The conference, which will be hosted by Egypt in Cairo from September 26 to October 3, 2025, is being held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly.
Egypt's selection as the host country underscores the
confidence of the African and international community in its ability to lead
the conversation on the continent's energy future. The conference coincides
with the 55th anniversary of APUA's founding and will mark the transition of
the association's leadership from Senegal to Egypt. This leadership role is a
result of Egypt's previous efforts, including its chairmanship of the
Scientific Committee and its service as APUA's First Vice President. These
positions underscore Egypt's influential role in shaping Africa's energy future
and its commitment to leveraging its extensive experience and strong
infrastructure for the benefit of the continent.
The conference is being organized in collaboration with the
African Development Bank and the APUA secretariat. It is expected to attract
approximately 1,500 participants, including ministers of electricity and energy
from member states, heads of African electricity companies, policymakers,
senior officials, experts, regional and international development partners, and
representatives from local and global companies within the sector.
Dr. Esmat said hosting the conference shows the
international community's trust in Egypt and recognizes its leading role in
supporting Africa's energy sector. He described the event as a crucial platform
for developing a shared vision that aligns with global energy trends. The
minister also reiterated Egypt's commitment to Africa's energy transition,
citing the country's National Energy Strategy, which aims to boost renewable
energy's share of total generation to 42% by 2030 and 65% by 2040.
The conference, themed "Challenges of Energy
Transition," will address several key topics, including energy transition,
reforms in the energy sector, governance and sustainability for African power
companies, and the future of the African energy sector.
The conference will focus on discussing challenges and opportunities in Africa's energy sector. It aims to promote public-private partnerships to boost investment in renewable energy projects and will showcase the latest technologies and innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of power utilities. The program also features several high-level meetings and forums.