Programme

Day 1:

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

  • Topic: "Africa's Vision: African Leadership in Green Industrialization and Climate Action"

  • Concept Note:

    • Industrial policy + SEZs

    • AfCFTA-linked value chains

    • Export market access (EU, Asia)

    • Carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM)

    • Contracts for Difference (CFD)


  • Concept Note: 

    • Industrial load vs grid capacity

    • Renewable energy for industry

    • IPPs for manufacturing zones

    • Energy pricing competitiveness for energy access

    • Sustainable power generation

    • Localized OEM skills transfer and manufacturing (Solar panels, Electrolysers and Wind turbines)

  • Concept Note:

    • Presentation on industrial renewable energy projects

    • Update on current renewable projects

  • Concept Note:

    • Desalination for mining & green projects

    • Industrial water security

    • Industry integration

    • Agriculture & food security

  • Concept Note: Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic development. With significant offshore oil and gas discoveries alongside world-class renewable energy resources, the country has a unique opportunity to build an integrated energy economy. This fireside conversation will explore how hydrocarbons and green molecules can work together to drive sustainable development, industrialisation, attract investment, strengthen local content and position Namibia as a leading global supplier of sustainable energy and industrial products.

  • Concept Note:

    • CRM Strategies

    • Refining (lithium, REEs)

    • Local processing zones

    • Industrial clustering

    • Supply concentration risks

  • Concept Note:

    • EV Charging infrastructure 

    • Grid Integration & Energy Systems

    • Transport systems & e-mobility ecosystem

    • Standards and accreditation for E-mobility

Day 2:

Thursday, 10 September 2026

  • Concept Note: 

    • Policy and regulation alignment for green industrialization

    • Infrastructure enablers

    • Common user Infrastructure

    • Technology deployment & Industrial integration

    • Local manufacturing inputs

  • Concept Note: The GIZ-supported Agri-PV project in Namibia is a pioneering dual land-use initiative combining solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation with agricultural production. Implemented in partnership with UNAM it features Namibia's first large-scale agrivoltaics system.

  • Concept Note: 

    • Accessing concessional climate finance 

    • Mobilizing commercial capital through blended finance

    • Financing mechanisms available to Africa 

    • Lessons from successful climate-financed projects

    • Accreditation pathways for African institutions

    • Structuring bankable projects

    • Tax incentive and exemptions

    • Carbon credits

  • Concept Note: 

    • Workforce localisation

    • Industrial skills pipelines

    • MSME Development

    • Community development challenges

    • TVET alignment

    • Youth participation

  • Concept Note: This panel will explore and spotlight Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feasibility studies and will assess Africa's readiness across key areas including policy and regulatory frameworks, feedstock availability, infrastructure capacity and investment potential, with the aim of producing an evidence-based roadmap tailored to the continent's specific context.

  • Concept Note: 

    • Rail corridors (Trans Kalahari, Caprivi)

    • Regional value chain development

    • AfCFTA implementation, trade facilitation, global market access for African products and export, 

    • Development of green ports 

  • Concept Note: 

    • Building trust between developers, governments and communities

    • Measuring long-term social and environmental impact

    • Community benefit-sharing models and social impact strategies

    • Indigenous knowledge, land rights and stakeholder inclusion

    • Environmental protection and sustainable resource management

    • ESG compliance expectations

  • Concept Note: This fireside chat will explore and spotlight the landmark dual-fuel locomotive pilot led by TransNamib Limited in partnership with CMB.TECH Namibia.

  • Concept Note: TBC