Meeting under the theme ‘Unlocking Africa's Energy Potential,' this forum will bring together relevant stakeholders to discuss the policy, technology and financing aspects of unlocking Africa's energy potential. More specifically, it will address: how to meet the energy demand of Africa's economies and close the energy access gap; the ideal energy mix for Africa's energy future; whether the gap between existing infrastructure and investment required to increase energy accessibility can be bridged; and whether African governments are ready to provide the necessary leadership and governance to bring about an energy revolution in Africa. The forum also aims to demonstrate the growing significance and viability of business and investment in the African energy sector. It will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, keynotes addresses and business networking programmes on: energy security in the changing African energy landscape; building capacity for power sector growth; the global fossil fuel industry and oil and gas development in Africa; ensuring clean, safe and affordable energy for all; renewable energy potential and trends; sharing of best practices, technology and alignment of energy policies; financing energy systems of Africa; fostering corporate social responsibility and public-private partnerships; and promoting the role of youth and women in Africa's energy future. The forum will offer a platform for discourse across sectors and groups without focusing on an “ideological debate on public versus private investment or fossil fuel versus renewable energy”. Ultimately, the forum aims to catalyze a new energy paradigm to serve as a basis for sustainable growth of Africa. The meeting is being co-hosted by Global Energy Initiative and MCI-Middle East.  

dates: 18-19 March 2015  
location: Nairobi, Kenya  
contact: Rudinov Vincent  
phone: +97143116300  
e-mail: rudinov.vincent@mci-group.com  
www: http://africafutureenergyforum.com