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Free Seminars at the Exhibition
Free Seminars at the Exhibition
2 – 4 March 2027
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Event Overview
Free Seminars on The Exhibition Floor
The Africa Energy Indaba will host a series of free-to-attend seminars in the Exhibition Hall. These seminars will be hosted over the full 3 days of the exhibition and anyone can attend them.
Welcome to the Africa Energy Indaba Free Exhibition Seminars – a unique platform designed to showcase the latest advancements, innovations, and opportunities in Africa’s energy sector. As an integral component of the Africa Energy Indaba, these complimentary exhibition seminars offer attendees unparalleled access to industry-leading experts, ground-breaking technologies, and invaluable insights, all aimed at driving energy development across the continent. Join us to explore, learn, and engage with key stakeholders, thought leaders, and innovators shaping Africa’s energy landscape for a brighter, more sustainable future.
The Seminars will provide technical and practical presentations to learn and share experiences with people interested in and working in the Energy Sector.
THE SERIES OF SEMINARS INCLUDE:
Energy Hub
An Energy Hub for Energy Insights and Learnings
Investment Hub
An Investment Hub focused on Country African Energy Investment Opportunities as well as presenting African Renewable Energy Projects to consider investing in.
Presentation Partners
The Presentation Partners will be announced soon
Exhibition Workshop Programme
Free to attend
*Subject to change
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Janeth Mesomapya
Public Relations Officer
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
- 10h30 - 11h00 (3 March)
- Topic: Communicating Energy Regulation in Africa: Building Trust Between Regulators, Industry, and Consumers
Description: This presentation explores how strategic communication can strengthen trust between regulators, industry, and consumers in Africa’s energy sector. It highlights communication as a regulatory tool for improving transparency, reducing misinformation, and fostering collaboration to support inclusive and sustainable energy development across the continent.
Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji
Executive Director
Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa)
- 11h15 - 11h45 (3 March)
- Topic: Powering Africa’s Energy Transition Through Inclusive Systems: Why Women and Host Communities Must Be Central
Description: This topic reflects WiM-Africa’s continental work across 36 African countries, focusing on inclusive development, sustainable energy and mining value chains, gender-responsive policy frameworks, and community-centred investment models.
Malcolm Van Hart
General Manager – Strategy New Business Development (acting)
Eskom
- 12h00 - 12h30 (3 March)
- Topic: Eskom Distribution positioning for future
Description: Eskom Distribution positioning for future
David Osborn
Managing Director
Dassault Systèmes South Africa
- 12h45 – 13h15 (3 March)
- Topic: Delivering Safe, Scalable Nuclear Programmes Through Virtual Twin Experiences
Description: This session explores how virtual twin experiences enable safe and scalable nuclear delivery by integrating systems engineering, advanced work packaging, simulation and AI. Attendees will see how modularisation, predictive insight and lifecycle visibility improve safety, compliance, cost certainty and schedule confidence across large nuclear and SMR programmes worldwide deployment initiatives.
Motlokwe Sebake
GM Commercial & Customer Affairs
ROMPCO
- 13h30 - 14h00 (3 March)
- Topic: Enabling New Gas Supply: Pipelines, LNG, and FRUs
Description: Enabling New Gas Supply: Pipelines, LNG, and FRUs
Alinafe Thupa
Director of Business Development
Allied Talent Partners (ATP)
- 13h45 - 14h15 (3 March)
- Topic: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Together: Why People Matter as Much as Infrastructure
Description: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Together: Why People Matter as Much as Infrastructure
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Jack Radmore
Green Cape
- 10h00 – 10h30 (4 March)
- Topic: Renewable energy investment opportunities | Presented by GreenCape in partnership with UK Pact
Description: Renewable energy investment opportunities | Presented by GreenCape in partnership with UK Pact
Aggrey Ashaba
Chairman Governing Council Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals
- 10h45 – 11h15 (4 March)
- Topic: Fostering Joint Ventures, Technology Transfer, and Innovative Financing for Sustainable Energy Development
Description: Fostering Joint Ventures, Technology Transfer, and Innovative Financing for Sustainable Energy Development.
Evan Peters
Matsafu Capital
- 11h30 - 12h00 (4 March)
- Topic: Motor Fleet New Business Quoting Team Leader at Alpha Insure
Description: Motor Fleet New Business Quoting Team Leader at Alpha Insure
Thato Matsafu
Managing Partner
Matsafu Capital
- 12h00 - 12h30 (4 March)
- Topic: Early-Stage Cleantech Opportunities in Southern Africa: Preparing Startups for Investment
Description: This session explores the growing cleantech ecosystem in Southern Africa and the steps early-stage startups can take to attract investment. Thato Matsafu, Managing Partner at Matsafu Capital, shares insights on funding strategies, common pitfalls, and how founders can position their ventures for growth, sustainability impact, and investor readiness.
Dr Ken Giami
Founder│CEO│African Leadership Magazine
African Leadership Organization UK Limited
- 12h45 – 13h15 (4 March)
- Topic: Rethinking Local Content, Community Development, and Regional Cooperation Across African Mining Hubs
Description: Africa’s mining hubs hold immense potential for shared prosperity. This session examines how smarter local content policies, community-centered development, and stronger regional cooperation can unlock inclusive growth. It highlights pathways for governments, industry, and communities to co-create sustainable value and strengthen Africa’s leadership in the global mining landscape.
Thursday, 5 March 2026
David Cornish
Treasurer
Southern African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA)
- 10h30 – 11h00 (5 March)
- Topic: Robinson Deep Landfill Gas to Energy Project
Description: The presentation will focus on the Landfill Gas to Energy Project at the Robinson Deep Landfill in Johannesburg. This facility forms part of the ENERGY Systems SA Group through the ENERGY Joburg SPV in which there are five landfill gas to electricity projects that have been developed in collaboration with the City Of Joburg. This project has a contracted electricity sale capacity of 5MW with an installed capacity of 3MW in 2016 and expansions planned for 2019 to 4,4MW.
Darius Boshoff
Founder & Owner
Energidrop
- 10h30 – 11h00 (5 March)
- Topic: Robinson Deep Landfill Gas to Energy Project
Description: The presentation will focus on the Landfill Gas to Energy Project at the Robinson Deep Landfill in Johannesburg. This facility forms part of the ENERGY Systems SA Group through the ENERGY Joburg SPV in which there are five landfill gas to electricity projects that have been developed in collaboration with the City Of Joburg. This project has a contracted electricity sale capacity of 5MW with an installed capacity of 3MW in 2016 and expansions planned for 2019 to 4,4MW.
Karen Gibson
Chairperson
Solar Industries Association of Botswana (SIAB)
- 12h00 – 12h30 (5 March)
- Topic: Accelerating Renewable Heating & Cooling in Southern Africa: The SOLTRAIN+ Pathway
Description: SOLTRAIN+ accelerates SADC’s transition to low‑carbon energy by advancing renewable heating and cooling through technology demonstration, capacity building, professional advisory and awareness initiatives on solar thermal, heat pumps and efficiency measures. Anchored in strong local, regional and international partnerships, and guided by inclusion and diversity, it supports key SADC strategies while elevating RHC’s regional potential.
Mercy Ntuli
Business Dev. Manager
Barloworld
- 13H00 – 13H30 (5 March)
- Topic: Bess Offering
Description: Bess Offering
Eddie Cooke
Director
SAQCC gas and Southern African Gas Association
- 14h15 – 14h45 (5 March)
- Topic: Safe use of Gas in the Energy Sector
Description: SAQCC gas is mandated by DoEL and includes the 4 major gas Associations representing the gas industry of South Africa. Gas is playing major role in the energy sector and this role still growing. To ensure safe and compliant gas industry SAQCC Gas ensure competent practitioners in South Africa.
TUESDAY, 3 MARCH 2026
Malcolm Van Hart
General Manager – Strategy New Business Development (acting)
Eskom
- 12h00 - 12h30 (3 March)
- Topic: Eskom Distribution positioning for future
Description: Eskom Distribution positioning for future
Jake Iverson
Business Development Executive
Tharisa
- 14h15 – 14h45 (3 March)
- Topic: Mine to Megawatt - Africa's Most Sustainable Energy Storage
Description: Mine to Megawatt – Africa’s Most Sustainable Energy Storage
WEDNESDAY, 4 MARCH 2026
Dr Themba Mashiyane
Engineering Manager
Eskom Research
- 14h15 - 14h45 (4 March)
- Topic: Innovative Applications of Legacy Coal Ash as a Sustainable Material
Description: This presentation explores the transformation of legacy coal ash from an environmental liability into a high-value sustainable material. Through beneficiation and geopolymer technologies, ash can be engineered for infrastructure, structural products, mine rehabilitation, and environmental applications, supporting circular economy principles, carbon reduction, and industrial development across Africa.
Solange dos Santos
CEO
Angolan Business Beyond Borders (ABBB)
- 10h00 – 10h30 (4 March)
- Topic: Angola as a Strategic Energy & Investment Gateway to Southern and Central Africa
Description: Angola as a Strategic Energy & Investment Gateway to Southern and Central Africa.