Time | Agenda |
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08:00 – 08:30 | Badge Collection and Networking |
08:45 | Audience to be in their seats |
09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome MC: Mr. Austin Makani |
09.05– 09:10 | Video Introducing the Africa Energy Summit |
09:10 – 09:20 | Introduction:
Opening statement
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MCs for the rest of the morning: Ms. Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO, The Conversation Strategists and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) | |
09:20 – 10:00 | Panel 1: Taking Africa’s Energy Agenda to the Next Level Fireside chat: How is Mission 300 taking energy access on the continent to the next level? Why should companies invest? Why should governments make policy changes? And why should more partners get involved? What would success look like for this Summit?
Moderator: Ms. Zain Asher, Anchor, CNN International |
10:05 – 10:10 | Remarks
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10:10 – 11:00 | Panel 2: Policies and Reforms for Transforming African Energy How do policymakers plan to achieve universal, reliable, and sustainable energy access by 2030? How can policy and institutional frameworks be strengthened to attract greater private sector participation in energy investments? What role should the government play in utility reforms to enhance sector sustainability? Opening remarks: Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group
Moderator: Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Sustainable Energy for All |
11:00 – 11:25 | Coffee Break and Networking |
11:25– 11:30 | MCs for the rest of the morning: Ms. Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO, The Conversation Strategists and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) Remarks
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11:30– 11:35 | Remarks
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11:35 – 12:50 | Panel 3: Role of International Partners in the Acceleration of Energy Transformation International development partners have a crucial role to play in supporting energy in Africa, particularly in addressing the significant energy access gap. What are the specific areas where International Partners can support the growth of Africa’s energy sector? What role do they play in development, governance, network building, and sector coordination, and how is that role expected to evolve over the next five years? How can the development partners support African countries in the achievement of objectives set forth in the National compacts? Part A (11:35 – 12:20): Conversation with multilateral development banks / development finance institutions around co-financing opportunities
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Herscowitz, CEO, M300 Accelerator, Rockefeller Catalytic Capital |
Part B (12:10 – 12:45): Conversation with key donors on private sector mobilization, blended finance and technical assistance
Moderated by Ms. Tariye Gbadegesin, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Investment Funds Closing Remarks: Mr. Woochong Um, Chief Executive Officer, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Followed by group photo | |
12:50 – 13:00 | Message from Civil Society One youth leader and one civil society leader present a short summary of discussions from the virtual CSO dialogue held in the run-up to the Summit. CSO rapporteurs: Mr. Adam Anthony, Executive Director, Haki Rasilimali and Ms. Cherop Soy, Just Energy Transition Advocate, UNFCCC Policy Case Finalist
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13:00 – 14:30 13:00 – 14:30 | Networking Lunch CLOSED LUNCH SESSION: Ministerial Consultation |
14:00 – 18:50 | Compact Track Boardrooms for the Country Energy Compacts (by invitation only) Held sequentially in five parallel rooms; each Boardroom will last 90 minutes. Presentations will enable countries to highlight progress and commitments, focusing on concrete actions such as utility reforms, renewable energy integration and energy access goals. The Compacts will emphasize collaboration between government, private sector and development partners. Compacts from 12 countries will be presented to demonstrate their national strategy to drive progress towards the achievement of universal access to energy in a reliable, affordable and sustainable manner. Compacts will be moderated by sector experts from the World Bank Group /African Development Bank Group and will be presented by Ministers of Finance and Energy from each country. Ministers from other countries will be invited to listen to discussions, as well as discuss with African Development Bank Group and World Bank Group technical advisors on how to implement.
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14:30 – 18:30 | Plenary Track Discussions from donors, philanthropists, youth representatives, civil society including lightning talks from key success stories (for participants that are not attending the Compacts). Speakers will also include innovators and entrepreneurs, success stories of scaling up technologies and business models, and off-grid CEOs. MCs for the afternoon: Ms. Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO, The Conversation Strategists and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) 14:30 – 15:10 – Panel Discussion 4: Leveraging the African Continental Masterplan and Single Electricity Market as Catalysts Moderator: Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group Opening remarks: Dr. Amani Abou Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission
15:15 – 15:40 – A. Off-Grid and the Productive Use of Energy Moderator: Mr. Manoj Sinha, Co-founder and CEO, Husk Power Systems
15:45 – 16:10 – B. Engaging Civil Society to Energize Africa Moderator: Mr. Semkae Kilonzo, Executive Director of the Policy Forum in Tanzania
16:15 – 16:40 – C. Innovative Financing (including local currency) Moderator: Leslie Maasdorp, CEO, BII
16:45 – 17:10 – D. The Future of African Energy Business Moderator: Ms. Cathy Oxby, Chief Commercial Officer, Africa GreenCo
17:15 – 17:40 – E. Clean Cooking Moderator: Mr. Rashid Abdallah, Executive Director, African Energy Commission (AFREC)
17:45 – 18:10 – F. Guarantees for Risk Mitigation Moderator: Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President and Chief Finance, Risk, Legal and Sustainability Officer, World Bank Group
18:10 – 18:30 – G. Private Sector Participation in Transmission Moderator: Mr. Mutale Mukuka, CFO, Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)
18:30 – 18:35 Closing comments
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19:00 – 21:00 | Reception Hosted by the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group |
| Time | Agenda |
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| 06:30 – 07:30 | Arrival of delegates, coffee and networking |
08:00 08:00 – 08:45 08:50 | All delegates must be seated in the plenary Arrival of Heads of State
Family photo |
| Official Opening Ceremony | |
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome by MC: Mr. Austin Makani |
| 09:05 – 09:35 | Welcome Remarks: From Ideas to Actions to Accelerate Energy Access
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| 09:35 – 09:50 | Host Country Video General introduction and welcome to the Summit on behalf of the Host Country, followed by a brief overview of the host country’s energy sector challenges, including gaps in electricity access and clean cooking solutions. Introduced by MC Mr. Austin Makani Opening Address: H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania Presentation of the Clean Cooking Initiatives Award by H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. |
Plenary Sessions MC: Ms. Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO, The Conversation Strategists | |
| 09:50 – 10:50 | Panel 5: The Role of Private Investment in Africa’s Energy Sector Investors share their vision for what will stimulate private sector investment in Africa’s energy sector, government initiatives that would increase investor confidence, and consider innovative financing models and risk mitigation strategies for the sector. Panel discussion:
Moderator: Ms. Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, CEO and Founder, DLO Energy |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | What Have We learned From the Country Compacts? Summarizing the key challenges, opportunities, reforms and strategies presented at the 12 Country Compacts the previous day, what might the next steps look like for countries embarking on this journey?
MC : Ms. Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO, The Conversation Strategists |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Signing Ceremony MoU Signing between the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group.
MC: Prof. Vincent Nmehielle, Secretary General, African Development Bank Group |
| 11:05 –11:50 | Panel 6: Synergies Between Digital Access and Energy Services
In Africa, digital access and energy services are creating powerful synergies that drive socioeconomic transformation. These digital platforms not only provide affordable electricity but also create economic opportunities through mobile banking, agricultural information services, and remote education, effectively bridging technological and energy gaps while empowering local populations with unprecedented connectivity and sustainable development pathways. Opening remarks: Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group Panel discussion:
Moderator: Mr. Larry Madowo, Correspondent, CNN International |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Endorsement of the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration by Heads of State Declaration read by Prof. Vincent Nmehielle, Secretary General of the African Development Bank Group and signed by Heads of State. |
| 12:10 – 12:50 | Commitments by Heads of State (group 1 – by seniority) Nine African Heads of State outline their key commitment to deliver universal access to energy in their country and their timeline for delivery. MCs: Dr. Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, African Development Bank Group and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) |
| 12:50 – 13:30 | Commitments by Heads of State (group 2 – by seniority) Nine African Heads of State outline their key commitment to deliver universal access to energy in their country and their timeline for delivery. MCs: Dr. Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, African Development Bank Group and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) |
| 13:30 – 14:10 | Commitments by Heads of State (group 3 – by seniority) Nine African Heads of State outline their key commitment to deliver universal access to energy in their country and their timeline for delivery. MCs: Dr. Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, African Development Bank Group and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) |
| 14:10 – 14:50 | Commitments by Heads of State (group 4 – by seniority) Nine African Heads of State outline their key commitment to deliver universal access to energy in their country and their timeline for delivery. MCs: Dr. Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, African Development Bank Group and Ms. Marie-Angèle Touré, CEO, MAT (Media Advice Training) |
| 14:50 – 14:55 | Closing Comments
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| 14:55 – 15:00 | Official Closing Remarks
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15:00 – 17:00 15:00 – 17:00 | State Luncheon (by invitation only) Closing Networking Lunch Hosted by the Government of Tanzania |