2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: Building the African operators of the future

Africa is seeing the rise of several new E&P companies that are set to become an integral part of its energy future in both established markets and new frontiers. Africa's independents landscape is diversifying with several countries now boasting their own local upstream operators while the continent keep attracting international independents. In this exclusive session, we gather E&P operators to talk about their needs, strategies and growth ambitions in the coming decade. 

Key areas of discussion:  

• What strategies have been most effective for independent E&P companies to enter the market and expand their operations, and what are the key challenges they face in doing so? 

• How can indigenous African E&P companies enhance their technological capabilities and expertise to compete with established international players, and what role do partnerships and collaborations play in achieving this? 

• What are the main barriers local and international independents encounter in accessing financing and investment, and what initiatives or mechanisms can be put in place to support their growth and sustainability 

• How can governments in Africa create an enabling environment and provide adequate support for the growth of medium-sized operators, including regulatory frameworks, local content policies, and fiscal incentives? 

PANEL DISCUSSION: Powering Africa Sustainably: The Rise and Rise of Sustainable Finance

This session examines the growing role of sustainable finance in driving Africa's energy transition. Experts will discuss innovative financing solutions for renewable energy projects, deployment of capital using green bonds, insurance risk, and the role of climate finance in supporting the transition and closing the finance gap that currently exists.  The session will also highlight nature-related risks and opportunities highlighting performance and disclosures as well as impact reporting. 

Key areas of discussion:

• What are the most promising opportunities for sustainable finance in the African context for transition finance, nature finance or blue finance

• What innovative financial instruments can be leveraged to accelerate renewable energy deployment? How can blended finance be effectively utilized to mobilize private capital? What role can impact investing play in driving sustainable energy development?

• How can green bonds be used to finance large-scale renewable energy projects?

• Type of transition finance instruments, blended finance solutions, and the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in supporting the transition. 

• Opportunity for Africa’s sovereign wealth funds spurring growth to fill critical gaps in financing projects and trigger increased investment in priority sectors.