597" data-end="1700"><strong data-start="1597" data-end="1633">Empowering African Entrepreneurs</strong><br data-start="1633" data-end="1636" />Promoting innovation and the rise of homegrown energy leaders.</p>
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<h2 data-start="1707" data-end="1725"><strong data-start="1710" data-end="1725">Key Figures</strong></h2>
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<p data-start="1729" data-end="1752">👥 <strong data-start="1732" data-end="1750">750+ attendees</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1755" data-end="1789">🌍 <strong data-start="1758" data-end="1787">35+ countries represented</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1792" data-end="1819">🏢 <strong data-start="1795" data-end="1817">200+ organizations</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1822" data-end="1841">🎤 <strong data-start="1825" data-end="1841">58+ speakers</strong></p>
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<h2 data-start="1848" data-end="1870"><strong data-start="1851" data-end="1870">Forum Objective</strong></h2>
<p data-start="1872" data-end="2142">The <strong data-start="1876" data-end="1916">Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum</strong> aims to <strong data-start="1925" data-end="2002">facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors</strong>. This exclusive platform showcases <strong data-start="2038" data-end="2098">Africa’s most dynamic energy and infrastructure projects</strong> while fostering dialogue and partnership.</p>
<p data-start="2144" data-end="2292">As traditional financial institutions reduce lending to fossil fuel projects, the IAE focuses on <strong data-start="2241" data-end="2278">mobilizing new sources of capital</strong>, including:</p>
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<p data-start="2295" data-end="2334"><strong data-start="2295" data-end="2331">development finance institutions</strong>,</p>
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<p data-start="2337" data-end="2374"><strong data-start="2337" data-end="2371">multilateral development banks</strong>,</p>
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<p data-start="2377" data-end="2412"><strong data-start="2377" data-end="2405">private investment funds</strong>, and</p>
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<p data-start="2415" data-end="2435"><strong data-start="2415" data-end="2432">pension funds</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="2437" data-end="2607">The event underscores the <strong data-start="2463" data-end="2515">strategic role of diversified energy investments</strong> in ensuring <strong data-start="2528" data-end="2547">energy security</strong>, <strong data-start="2549" data-end="2570">industrialization</strong>, and <strong data-start="2576" data-end="2606">Africa’s energy transition</strong>.</p>
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<h2 data-start="2614" data-end="2660"><strong data-start="2617" data-end="2660">An Exclusive Platform for Collaboration</strong></h2>
<p data-start="2662" data-end="2728">Over two intensive days, delegates will have the opportunity to:</p>
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<p data-start="2731" data-end="2766">engage with <strong data-start="2743" data-end="2763">industry experts</strong>,</p>
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<p data-start="2769" data-end="2807">connect with <strong data-start="2782" data-end="2804">project developers</strong>,</p>
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<p data-start="2810" data-end="2856">network with <strong data-start="2823" data-end="2853">investors and policymakers</strong>,</p>
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<p data-start="2859" data-end="2926">and explore <strong data-start="2871" data-end="2923">concrete partnership and financing opportunities</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="2928" data-end="3039">The IAE 2026 Forum stands as <strong data-start="2957" data-end="3038">a must-attend event for energy and investment leaders shaping Africa’s future</strong>.</p>
Organizer
Energy Capital & Power
Energy Capital & Power is a leading Africa-focused global investment platform for the energy sector. Through a series of events, online content and investment reports, we unite the entire energy value chain – from oil and gas exploration to renewables – and facilitate global and intra-African investment and collaboration.
Energy Capital & Power places great importance on creating connections. Through our partnerships, events, investor reports, webinars and consultancy work, we provide the access to information and deal visibility that African energy companies need to grow. Join the world’s leading energy companies, financial institutions and African businesses as a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser with ECP to take full advantage of these platforms.
Energy Capital & Power is dedicated to bringing investment to all segments of the energy value chain in Africa and around the world, including solar and wind power, hydropower, power infrastructure, hydrocarbon exploration and production, refining and petrochemicals, gas-fired power generation and nuclear.
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